Montshodaw is an artist we came across in 2018 that really left his mark on us. His project “The Realms…Realm 1: Ima Rise” was a journey that featured strong storytelling and a combination of soundscapes unique to the artist. For someone newer to the scene it was a well polished idea that earned some fanship…
Category: Features
First Day Feature: Malcolm Morrow speaks about rebooting TheHoodHippie.com, the creativity of Jackson and more
We all have people that we look to as peers and inspirations in what we do. It’s nearly impossible to go into a particular field and not find someone who just helps you sharpen your skill. Whether it be indirectly through competition, or making friends with said peer, it’s just good to have that extra…
First Day Feature: Native talks new name change, inspirations, PRE-SZN EP and more
Passion is a must in music for me as an avid fan and listener. Not passion in the sense of love specifically but more so as an overall inspiration. If your music doesn’t have any passion to it most efforts will simply come off as forced and a cookie cutter duplicate of something we’ve likely…
Pop-R&B Powerhouse Jennifer Denali Returns With Her Anthemic New Single “Try”
Rising pop-R&B singer-songwriter Jennifer Denali opens up in her new powerful ballad “Try” about her spiritual journey to accepting all of herself and her mistakes. Denali explores what it means to recondition one’s perception of self and ultimately realizes that she is right where she is “supposed to be.” This single follows her critically-acclaimed debut…
First Day Feature: Big Zay Mack talks “Country Rap Tunes” EP, his creation process and MSPHiT Entertainment
Want to know something that’s been a part of rap culture since the literal beginning of it? Cars and the desire to shine in them. A lot of oldheads in the culture would have you believe Hip-Hop has more recently become materialistic but that simply is not the case. If you track back to what’s…
First Day Feature: D.O.L.O. speaks on the adjustment of fatherhood, “Ovay” album and more
Historically speaking, MC’s repping the south have not always gotten their props for being strong lyricists. There are some exceptions like Andre 3000 or even a peak Lil Wayne but for the most part it’s been an uphill battle in that department. It’s just tougher for them to earn the respect of some Hip-Hop fans….
Dolla Black, Jo’De B.O.Y. and Mojo Kezz team up for BDE’s “Vol. 1: The EP”
I’ve always been a sucker for a good compilation album. As a former die-hard Bad Boy fan they set the trend for me and it just never died. That being said it was a true treat to find out Jackson’s Dolla Black, Jo’De BOY and Mojo Kezz were teaming up for “Vol. 1: The EP”….
Review: Mike Hustle shines on new LP “I Got That Hustle”
Mike Hustle has been on a consistent rise through the indie ranks of the Southeast for years now. Known for his penchant for tracks deeply rooted in the streets and the highs and lows of hustling in them, Hustle never seems to miss. Every single video, single, even down to his artwork is always well…
Willie D. Tha Kang gets personal on latest release “Say Less” featuring Kingsley Tha Kang
Fresh on the heels of his vibrant release “PULL UP!“, Mississippi-bred MC Willie D. Tha Kang is back with another single that shows off his range. This go around its much more heartfelt, with the rapper bring ing arguably his most personal bars yet. Titled “Say Less”, the record acts as a venting session of…
Willie D. Tha Kang continues his “Tha IV Course Meal” series with “PULL UP!”
Willie D. Tha Kang has returned from his hiatus in full force over the past week. After hitting us with bangers in “Cruzin’” and “Northside”, the MC returns today. Energy is one word to best describe that new release with the lively persona he brings on “PULL UP!”. The Jackson, Mississippi native has typically given…
Review: Penjamin Lane continues to show promise on “PRE-SZN” EP
One of the things I find cool about creatives is the way they actually go about creating something. The fact of the matter is that no two people in a field, particularly one like music, will have the same process in doing what they do. Some people may write music in private with no sound,…
Willie D. Tha Kang acts as your audible chef on new “Tha IV Course Meal” set
If you’ve been following blog favorite Willie D. Tha Kang and his music you should know things have been a bit quiet lately. Since the release of singles like G.P. and NII things have slowed down. This comes from a combination of things like legal troubles and a dedication to other projects like his II…
