Time to strap up your boots and knuckles for these pure hip-hop anthems from Sicknotes and Collatta aka "Benji." Two tracks, "Boots & Knuckles" and "Give Me Space" feature these two Grind Mode Cypher Affiliated emcees and their ferocious pen games! In a classic cypher format, both of these emcees can display rapid multi-syllable structures... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Who's that kickin' at your door? Well, it's none other than DatzDiggy, Las Vegas emcee, and one-third of the dynamic rap group Lost Elements. His first solo single "Datz Who???" showcases his versatile rhymes skills over the classic "Kick In The Door" sample made famous by Biggie Smalls and DJ Premier. Flipped by producer/emcee Big... Continue Reading →
"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 →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7fdfitVWMk&list=UUd-1dy3_c-9YDnF5Nh3PAnQ In this episode, ALVMNII discusses the "Cancel Culture" showcased on social media, sexual assault allegations against rappers and misogyny in hip-hop, which producers influenced us, and finally, AJ discusses how he likes to produce, gives some tips, as well as how we stay motivated with our music and being consistent. Presented By Rebel Underground... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/fD3MIFmbIwg Which emcees would you like to see go head-to-head in catalog battles? In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent updates surrounding the George Floyd murder, celebrity donations, etc. Then ALVMNII gets back to hip-hop discussing the sensation of versus battles within hip-hop, albums that inspired them, and also some tips on how to... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3BaKuC1utI&t=1s How do you feel about the murder of George Floyd? In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent murder of George Floyd that has sparked protests around the country. They share their views on the situation, how hiphop has reacted, and they try to develop a solution to start moving forward. Presented By Rebel... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
