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North Carolina-based duo Dos Hobos consists of Spin 4th (of Yaggfu Front fame) and Esau the Anti Emcee. The duo have been in the North Carolina underground hip-hop scene for a minute and together they bring a refreshing adult-oriented take on boombap. Their latest project #AdultContemporaryBoomBap is a 21-track body of work that blends insightful social commentary, and engaging raps over soulful hard-hitting boombap backdrops. “Stressed and depressed, I ain’t got no sick days/My credit score decline every day and its hard to have good credit on minimum wage” The first track “Wire Ties” explo ..read more

“Concrete Tires” is the newest single from rapper E’Coolin and producer Stvii B. The track comprises a moody synth texture and punchy drums while E’Coolin delivers his bars in a distinctive Southern drawl ripe with vivid imagery. The visuals were shot by Atlbillboard in College Park, GA at Creel Park       Keep up with E’Coolin | Youtube ..read more

Es and Shark are two seasoned veterans in the Canadian Hip Hop scene. Both have seen radio airplay on some of the biggest platforms in the world. We’ve been following them here since pretty much the start of both their respective careers. Imagine what would happen if they teamed up. Well, imagine no more. Here is the brand new single and video from their forthcoming album. With a head-nodding beat by Nec Nymbl and visuals by Fraction, this one is about how hardship can build resilience. Steel sharpens steel. Walk the razor’s edge with them and get ready for a full-length LP soon. Their collab ..read more

I have been trying to get Young MC on my radio show for years. I have been a fan of him since Day 1. In fact, the very first concert I ever attended featured him as an opening act. We talk about that, his return to music after a bit of a break, his extensive discography, and more. And I kick off the show with a mixset of deep cuts featuring songs released from 1989 all the way up to 2008. I also spin his brand new single at the end of the interview. Young MC rarely does college radio shows so it is a honour that he came on mine. Press play and “Bust a Move” with these great tu ..read more

Welcome to TWIB’s Weekly Top 10 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 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. Again, we promise to bring you the best from high to low budget, to animated to DIY and first and foremost, the most creative visual ..read more

iies (pronounced as “eyes”) is an emerging lyricist/songwriter and visionary who is bringing a refreshing take on hip-hop, jazz alongside a socially conscious perspective. He now performs exclusively with his new band comprising Bassist Jacob Montano, Drummer Bazil Gillen, Guitarist Aidan Roberts, and Pianist Killian Bertsch. Their latest project Don’t Forget The Dot is an 11 track body of work that brings together musicians of different backgrounds to form a cohesive blend with a transformative approach to music making. From using alternative hip-hop, rock, jazz and experimental element ..read more

Austin, TX-based rapper Pat G presents to us his new effort entitled Talk to me nice EP, the 5-track project that aims to showcase the rapper’s lyricism to the world. The theme of the project is about raising the bar, figuratively and being comfortable within his skin without sugarcoating for anyone.   Pat G goes to bat on the first track “Let’s Go” where he lets off a verbal onslaught on unsuspecting foes and detractors. He employs a moody and somewhat cinematic trap soundscape to deliver his message. He acknowledges the slow grind, failures and mistakes but with resilience and forti ..read more

Multi-talented artist Chris Wheat is a man who wears many hats. With a degree in philosophy and public affairs and an interest in sustainable change, Chris now ventures into music to get his message to a wider reach. His latest effort Everyone Wants To Be Archibald Leach (The Early Years) is a conceptual and experimental project that explores the dynamics of modern society and human relations. He is currently working on a forthcoming hip-hop-related arts documentary and narrative films in addition to previously published novels.   The 5 track project starts with the eye-popping title ..read more

Taylor Kelly, a Philly-based multi-talented singer, songwriter, and composer is bringing her genre-blending style to the forefront with an experimental twist. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Music and more than ten thousand hours clocked with her band, Taylor has become a staple in the Philadelphia music scene. She already has four albums and an EP under her belt.  Her latest EP The Spins is a 6 track body of work that anchored on the theme of self-containment. As a self-composed, self-produced project, Taylor brings listeners deep into her world with unfiltered emotions and ca ..read more