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Eric Krasno & Wax to Release 'Things Are Changin' Single Featuring Marlon Craft Ahead Photo Eric Krasno & Wax to Release 'Things Are Changin' Single Featuring Marlon Craft Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 27, 2024

The formidable duo - the indie rap legend Wax and modern funk guitar hero Eric Krasno, are set to release their epic collaborative album LIGHT YEARS this August. Now, they have announced the third single off the upcoming album, 'Things Are Changin.'...

Eric Krasno & Wax Releases 'Higher'; Will Collaborate on New Album Photo Eric Krasno & Wax Releases 'Higher'; Will Collaborate on New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024

Modern funk guitar hero Eric Krasno and indie rap legend Wax are back with the second single from their upcoming collaborative album 'LIGHT YEARS,' releasing on Feel Music Group. The new song 'Higher' is a heartfelt boom bap banger that hearkens back to 'Kanye's first and second album' era of rap. L...

Wax & Eric Krasno to Release Single 'Higher' on May 3 Photo Wax & Eric Krasno to Release Single 'Higher' on May 3
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

Modern funk guitar hero Eric Krasno and indie rap legend Wax are back with the second single from their upcoming collaborative album 'LIGHT YEARS,' releasing on Feel Music Group. The new song 'Higher' is a heartfelt boom bap banger that hearkens back to 'Kanye's first and second album' era of rap. T...

Saigon & Fredro Release New Video 'Lyrical Genius' Ft Grandmaster Caz Photo Saigon & Fredro Release New Video 'Lyrical Genius' Ft Grandmaster Caz
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023

Saigon & Fredro release new video 'Lyrical Genius' featuring Grandmaster Caz and set their upcoming album 'The Jordan Era'. The album is entirely produced by Fredro and features collaborations with Pete Rock, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Grand Puba, Sadat X, and more. Watch the 'Lyrical Genius' video...

AZ Releases New Album 'Truth Be Told' Featuring Appearances Fat Joe & Pharoahe Monch Photo AZ Releases New Album 'Truth Be Told' Featuring Appearances Fat Joe & Pharoahe Monch
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023

The album features appearances and production from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, The Alchemist, Conway The Machine, Dave East, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, Idris Elba, Bink, Buckwild, Kaygee, Heatmakerz, Rockwilder, and Baby Paul, Doe Or Die II was a mainstay at the top of the DSP charts up...

AZ & Fat Joe Release 'How We Get It' From New LP 'Truth Be Told' Photo AZ & Fat Joe Release 'How We Get It' From New LP 'Truth Be Told'
by Michael Major - November 24, 2023

Featuring appearances and production from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, The Alchemist, Conway The Machine, Dave East, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, Idris Elba, Bink, Buckwild, Kaygee, Heatmakerz, Rockwilder, and Baby Paul, Doe Or Die II was a mainstay at the top of the DSP charts upon its re...

AZ Releases New Single 'This Is Why' & Ahead of New Album 'Truth Be Told' Photo AZ Releases New Single 'This Is Why' & Ahead of New Album 'Truth Be Told'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023

AZ, Grammy-nominated artist, is back with a new single and album produced by Buckwild. The album features appearances from Fat Joe & Pharaohe Monch. His debut album featured Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, The Alchemist, Conway The Machine, Dave East, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, Idris Elba, ...

Rock The Bells Announces Lineup for First-Ever Timeless Hip-Hop Cruise Photo Rock The Bells Announces Lineup for First-Ever Timeless Hip-Hop Cruise
by Michael Major - January 25, 2023

The lineup includes Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Big Boi, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Ghostface Killah, Trina & Trick Daddy, Just Blaze, Big Daddy Kane, Too $hort, Slick Rick, DJ Spinderella, Mannie Fresh, Pete Rock, DJ Quik, Rah Digga, EPMD, Bun B, Bahamadia, Grandmaster Caz, DJ Scratch, The Finisher Mister Cee...

Tommy Boy Records Announce 30th Anniversary Editions Of Naughty By Nature's Acclaimed Photo Tommy Boy Records Announce 30th Anniversary Editions Of Naughty By Nature's Acclaimed Multi-Platinum '19 Naughty III'
by Michael Major - January 25, 2023

The 30th anniversary edition will be available as a 140g transparent orange double vinyl LP, a 6-panel digipak CD x2, cassette, and streaming via all DSPs, featuring 6 bonus tracks - including “Hip Hop Hooray” (Extended Mix), never before available on streaming services - plus remixes from Pete Rock...

Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene Release New Collaborative Album 'Cost Of Living' Photo Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene Release New Collaborative Album 'Cost Of Living'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022

A reminder of why he’s already become a rightful heir to the throne of Pete Rock, J Dilla, and DJ Premier. As Pitchfork recently raved, the Detroit producer’s “fidelity for the grime and grit of rap’s second Golden Age goes beyond simply trying to recreate DJ Premier beats. Listen to the new album n...

Common & Lake Street Dive Coming Up at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Photo Common & Lake Street Dive Coming Up at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 17, 2021

This performance is sold out. SummerStage now requires proof of full vaccination for all guests, with masks required upon entry and encouraged for the duration of the performance....

Mello Music Group Announces New Label Compilation BUSHIDO Photo Mello Music Group Announces New Label Compilation BUSHIDO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2021

While the sounds are varied, an MMG release ensures that the art comes first, the artists are religiously devoted to the upholding of standards and values. The musicians swing fast blades and fly the Mello banner with speed and strength....

Stream DJ Muro's Remix of J Dilla's 'Think Twice' Photo Stream DJ Muro's Remix of J Dilla's 'Think Twice'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2021

BBE is announcing a special 20th Anniversary edition of one of the most important records in the label’s history: J Dilla’s Welcome 2 Detroit....

Pete Rock Releases New Single 'Rejoice' Photo Pete Rock Releases New Single 'Rejoice'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 12, 2020

After appearing on the “Intro” track on Busta Rhymes new ELE 2: The Wrath Of God album, it’s time to “Rejoice,” again, as its new Pete Rock!  ...

Hip Hop Producers Ancient Astronauts Team Up With Rising African Musicians On Kampala Photo Hip Hop Producers Ancient Astronauts Team Up With Rising African Musicians On Kampala Fire EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 16, 2020

Dj and production duo Ancient Astronauts have come together with a variety of rising African musicians to create the groundbreaking Afro-European Kampala Fire EP, released on the 16th of October via Switchstance Recordings. ...

SummerStage Anywhere Announces Live Stream Series with Amazon Music Photo SummerStage Anywhere Announces Live Stream Series with Amazon Music
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 25, 2020

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere is thrilled to announce a live stream series with Amazon Music. ...

SummerStage Anywhere Digital Series Shows Week of August 17- August 23 Photo SummerStage Anywhere Digital Series Shows Week of August 17- August 23
by A.A. Cristi - August 17, 2020

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is continuing its free digital series SummerStage Anywhere this week with one-of-a-kind digital arts performances....

SummerStage Anywhere: Kool Herc, Cindy Campbell, Mickela Mallozzi, Milteri Tucker Con Photo SummerStage Anywhere: Kool Herc, Cindy Campbell, Mickela Mallozzi, Milteri Tucker Concepcion + more
by Robert Diamond - August 17, 2020

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Re.decay Shares 'Ghost (feat. Brian Ennals)' Single Photo Re.decay Shares 'Ghost (feat. Brian Ennals)' Single
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 02, 2020

Rising production duo Re.decay have announced the release of their single, 'Ghost (feat. Brian Ennals)' on the 29th of May via SPRINGSTOFF....

Re.decay Shares 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)' Video Photo Re.decay Shares 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)' Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2020

Noteworthy Hip Hop duo Re.decay have created the surreal music video from debut single, 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)' via SPRINGSTOFF....

Re.decay Shares 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)' Photo Re.decay Shares 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 05, 2020

Noteworthy Hip Hop duo Re.decay have released their debut single, 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)'...

Zeds Dead Release New Compilation Album WE ARE DEADBEATS VOL. 4 Photo Zeds Dead Release New Compilation Album WE ARE DEADBEATS VOL. 4
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2020

After an onslaught of explosive singles, Zeds Dead are releasing their new compilation album. We Are Deadbeats Vol.4, out via their own label Deadbeats, is the highly-anticipated fourth installment of their We Are Deadbeats series and follows their critically-acclaimed debut Northern Lights. The new...

Ras Kass Unveils New F.L.Y. Music Video Photo Ras Kass Unveils New F.L.Y. Music Video
by Tori Hartshorn - July 09, 2019

Today, venerated LA rap legend Ras Kass unveils “F.L.Y.,” a new single produced by DJ Green Lantern and paired with a visual inspired by Stanley Kubrick's cult classic A Clockwork Orange. The video, directed by Guerillapress & Pep Williams, premiered this morning via Ambrosia For Heads. ...

Ras Kass Releases New Single GUNS N ROSES feat. Styles P and Lil Fame Photo Ras Kass Releases New Single GUNS N ROSES feat. Styles P and Lil Fame
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2019

Today, legendary West Coast rapper Ras Kass releases a new single, “Guns N Roses” feat. Styles P and Lil Fame, and unveils the release date July 26 for his next LP, Soul on Ice 2. “Guns N Roses” premiered on HipHopDX, and finds Ras wrecking a dusty psychedelic flip with M.O.P and Styles P. It's a cl...

Jordan Rakei's New Album ORIGIN Is Out Now Photo Jordan Rakei's New Album ORIGIN Is Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - June 14, 2019

ORIGIN is an album that is overtly inspired by dystopian visions of our future, with many of the album lyrics exploring technological growth and how it affects our sense of humanity. The new album from preternaturally talented songwriter, producer and live performer JORDAN RAKEI is available now via...












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