Historically, West Coast hip-hop has glorified gang and street life. Without strong role models, young black men often get caught up in a street code that leads to death or jail, often inspired by the rap artists they admire. For Las Vegas native Avery Harden, he never saw it as an option. From a young... Continue Reading →
The RUNdown Podcast – Ep 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SWqWxn-RWE Who are your TOP 5 EMCEES of all-time? Hosts ALVMNII break down their top 5 lists, discuss the potential career of Landxn Fyre, our writing preferences and social media and content and promotional tips. Presented By Rebel Underground | Hosted By ALVMNII The RUNdown is a weekly podcast discussing underground hip-hop culture, music reviews... Continue Reading →
Single: ALVMNII – Top Tier (Gawd MC 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v110lyfGn6c ALVMNII is back with their fifth single of the year, and it's a banger! AJ and Coherent show why they are both top tier lyricists on this track produced by Trunxks for the Gawd MC 2 contest. While the competition is steep, this Las Vegas rap duo proves they can go toe-to-toe with any... Continue Reading →
Single: ALVMNII – Play No Games
Check out the single release from Las Vegas rap duo ALVMNII. Coherent and AJ show you why games are never played on the mic. Both emcees display incredible lyricism, and flow on this absolute BANGER! Support and purchase or stream this track, add it to your favorite playlist! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjspMef0GaQ https://soundcloud.com/alvmnii/play-no-games https://open.spotify.com/track/09XJGhJPqso3wuEaXH4XAR
Review: Big Skoon – Me & My MPC Vol. 1
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 →
Review: Universal Language Entertainment – Sound Shape Color
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 →
ALVMNII – Another Level | Prod. By Kato #CollabFortheCrown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6TIalxhSOE Look who's bringing the heat from Las Vegas - BARS ON DECK Another Level is AJ's & Coherent's (ALVMNII) entry for the #CollabForTheCrown Contest by Kato. Go vote for them here - https://www.collabforthecrown.com/entries/180908958 ALVMNII is an emcee duo consisting of AJ and Coherent from Las Vegas. Both emcees are also the founders of Rebel... Continue Reading →
Review: Real Talk The Metaphor Messiah- Moirai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x28oCoykgi0 “I paid the price for what they say is life I didn’t see the knife, I almost lost my sight I didn’t sell my soul for a bunch of likes But when corruption can I could t sleep at night” - My Odyssey Moirai is a Greek term for fate or destiny, something Real... Continue Reading →
Review: RKB – #RippasKeeper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv0duZ0L11Y “I think it’s awesome when you teach yourself how to blossom Too many fake ones be talkin but they are dead men walking We put these beats up on coffins I’m like Shaq he like Ibaka That bullshit we blocking they mockin That's how we know they be watchin” - Push RKB is a... Continue Reading →