New Release: Noveliss "Dilla Instinct"
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Noveliss of Clear Soul Forces releases Dilla Instinct, an homage to legendary Detroit producer J Dilla and the classic 2D fighter Killer Instinct.
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New Release: Noveliss "Mic Swordz"
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Noveliss of Detroit hip hop re-releases the excellent Mic Swordz on all digital retailers and streaming services.
Read MoreNew Video: ZotheJerk & Frost Gamble "Axe Somebody"
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Official music video by Detroit rapper ZotheJerk and Winnipeg based producer Frost Gamble. Shot & directed by Bo.
Read MoreInterview With Rapper Zothejerk and Producer Frost Gamble, Get Black Beach, May 26th.
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Detroit's ZotheJerk and New York's Frost Gamble have come together to create Black Beach, a probing of America's systemic social issues through adept lyricism and high-end production. Both parties have years of hip hop experience under their respective belts and have used this acquisition as a means to explore some poignant issues plaguing contemporary Western society.
Read MoreNew Video: L.A.Z - Celestial Vibes (No Paperwork E.P)
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L.A.Z of Clear Soul Forces releases the first video for his upcoming No Paperwork E.P.
Read MoreAlbum Review: Locations: USA
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Like the other projects in the long running series, Locations: USA offers a consistent listening experience and doesn’t disappoint. It is a definite must have for fans of sample-based, traditional hip hop productions.
Read MoreInterview With Rapper Noveliss of Clear Soul Forces.
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Noveliss seamlessly blends references to Anime, Film, and Professional Wrestling (one of his favorite pastimes) into his rhyme schemes setting him apart from many other contemporary rappers. After his phenomenal solo EPs, he along with the other members of CSF are obtaining the recognition they all deserve.
Read MoreAlbum Review: DJ Ezasscul "Analog Consumption".
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Overall, Eaze has proven once again that he embodies the traditional sound and grittiness of good ol’ fashioned New York productions. It is extremely refreshing to hear an artist from our generation pay homage to the old school sounds and cadences of the Golden Era.
Read MoreInterview With Hip-Hop Duo, PENPALS.
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PENPALS is a hip-hop duo out of New York that is paying homage to the old school sounds and flavors. The group (consisting of Cynic the Apache and MC Rapswell) has done an admirable job of reviving the classic sound of sample based, boom bap hip hop.
Read MoreInterview With Rapper L.A.Z of Clear Soul Forces.
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Rapper L.A.Z is member of the acclaimed Detroit hip hop collective, Clear Soul Forces.
With their blistering delivery, socially conscious topics, and admiration of popular culture, the group has done an admirable job of representing the thriving Detroit underground. The quartet (consisting of L.A.Z, Noveliss, E-Fav, and Ilajide) has parlayed their impressive range and harmony into a unique sound and dedicated fanbase.
Read MoreInterview With Rapper & Producer, Eaze (DJ Ezasscul).
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Brooklyn’s Ricky Lascaze (now operating under the moniker of Eaze) is a producer and lyricist who strives to keep the classic Hip Hop sound alive and well with his eclectic beats and gritty flavor. First emerging on Digi Crates Records as DJ Ezasscul, Eaze has since elevated his style and transmuted some of his creative potential into Emceeing as well.
Read MoreInterview With Hip Hop Producer, Floyd Cheung.
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Floyd Cheung is a Hip Hop producer currently living in Hong Kong and has made a name for himself with his soul driven, sample based productions. In the underground circuit, Floyd managed to secure a spot on TallBlackGuy’s esteemed “Tempo Dreams” series (which is how I was introduced to him) and the track “Based Jam” for a then up and coming Lil B (the Bay Area’s own left-field, abstract lyricist).
Now contributing to the Hong Kong Hip Hop scene as one of the resident producers for Wildstyle Records and collaborating with many other artists (like Shanghai's Svbkvlt) I had the opportunity to speak to him and learn more about his roots, inspirations, and the Chinese Hip Hop community.
Read MoreInterview With Hip-Hop Producers, Jazz Spastiks.
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The Jazz Spastiks (Also known as The Slipmat Brothers) are a Hip Hop duo from Scotland who are contributing to the thriving underground Hip Hop community with their fat, jazzy productions. With an ear for dusty, sample-based compositions, the team (consisting of members Coconut Delight and Mr. Manyana) has effectively paid homage to the era that, to them, exemplifies the quintessential sound of Hip Hop.
Read MoreInterview With Hip-Hop Producer, Dday One.
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Dday One (Born Udeze Ukwuoma) is a producer, turntablist, and owner of The Content (L)abel, an independent brand focused on quality and artistic solidarity.
With a unique acoustic sound as a result of minimal compression and organic elements, the Los Angeleno has elevated and distinguished himself within the thriving underground Hip Hop community. His prolific knowledge of vinyl can be heard throughout his vivid sample selection that from around the globe and transcending any one particular genre. His acumen is constantly on display and as a result, he possesses a catalogue that has garnered much acclaim over the years.
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