old school rap Archives - Folded Waffle https://foldedwaffle.com/tag/old-school-rap/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:17:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://foldedwaffle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-100x100.jpg old school rap Archives - Folded Waffle https://foldedwaffle.com/tag/old-school-rap/ 32 32 218296617 Independent Identity: How Curtis Smoove, S. Polk, and Signed XO Are Navigating the Modern Music Landscape https://foldedwaffle.com/independent-identity-how-curtis-smoove-s-polk-and-signed-xo-are-navigating-the-modern-music-landscape/ https://foldedwaffle.com/independent-identity-how-curtis-smoove-s-polk-and-signed-xo-are-navigating-the-modern-music-landscape/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:17:22 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=103612 Jump to: The modern musical landscape is shifting under the weight of digital saturation, yet these independent artists demonstrate how to maintain clarity amidst the noise. From the classic hip-hop focus of Curtis Smoove to the conceptual mechanical drive of S. Polk, the common thread here is an insistence on intentionality. In an era where […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/independent-identity-how-curtis-smoove-s-polk-and-signed-xo-are-navigating-the-modern-music-landscape/feed/ 0 103612 “Fly Away” – P.S.Y.C., Kokane, J. Ames https://foldedwaffle.com/fly-away-p-s-y-c-kokane-j-ames/ https://foldedwaffle.com/fly-away-p-s-y-c-kokane-j-ames/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=100529 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 P.S.Y.C. or a continued step along their path, the music calls for your full attention.   In the track “Fly Away,” P.S.Y.C. joins forces with the legendary Kokane […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/fly-away-p-s-y-c-kokane-j-ames/feed/ 0 100529 “YOU VS YOU” – Dxvndre, Ill P, Skep https://foldedwaffle.com/you-vs-you-dxvndre-ill-p-skep/ https://foldedwaffle.com/you-vs-you-dxvndre-ill-p-skep/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:43:27 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=87586 Folded Waffle draws this release into the current, offering listeners a closer encounter with the artistry of Dxvndre,Ill P,Skep. For those arriving fresh and those already attuned to their path, this track opens a space of focus and resonance that cannot be ignored.   The grind is real. Every independent artist knows it. It’s a […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/you-vs-you-dxvndre-ill-p-skep/feed/ 0 87586 Moves You Don’t See: Elevation, Grit, and Algorithm-Defying Ambition https://foldedwaffle.com/moves-you-dont-see-elevation-grit-and-algorithm-defying-ambition/ https://foldedwaffle.com/moves-you-dont-see-elevation-grit-and-algorithm-defying-ambition/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:43:30 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=82468 Some of the most pivotal moments in an artist’s journey don’t happen on stage or on screen. They happen in silence — under fluorescent lights, in backroom studios, on the edge of hope, grinding against the cold mechanics of an algorithm that wasn’t built for them. What does it mean to rise when no one […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/moves-you-dont-see-elevation-grit-and-algorithm-defying-ambition/feed/ 0 82468 Supreme Allah Shows No Mercy on “Warriors Two” https://foldedwaffle.com/supreme-allah-shows-no-mercy-on-warriors-two/ https://foldedwaffle.com/supreme-allah-shows-no-mercy-on-warriors-two/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:07:06 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=82379   In a world overrun with digital clout-chasing and watered-down declarations, Supreme Allah steps in like a martial arts master from the old school — sharp, calculated, and deadly precise. His latest track “Warriors Two” is not just a boom bap bruiser — it’s a tactical strike rooted in raw self-awareness, spiritual grit, and a […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/supreme-allah-shows-no-mercy-on-warriors-two/feed/ 0 82379 Kar – Borrowed Abundance https://foldedwaffle.com/kar-borrowed-abundance/ https://foldedwaffle.com/kar-borrowed-abundance/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:05:53 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=52845   Kar’s new track Borrowed Abundance is a powerful testament to the raw energy of old-school hip-hop with a modern twist. Channeling the authentic grit of Baltimore, Kar’s lyricism cuts deep, weaving stories of ambition, survival, and self-reflection. The boom-bap-inspired production gives the song a nostalgic edge while maintaining the sharpness of contemporary hip-hop beats. […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/kar-borrowed-abundance/feed/ 0 52845 Scarface – Money And The Power (Official Music Video) https://foldedwaffle.com/scarface-money-and-the-power-official-music-video/ https://foldedwaffle.com/scarface-money-and-the-power-official-music-video/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:53:08 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/scarface-money-and-the-power-official-music-video/ Scarface – Money And The Power (Official Music Video) Off of Scarface’s 1992 classic album “Mr. Scarface Is Back.” Available on all streaming platforms Read More:“Family Tides” prod by JAE 1 - VerseBorn [Lyric Video]iTunes/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/mr-scarface-is-back/712730385 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1LpijBYQ5nyqdgntvlj9T5 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/scarface/mr-scarface-is-back/ALJ2bw39K9bdPpk Read More:“Veritas” prod by JAE 1 - VerseBorn [Lyric Video]Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/album/628269 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/4276662 Amazon […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/scarface-money-and-the-power-official-music-video/feed/ 0 49194 “Narrativ der Zeit” – SiriuZ https://foldedwaffle.com/narrativ-der-zeit-siriuz/ https://foldedwaffle.com/narrativ-der-zeit-siriuz/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:12:25 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=46541 Siriuz, a rising star in the German hip-hop scene, is set to make waves with his upcoming track “Narrativ der Zeit.” Released under Rato Records, this Boom Bap gem promises to captivate listeners with its energetic yet moody vibes, reminiscent of the 90s. Drawing comparisons to artists like AzudemSK, elo, Hiob, Retrogott, and Morlockko Plus, […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/narrativ-der-zeit-siriuz/feed/ 0 46541 Shaquille O'Neal – No Love Lost Ft. Jay-Z, Nas & Lord Tariq (Official Audio) https://foldedwaffle.com/shaquille-oneal-no-love-lost-ft-jay-z-nas-lord-tariq-official-audio/ https://foldedwaffle.com/shaquille-oneal-no-love-lost-ft-jay-z-nas-lord-tariq-official-audio/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:53:05 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/shaquille-oneal-no-love-lost-ft-jay-z-nas-lord-tariq-official-audio/ Shaquille O’Neal – No Love Lost Ft. Jay Z x Nas (Official Audio) Shaquille O’Neal’s groundbreaking album “You Can’t Stop the Reign” is finally available on all streaming platforms. The 19-track project features Mobb Deep, Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G, Rakim, Bobby Brown, Peter Gunz, Lord Tariq, Ralph Tresvant, Smooth B. Read More:100k Track Feat. SCY […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/shaquille-oneal-no-love-lost-ft-jay-z-nas-lord-tariq-official-audio/feed/ 0 43558 Method Man Ft. Busta Rhymes – What's Happenin (Official HD Music Video) (CC) https://foldedwaffle.com/method-man-ft-busta-rhymes-whats-happenin-official-hd-music-video-cc/ https://foldedwaffle.com/method-man-ft-busta-rhymes-whats-happenin-official-hd-music-video-cc/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:23:06 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/method-man-ft-busta-rhymes-whats-happenin-official-hd-music-video-cc/ Method Man Ft. Busta Rhymes – What’s Happenin (Official HD Music Video) (CC) “What’s Happenin” is a fire collaboration and video from Method Man of the Wu Tang Clan and Flipmode Squad’s Busta Rhymes. Off of Method’s 2004 album titled “Tical 0: The Prequal.” Read More:“Family Tides” prod by JAE 1 - VerseBorn [Lyric Video]Produced […]

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