I’m Baltimore-born and raised. So, any time I see an artist doing big things from my city, I cheer them on. I may not always completely agree with their stances, but I rock with them because of the sheer fact that they’re from my hometown. If they succeed, we all succeed in some way. Baltimore-raised […]
Read moreRetrospective: @LILBTHEBASEDGOD – I’m Gay (I’m Happy)
Back in 2011, Lil B released his “controversial” fifth album, a 12-track project called I’m Gay (I’m Happy). People were immediately ready to rip it a new one because, well, it’s an album called I’m Gay. After people put their machismo aside and checked it at the door, it was apparent that the album was […]
Read moreNew Music: @bigflock187 – The Great Depression
I don’t even need 300 words for this project. I’ll sum it up in three: this shit goes. Featuring guest appearances from everyone from 21 Savage on “Black KKK” (featured on the site yesterday) to Visto, the project feels distinctly D.C. while still not being pigeonholed within some of the stereotypes (unfairly) held against rappers […]
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 moreNew Music: @TechN9ne featuring @Logic301 and @JoynerLucas – "Sriracha"
The orchestra instrumental added in with Joyner Lucas eating the hell out of the beat…whooo. Potential fanboy vibes aside, this track’s gotten me even more hyped up for Tech’s The Storm. Additionally, it’s a nice loosie that stands on its own, with some pretty dope bars from Tech and Logic also. I like how Tech […]
Read moreThe History of Battle Rap, As Presented by @TrueGodImmortal
By @TrueGodImmortal Years ago, I first discovered battle rap. I was entranced as an artist myself and someone who came up battling on the street corners in my neighborhood. I was watching the DVDs, watching Smack battles, Lionz Den, and some of the smaller battles, even to the hilarious “oh you mad cause I’m stylin’ on […]
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