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 →
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 →
Single: Datz Who??? – DatzDiggy
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 →
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 – Ep. 7 Feat. NONE ILLA | Kanye West For President, Authenticity, Mistakes Artists Make
https://youtu.be/BYNN7eZ5gWk Is Kanye West a legitimate presidential candidate? In this episode, Cali emcee and entrepreneur None Illa joins us to spit some serious game! We discuss his new single and his background, if Kanye is a legitimate presidential candidate, how important is being authentic in hip-hop music/conscious rap, and we went over some mistakes independent... Continue Reading →
The RUNdown Podcast – Ep. 6
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 →
TheRUNdown Podcast – Ep. 5 Feat. Way2Gone
https://youtu.be/ReZlgnPb-Ck How important is building a brand for an artist? In this episode, we brought on special guest Way2Gone to run it down with us. We discussed the pros and cons of collaboration as artists, how to deal with haters, and ways to build and define your brand. Please follow him everywhere @Way2Gone Presented By... Continue Reading →
The RUNdown Podcast – Ep. 4
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 →