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The legendary Raekwon of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan  links up with Raleigh, NC rap artist Shyst Vader for the official video for the single "Reshaping The Culture" , produced by DJ Profluent .

Fat Beats shares the official video for the single "The Syndicate" by NC Hip Hop collective Kooley High & ATL-bred producer Tuamie . The single appears on their collaborative release 'ALL INFINITE' . The video is filmed, directed, and edited by @thebrojackson .  'ALL INFINITE' is OUT NOW: https://linktr.ee/kooleyhigh

Raleigh​, NC rap group Kooley High links up with Atlanta, GA producer Tuamie for the single "All Infinite" featuring sratches by DJ Ill Digitz . "All Infinite" is also the title track to their collaborative release of the same name releasing on April 19th. 

United Grind ’s founder, HiJinks takes center stage in the new video for “Ambush Ballad” , a lyrically-charged banger featuring Raleigh, N.C. emcee Lena Jackson .  While the video’s focus is primarily on HiJinks and his guest, it also features other members of his United Grind crew. They act as the hypemen for both rappers, who absolutely dominate the mic with their own distinctive deliveries and head-turning bars over the intoxicating production supplied by Deryck/Colorful Mind of Bratislava, Slovakia.  Check out the visuals and head over to your preferred streaming platform to support Grind or Die (Vol. 1) , out now through United Grind !

The DMV's (Maryland) own / North Carolina based artist Shame Gang shares his release "Better Late Than Never" , that features 12 tracks with guest appearances by Skyzoo , Smoke DZA , Little Brother ’s Rapper Big Pooh , Oswin Benjamin , and more.  Stream the release below and enjoy!!!

  "Gloves In The Summer" is the follow up to "Smif-N-Wessun Tape" from Stallone & Weathers upcoming full-length release. Brooklyn, NY lyricist Precyce Politix gives his “hired help” perspective on Raleigh, NC producer, writer, emcee K-Hill [aka Achilles Hill ] 36 Chambers RZA era inspired production.

DJ Drama  and  Dreamville link up for the release "D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape" , that features 15 tracks, with guest appearances by J. Cole , Earthgang , JID , Ari Lennox , Cozz , Lute , Omen , Bas , 2 Chainz , ASAP Ferg , Young Nudy , and more.  Stream the mixtape below!!!

Hailing from Raleigh,NC rap artist Madoa Sankara presents visuals for "Gold Nickels" , the lead single off of the rappers' debut project, "Witt" .  "Witt" is out now:  https://madoasankara.bandcamp.com/album/witt-2  https://soundcloud.com/madoa-sankara/sets/witt

Raleigh, NC artist Lena Jackson raises some morality issues when the village can't protect, are you a rat? When a family member is shot dead walking home, is it murder in return? When your shape is the only thing valued, is it starvation for acceptance? When your garden is full of vermin, is it animal rescue or grab the lawnmower? Please read the "Witness Statement" scored by Achilles Hill .  Stream/Purchase: Lena Jackson "Witness Statement" :  https://lenajackson.bandcamp.com/track/witness-statement

Raleigh, NC rap group Kooley High drop their new EP "Lazy Sunday" guest appearances by GQ , Melanie Charles and producer Statik Selektah .

Raleigh, NC rap group  Kooley High dropped their new single "Lazy Sunday" , produced by The Sinopsis .  Stream the single below!!!

North Carolina rap group Kooley High returns with their new single “Rollin’ In The Hay” , featuring JAMLA artist GQ , produced by Eric G of The Soul Council . 

Raleigh, NC based hip-hop group Kooley High is back with the new single "Hold Up" , produced by Klim .  Stream the single below!!!

In studying the 'law of attraction' you'll quickly find out by raising your vibration, like a magnet you'll attract your vibrational match, adversely the same happens when lowering it. Oakland, CA award winning producer Centric of Grand Opus [Swizz Beatz, Kool G Rap, Sean Price, Murs] releases the first song "Vibes" featuring Carlitta Durand , Shakiah , Felicia Taylor and Lena Jackson off his forthcoming "Love Received" LP out soon. Source: Dub MD CENTRIC · Vibes Featuring Carlitta Durand, Felicia Taylor, Shakiah & Lena Jackson

Rapsody is back with the remix for the single “AFENI” that features Inglewood’s own, D Smoke and PJ Morton .  Stream the remix below!!! Source: EMPIRE  rapsodymusic · Afeni (Remix) [feat. D Smoke & PJ Morton]

While the Statik Selektah Remix to 'Another Dead Rapper' feat M.O.P. is still getting major burn, G. Huff & Lena Jackson wasted no time on giving us another treat, in the form of a slow burner remix to 'A Day In The Life' . Here, Huff and Jackson kick verses about survival in the inner city over a synthy, mid-90s esque track produced by Who On The Track and DJ Idea . The East Bay legend and Platinum O.G. Spice 1 makes a stellar appearance, taking listeners on a lyrical rollercoaster by painting a very descriptive picture of the Bay Area streets. Source: Goon Promotion

Tab-One , a member of Kooley High , has dropped his solo effort, Balancing Act . The album features production by The Other Guys , Tecknowledgy , KON SCI and VRY SNKY .

Midwest representative/Youngstown Ohio's own G. Huff and Southern spitter/Raleigh North Carolina's Lena Jackson had a breakout 2019 following the release of Grace and Alchemy . The project received critical love from mainstream music tastemakers including Okayplayer , RESPECT and EARMILK among others. A few months into the new century, the duo recruits Hip Hop legends M.O.P. and Statik Selektah for a remix to deep Grace and Alchemy album cut “Another Dead Rapper” .  Stream the remix below!!! Source: Goon Promotion

A year after the final day of the epic 10-day recording session that J. Cole and the squad held last January, the Director’s Cut features eleven new tracks with contributions from Reason , Ari Lennox ,  J.I.D , Bas , EarthGang , Lute , Buddy , Vince Staples , Smino , Guapdad 4000 , and more.  Stream the album below!!! Source: Dreamville

The Youngstown, Ohio titan, G.Huff , and the Raleigh, North Carolina wolf, Lena Jackson , come together as a male and female duo, delivering Midwest grit and Southern soul on their latest collaborative effort titled Grace And Alchemy .  Stream /Purchase below!!! Tracklist 1. Laila Ali, Mike Tyson 03:51 2. Glass Of Remy 02:53 3. A Day In The Life Feat. Ida Divine 04:02 4. Lotta Love 03:19 5. Rise Above It All 03:09 6. Black Babies & Blue Steel Feat 3D Na'Tee & Maestra 04:13 7. Another Dead Rapper 03:14 Source: Goon Musick PR <a href="http://ghuffandlenajackson.bandcamp.com/album/grace-and-alchemy">Grace and Alchemy by G. Huff & Lena Jackson</a>