A native of Milwaukee who spent time in San Diego, Wisconsin’s Oliver Lee brings midwestern soul and west coast hip hop together seamlessly. A lifelong musician and a (literal) veteran who first picked up a guitar at 10 years old, Oliver’s passion for the craft is part of his being. He’s currently in the midst of putting…
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First Day Feature: Lashawn’s Way takes us into the inspiration behind “Reign”
Equipped with a style that is as uniquely southern is Lashawn’s Way. The Tennessee born MC has built his fanbase as an indie artist by pushing out tracks that bring back that feeling of yesteryear that so many long for at times. Shades of 8Ball & MJG and the likes are flowing throughout the sound…
Madison Jay Gears UP for New Album with “Hot sh!t” Visual @themadisonjay
Just in time for the November 1st release of Madison’s new project ‘DIASTEMA’ Madison Jay announces it’s time to heat the 4th quarter up once again by unleashing the much anticipated music video for his single “Hot Shit”! Produced By New Jersey Legendary producer Clinton Place. If you can remember Madison dropped the single ‘Hot…
First Day Feature: Montshodaw chats about new single “Da Summer” and more
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…
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…
