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Norway producer / engineer Noqh has linked up with rap artists MARCO PLUS and Fly Anakin for the single, "Dragonball" . website development

What was originally planned as a completely normal Best Of Mixtape unfortunately became a Tribute Mixtape due to the passing of Neo-Soul legend D’Angelo . D’Angelo not only influenced many artists such as Maxwell , Alicia Keys , Musiq Soulchild , Dwele , Frank Ocean , Anderson .Paak and H.E.R. , he also helped create an entirely new music genre. The mixtape Rhythm'N'Soul (In Loving Memory of Michael Eugene Archer) by DJ EASY features 51 tracks, including all his hits, some live performances, and super rare or previously unknown remixes. The line-up includes Busta Rhymes , The Roots , Kool G Rap , AZ , Method Man , Q-Tip , Slum Village , Common , Redman , Erykah Badu , Lauryn Hill , BJ the Chicago Kid and more — with production by DJ Premier , Pete Rock , Beatminerz , Gonza , Sleepin Giant , DJ Krush , Amerigo Gazaway , Arkiv , Sam Champ and Adam Kay . It also features an exclusive remix produced by e.kwality , featuring a verse by Boogie Bang . Together, they f...

Inglewood, CA DJ & rap artist Domo Genesis and Richmond, VA producer Graymatter share the official video for the single "PLAINFACE" , from their collaborative album "SCRAM!" . The video is directed & edited by SHEESHVISION .

Veteran MC's and "Richmond Legends" by reputation, BlackLiq ( Strange Famous Records / No Other Way ) and Noah-O ( Charged Up Entertainment ), join forces over the production of Dub Sonata and Evening Elevator to remind every person who ever doubted them that Success is still the best revenge. "Success" is the Sixth single from BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album "Much Given, Much Tested" .  Get "Success" on Vinyl & CD: https://dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/...

Richmond, CA emcee Locksmith shares his release "Wine & Circus" , produced by the production duo The Heatmakerz . The album features 10 tracks with guest appearances by Joell Ortiz , The Heatmakerz , Mysonne , Angel Hill , and Styles P .

No Other Way shares the official video for the single "Falling Down" , the sixth single from BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album "Much Given, Much Tested" featuring appearances from Slug (of Atmosphere) , Nickelus F , Napoleon Da Legend , Tone Spliff , Noah-O , Michael Alan Alien , and Evening Elevator .  Get "Falling Down" on Vinyl & CD: https://dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/...

Inglewood, CA emcee Domo Genesis links up with Richmond, VA native - Los Angeles, CA based producer Graymatter for the EP titled "World Gone Mad" , that features 5 tracks with no guest appearances.

"Gun Metal Black" is the fifth single from BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album "Much Given, Much Tested" featuring appearances from Slug (of Atmosphere) , Nickelus F , Napoleon Da Legend , Tone Spliff , Noah-O , Michael Alan Alien , and Evening Elevator .  The video is filmed & edited by Folie , written & performed by BlackLiq , produced & mixed by Dub Sonata , cuts by Tone Spliff , and mastered by Sensus .  Get "Gun Metal Black" on Vinyl & CD:  https://dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/..

"Me Too" is the Fourth single from BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album "Much Given, Much Tested" featuring appearances from Slug (of Atmosphere) , Nickelus F , Napoleon Da Legend , Tone Spliff , Noah-O , Michael Alan Alien , and Evening Elevator . The video is filmed by BCMusic1st . Get "Much Given, Much Tested" on Vinyl & CD:   https://dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/...

Richmond, CA rap artist Locksmith shares the Lyric Video for the single "Culture" , produced by The Heatmakerz .  The video is shot & edited by Justin Marmo .  Download/Stream: https://foundation-media.ffm.to/culture

Richmond, VA rapper BlackLiq and producer Dub Sonata share the official video for th single "People Person" featuring Slug (of Atmosphere) . The single is from the BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album, "Much Given, Much Tested" , also featuring appearances from Nickelus F , Napoleon Da Legend , Tone Spliff , Noah-O , Michael Alan Alien and Evening Elevator .

Richmond, VA rapper BlackLiq and producer Dub Sonata are back with a collaborative LP titled "Much Given, Much Tested" . The 13 track album is Liq's most introspective work to date. He dives deep into his past in ways he's never previously done, telling stories he's kept to himself until now over complementary production from Dub. They feature a diverse list of guests including Atmosphere ’s Slug , Napoleon Da Legend , fellow Richmond emcees Nickelus F & Noah-O , scratches by Tone Spliff , a rare vocal contribution from multimedia artist Michael Alan Alien , and additional production by Evening Elevator . Much Given, Much Tested by BlackLiq & Dub Sonata

Richmond, VA rap artist McKinley Dixon shares his single "Could've Been Different" featuring Las Vegas, NV artist Shamir and Los Angeles, CA rap veteran Blu . The single is from  McKinley Dixon 's upcoming fifth studio album, "Magic, Alive" !

Kamron Bahani releases his new single "Leg Shot" featuring Benny Watts and Noah-O .  "Leg Shot" is an up tempo track with bouncy bassline and high piano keys as the sample. Kamron Bahani and Benny Watts display top notch lyricism while Noah-O delivers a murderous hook. "Leg Shot" is a must listen.

  Richmond, CA rapper Flii Stylz presents the Adrian Jones -directed music video for "Ashes" , his new single produced by Central Valley, California producer Sir Veterano , who's set to produce the entirety of Flii Stylz 's upcoming album The Choreographer .  Stream: https://artlnk.info/ashes

  Take a trip up and down the West Coast with Vocab Slick and DJ True Justice in the new video for “No Time to Lose” , an uplifting and nostalgic track featuring funky production by Chef Boyz . The duo shot the video during their fall 2023 tour, also named “No Time To Lose” , that took them all over California and up through Oregon and Washington.  You’ll see various live performances as well as some sightseeing in the visuals, which were directed by Mandela Newman and edited by William Rushton Films .  Check out the visuals and head over to your preferred digital retailer or streaming platform to support. “No Time To Lose” is taken from Vocab Slick ’s forthcoming new album due out soon via DR Music .

Harlem, NY rap veteran and Sports Podcaster Cam’ron opened the 3rd season of his sports talk show “It Is What It Is” rhyming over the  “Cruisin'”  instrumental by R&B artist D’Angelo .

  Richmond, CA rap artists  Locksmith shares the Live Performance video for the single "I Aint Tryin" featuring fellow Richmond, CA rap artist IAMSU! . The single is produced by Joznez & Johnny ill and the video is edited by Zero Luck .  Download/Stream: https://foundation-media.ffm.to/iaint...

Man Bites Dog Records shares the album "THE LIE" by Richmond, VA rap artist BlackLiq , produced by Big Bando Mane . The album exposes the twisted Chutes and Ladders game that artists must play in order to get "success" in the entertainment industry. The album art is by Matthew Northrup & BCMusic1st and the single art done is by Will Jones . THE LIE by BlackLiq

Pink Siifu & Turich Benjy link up fpr their collaborative release "It’s Too Quiet..’!!" , that features 17 tracks with guest appearances by Nick Hakim , Big Rube , WifiGawd , Lance Skiiwalker , and more. Production is handled by Harry Fraud , Tony Seltzer , and Apollo Rome , among others.