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Brooklyn rapper Your Old Droog shares his album "Bread & Butter" that features 12 tracks with guest appearances by Masta Ace , Evidence , Oddisee , A-Reece , Flying Lotus , Conductor Williams , and more!!!

Detroit, MI producer Apollo Brown and Brooklyn, NY rap artist Skyzoo share their collaborative album "Luxury Tax" , that features 14 tracks with guest appearances by Elzhi and Blu .

Voodoo Docterz artists Eclyse (MC) and Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha (Producer) are back with their 10-track album 'Anomalous Pathway' . The album leans towards a more experimental side of hip hop, while both Eclyse and Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha staying true to their sound. Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha supplies the backdrop for Eclyse 's bars, that range from gritty stories to life lessons. Features are from G Fam Black , ILLtemper , Sadida & Bleach .

Dutch producer and rapper Anarchitact teams up with Young Hump of Digital Underground and Pacewon for his new single “ON DA MIC” . Produced by Anarchitact himself, the track brings the three MCs together over a solid hip hop production. Alongside handling the beat, Anarchitact also steps up to the mic, trading verses with his two American guests. The artwork was created by Dutch hip-hop legend Def P . Scratches are done by DJ Statinski .

Reagan Era ’s own Dios Negasi goes down to the crossroads on new single. Armed with The Devil’s Guitar, new single “Robert Hendrix” (also produced by Dios Negasi ) is named in honor of two of the best six-string warriors, Robert Johnson and Jimi Hendrix . Topped with his signature raw n rugged bars, this track will appear on Dios Negasi ’s forthcoming album, Rembrandt’s Emporium . website development

Western, MA emcee Massiah Kaine returns with visuals for his “Ground 0 (Freestyle)” , a raw and deeply personal new single produced by Farrari Beats , accompanied by a powerful music video directed by Designer Films .  “Ground 0” serves as both a reckoning with the past and a statement of purpose for what lies ahead. This is where the past ends—and the foundation for his upcoming project "Midnight Mass" (Date TBD) begins

Grateful Is An Understatement offers a dose of reflection and is a testament to Anthony Church 's perspective on life at the 10-year mark of his music journey. The 12-track effort brings together 15 artists over entirely self-produced soundscapes, blending soulful boom bap textures with melodic, emotionally rich cuts. Every record creates space for honesty with stories about struggle, growth, faith, resilience, and the quiet victories we sometimes overlook. Featuring appearances from the likes of Chester Watson , Jacobdeloakland , Heno . and more, the album feels cohesive yet diverse, unified by intentional decisions and a shared willingness to speak truth.

Rap legends Rakim , Masta Killa , and Kurupt share their official video for the single "Is It Love" .  Taken off their new collaborative album “The Godbody LP” .

T.I. shares his official video for the single "WE ON" , from his album "KILL THE KING" . The video is directed by Jacob RInk and creative direction by Domani . Listen to the album “KILL THE KING" . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/killtheking

Washington, D.C. rap artist Mic Mountain shares his release "Recetas" , a Latin Hip-Hop concept album that celebrates Puerto Rican culture through food, tradition, and storytelling. Each song is named after a popular dish or drink and transforms it into a unique creative concept, blending humor, life experiences, cultural pride, and lyrical craftsmanship. Produced by Mr. Scratch Hook , Goliath Kong , and DNA Beatz , and mixed, mastered, and enhanced with scratch cuts by Mr. Scratch Hook Studios , Recetas serves up a flavorful blend of Latin Hip-Hop, culture, and creativity. Recetas by Mic Mountain

Underground hip hop gets a late-night cruise soundtrack with “Rupees Rule Remix” , the latest release from rapper Slik Jack and producer Vincent Pryce , featuring Jay Royale and turntablist DJ KutKaper . Built for a Saturday night ride through the city, the track blends gritty drums and street-level energy with a spacey, atmospheric vibe. Slik Jack and Jay Royale go back and forth with sharp, grimey verses, while DJ KutKaper brings the chorus to life with cuts and scratches that give the track that classic hip hop feel. The remix reworks the original “Rupees Rule” , featured on Slik Jack and Vincent Pryce ’s album Yesterday Ain’t Todays Pryce , taking the original concept into a darker, more cinematic late-night direction.

acclaimed international rock band The Falling Doves are set to return to the United Kingdom and Europe before the year is out for an extensive international tour, bringing their distinctive blend of British rock, Hollywood glamour, dark glam, indie and pop to audiences across the UK, Ireland and Spain. The tour will also feature special international guest Aleks Syntek , one of Mexico’s most celebrated singer-songwriters and performers, appearing as part of his landmark 35th Anniversary World Tour . The collaboration brings together two internationally established artists from different musical worlds, connecting the energy of trans-Atlantic rock with the songwriting and pop legacy of Mexico. Alongside the tour, The Falling Doves will release new single ‘Blinded By Your Love’ on 9th October.

Brooklyn, NY rap vet Fabolous shares the official video for "The Hoodoos Freestyle" , directed by @Marco2live .

Memphis, TN rap artist Don Trip shares the official video for the single "Lonely At The Top" , from the release "STARLITO’S Way 5: Catharsis | Christopher Season 5" .

Richmond, VA underground veteran BlackLiq ( Strange Famous / No Other Way ) joins forces with Queens, NY battle-tested spitter Archduke Redcat for "RichMan" out now courtesy of No Other Way Records . Driven by Butta 's raw, soulful boom-bap production, the track bridges VA and NY grit with razor-sharp bars on true wealth, perspective, and survival. This is essential listening for heads who crave uncompromising, high-level rap.

Rakim , Kurupt , and Masta Killa join forces for THE GODBODY LP . The collaborative album features 17 tracks with guest appearances by Eminem , JAŸ-Z , Killa Sin , Buckshot , Daz Dillinger , Ghostface Killah , Jamall Ray , Kokane , Kool G Rap , KRS-One , Mac Shawn 100 , Mic King , Raekwon , Rim , Snoop Dogg , and Trigga .

"No Rest for the Wicked" is the major-label debut and seventh overall studio album by LA-based rapper AZ Chike . The album features 14 tracks with guest appearances by Tyler, The Creator and Pharrell Williams .

Legends link! Juice Crew /Queensbridge representative Craig G trades bars with Detroit’s Phat Kat on new Psych Major produced single. “Damage” To Your Boro” is that grimy type of head-nodding boom-bap that has ignited these emcee's pens since the golden era. Animal avatars for the duo in the accompanying video (courtesy of BroadcastKing ).

Liverpool producer Montao unveils “Present Tense” , an atmospheric collaboration with one of hip-hop’s most revered voices, Rakim . Moving through a slow-burning blend of trip-hop, cinematic electronica and alternative hip-hop, the track is built around a soaring female vocal loop that hangs in the air like a memory, creating a haunting and emotional backdrop for Rakim ’s unmistakable delivery. “Present Tense” takes Montao ’s instinct for atmosphere and emotion into striking new territory, pairing his immersive, understated production with the lyrical weight of Rakim , a foundational figure whose influence on hip-hop is almost immeasurable. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, the collaboration feels forward-looking: an intimate meditation on where we are, where we’ve been, and how quickly it all passes. Present Tense (feat. Rakim) by Montao

From Western Massachusetts, Benefit of the underground hip-hop group EMS, has unveiled the official music video for “Labyrinth Center” , a highlight from his latest EP, The Labyrinth .  Produced by Thvnos, featuring cuts from DJ Decepta , “Labyrinth Center” showcases Benefit ’s incisive lyricism and reflective bars in a captivating visual representation directed by Jaestar Filmz . The video embodies the gritty vibe and unfiltered underground style that are hallmarks of Benefit ’s artistry.  With "The Labyrinth" , Benefit strengthens his unique position in Western Massachusetts hip-hop, presenting a project steeped in deep lyrics, sincerity, and self-examination. The single and EP are available now across all music platforms!