In the first episode of NPR’s new series, Louder Than A Riot, Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden discuss the 2012 infamous letter detailing the “Secret Meeting that Changed Rap Music and Destroyed a Generation.”
Reggie Rare connects with A-F-R-O over an instrumental with speakeasy vibes on “Bad Mamajama.” Lo-fi drums and high frequency vocals give this track a unique sound which can be hear on our featured playlist, Fresh Kicks: Boom Bap. Featured Playlist Fresh Kick: Boom Bap
Out on Mass Appeal Records, Nas, Joey Bada$$, and Gary Clark Jr. “Keep It Moving” over this soulful production from Statik Selektah.
The whole posse spits “Legendary Bars” on this cut from Gungho Camacho featuring Canibus, Cal da Hybrid, Dromahtyz, Rich KRK, and Shane Dollar.
On this track from Everyday Ritual, Truth and Eyvre go back and forth with lyrical “Diamonds” over a smooth boom bap beat with a rough sample. “Diamonds” is featured on the album The New Era which was released on October 6th, 2020 an can be heard on our playlist Fresh Kicks: Boom Bap. Featured Playlist:…
Hip-hop legends, Slick Rick and Busta Rhymes feature on “Ocean Prime” one of many standout tracks on Westside Gunn’s Shady Records debut, WHO MADE THE SUNSHINE. With dusty drum hits and a mellow piano loop all three MC’s shine on the Daringer and Beat Butcha production. “Ocean Prime” can be heard on our featured Spotify…
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Gilla House veteran, Mr. Cream links with Redman over Mr. Green production to bring hip hop back from it’s death bed. In this fitting tribute to the culture, “Hip Hop 2020” was released on August 18th and is an instant classic and an immediate add to our featured playlist, Fresh Kicks: Boom Bap. Featured Playlist…
To follow up his debut single “Angels,” Sixth Element is back with the politically charged anthem, “Microphone Revolution.” Inspired by recent events and the political punk rock of his youth, Sixth takes aim at Donald Trump and the American political system insisting now is the time for change. “Microphone Revolution” was release on October 6th,…
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Released on June 17th, 2020, Chris Rivers’ Self Inflicted Bubble Boy shows that Chris does more than just murder every feature verse he spits, but has enormous artistic range which is illustrated differently on each track. For fans who have primarily heard Chris Rivers on cyphers and features, this album may not be what you…
Following his 2018 release Spacedust, Jamar Equality is back with the new Ruler Why produced Cobra Pit EP. Rugged boom bap production and rough rhymes make this EP a great find for any underground hip-hop fan. Featuring guest verses from Killah Priest, Ben Buck and more, Cobra Pit EP was released on Spotify on August…