Big Skoon's new single is sure to leave you stuck off "The Realness." Being authentic within hip-hop is a major principle of the culture and something this Vegas-based emcee/producer takes pride in showcasing within his music. He's tired of emcees misusing the mic, stunting, and reaching instead of teaching. Big Skoon honed his mic skills... Continue Reading →
For those who grew up during the Golden Era of Hip-Hop, the art and culture left a valuable imprint on the young minds of emcees today. PH8L is one of those emcees, who's Chicago roots infused his soul with the urban culture that now permeates as a pure breed lyricist with extreme mic versatility. "Since... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/GboRsPh-uFI Las Vegas emcees break down their perspectives and thoughts about the coronavirus pandemic in this quarantine cypher! Produced by Gwop Sullivan. Song and Video Edited By AJ & Coherent of Rebel Underground Please LIKE SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for more HipHop content. Follow the artists on IG and FB @ALVMNII @FINN.JUNIOR @INSIGHTFUL_MC The song is... Continue Reading →
In the hip-hop producer community, the Akai MPC is a staple digital audio workstation. Many classic hip-hop beats used this software to allow beatmakers to chop up samples and create percussions without instruments, or a studio. In the 80s and 90s, the MPC influenced a renaissance within hip-hop by allowing producers to take classic songs... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJF83OaSTi4 "It's time to connect like we online Fuck a color, time to unify, don't ask why" - Act Like You Know Better (C-Will) HipHop fans, please rejoice and come together now! Just when you thought the culture and art were on the decline, Las Vegas emcee trio Lost Elements (Big Skoon, C-Will, and DatzDiggy)... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGp2StkzkTY Music is known as a universal language, and because it transcends different demographics and cultures, it often has the power to bring people together. This theory rings true for one United States collective that uses hip-hop music and culture to connect as one through thoughtful expression and ability, just as the art intended. Universal... Continue Reading →
"This ain't no church talk, man fuck your preacher" - I'M FREE Hebrew Israelite? Have we heard this term before? Oh yes, back in 2017, where Kendrick Lamar's DAMN album alludes to an esoteric lineage of black American's considered by many to be the original people of Israel. Kendrick, historians, and scholars have inspired this... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36oGr3vYkJU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3UfTS5xegRiVw2N1MLD5yhzoMuufQYeYBUds0NNA9aDnodVFwV7w2M1-M "Between a Sunrise & a Cemetery" is straight from the underground, but aims to reach a plateau which few emcees who journey can embark. BJoe Steel out of New Mexico catalyzes epic storytelling and cultural lyricism with well-placed penmanship, reminiscent of classic emcees like Slick Rick, Eyedea, MF DOOM, and Rakim, who used these... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNUG5FlKkEM "I can never be influenced, I just follow my intestine” - When I Fall There are many pillars to life, and often as a man, you build them up just to be torn down. No matter what, you got to rebuild, grow, and make sure you stand your ground with balance and stability. These... Continue Reading →
https://open.spotify.com/album/23zrekaSrkVqqi4AxZKDcZ “For The Greater Good” is a collaboration hiphop beat tape between Las Vegas producers Kid Psycho & HarrisonBeatz. The cohesive dynamic between these two sonically, as well as the cinematic elements throughout each track, make this tape feel like a movie. With quotes from Hollywood films like Players Club, Scarface, and Back To The... Continue Reading →
