Author: Wanja

Mallz caps off a productive 2021 with a new single, “Tax Season”. The North Carolina emcee has teamed up with Ohio beat maker, Pacer for a hard hitting banger that combines mosh pit energy with witty and insightful lyrics. In true boom bap fashion, “Tax Season” features masterful cuts by DJ/producer $20 Dolla Julio which… Continue reading Mallz – Tax Season (prod. by Pacer, cuts by $20 Dolla Julio) | Single @mallz @20dollajulio

Merakai is an up-and-coming producer whose sound is reminiscent of the Golden Era of Hip-Hop. He recently released his debut self-titled EP that serves as a collaboration between producer and rapper. While he handles the production for each song, he enlists heavy hitters such as Skyzoo, Che Noir, Noveliss, and more to lay down their… Continue reading Merakai – Merakai (featuring Skyzoo, Che Noir, Noveliss and more) | EP @merakaibeats

America is in a state of hardcore tribalism and divisiveness. For Asian Americans, the stereotypes and old tropes have morphed into real hate. SoCal hip hop artist and activist Kaze Jones is, sadly, all too familiar with the current climate. Never one to be a victim, Kaze flips the script and the reclaims the narrative… Continue reading Kaze Jones & Joy Ruckus Club Presents: “Asians Represent” ft JVNHO, Tealousy, & Monotone | Single @kaze_jones @joyruckusclub

Massachusetts-based emcee J.Vybe follows up his latest banger, "Changes" with a video. Shot by TD Visualz at Haverhill MA train station. Featuring Jamie Marsland, "Changes" is J. Vybe at his best, channeling his style of conscious rap and intricate rhyme schemes into a track that speaks to truth and power. The guitar is played by… Continue reading J. Vybe – Changes (feat. Jamie Marsland) | Video @j_vybe1221 @jaymaynicole

Born I’s “In This Moment” takes us on a visual journey, exploring Born's struggles with mental health as he strives to achieve personal freedom and enlightenment. The video was filmed at Kunzag Palyul Buddhist Temple and features cameos from Born’s wife Ayanna and their son. About the song and video, Born says “‘In This Moment’… Continue reading Born I – In This Moment | Video @bornimusic

Perth, Western Australia. The most isolated major city on the planet. A far cry from the birthplace of Hip Hop, but Hip Hop is very much alive and thriving in this often forgotten outpost, which just shows how truly universal this music has become. Born and raised in Perth, Alex Ford, like many, is a… Continue reading Alex Ford – Do Dat ft KNOE | Single @alex_f0rd

DRUGS-Politix 2: GAWD Has No Face is the follow-up to the 2018 project that features Precyce Politix taking care of the bars and Grammy-nominated D.R.U.G.S. Beats handling the music.If you've heard this combo before, you know you're gonna get that Hardcore sound that will have your head nodding. This is not for the faint of… Continue reading Precyce Politix and D.R.U.G.S. Beats – DRUG-Politix 2: GAWD Has No Face | Album @StreetFlavaEnt @precyce @D_R_U_G_S_BEATS

PortLAngeles is the collab album from LA symphony’s own CookBook, with Portland’s top notch producer Surebert. This was a match made in heaven! Surebert’s soulful production truly drew something special out of Cook. MURS said of their 2nd single, Magic (We Can Do), “ Magic is your best song ever, I think. Congrats bro. You… Continue reading CookBook & Surebert – PortLAngeles | Album & Video @CookBookthePR @surebertpdx

"Zephyr" is Wisdumb's latest single and most promising track yet. In collaboration with Ozo on production, the duo from Biel, Switzerland brings us a mellow and chill sound with jazzy elements to vibe to. The song speaks about materialism, social pressures and legacies. It starts off with a slow spoken word poetry type of delivery… Continue reading Wisdumb – Zephyr | Video

As Mr. Forge prepares for the release of his new album, Portal, produced by SoCal’s Ariano, he drops his latest single “Rings.” On “Rings,” Mr. Forge delivers his verses with a controlled ferocity, the lyrics heavy with his signature abstract and philosophical style, laid over Ariano’s eerie, piano-driven production. Forge harnesses the energy of an… Continue reading Mr. Forge – Rings (ft Ariano) | Single @cosmicchicano @arianomusic