One of the key parts of being a Hip-Hop fan is going at great lengths to debate the art itself. We’ve all had those discussions, whether it be centered around beef (Pusha T won btw), a top 5 list of the greats or who is currently the best rapper alive the arguments will forever continue….
Category: Features
Review: Yung Jewelz showcases her growth as an artist on “Earth Day”
It may not be the most common comparison, but Mother Earth and Hip-Hop are similar in quite a few ways. One of the most obvious ways as that no matter what else seems to happen to try to destroy it, it only continues to evolve, develop and move forward. That’s not to say it’s always…
1stDayFresh Feature: Woo Child
St. Louis rapper Woo Child released the EP Heirs (watch the music video for “Center Stage”) in 2015, produced entirely by three-time St. Louis Underground Music Fest Beat Champion, JBJR. Woo’s discography includes the single “Move” on the Monarchy Records/Spectra Music Group label, which became the original entrance music for WWE Tag Team, The Prime Time Players,…
First Day Feature: Big Tunk breaks down “Dreamz X Poetry” project, talks growing up in North Mississippi
One thing I love about Hip-Hop, more specifically that from Mississippi is the fact that good music can come from any place no matter how big or small. While Jackson is obviously the epicenter for talent here it in no way stands alone, good music is coming from everywhere including Calhoun City. There Big Tunk…
First Day Feature: 1$t Letter talks “Redefine REAL” EP, the impact he aims to have in his music and more
I’ve said it once and I will say it again, we truly aim to grow with artists we become fans of here at 1DF. A prime example of this is Canton, Mississippi’s 1$t Letter, who caught our attention last year during his spree of murdering the beats of all your favorite mainstream rappers. We conducted…
First Day Feature: B.Eveready
Boston-bred, Baltimore-based emcee B.Eveready is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and a practicing Christian with roots in Barbados, B.Eveready has collaborated with Torae (stream “Shot @ The Crown”), Emilio Rojas (stream “Drippin’ Swagu”) and has an extensive discography which includes the Guns & Butta mixtape and the EPs A Cold Summer’s Day, #GrindSeason and #INeedAManager(Bandcamp). B. is currently preparing his next…
Review: Willie D Tha Kang provides the musical nourishment on “Free Sample”
Throughout the history of rap music the art of sampling has pretty much always remained constant. The act of using elements from other songs, such as melodies or chords, can help to make a rap track that much better. If you look down a list of some of the greatest producers of all time they…
Premier: Seni B and KC Young Bone bring the vibes on “Summertime”
Its officially that time of year. As the NBA season comes to a close, the BBQ grills get pulled out more frequently and the sundresses make more appearances on the ladies, we know Summer is on the horizon. North Mississippi’s Seni B looks to contribute to the season’s soundtrack with his latest single “Summertime”. Fellow…
Premier: Willie D. Tha Kang delivers his new party anthem “GP”
While 1DF is in no way bias to any particular area, it’s no secret that I proudly represent my home state of Mississippi. Its hard not to love this place despite its flaws as it is just unique. Here in this fine land we call the deep south there are a few things that are…
Dj Iceman Releases “Deadly Beats”
Northwest (by way of Brooklyn, New York) producer DJ Iceman is bringing 19 tracks of Boom-Bap goodness to your souls. The deadly combination of grooves and samples are sure to please beat heads and music lovers alike. this project is released exclusively on Boom Bap Labs Website CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW HERE
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…
1stDayFresh Feature: Saint
Southern California hip hop artist Saint recently released his new album Too Boozed Too Cruuz (Spotify). Saint is also part of the duo Lime Light alongside Ambishus, who appears on TBTC (watch the music video for “All We Know”). Saint has opened up for Tha Eastsidaz, Chino XL, LuckyIAm of Living Legends, Artifacts and 2Mex, and is currently working…
