Historically, West Coast hip-hop has glorified gang and street life. Without strong role models, young black men often get caught up in a street code that leads to death or jail, often inspired by the rap artists they admire. For Las Vegas native Avery Harden, he never saw it as an option. From a young... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
“There's real and fake in everything - it's up to us to know the difference.” Emcees AJ and Coherent of ALVMNII provide truth in the purest form. This Las Vegas rap duo has just released their new single Know the Difference on all platforms. This boombap mellow vibe touches on conscious topics prevalent in the... 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 →
"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://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 →
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 →
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 →
