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‘Make A Scene’—Hefty Lefty & YungFace’s Confident Stand Against Displacement

M. Rodriquez — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:46:52 +0000

Read More:Hectik The Latin Assassin - Rap Technician feat. DJ TMB (Prod. Hanzo Bladez)Hefty Lefty and YungFace, collectively YungFace Entertainment, are two lyricists who came together in Denver, Colorado in 2012. The duo focuses on a global audience, melding Conscious Hip Hop, Rap, Trap, and RnB into their unique sound. YungFace grew up […]

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“Alpha Rhythm” – Coherent, Nec Nymbl, Aura Da Prophet, K-Rino, DJ K-Flip

V. Chen — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:51:51 +0000

Folded Waffle draws this release into the current, offering listeners a closer encounter with the artistry of Coherent,Nec Nymbl. For those arriving fresh and those already attuned to their path, this track opens a space of focus and resonance that cannot be ignored. “Alpha Rhythm” is the powerful, long-awaited debut collaboration between conscious rapper […]

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“Palm Trees” – Miles Gaines, Fashawn

A. Davis — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:10:41 +0000

In our editorial vision, we draw focus to this release—an offering that carries the weight of craft, intention, and presence. Whether this is your first encounter with Miles Gaines,Fashawn or a continued step along their path, the music calls for your full attention. In the heart of Los Angeles, palm trees don’t just sway […]

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Reckless Kids: Danny Miles Reclaims Joy in the Face of Impermanence

O. Knight — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:09:53 +0000

Danny Miles is a rhythmic force, renowned not only as the dynamic drummer for the JUNO Award-winning band July Talk but also as a prolific producer and beatmaker in the Canadian hip-hop underground. His solo work is an intimate counterpoint to his explosive band performances, rooted in soulful rhythms and experimental soundscapes. Miles’ deep-rooted passion […]

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Streetwise Salute: NasteeLuvzYou and Konflik Honor the Unsung Heroes on "My Man"

L Tate — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:27:14 +0000

For over three decades, NasteeLuvzYou has been the quiet force in the engine room of hip-hop. As a 10x platinum-certified engineer and producer, his fingerprints are on records that span the gritty golden age underground to modern, acclaimed works for artists like Joey Bada$$, Pro Era, and Sean Price. He’s a sonic architect whose career […]

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MESSIAH OF MADNESS x Solomon Childs’ “Talk To Um”: The Power of Joyful Resistance

L Tate — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:09:24 +0000

Tone Fultz, the Pittsburgh-based producer and emcee who steps to the microphone as MESSIAH OF MADNESS, is a cornerstone of his city’s assertive boom-bap scene. His craft as a producer is well-established, having lent his distinctive ear to two tracks for Wu-Tang affiliate Solomon Childs, and notably helming the acclaimed Iron Angeles LP for Dios […]

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“The Groove” – Amp Melo, Chubby Wallets, Dizzy Wright

A. Davis — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:57:08 +0000

In our editorial vision, we draw focus to this release—an offering that carries the weight of craft, intention, and presence. Whether this is your first encounter with Amp Melo,Chubby Wallets or a continued step along their path, the music calls for your full attention. Amp Melo and Dizzy Wright: The Groove of a City […]

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Why Men Aren’t Men Anymore, Has Gentrification Killed Atlanta, & The Biggest Scam in Black America

O. Knight — Thu, 22 May 2025 20:23:04 +0000

On this explosive episode of Black Out, we dive headfirst into some of the hottest and most controversial conversations happening right now. We kick things off by questioning if the NBA Draft has ever been rigged, then move into a heated debate about who meant more to the Knicks—Carmelo Anthony or Jalen Brunson. We unpack […]

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Buying Brooklyn: Battling Gentrification With Real Estate Investing & Group Economic Strategies

O. Knight — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:53:03 +0000

In this gripping episode, OASIS teams up with our allies in Brooklyn, shedding light on the repercussions of our absence in real estate. Witness firsthand how displacement and the erasure of iconic cultural landmarks have shaken our communities. The lessons of the past beckon: will history repeat itself in Brownsville? OASIS is determined to make […]

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