In a world so cold, sometimes it can be hard not to get jaded. Through all the struggle, trauma, and suffering we battle in our lives, we must never remain heartless through the process. You don't have to forgive or forget, but for our sanity, we must move forward and never let the past hold... Continue Reading →
Review: Abstract Soundz – Abstract Archives
For fans of golden era boom-bap, jazzy samples, and raw, technical lyricism, here is an underground gem that will leave your head nodding and your mind liberated. While boom-bap emcees are seemingly harder to find in contemporary rap circles, multinational producer Abstract Soundz has pulled together some top-tier lyricists from around the world on his... Continue Reading →
Review: DJ Bill-E Bob – Random Thoughts
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 →
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 →
Single: SavageRaww – Flexxing
While many rappers are flexing cars, clothes, and jewelry, this young artist is flexing his blood, sweat, and tears. SavageRaww's new single "Flexxing" is a testament to his grind as an artist, and what he has accomplished. Earning every dollar, this Las Vegas rapper refuses to let anyone take from his plate. Rest assured, the... 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 →
Single: Noe Chill – Noe Pencil, Noe Paper
"Noe Pencil, Noe Paper" is the second single released by Las Vegas based emcee Noe Chill. While Noe Chill is new to the game, his skills and flow are not amateur in the least. This single not only showcases Noe Chill's prolific flow and lyricism, but it is also a testament to how Noe Chill's... Continue Reading →
Review: Huc. Finn – The Preview
"Got a long road in front of us, tryna get this money up Keep it a hundred, but I need a lot more than just a hundred bucks Enough with all the funny stuff, all jokes aside I rhyme to open minds, why? To keep the hope alive!" - Jus' The Beginning In a world... Continue Reading →