Authentic, laid back and self –assured are just a few words that embody independent artist Leo w3ST. This proud Chicago WestSider is on his way to making his mark on the independent hip hop music scene as proven with his over 60 show performances including his riveting performances at the House of Blues and Hip Hop in Chinatown. w3ST uses the influence of music of today and the past to give rhythm, lyricism, feeling and melodic tunes. His latest album release “Just HML” features 16 songs that are sure to create a vibe within each listen. With songs like “Outside,” Everything U Want ft,. Mick ..read more

Today, 10X Grammy-nominated and 3X Grammy-winning producer/recording artist Hit-Boy drops off his defiant new album, Surf Or Drown – released via his label Surf Club. Hit’s 21-track project arrives in the wake of the Nas-assisted “The Tide,” which was released earlier this week, and “Slipping Into Darkness” with The Alchemist – a standout collaboration that sent the internet into a tizzy. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email ..read more

The opening track from the lauded ‘Mork Calling Orson‘ LP, Jehst‘s ‘Cornerstone’ receives new visuals. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email ..read more

Today, Joey Cool releases a brand new song and video for “Great Time”. It’s the first taste off his forthcoming album on Tech N9ne’s Strange Music label that he’s been teasing to fans recently on social media. In 2021, Joey Cool joined forces with Tech N9ne, King Iso, and the legendary Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for the biggest independent rap song of that year, “Face Off.” Its success would be downright unprecedented, birthing a TikTok challenge and amassing over13 billion views! The track has crushed nearly 160 million&nbs ..read more

Artur is a 43 year old Polish-American recording artist & sculptor based out of Atlanta, Georgia who started to write lyrics when he was 16 after being denied entry into a club because of his Polish passport. He wound also go on to found Living Angles & #UplineCreations after diving into sculptural art and into making frequency emitting permission-slips and art installations. But as a way of properly introducing himself in the music industry, Artur is presenting a brand new style of hip hop of his own that he refers to “ascension rap” on his full-length debut. After the “Intergrate” i ..read more

Vermont’s art-rap collective 99 Neighbors released the new single “Airlock” today via 99 Records, its own independent label venture through Outback Presents distributed via Virgin. Entirely produced by Somba with Maari on vocals, The track’s infectious soundscape pays homage to trap and hip-hop production through a versatile and explorative lens.  “Airlock” follows the release of “Waldosia”, 99 Neighbors first release of 2023. The lo-fi dance track put the collective’s creative versatility on full display. While “Airlock” is a nod to their past, “Waldosia” shied away from the collec ..read more

Queens by way of Detroit emcee/poet, Motown Priest returns with his powerful new single, “Farewell to Welfare,” produced by Fendi Pendegrass. Through the duration of the track, Priest attempts to unpack the song’s central question and refrain: “How much is a dollar worth?” Backed by equally menacing production, MP uses his incredible lyricism to detail the different and sometimes-brutal ways that people try to escape poverty. “Farewell to Welfare” can be streamed now through your preferred streaming platform with Motown Priest’s new album, Hawthorn ..read more

Meyhem, DJ Muggs and Madlib, announce their forthcoming collaborative album “Champagne For Breakfast“.  Produced in its entirety by DJ Muggs and Madlib, Champagne For Breakfast, will be released on April 7th, 2023 via Soul Assassins Records. Today they release one of the most anticipated tracks off the new project, “Szechuan Capital,” featuring Action Bronson. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email ..read more

This is the highly anticipated sophomore album from Buffalo emcee Jae Skeese. Getting his start off the strength of his his debut mixtape W.A.C.K. (Women, Alcohol, Cash & Kicks) in the fall of 2010, it wasn’t until a decade later where he & 7xvethegenius gained wide exposure as the very first signees to Conway the Machine’s very own EMPIRE Distribution imprint Drumwork Music Group. He & his mentor just dropped their collab EP Pain Provided Profit a couple weeks ago, so it’s only right for Jae to come off that & his classic Big Ghost Ltd.-produced 3rd EP&nbs ..read more

Navy Blue is a 26 year old skateboarder, MC, producer, songwriter, visual artist & model from Brooklyn, New York who came up in 2015 off his debut EP According to the Waterbearer. He has since continued to turn heads in the underground scene by dropping 9 more EPs & 6 full-lengths before signing to Def Jam Recordings about a month ago. With that in mind, it was only a matter of time until he dropped his 7th album albeit major label debut fully produced by Budgie. “The Medium” is a drumless opener with some pianos & choir vocals as Navy admitting that learning patience has mad ..read more