Putting Indie Music 1st
What does being black mean to you? Outside of it simply being a race, to me it is culture that is impenetrable. Yes we go through our ups and downs as black men and women but we also tend to overcome. With the dark history, particularly in America, that our ancestors have endured they never… Continue reading Review: IZ-316 shines a light on the black experience with “Melanin Sons”
Beatppl.com drops their ‘Diggin’ In The Wires’ Volumes 1 & 2 Modbap compilation in digital format and a limited run 12″ white double LP. "Diggin’ In The Wires" (DITW) features almost 20 beatmakers who are exploring and pushing the boundaries of hip hop music production with the incorporation of modular synthesis and electronic boom-bap vibes,… Continue reading Beatppl.com – “Diggin’ In The Wires” Vol 1 & 2 (ft Ski Beatz, BboyTech, Voltage Ctrlr, Ali the Architect & more) // Modbap compilation
If you are a fan of up-and-coming Detroit rap acts like Rio Da Young OG, Peezy and Sada Baby, chances are high that you have heard a beat or two from Rising producer Mia JayC. Now, the superstar producer has delivered his JPay Beats instrumental mixtape for the sole purpose of representing for loved ones behind bars.… Continue reading Detroit Drill Producer Mia JayC Delivers “JPay Beats” Mixtape
There’s an Organ in My Chest’ is the 5th single from Okito’s critically acclaimed album ‘Dystopian Heart’. The song prominently features an organ part played by Okito, once again backed by “slap you in the face” drums. The song is a plea to a mystery woman to recognize and accept the love he has for… Continue reading Okito – There’s an Organ in My Chest | Video
LA based duo JNA isn’t holding anything back in their new visual “You Got It” featuring Maddie The Baddie. The accelerating track has made its way to Tik Tok with gaining over 32,000 posts on the platform and already pushing past several hundred thousand YouTube views. Take a look at the video link below and… Continue reading New Video: JNA Ft. Maddie The Baddie – “You Got It” | @JonnyNAaron
Train Tracks is a collaboration project out of Oakland, California between emcee Mike Fish and producer Mike Walti. The album was released on March 5th and selected as Best of Hip Hop Albums of 2021 so far by Hip Hop Golden Age magazine, stating "there's not a wasted moment... every track on Train Tracks has… Continue reading Mike Fish – Train Tracks | Album
Official Apxllo drops another single with the orchard and WeUniversal called flute 222. A melodic banger that fits right into the wave of music happening now. It shows his versatility after dropping multiple singles last year. With over 100k streams and over 100k views on the bhramabull directed video “We Up” this one hits a… Continue reading Official Apxllo drops another single with the Orchard and WeUniversal called flute 222. ( @theofficial_apxllo )
Mississippi MC Montshodaw returns to the scene with his latest release "We Are Stars". As is usually the case with the rhymesmith, he makes sure to promote a message within his bars. The message this go around is that we can all shine in our own way if we just embrace the "star" we are.… Continue reading Premier: Montshodaw aims to shine on new single “We Are Stars”
New York native LJ Bronx returns with another sick visual. This time he gives us his latest single "NBA" Directed by. Silver Fade Media released exclusively on Masked Faces. LJ has been on the radar lately constantly releasing videos back to back. After the release of "John Doe" where he speaks on a King finding… Continue reading LJ Bronx is back with his new single “NBA”
NY-newcomer Jake James released his nostalgic debut single, “Boss Thoughts” today. The new single’s boom-bap soundscape, produced by multi-platinum producer Buckwild (Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Beastie Boys, Fat Joe, Big Pun, Big L,) underscores Jake’s slick lyricism, setting the perfect tone for his debut offering. Premiered via HipHopSince1987, the video features the actual public housing Jake… Continue reading Jake James brings a nostalgic feel on “Boss Thoughts”
