In the Year of Our Lord 2016, we’ve seen a lot of loss and a lot of insanity. From the death of Prince, to the election of Donald Trump, to the death of Maurice White, we’ve seen a plethora of craziness envelop our lives. However, through the insanity, we’ve gotten some great music. I’ll go […]
Read moreNew Music: @DopeMusicVille – You’re Welcome
New Dope Music Village (the collective composed of Brain Rapp, Nature Boi, and Ezko)? All I’ve gotta say is… Broad City references aside (I still want my Ilana Glazer interview, dammit), the project is flames throughout and gives us a proper introduction to the trio. I’ll let them tell it…The trio combine their different styles and […]
Read moreLife as an Indie Artist, as told by @brainrapp
Photo Credit: @BrainRapp I asked indie hip-hopper and friend Brain Rapp to tell me a bit about his plight over the past few years. I also asked him to give some advice to others who may be thinking about pursuing an indie hip-hop career/passion. So, enough of me…Brain, take it away, my brother.Life as an indie […]
Read more#550WordsorLessReview: @NatureBoiMusic – #SPRNTRL
Today marks the release of Nature Boi’s #SPRNTRL (“Supernatural”) project. The Dope Music Village member steps from outside of the boards and beats to provide listeners with this ten-track project. We’re going to extend our limit to 550 words today. The project starts off with “New Niggas,” a boisterous–yet airy–track that introduces Nature to those who’ve either […]
Read moreNew Music: @NatureBoiMusic x @BrainRapp – "Jada & Styles"
Per Artists Rep: Nature Boi and Brain Rapp pay homage to arguably the best back-and-forth duo in hip-hop Jadakiss and Styles P on “Jada & Styles”. The DMV natives exchange verses over a jazz-infused track peppered with live saxophone, cello, and turntable scratches. Produced by Nature Boi himself, the track is the second release off […]
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