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The Unseen Grind: 10 Independent Hip-Hop Tracks That Shatter Stigma with Raw Truth

This 10-track feature is a deep dive into the most vital space in music: the independent hip-hop underground. Marcus Rodriquez spotlights a roster of artists who...

Waffle Rhythms: Unseen but Unstoppable (vol.2)

Every artist knows the grind of building in the shadows. You put your heart in the booth, polish the mix until your ears bleed, upload it to the platforms, and then...

Proklaim’s “NOTHA 1 DOWN (MINI)”: The Unfiltered Sound of Perseverance

  There is a favourite story in the music industry: the story of the chosen one. The artist found himself in a small town, swept to a big town, and prepped to...

“A Song About a Girl” – Casey Weber

Folded Waffle draws this release into the current, offering listeners a closer encounter with the artistry of Casey Weber. For those arriving fresh and those already...

Neil To No-One – Sunset Cruisin’ Review

  Having been raised in London, Neil To No-One has found a niche within the boom bap hip-hop realm boasting a style that focuses on storytelling, emotional...

No Escape Button

When the world’s algorithms decide what’s “trending,” a lot of music gets lost in the shuffle. These three tracks refuse to be background noise....

Blood, Beats & Hustle: The Grind Behind the Spotlight

In a world where the glow of the stage often eclipses the gritty hours behind it, this collection of tracks pulls back the curtain to reveal what it truly means to...

🧇 Folded Waffle Feature: Nuk – Top Tier

  The grit of somebody on the streets of Lansdowne who just lived enough to survive can be heard in Nuk. His music has a strong place in personal experience himself...

No Cosign Needed vol.2

Some artists make their mark in a blaze of viral glory. Others? They build in the shadows, stacking verses and beats until the craft itself demands attention. These are...

🧇 Waffle Radar: This Week’s Top 7 Independent Hip‑Hop Drops (with Real Talk & Real Vibes)

In this edition of Waffle Radar, we’ve curated seven new tracks that capture the emotional breadth, genre-hopping creativity, and raw authenticity driving indie...