Raleigh Hip-Hop Archives - Folded Waffle https://foldedwaffle.com/tag/raleigh-hip-hop/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:51:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://foldedwaffle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-100x100.jpg Raleigh Hip-Hop Archives - Folded Waffle https://foldedwaffle.com/tag/raleigh-hip-hop/ 32 32 218296617 Hardwood Hustle: Jamaal Matters Claims His Freedom Off the Glass https://foldedwaffle.com/hardwood-hustle-jamaal-matters-claims-his-freedom-off-the-glass/ https://foldedwaffle.com/hardwood-hustle-jamaal-matters-claims-his-freedom-off-the-glass/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:51:16 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=97949   In his latest single “Off the Glass,” Jamaal Matters uses the hardwood as a metaphor for the relentless grind of the independent artist. The track functions as a high-energy anthem, paying direct homage to the Orlando Magic era of Tracy McGrady and Shaq. By leaning into these sports icons, Matters highlights the level of […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/hardwood-hustle-jamaal-matters-claims-his-freedom-off-the-glass/feed/ 0 97949 ClockWork: The Precision of the Independent Grind https://foldedwaffle.com/clockwork-the-precision-of-the-independent-grind/ https://foldedwaffle.com/clockwork-the-precision-of-the-independent-grind/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:06:57 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=97941   In his latest release, “ClockWork,” JIRI links up with producer Marow to deliver a slick nightlife record that explores the intersection of routine and ego. The track operates on a level of confidence that feels automatic, yet the lyrics suggest a deeper calculation behind the movements. Alexander Davis sees this as a reflection of […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/clockwork-the-precision-of-the-independent-grind/feed/ 0 97941 “Stewart Drive freestyle” – Jamaal Matters https://foldedwaffle.com/stewart-drive-freestyle-jamaal-matters/ https://foldedwaffle.com/stewart-drive-freestyle-jamaal-matters/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:59:01 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=50733 The moment “Stewart Drive Freestyle” hits, you’re transported. Jamaal Matters taps into something deep and personal, delivering a track that feels like a letter from the past. With immaculate wordplay and a smooth, effortless flow, this freestyle is anchored in the streets where he grew up, yet speaks universally to anyone who has a connection […]

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]]> https://foldedwaffle.com/stewart-drive-freestyle-jamaal-matters/feed/ 0 50733 Jamaal Matters – Southern Shaolin https://foldedwaffle.com/jamaal-matters-southern-shaolin/ https://foldedwaffle.com/jamaal-matters-southern-shaolin/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:56:10 +0000 https://foldedwaffle.com/?p=33930 New Rap City by Jamaal Matters     Read More:“Combat” - VerseBorn ft. YNGHavikStep into the world of Jamaal Matters, a fly emcee hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, whose immaculate wordplay is infused with the essence of 90’s nostalgia, 70’s black cinema, and fashion. Raised amidst the vibrant cultural tapestry of his hometown, Jamaal Matters […]

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