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: 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 →
Review: Tru Judah – I’M FREE
"This ain't no church talk, man fuck your preacher" - I'M FREE Hebrew Israelite? Have we heard this term before? Oh yes, back in 2017, where Kendrick Lamar's DAMN album alludes to an esoteric lineage of black American's considered by many to be the original people of Israel. Kendrick, historians, and scholars have inspired this... Continue Reading →
Review: Voxx and the Hound – Another Revolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPtc5qWBR7g "Time to climb atop the horse and take the reins This adrenaline is coursing through my veins The only medicine I need to succeed Is a handful of heart and a pocket full of brains" - GO Many artists are not willing to be themselves anymore, and even less are willing to sacrifice themselves... Continue Reading →
Review: Mike Xavier – Old School Vibes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2JAhR806pw "No disrespect to the new school But word to Pac it ain't nothing like the old school Sit back and let me take you to the 90s kid Where Pete Rock & CL Smooth had us reminisce We had them pages in the Motorola flip phone When Gin & Juice was the alcoholic theme... Continue Reading →