The last year has been pretty emotional, right? Between the pandemic, the random weather, the election turmoil, and more - there are many mixed emotions that everyone is dealing with in 2021. One thing we can all agree on is that music has helped us during these times. Not just the fans either, but also... Continue Reading →
Review: Ivy & DJ Bill-E Bob – Fireflies
There's a war going on inside nobodies safe from. Every person struggles with demons and internal chaos, often with abuse, conscience, fears, and even our blessings. For Las Vegas emcee Ivy, the struggle to suppress this internal war has gone on for years, choosing to self-medicate with drugs and music to calm the voices in... Continue Reading →
The RUNdown – Ep. 8 Feat. OBESE THE PROPHET
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhkIs__TPjU&t=341s Were the Nick Cannon comments about Jews and Whites out of line? Should his interview have been censored? In this episode, Maine emcee/producer Obese The Prophet joins us to discuss Nick Cannon's comments that got him fired from Viacom, changing hiphop scenes and how to get started in a new city, and OTP performs... Continue Reading →
Review: Vic Smith – Mamie Lewis
"Slim chances, need answers, all in my feelings Mamie Lewis made me do it..." - Almost Lost When an emcee steps into the booth, it's like they become Superman, but alter egos have problems too. They can either grow to meet the pressure or succumb to it. Seeing that potential and failing to live up... 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 →
Review: PH8L – Since 1985
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 →
The RUNdown Podcast – EP 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp_xm1c8HzY&list=UUd-1dy3_c-9YDnF5Nh3PAnQ Where does WILL SMITH rank among the top emcees? In the pilot episode of The RUNdown, hosted by AJ and Coherent of ALVMNII, they discuss rap contests, Tekashi 6ix9ine's release, and the "street code," Will Smith's impact on the culture - and also spit game for independent artists on quality of their product and... Continue Reading →
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 →