Since the 1980's, Rhode Island has been part of the ever growing Hip Hop community like the two well-known states of New York and New Jersey. Names like DJ Eclipse (Providence, R.I.)(Non-Phixion, Fat Beats Records, Rap Is Outta Control, Halftime Radio (WNYU), etc.) and J-Depina (Pawtucket, R.I.)(Diceman (Of The Legion), Hus Kingpin, Jay Ef, etc.) should come to mind. As the northeastern state continues being another hub of talent, we have Lord Willin and Redd Rebel inscribin

Gold Chain Music provides a change in pace on their second single and music video for "Off the Books". The low BPM string serenading fueled chopped vocal sample with drums is provided by none other than GCM member Piff James (Newark, N.J._Outsidaz). Vocals get set off by Fresno/GCM member Planet Asia, followed by two other Gold Chain Music cohorts K. Burns (Los Angeles, CA by-way-of Brooklyn, N.Y._Team Fame GVNG (TFMG)) and Lenox Hughes (Los Angeles, CA by-way-of Harlem, N.Y.

Gold Chain Music's newest member YaH-Ra formerly Maya Huyana (Los Angeles, CA by-way-of San Bernardino, CA) joins the team with a healthy dose of music ranging from smooth and eclectic to unequivocally raw and gritty. With such a soothing delivery rhyming or singing (engineering too), it would be your first mistake to assume her abilities as vocal dexterity take precedence. Proof is in guest features on songs with Tha God Fahim, 2Mex to YaH-Ra's own projects like Rebirth (201

"The south got something to say." is the type of statement that speaks magnitudes. Eastside New Orleans emcee Jameel Na'im X aka JNX aka Cyph (O.T.B. Ent. (Out The Box Entertainment) and Good$ense affiliate) fits the description to the tee as he continues to make his mark where ever and whenever prior to this year. Currently in 2021 alone he linked up with Flee Lord (L.E.S. by-way-of Far Rockaway, Queens Emcee_LordMobb) on LordMobb Compilation Vol. 1 (Hosted by Peter Rosenbe

Spirituality, Anime, Martial Arts, Video Games, Physical/Mental Health, Comics and Hip Hop are a mere glimpse of the subjects Detroit Emcee, Noveliss (Clear Soul Forces_The Swordcast) can delve deeper into with such a way they mesh in lyrical bliss. With a successful year continuing to ride high off the recent honor towards the Sony Playstation game "Ghost of Tsushima" with his song "Storm of Clan Sakai" (Video/Stream)(Produced by Hir-O aka The Battousai Beat Slicer (The Swor

Two of the hottest emcees in recent years coming out of their respective areas of Washington, D.C. and Brooklyn, N.Y. are Ankhlejohn (Emcee/Producer/Audio Engineer/Label Owner of Shaap Records) and Rome Streetz (The Walkers_Bad Influenyce). One of their past collaborations to incite the exuberant thoughts "They need to make a project together!" is the 2019 track "Paul Janssen" off Ankhlejohn's August 2019 album Reign Supreme. (Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Ankhlejohn_dedic

Good$ense founder, Roddy (Lincoln Manor, LA) continues to drop heat out of New Orleans! The March 2021 song "Remember When" produced by fellow Good$ense member, Drupey Beats now has visuals in May 2021. Witness Roddy reminisce the life he has grown up in. Making it well known he has never forgotten over a slow melodic Drupey track. Watch and share below. Music Video directed by Dope Media #RODDY #GOODSENSE #DRUPEYBEATS #REMEBERWHEN #EMCEE #PRODUCER #MUSICVIDEO #VIDEO #LINCOLN

Baltimore is another city that houses an exponential amount of musical talent. Emcee/Producer, Jamil Honesty (by-way-of Staten Island (West Brighton/Mariner's Harbor), N.Y._Black House Records) is in full Hip Hop representation on the EP, The Rufus Buck Project EP released December 25, 2020 with production by fellow Baltimore Producer, HxlySmxkes (Black House Records). The title gains it's name from Rufus Buck and his Rufus Buck Gang, who were teenaged boys of African, Nativ

Richmond, CA Emcee/Producer, Locksmith has witty wordplay that ranges from metaphors all the way to speaking on relevant cultural (Hip Hop and Ethnicity) and political topics. That is barely scratching the surface of the layers he has. Lots of love has been shown with his new album The Locksmith Sessions Vol. 2 released April 30, 2021. The album has soldout autographed CD's and over 4 million streams on Spotify. On May 4, 2021, we received a double dose of Locksmith visuals s

The Bay Area always had it's own sound decade after decade with well-known and upcoming artists coming into the spotlight to keep it thriving. Veteran's Too $hort and E-40 (Owner of Sick Wid It Records, Kuiper Belt Bourbon, Sluricane_Tycoon Cognac & Vodka,_Earl Stevens Selections Wine, E.Cuarente Tequila_and Co-owner of The Lumpia Company) released their collaboration double album Ain't Gone Do It (Too $hort)/Terms and Conditions (E-40) on December 18, 2020. The latest visual

With any upcoming album or EP you want that initial anticipation to catch the audience's ears with the sound, delivery, style and above all the lyrics. Coming from the mecca borough of Hip Hop, the Kingsbridge, Bronx Emcee, Reef Hustle (Talking Bout Money (TBM)_Our Precious Minds (OPM)) accomplished that on "The Prelude". Produced by DJ Incrediboi (Atlanta, GA DJ_Producer_Photographer by-way-of NYC_DJ for Lil Kim, Andy Mineo & CeeLo Green) who captures Reef's style precisely.

Detroit has reigned a city of talent in music of all genres. Motor City Producer/Emcee, Ilajide aka Black Jesus (of Clear Soul Forces)(Pocket Jams) sound transcends the influence of those genres incorporated into his style of production. April 20, 2021, Code 200 has been released with an elevation in the bounce, hard hitting drums and high energy distinct flow we know from Ilajide. As a double threat on the production and lyrics, perfecting his skills through constant trainin

Check out the fire new video from Ohio Emcee Crazy8TheGreat “Never Back Down!” (Produced by V1 Beatz)(Cleveland, OH)) This anime inspired video & song can be found on his dope project The Anim8ed Ep. Which can be heard on any and all streaming platforms where you get your music at...HERE Click the link below to watch the video! https://youtu.be/2iNPKGDqBMA Listen to the album on his Soundcloud here! https://m.soundcloud.com/crazy8thegreat/sets/the-anim8ed-ep #CRAZY8THEGREAT #

Harlem, N.Y. Emcee, G4 Jag (member of Flee Lord's LordMobb) serves upbringing and life's decisions among the streets, family and friends through deep monotone voiced rhymes. Music has always been part of his life as the later years writing was therapy for G4 Jag. The vision in each album has a concept held true to his style and emotion. From 2019's Still Surviving, the raw life changing subjects spoken on The Survivors during and after the events of 9/11 to 2020's Scriptures

Now this is how you celebrate your birthday. The release of The Jam on March 21, 2021, marked Detroit Emcee, Dango Forlaine's cycle around the sun once again. Dango Forlaine aka SWAN (Bird Ash Ninjas (BAN)) onslaught of quality music keeps listeners vibing. 2020 showed off the lyrical dexterity SWAN possesses with the CARHARTT TAPE EP in conjunction with Pennsylvania Producer, The Agent and the ill tandem of Dango and Junii (Detroit Emcee_Producer_Singer_Engineer_BAN) on The

2021continues to prove that creativity will flourish over the countless amount of negativity the world projects. New Brunswick, N.J. Emcee, Eloh Kush (Angelz Inc.) has maintained a positive and spiritual vibe in all of his music while keeping listeners in the now of current events, Black history/excellence and Hip Hop culture. In recent years fans have been given jewels with such projects as Ebony Ronin (2019) with Scienz of Life member, John Robinson, Clark Connoisseurs (201

LE$ (Emcee/Producer_SteakXShrimp_DIOS (Did It Ourselves)) and the UGK veteran, Bun B (Port Arthur, TX) are two of Houston's consistently working artists. They linked up for their own EP titled Distant released January 1, 2021 and produced entirely by LE$. Prior to the EP's release they delivered the music video for "Live By" (directed by Jorge Casanova) in late 2020. Both emcees distinctively address handling your hustle, importance in life while being prepared over the signa

Consistently releasing music and videos is Eastside New Orleans emcee Jameel Na'im X aka JNX aka Cyph, who is part of O.T.B. Ent. (Out The Box Entertainment) and affiliated with Good$ense. Riding off the success of his December 2020 album Fidels Favorite Color 2 comes visuals for "Advance/Nancy Kerrigan" while out in California. Watch and share below. #JAMEELNAIMX #JNX #CYPH #OTB #OTBENT #OUTHTEBOXENTERTAINMENT #MMM #NEWORLEANS #LOUISIANA #EMCEE #ADVANCE #NANCYKERRIGAN #MUSI

KingIkeem (New Orleans, LA Emcee_Good$ense_Out The Box Entertainment (OTB)) continues his set of visuals from his 2021album Loyalty Over Love released February 23, 2021 with "Took Some Losses". As always the NO spitter speaks the true content of his life towards his progressing journey. Music video shot by Rafael Medina. Watch, listen and share below. #KINGIKEEM #GOODSENSE #OUTTHEBOXENTERTAINMENT #OTB #MMM #TOOKSOMELOSSES #MUSICVIDEO #VIDEO #EMCEE #LOYALTYOVERLOVE #NEWORLEANS

After hyping fans with visuals for "The Enterprise" (shot and directed by DJ Roddy Rod (Maspyke/Low Budget Crew/Diamond Cutterz DJs/Founder of Humble Monarchs) last week. The Maryland-based (PG County to be exact) Low Budget Crew members, Kaimbr (Emcee_Producer_Chef) and Sean Born (Emcee_Producer) blessed us with the release of their new album Nino Green (Humble Monarch Records) on March 8, 2021. Produced entirely by Sean Born. Captivated by soul and slowed down film samples,