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Los Angeles rap artist T.F shares his new release "Blame Kansas" , produced by Mephux and Roc Marciano .  The album features guest appearances by Conway The Machine , Crimeapple , Zoo , Flee Lord and more.

Homeboy Sandman has released his newest album "There In Spirit" on Mello Music Group . With producer-extraordinaire Illingsworth behind the boards, Homeboy Sandman delivers one of his best releases to-date. At 7-tracks, "There In Spirit" is a masterclass in top-notch production and elite-level lyricism. There In Spirit by Homeboy Sandman

After three albums as one half of the emcee/ producer duo Grand Opus , Joc Scholar releases his first album set apart from the group entitled "Street Spiritual Science" . On this eight track offering you get a lyrical, personal journey through the mind, life and stories from the prolific Fresno, Cali emcee. Laced with soulful, hard hitting west coast boom-bap production from Grand Opus partner Centric from Oakland, Fresno's Knoxville and Compton's Madd Scientist , this album is bound to grab the listeners ears. STREET SPIRITUAL SCIENCE by Joc Scholar

Boston rhyme wizard M-Dot , continues his tireless grind with another single off his New Album "Dining In Dystopia" out now on Bandcamp ! On "Stop Watch" M-Dot & EMS cohort Revalation , trade poignant verses about one of our most undervalued commodities, TIME! The two emcees show out over a stirring backdrop from Toronto production team The Quarter Inch Kings with rugged cuts from Lp2 (Denmark) to finish things off. M-Dot (of EMS) · Stop Watch ft. Revalation (of EMS) prod. by The Quarter Inch Kings (Cuts by Lp2)

San Angelo, Texas rap group Block Boyz , signed to Makasound (Grammy Award winning producer\songwriting super team Hitmaka and Chrishan ) share their new video "Make It Wet" featuring Sada Baby .   Block Boyz - Make It Wet Ft. Sada Baby   ♫ https://open.spotify.com/track/1z5Ohb...

Entertainment One shares the official music video for the single "Pressure" by Harlem, NY rap artist  Vado , from the release "Long Run Vol. 2" .  Vado - Long Run Vol. 2 Available Now  Stream/Download: https://songwhip.com/vado/long-run-vol-2

After dropping his surprise mixtape "Greetings Earthlings" ,  Conway The Machine shares his highly anticipated album "God Don’t Make Mistakes" , that features 12 tracks, with guest appearances by Benny The Butcher , Westside Gunn , Beanie Sigel , Lil Wayne , Rick Ross , Jill Scott , T.I. and more.  

Smoke DZA announces the new project, “Driplomatic Immunity” , with his RFC crew members Nym Lo & 183rd , which will be released on 3-4-22 , and with it, they released the project’s first single “Trust Issues” .

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter/producer Michael Leonhart and highly touted emcee JSWISS are culminating two years of working remotely throughout a pandemic with the release of their debut duo album "Bona Fide" on Bandcamp on March 3rd . In advance of the release, the pair share one last standout single from the album, “Golden” , available on all major streaming platforms.  Stream the single below!!!

G Fam Black is back with his 4th project produced entirely by Hometeam Empire member Chuck Chan .  The Knuckle Dragguz emcee give you 13 songs featuring GeneralBackPain , Bless Picasso , Tali Rodriguez , Lupus Dei , & P-Ro . Blunt Force Trauma by Chuck Chan x G Fam Blak

Veteran emcees  KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz share their video for the single "Vancany" featuring Blakk Soul , from their upcoming highly anticipated album “Rise and Fall of Slaughterhouse” .  Pre-Save, Pre-Add, Pre-Order!! Here’s the link!  https://ffm.to/riseandfallofslaughter...

EMPIRE shares the offical video for the single "Say Go" by Inglewood, CA rap artist D Smoke , from the album “War & Wonders” .  Listen to the Album “War & Wonders” . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/warandwonders

The legendary KRS-One shares his new album "I M A M C R U 1 2" , that features 14 tracks, with production by SUN-One , Pascal , KPrymeTheJaeger , Mlody , DJ Static , Whalan Jackson and Elan Morrison .

Jim Jones and Maino are the Lobby Boyz and they share their brand new banger titled, "Lobby Boyz Anthem" featuring Lyrivelli .  

Boston, MA rap artist JFliz shares his new release "The Girl EP" - a concept project, takes the listeners through 5 tracks, different points of view from characters within the singular story to its climactic and final track, "The End" .   The Girl EP by JFliz

Originally recorded for Sojourn 's The Dark Room ( Illect Recordings, Nov. '20 ), "Mirror Monologues" gets a 2022 re-make featuring Canadian producer's, Newselph , official stamp. A completely introspective vibe—hence, "mirror" ,—this new take on the track provides a more jazzhop-style groove, matching perfectly with Sojourn 's flow and intended vibe. Like the original, you still get the sense that the emcee is literally looking at himself in the mirror as the stream of consciousness flows forth. Mirror Monologues (Remix) by Sojourn & Newselph

Leedz Edutainment continues to trudge along after releasing "Hands Of Time" ft. Blak Madeen , Smif-N-Wessun & DJ Slipwax with a new video "Edutainment" ft. Ea$y Money , Termanology , Nickel Plated & The Arcitype .  Directed by Sando Films , the visuals highlight classic footage from Leedz promoted events mixed with true school lyrics.  SMART LINK: https://smarturl.it/f9h0wd

Jet Life Recordings shares the visual for the single "Obsession" by Curren$y & Alchemist , the 4th visual off of the "Continuance" album.  Curren$y & Alchemist - Continuance :  https://music.apple.com/us/album/continuance/1609125563

South Central's T.F shares his single "Olathe" featuring Conway the Machine & Roc Marciano , produced by Mephux .  The single appears on the upcoming album "Blame Kansas" .  Stream the single below!!!

Toronto native RealestK shares his new single “Love Me” , produced by J Grooves .  “Love Me” is a softly emotional vocal performance paired with irresistible guitar string as RealestK gently urges the object of his affection to display the love he yearns for.  Stream the single below!!!

Bobby J From Rockaway and Detroit artist/producer Hush team up with 2x Grammy award winning drummer (and 1/3rd of Th1rteen with Pharaoh Monch & Marcus Machado ) Daru Jones for "People" -- the first single off their upcoming joint project entitled "7182313" . Produced by Hush and mixed by Maestro Williams at Silent Riot Music in Detroit, Michigan.

Leo CaSeeNo drops his first full length album "Martial Artist" produced by UglyJon , mixed and mastered by Jack Crosby , and featuring S.B. The Anomoly . This project takes you on a journey thru history and stands as a tribute to Paul Curtin , founder of Eclectic Karate , who lost his battle with mental illness. Martial Artist by Leo CaSeeNo

Washington DC underground Hip Hop legend Priest Da Nomad is back with another street banger! “Guess Who?” comes with hard boom bap production by Detroit native DJ Rage and features fellow DC artist Blakka P .  The single is produced by DJ Rage , recorded/mixed by Priest Da Nomad , mastered by Ricardo Gutierrez for @ricardomasters .  You can purchase “Guess Who?” on Priest Da Nomad ’s Bandcamp at https://priestdanomad.bandcamp.com or stream on all platforms!

Rap icon Snoop Dogg shares the short film "B.O.D.R. (Bacc on Death Row)" , directed by Snoop Dogg and director of Photography Dah Dah .  BODR OUT NOW on Death Row Records : https://deathrow.ffm.to/bodr.oyd

Conway The Machine shares his new mixtape "Greetings Earthlings" , that features 14 tracks, with guest appearances by Benny The Butcher , Westside Gunn , 2 Chainz and Jae Skeese .

Montreal-based producer Nicholas Craven shares "Craven N 3" his latest int eh "Craven N" series. The release features 9 tracks with guest appearances by Boldy James , Evidence , Stove God Cooks , Navy Blue , ELUCID , Your Old Droog , Pink Siifu , and Connaisseur Ticaso .

Queens, NY rapper Grafh shares the deluxe edition of his collaborative project "Stop Calling Art Content" , with the late DJ Shay . 

Wolfman Jeckyll brings us that dark and gritty boom bap as only he can with his new self-produced single "h@Yw!Re" .  The single can be found on his upcoming LP "Live from the Padded Cell" dropping 3/1/22 on Bandcamp and hitting all streaming platforms on 3/21/22 ! Live From The Padded Cell by Wolfman Jeckyll

Queens emcee Truth connects with hip-hop royalty for his epic new video, “Entourage” , that features Ras Kass , Large Pro , Tragedy Khadafi , Treach , and Joe Fatal as well as neck-breaking production from Da Beatminerz .  From the upcoming release ‘For All Intents and Purposes’ .  ‘For All Intents and Purposes’ ☛ https://smarturl.it/FAIAP

Interscope Records shares the official video for the single "John Woo Flick" by Conway The Machine with Benny The Butcher & Westside Gunn , from the mixtape "Greetings Earthlings" .

Meridian, MS rap artist and producer Big K.R.I.T. shares his new album "Digital Roses Don’t Die" , that features 17 tracks, with a lone guest appearance by Rolynné .

Curren$y and Alchemist share their collaborative project "Continuance" , that features 13 tracks, with guest appearances by Boldy James , Havoc , Wiz Khalifa , Styles P , Babyface Ray , and Larry June .

RZA and DJ Scratch have released their new single ‘Fate Of The World’ , from the pair’s forthcoming collaborative album ‘Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater’ , which is set for release on March 4 via 36 Chambers ALC/MNRK Music Group .  Stream the single below!!!

ILLECT Recordings shares the single "Awake" by Colorado rap artist Raging Moses and Newark, NJ rap artist Datin .  Stream the single below!!! Awake by Raging Moses x Datin

Marlon Craft shares the video for the single "Reason to Believe" , the second of the "STUCK" Two-Pack.  The video is directed by Jacob Carlson .  Marlon Craft "STUCK" Two-Pack STREAM: https://lnk.to/ReasonToBelieve

Apollo Brown & Stalley share the video for the single "Lost Angels" , from the collaborative album "Blacklight" .  The album is now available at all DSP’s and is entirely produced by Apollo Brown and includes appearances from Joell Ortiz , Skyzoo and Omari Hardwick (better known as “Ghost” the protagonist from Power ).  Apollo Brown & Stalley   "Blacklight" :  https://orcd.co/blacklight

Pacman Da Gunman and Hit-Boy share their single "Find A Balance" featuring Dom Kennedy , from their upcoming album "Bulletproof Soul" .

Charlotte, NC born & raised, Philly made rap artist IVY SOLE. shares her release "candid." , that features 13 tracks, with guest appearances by Kingsley Ibeneche and Bathe .  Stream the album below!!! candid. by IVY SOLE.

Zhavia announces the release of her new song “God Sent You” , via Columbia Records .  With production from TheBoyKam , Dnny Phntm , SAUCEboy , Adriano , Preme and Zoo Kids .  Stream the single below!!! Zhavia · God Sent You

Tony Fresco ( @itstonyfresco ) a Haitian rapper based out of Atlanta, Georgia who recently released a single titled "Hell Of A Life" , produced by Netuh . Tony Fresco · Hell Of A Life (Prod. By Netuh)

Echoing Soundz shares the official video for the single "Trap Like Lohan" by Compton, CA rap artists  Skrilla49  and Lil L .  The video is directed by Khrave .

RCA Records shres the official video for the single " Wait Too Long" by Buddy featuring Blxst , from the upcoming album "Superghetto" dropping 03.25.22 .  Buddy - Wait Too Long feat. Blxst Stream/Download: https://Buddy.lnk.to/WaitTooLong

Rapper and Record Producer Big K.R.I.T. shares the single "Southside Of The Moon" , from his upcoming release "Digital Roses Don't Die" , dropping 02.18.22 .

GourmetDeluxxx  shares the explosive single "Wu Baby III" by Da Flyy Hooligan , this time ft. Dom Pachino ( Killarmy / Wu Tang Killa Bees ), produced by UK mainstay Micall Parknsun . Da Flyy Hooligan - Wu Baby III ft Dom Pachino by GourmetDeluxxx

Massachusetts artist Lateb (of Heddshotts ), who has recently been experimenting with melodies and vocal range, takes it back to his roots on "The Wolf" and comes correct over a dark and infectious soundscape produced by The Arcitype . The single serves as a reminder that Lateb can still go in his bag for the bars when necessary!

"Blood Stains On a Palm Tree" featuring Thavid Ruffin is the third single of Joey Majors and GREA8GAWD 's forthcoming EP titled "Wolf Szn" dropping mid March. EP features Jadakiss , Benny The Butcher , Stove GOD Cooks , ETO  and production by Bink! , Sypooda , Gelert  and Thanos Beats .    Available now on all streaming platforms:  iTunes/Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/album/bloo...   Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/0e2Nsn...

A new video from the pairing of Brooklyn emcee Lucky Tatt and UK/NY based producer Endemic Emerald has dropped this morning. Filmed by Em-Pact Enterprises Films .  “Konflicted” is that gritty, soul-inflected boom bap for Tatt to talk greasy over. Touching on issues including quarantine and dealing with fake ones, Tatt is posted up on the streets of NY while guest Planet Asia is filmed in his home habitat of Fresno, California spitting lyrical game and kicking knowledge.  “Konflicted” is taken from the recently released LP/CD from Lucky Tatt and Endemic Emerald entitled Provenance (via No Cure Records with distribution from Fat Beats ).

Long Beach, CA rap artist Vince Staples shares his single "Magic" , produced by Mustard .  The single was first featured in a Beat By Dre commercial with Naomi Osaka . 

Dorchester, MA rap artist Cousin Stizz shares his new album "Just For You" , that features 13 tracks, with a guest appearance by Curren$y .

With 'Blunt Force Trauma' on the way, producer Chuck Chan & emcee G Fam Black 's 4th project together, they give you their single 'Check The Forecast' feat. Bless Picasso , mixed by Tali Rodriguez and cover art by G Fam Black . G FAM BLACK · Chuck Chan x G Fam Black - Check The Forecast feat. Bless Picasso

The Voodoo Docterz crew is back with the new track 'For The Family Brand' .  The 10th anniversary of the crew was the reason to create a track with most members on it! This track includes (in order of appearance): Eclyse , Shyste , ILLtemper , Ajax , Ciphurphace , L.E.O. , Status The Shokwave & Silentmind . Cuts are done by Foreign Dialect Beat , Mixing/Mastering and artwork are done by Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha .

Below System Records shares the official music video for "Nothing To Toy With" by Casual & DEAD PERRY featuring P-Dirt , ETO & Crimeapple .  Song taken from Casual & DEAD PERRY 's album "The Art Of Reanimation" .  The video is directed, animated & edited by Shawn Johnson .  Casual & DEAD PERRY - "The Art Of Reanimation" : https://bsr.ffm.to/taor

Marlon Craft shares the official video for the single "The Happy" , the first of the "STUCK" Two-Pack. The video is directed, shot and edited by Jacob Carlson .  STREAM: https://lnk.to/TheHappy

R&B icon Mary J. Blige shares her new album "Good Morning Gorgeous" , that features 12 tracks, with guest appearances by Dave East , Anderson .Paak , Fivio Foreign , DJ Khaled , and Usher . 

Long Beach, CA icon Snoop Dogg releases his new album, "Bacc On Death Row" , that features 18 tracks, with guest appearances by Nas , The Game , T.I. , Sleepy Brown , Wiz Khalifa , Uncle Murda , DaBaby , Lil Duval , the late-great Nate Dogg , and many more.  Stream the album below!!!

Portland rapper Pricy shares his new single "Street Lights" , produced by TOPE .  The single is from his upcoming release "No Game, No Glory" , dropping on February 23rd , available on Apple Music , Tidal , Spotify , and more.

Proudly representing Kenya with lightning quick bars and a strutting confidence, KayCyy doesn’t follow trends-he sets them. Coming through with a fashion-forward style, the 24-year-old artist shares “OKAY!” his latest song. With production from the legendary Gesaffelstein . The cinematic visual is directed by Jeremi Durand .  Listen & Download “OKAY!” out now: https://kaycyy.lnk.to/OKAY

Jet Life Recordings shares the official video for the single "The Tonight Show" by Curren$y & The Alchemist .  Listen to the single “The Tonight Show " . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/thetonightshowalc

Washington, DC producer team The Other Guys share their remix for the classic 90s rap track "Fast Life" by Kool G Rap featuring Nas , from the 1995 album "4,5,6" .  Stream the remix below!!! Kool G Rap & Nas - Fast Life (The Other Guys REMIX) by The Other Guys

Washington, DC rap artist J-Scienide shares his latest release "KAPUT​!​!​!" , that features 9 tracks, with a guest appearance by DJ Jon Doe . KAPUT!!! by J-Scienide

Boston's Ishan returns after his latest release Lately with a new self produced energetic single DND ( Do Not Disturb ).  Stream the single below!!!

Boston emcee M-Dot keeps the momentum at a fever pitch dropping off yet another high energy music video, this time with Poland's multi platinum legend Peja ( Slums Attack ). The visual shot in Dorchester (Boston) & Poland dives into many of the current polarizing issues including cops shooting unarmed minorities, the artificial value of narcissistic jewelry, misinformed news and current political division/angst. The visual has caught immediate virility closing in at 100K views in just over a day!

Def Jam Recordings shares the music video for the single "Diet Coke" by Pusha T , produced by Kanye West and 88 Keys .  The video is directed by Omar Jones .  Stream/Download: https://PushaT.lnk.to/DietCoke

Lupe Fiasco ‘s heavily bootlegged track ‘Hustlaz’ has finally hit streaming services. The track originally appearing on 2006’s ‘Lupe The Jedi’ mixtape as ‘Hustlaz Due’ , and was originally due to appear on his album ‘Food & Liquor’ before a leak of the album saw it disappear off the version that was eventually released, now it is expected to appear on 1st & 15th 's upcoming EP, Chill's Spotlight 2 .  Stream the single below!!!

Hell's Kitchen, NYC rap artist Marlon Craft shares the single "The Happy" , the first song of the "STUCK" Two-Pack.  Stream the single below!!!

GREA8GAWD links up with veteran Dipset member Hell Rell for the remix of the single "GemStar" , produce by Thanos Beats .  The single is from the upcoming EP entitled "GAWD TAWK" .