https://youtu.be/-_qRvxBGrBM No one can stop your grind. Keep your focus and stay moving. Middle finger to the haters - this is your anthem. The official music video for the single "DOWNFALL" off AJ's first EP. Bump and share! #HipHopForever #UndergroundHipHop #LasVegas Purchase and stream to support underground artists! Bandcamp: https://ajofalvmnii.bandcamp.com/album/downfall-ep Follow AJ on all... Continue Reading →
Single: Sicknotes & Collotta – Boots & Knuckles & Give Me Space
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →