Author: Wanja

California bred, multitalented artist Dialect presents his instrumental album "The Sandz of Time". The 32 track-heavy project is comprised of sample chops and flips from a wide range of genres and eras.Split into two volumes, "The Sandz of Time" is an instrumental journey into the mind of Dialect. The music producer, lyricist, songwriter and DJ… Continue reading Dialect – The Sandz of Time | Instrumental Album @dialectmusic 

It’s 2021, and Dino Dwayne Hawkins is living his best life!Married for a few years now, to rap artist/actress, Tomeicko, whose also on several songs on the new album, Volume 10 is recording his most creative works to date. Volume 10’s historic hip-hop birthright has finally come to light with his current album, “AKHENATEN 2110”.… Continue reading Volume 10 – Akhenaten 2110 | Album @dinohawkins

In a world overwhelmed with loss and relentless uncertainty over the past year and a half, it has been easy to mourn and hard to smile. But challenging times often lead to intensely powerful forms of artistic expression. Such is the case for Los Angeles born and raised rapper Mr. Forge, who teams up with… Continue reading Mr. Forge – We Love You (ft Ariano) | Single @cosmicchicano @arianomusic

Cymarshall Law releases the video for "Electric B-Boy" along with his new album "I Still Love H.E.R." The album is a dedication to staying true to what we love. When Hip Hop first began, it was an unwritten rule: to get on you had to be raw and original. Over time Hip Hop has become… Continue reading Cymarshall Law – Electric B-Boy (off the new album “I Still Love H.E.R.”) | Video @Cymarshalllaw

Following the release of his 12-song album, two singles and a placement on NBA2K21; Napri, an LA-based producer very much shrouded in mystery is jumping back into the scene with his new single "Bait Job." A somber yet uplifting boom bap track with hard hitting rhymes and flows supplied by Atlanta-based artist T.R.3. Reminiscent of… Continue reading Napri Feat. T.R.3 – Bait Job | Single @naprimusic @TR3World

MIC Johnson Jr. finally drops his long awaited debut, The Growth Spurt. The album featuring the singles "The Headnodder" & "Get Wit Me", is a tale of struggle, progress and maturity showcasing his lyrical prowess along the way."The Growth Spurt" has been years in the making and it shows brilliantly in the amount of quality… Continue reading MIC Johnson Jr. – The Growth Spurt | Album @juggamc @hcmisthegang

“Trying" is the second single off the collaborative project, "Carter N Newton: The Field Report," from North Carolina underground hip hop titans, ethemadassassin and Seven Da Pantha and Polish producer Slidebeatz. The West Coast transplants linked up at E's crib to write and record the project and "Trying" is the last song that was written in… Continue reading ethemadassassin and Seven Da Pantha – Trying (off the new album “Carter N Newton: The Field Report”) | Video @ethemadassassin @sevdapantha @slidebeatz

Never one to be comfortable in complacency, SoCal veteran artist and producer Ariano is back with his newest project, Shoot at the Sun, Sleep With the Moon, which sees the artist introducing his fans to a new sound and vibe. The 16-song album is sonically inverse from the heavy, hip-hop aggression of 2020’s America the… Continue reading Ariano – Shoot At The Sun Sleep With The Moon | Album @Arianomusic

Today marks the release of "Where We’re From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop" via Shout! Studios.This is a first-hand look at the fertile but often overlooked scene that produced legendary West Coast figures in hip-hop that made impacts globally. A labor of love, the documentary was produced and directed by DJ Bonds and DJ… Continue reading “Where We’re From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop” | Documentary @elementsdoc

Vursatyl’s new single ‘Secondhand Smoke’ featuring Lunden Benard is a mesmerizing groove produced by Vitamin D (Starz ‘Power’ Theme Song Producer). Vursatyl and his young protégé Lunden Benard lace this soulful, classic Hip Hop banger with intricate rhymes categorizing the hypocrites, impostors, and liars as “Secondhand Smoke”. Equally gritty and smart, this is music to… Continue reading Vursatyl – Secondhand Smoke (feat. Lunden Benard )| Video @vursatyl