Born, Marcus Gayle, to Rastafarian parents in Queens New York. Nesta spent his early years absorbing the music that his parents would play in the house, including that of his father, a respected musician himself. Nesta was raised in Florida and moved to New York in early 2013 to take care of terminally ill father,… Continue reading Stream Nesta’s debut EP “Shook My Dreads”
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First Day Feature: Davante Liv3 talks new “XCII” EP, life in the 90’s and more
While I personally feel that each decade and time period has it's own importance to the culture as we know it, if you ask most folks they would quickly tell you the 90's was special. It was a time of liberation as we saw barriers break down in film, television and of course music. Even… Continue reading First Day Feature: Davante Liv3 talks new “XCII” EP, life in the 90’s and more
Premier: Dolla Black returns to the scene with release of “Still Black” EP
Dolla Black has slowed the pace of his releases as of late, instead opting to tour in support of 2017's "Black Fridays" and "Blk Crwn" projects. That pace picks up again today though as the official release of his newest musical composition "Still Black" arrives. The 8-track EP gives us completely new music save for… Continue reading Premier: Dolla Black returns to the scene with release of “Still Black” EP
Premier: Fred Nice prepares us for new album with release of “Scars” visual
It's officially #FredNiceSeason as the bubbling R&B talent has announced his June 8th release date for his new LP. Going by the name of "Must Be Nice", we get our first taste of what to expect with the video for "Scars". The clip utilizes some creative graphic design to help accent a track that is… Continue reading Premier: Fred Nice prepares us for new album with release of “Scars” visual
The Woods delivers his visual for folktronica track “Armchair Expert”
Given the convictions behind ‘Armchair Expert’, it’s appropriate that the tune was written, recorded and produced entirely by Johnny McFadzean, aka The Woods. Even the video – a sublime stop-motion short that finds the singer in and out of a red leather armchair surrounded by the detritus of music and life – was a DIY… Continue reading The Woods delivers his visual for folktronica track “Armchair Expert”
Big Tyni liberates his self-directed “Omw Down” visual
Both produced and directed by Big Tyni himself, the New Yorker brings his vision to light with a new visual. Titled "Omw Down", the visual is of a gloomy vibe with it's setting taking place in a church. This contrasts with dance hall aesthetics on the production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IOCBfrbCFo&app=desktop
K.L.U.B. Monsta exhibits their lyricism on “Vacant Thrones”
Birmingham natives K.L.U.B. Monsta continues their quest to push southern rap forward by releasing a new single and visual for their latest cut "Vacant Thrones." The video is directed by Tig Knight and takes us into the everyday life of living in Birmingham. The music video is outstanding and shows off their intense bars, sharp… Continue reading K.L.U.B. Monsta exhibits their lyricism on “Vacant Thrones”
Check out the premiere episode of “5 Minutes of Dope” starring Jean D’eau
There is a new web series on the horizon and it focuses on bringing the bars. Courtesy of 66 Raw Radio,"5 Minutes of Dope" showcases upcoming talent freestyling over an assortment of Hip-Hop beats. The internationally known DJ COTTON acts as the show's host and visionary for creation. 5 Minutes of Dope is filmed at… Continue reading Check out the premiere episode of “5 Minutes of Dope” starring Jean D’eau
Montshodaw releases digital download of “The Realms…Realm 1”, announces physical release date
Forged in the flames of lyricism and storytelling emerges The Realms… Realm 1: I'm a Rise, a new album, from Mississippi native, Montshodaw. The rapper you didn’t know you were waiting for reps a style that's gritty and unsuspected. In other words, the rule of thumb here should be “expect the unexpected.” With content that… Continue reading Montshodaw releases digital download of “The Realms…Realm 1”, announces physical release date
Casket releases his new “Revelations” video
For the 2nd visual off Casket's acclaimed album 'Southie: Stories of Untold Truths Hidden In Existence' he teams up with StoopsNYC to bring to life "Revelations". Even something as simple as a neighborhood trip to the bodega he's bombarded with inescapable social issues that are plaguing us in society today. From police brutality to gang… Continue reading Casket releases his new “Revelations” video
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