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The God Emcee rap legend Rakim shares his official video for the bar-filled single "A Different Kind" . from his upcoming release "The Godbody LP" .

The God Emcee rap legend Rakim shares his bar-filled single "A Different Kind" . from his upcoming release "The Godbody LP" .

Beaming in from Strong Island, interstellar word-smith Spaceman is feeling “Cranky” .  Utilizing a melodic delivery over a minimal synth laden instrumental (Produced by Manny McPlanes ). This is the first new single from Spaceman since his massive “Social Skills” series of singles which dropped throughout last year.

LJ Lewis and OSVN , a dangerous lyrical duo, unleash "Smoking Gun"     a standout track from LJ Presents: The Smoking Gun . Packed with relentless bars and vivid storytelling, the record balances raw intensity with controlled aggression and confident delivery. Reflecting on a past where they couldn't escape the smoke or the crime scenes around them, both artists now use Hip Hop as a form of therapy and self-expression. With undeniable chemistry, the Long Island and Queens duo deliver an authentic slice of gritty New York Hip Hop.

Hus Kingpin shares his release "Wavo Forever" , that features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Ghostface Killah , Raekwon , RZA , Shyheim , Planet Asia , SmooVth , Rozewood , Inspectah Deck , Killah Priest , Kurupt , Wu-Syndicate , and more!!!

Hempstead, Long Island, NY rap artist Roc Marciano shares the official video for the single "Prince & Apollonia" , from his album "656" . The video is directed by RNC with creative director Kyle Garcia & Brandon McClain .  Stream "Prince & Apollonia" - https://ffm.to/656

Hempstead, Long Island rap artist Roc Marciano shares his release "656", that features 12 tracks with a guest apperance by Errol Holden .

Hempstead, Long Island, NY rap artist Roc Marciano shares the official video for the single "Yves St. Moron" .  The single is form Roc Maricano 's new album "656" .  Stream '656' - https://ffm.to/656

Following the success of their first single "Mean While In Gotham" ft. Apathy and Lil Dee , NY emcee Coast LoCastro and Houston producer Johnny Slash return with another hard-hitting new single, “Wannabe Frenz” , featuring Long Island’s own Little Vic —a raw, uncompromising record that cuts straight to the core of loyalty, envy and the blurred lines between allies and adversaries.

Before dropping their upcoming Black Snow 3 the Snowgoons are releasing one more video off the upcoming album. For "Let It Be Known" , the Snowgoons take it back to the 90s. The OGs PMD of EPMD and Fredro Starr of ONYX showcase why the 90s era was so strong—and why it still remains relevant today. Sharp flows and clever wordplay on a higher level, combined with a powerful message, are the perfect ingredients for a classic. The cherry on top comes in the form of DJ Tone Spliff , who is known for his exceptional skills on the turntables. Black Snow 3 is coming in early 2026, and you can be seriously excited for this album.

Erick Sermon teams up with the iconic M.O.P. for the official video for the single "Sidewalk Executives" , off the album "Dynamic Duos" . The video is directed by NYJOfficial and edited by Redsun .

Producer and rap artist Erick Sermon (also a member of the legendary EPMD ) shares his highly anitcipated release "Dynamic Duos" , that features 15 tracks with guest appearances by Method Man , the late-great Nate Dogg , Redman , Snoop Dogg , 38 Spesh , Affion Crockett , BooGeyManBeats , Conway The Machine , Cypress Hill , Denzel Washington , Tha Dogg Pound , EPMD , The Game , Heltah Skeltah , M.O.P. , Public Enemy , Ricco Barrino , Salt-N-Pepa , and Da YoungFellaz .

Strong Island, NY lyrical force Bub Rock returns! The new single “Piece Full” (out now via streaming platforms ) is a soulful knocker of east coast boom bap, produced by his constant collaborator Backpack Beatz . “Piece Full” is the first leak from Bub Rock ’s next LP to be released on his own GLD SPN label. Earlier this year he released the Pricele$$ Paint LP which featured production from NCL-TM , DJ Mickey Knox , Trox , A1BEATZ and Bigdaddychop among others.

Conway The Machine shares the official video for his single "Diamonds" featuring Hempstead, Long Island rap veteran Roc Marciano . The single is from Conway The Machine 's upcoming release "You Can't Kill God With Bullets" , out December 12th.  Stream "Diamonds" - https://conwaythemachine.komi.io

Mass Appeal shares the visualizer for the single "Run It Back" by the legendary De La Soul featuring the iconic Nas .  The single appears on De La Soul 's album "Cabin In The Sky" .  "Cabin In The Sky" available now on Mass Appeal Records .   Stream/Download: https://de-la-soul.sng.to/cabin-in-th...

Cabin In the Sky is De La Soul ’s ninth studio album. The sixth and penultimate album in Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It … campaign, this is the group’s first album since 2016’s and the Anonymous Nobody … as well as their first since the passing of group member Trugoy the Dove in February 2023. Production is handled by names such as DJ Premier , Pete Rock , Supa Dave West , and De La Soul themselves with features by Killer Mike , Yukimi of Little Dragon , Common , Nas , Black Thought , Q-Tip , Slick Rick , and more.

Iconic hip-hop group De La Soul officially announces their highly anticipated 10th studio album, Cabin in the Sky , available November 21 via Mass Appeal as part of the label’s celebrated “Legend Has It” series. The second single, "Day in The Sun (Gettin' Wit U)" ft. Q-Tip & Yummy Bingham .

Iconic hip-hop group De La Soul officially announces their highly anticipated 10th studio album, Cabin in the Sky , available November 21 via Mass Appeal as part of the label’s celebrated “Legend Has It” series. The first single, “The Package” .

Aesop Rock shares his latest surprise release "I Heard It's A Mess There Too" , that features 12 tracks.

For SoulRocca – the producer trio consisting of Boogiedown Base , 12 Finger Dan and Roccwell – the boom-bap master plan is entering the next phase: Their new EP will be released in October 2025, featuring the songs "Ain’t A Damn Thing Changed" feat. Mykill Miers and "100 Proof" feat. QNC . Ain't A Damn Thing Changed (feat. Mykill Miers) / 100% Proof (feat. QNC) by SoulRocca