Some records arrive like entertainment. Others arrive like a warning. “Don’t Get Bagged” from Piff Penny, Juice Gawwd, and Ray Swoope, produced by HUD, clearly aims for the second lane. Even before the first bar […]
GRAMMY-Nominated Poet Kevin Powell Releases 17th Book
(New York City—April 2026)—Kevin Powell, GRAMMY-nominated poet, civil and human rights activist, filmmaker, and Newsweek magazine opinion writer, releases his 17th book, A Poem for Evangeline, And Other Songs, IN APRIL via Get Fresh Books […]
Magno Garcia “So We Loved Ourselves” Album Review: A Reflective Hip-Hop Statement Years in the Making
There’s a certain weight you can’t fake in Hip-Hop, the kind that only comes from time, distance, and lived experience. On “So We Loved Ourselves,” Magno Garcia and EvillDewer don’t just reconnect after an eight-year […]
Nems & Ron Browz Release “First48” Video & Announce Collab Project “I Should Boom You”
Nems and Ron Browz have announced a forthcoming collaborative project, I Should Boom You, and they have now released the project’s first single and video, “First48.” You can watch the video for “First48” below, and the […]
Money Stacks “On Da Grind” Ft. E-Lava
Money Stacks releases his new single “On Da Grind” featuring E-Lava. Produced by DJ E-Lava, this street stomping hustler anthem hits tough with Stack’s signature Harlem laced bars. He depicts his life of grind, pressure, […]
Leaf Erikson Drops “Even If It Kills Me” (Black America Mix) Produced by Apollo Brown
There’s a certain type of record that doesn’t chase the algorithm—it challenges it. Leaf Erikson’s “Even If It Kills Me” (Black America Mix) is one of those records. Built on conviction and carried by purpose, […]
Rashad & Confidence Release “Feel It”
Below System Records is proud to release “Feel It,” an unearthed gem from Rashad And Confidence. The track was originally recorded in 2011 as part of The Element Of Surprise LP sessions. Why it wasn’t part of the original […]
Benefit Releases “The Labyrinth” Prod. by Thvnos
Western Massachusetts lyricist Benefit (of the EMS crew) returns with a tightly crafted new project, The Labyrinth, a four-track EP produced entirely by Brooklyn producer Thvnos. Known for his sharp pen and introspective delivery, Benefit navigates themes of growth, […]
