Putting Indie Music 1st
I think it's safe to say just about everyone has a dream. Whether it's been shared with family, friends, or just kept to yourself, there is always that thought in the back of your mind of what you wish you were doing with yourself. Some never take the journey to accomplish those goals, some do… Continue reading First Day Feature: Linette King takes her dreams of becoming an author and make them reality
The concept of youth goes hand and hand with Hip-hop as a whole. From the beginning the culture has largely been defined by what's going on from those 25 and under. For better or worse they've always been the spark for what trends will soon come. In the case of 19-year old Eyezhic Haze, he… Continue reading Interview: Eyezic Haze speaks on the effect of #BlackLivesMatters in Canada, debut album “InAHaze” and more
In an effort to promote unity across the state of Mississippi, two home-grown outlets combine skills to highlight some of the most promising talent coming from the state as a whole. The following post comes courtesy of Marcus Page representing The Gold Zone (Follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram). Enjoy the post and the music from talent… Continue reading The Gold Zone presents “My Crooked Letter: The New Mississippi”
If you would like to find an artist in their most honest form, often times you should look no further than their debut project. From Nas and Illmatic, to Snoop Dogg and Doggystyle, it seems as though the music acts as a culmination of their complete life up until that moment. The passion exuded by… Continue reading First Day Feature: 6ixlayne discusses his debut “Clean Up In Aisle 6” and more
One thing I've truly enjoyed through my time running 1DF is watching the progression of an artist. It influences me more than most would think to personally watch a musician attain heights they've long aspired to reach. One such artist that has made great progress since my time initially covering him is Al Koleon. Our… Continue reading Interview: Al Koleon on his XM Radio single “Still Blazing”, Cloud Surfing Documentary and more.
In the culture of music and entertainment it certainly helps to be as diverse with your skill set as possible. As seen in examples like Will Smith or Jamie Foxx, when you have the rare blend of marketable components your legacy solidifies in a more indisputable manner. Kendrick Vivians of Moss Point, MS is certainly… Continue reading First Day Feature: K-Viv talks “Nan Nother Love Song”, upbringing and more
When all else fails and the odds are stacked against you is the time when you tend to find out the most about yourself. It's in these tough times that you have to make a decision on what will define your character. Some succumb to the challenges life can place in front of you while… Continue reading Interview: Mac Corleone discusses “I Deserve To Be Here”, battle with illness, the state of rap in Mississippi & more
When two things come together in perfect synergy the results can be overwhelmingly good. One prime example is the soundscape that has been created by San Antonio hip-hop duo Black Theory. Together, the Texas tandem has carved a niche for their broad spectrum of sound and unconventional rhyme patterns. Their careers look to be on… Continue reading Interview: Black Theory on “The Balance of Fire & Water” EP, Touring w/ Famsquad & Sir Michael Rocks & More
Budding rapper Jasiel Ace has made many strides through his hard work and rightfully is gaining recognition at a steady pace. After landing placement in one of "Spike Lee's Joints" and dropping the Free EP, he is now ready to usher in his next chapter of his rise. This starts with the aptly-titled Ascended LP, a 10-track… Continue reading Stream Jasiel Ace’s “Ascended” LP Now
As spring comes to an end only one thing can follow and that's the blistering temperatures summer brings. Don't take that the wrong way though, summer has always been a force of motivation when it comes to the genre of Hip-Hop we know and love so much. For the last 20 years artists like Jay-Z,… Continue reading Interview: Kiza Sosay previews the “Ice Water” EP
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