Hardworking Rochester, NY beat-smith Kidd Called Quest recently dropped his new compilation LP Kidd Called Quest On The Beat, and now he delivers this stand-out track “Eyeceddatsh*t”. The track sees the prolific producer teaming with rapper Vic Spencer who gets busy over the hard-hitting soundscape laid before him. Excelling at soulful to gritty boom-bap compositions, on this release, Kidd taps Rochester neighbours and frequent emcee partners ETO, Jae Hussle, Curtis Coke and Azariah (whom he also works with as the duo Young Black And Gifted). Also on hand are Vic Spencer ..read more

TreBouncee‘s new release “Rebirth” is a reflective piece that sees him dropping a plethora of knowledge over a sublime and soulful backdrop. He holds down the fort with his impassioned flow and vivid lyricism which lovers of rap would love for its sincerity and engaging aesthetic. “Rebirth” is a precursor to his forthcoming album.     Keep up with TreBouncee | TikTok: Instagram ..read more

Welcome to TWIB’s Weekly Top 5 Videos. This is a segment where we will be looking at some exceptional visuals from various acts from around the globe. The music video format has been around for decades and through the 90s and 2000s, it has really taken flight from multi-million budget music videos, to mid to low-budget videos with exceptional features. In this section, we will not discriminate but rather highlight some of the creative visuals that pop up on our radar.     BhramaBull – “New Jersey Drive” Producer BhramaBull teams up with Queens Rapper KnowItAll for this solid collabo ..read more

Emerging genre-bending artist Squid the Kid caught our ears with the new single “Getaway”. The track has a nice soulful texture and upbeat groove that blends dance with experimental hip-hop elements and of course smooth melodic flows and a catchy hook. Squid The Kid sure holds it down with a brilliant performance blending bravado with uplifting lyrics that aim to give us up and remind us to appreciate the little pleasures around us.   Stream “Getaway” on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music   Keep up with Squid the Kid | SoundCloud: Facebook: Instagram ..read more

NJ/Brooklyn artist Passport Rav joins forces with The Bronx’s own Bloo Azul for a fun single “Get Out My Face”. Backed by the dreamy and playful backdrop provided by Sherman, the duo proceed to display their verbal skills and give listeners a chilled and relaxing feel-good jam-packed with bravado, engaging rhyme schemes and a mantra-like hook to complete the job. The song is accompanied by a black-and-white video shot by Gee Media which makes use of Passport Rav and Bloo Azul’s energetic personas. With minimal set pieces, the visual relies on a lot of performance shots, funny moments and seam ..read more

Emmy Award-winning rapper from Oklahoma City Jabee and legendary producer Havoc team up with revered lyricist Mistah F.A.B for their new single”Angels”. The Havoc-produced track has that classic Mobb Deep aesthetic with its menacing guitar stabs, crunchy drums and thick basslines to match. Jabee and Mistah F.A.B  sure bring the ruckus with a plethora of wordplay and stylish flows as well. “Angels” is taken from Jabee’s forthcoming EP Enough produced entirely by Havoc. Stream “Angels” on all DSPs here. Keep up with Jabee | Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram ..read more

Las Vegas Nevada-based rapper Larry Coleman 2020 is an indie rapper who is making waves in his own lane and with his Hunger Games Series, a volume of work dedicated to top-tier independent artistry under his belt, listeners can be rest assured that he is no slouch on the microphone. On his new single “Nothing 2 Lose”, he teams up with fellow emcee Sir Ac3 to deliver a go-getter anthem that displays the duo’s work ethic and laser-guided focus. As the title suggests, the track explores the dynamics of their daily struggles and with all the odds stacked against them, they still find the inner st ..read more

Prafit Josiah might not be a household name but the Rochester, NY-raised artist has been around for a while now doing what he knows best. He started his career in the early 90s as a member of a rap group called Prafitz (Prophets) and they released 2 albums before disbanding in 2002. Prafit Josiah forged on his own and has been releasing music off and on until a tragic event in 2016, where his cousin was murdered, changed his life and he picked up the mic again with a more holistic and insightful approach. Bridging the gap between classic boom-bap-styled hip-hop with conscious lyrics, Prafit J ..read more

Multi-faceted neo soul band hard.times and vocalist Lady Phyl are the newest alliance to grace the scene and their new release “YRU So Confusing” is a blissful and soulful effort that carries on the classic neo-soul tradition with a modern element. Over a summer-tinged guitar-laden backdrop made up of dreamy textures and soft drum grooves, Lady Phyl delivers such a soul-stirring performance underpinned by the heartfelt concept of self-love and recognizing one’s self-worth in the truest sense.   Stream “YRU So Confusing” on SoundCloud, Spotify Keep up with hard.times | SoundCloud ..read more

Gold Fang‘s debut mixtape SMOOVE KILLA is out now and now he returns with the visuals for the song “Spaceship” which showcases his multi-genre style to the fullest. The Trini born / Aus-based artist holds nothing back over this upbeat track as he blends his Caribbean roots with modern afro-fusion sounds. The visuals are quite cinematic and make use of eye-popping effects, futuristic set pieces and Gold Fang’s vibrant performance style. Stream “Spaceship” on Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music, YouTube, Deezer Keep up with Gold Fang | Facebook : Spotify: TikTok: Instagram ..read more