Some records feel like they were built in a laboratory. Others sound like they were forged in a dark warehouse surrounded by sparks, steel, and concrete. "Power Tools" falls firmly into the latter category. Producer […]
Mickey Blue Drops 'ILLusion of Permanence' EP feat. Apathy, ETO, Spit Gemz, Crimeapple & More
Acclaimed NJ-based producer Mickey Blue releases his highly anticipated new EP, ILLusion Of Permanence, a hard-hitting collection of underground hip-hop featuring an all-star lineup. The project includes appearances from Apathy, Ferris Blusa, ETO, Spit Gemz, Crimeapple, Rasheed Chappell, M-Dot, […]
Jizzm High Definition & Nova The Wraith Turn NBA Inspiration Into 'Deficit' Produced By Apakalips
Sometimes inspiration strikes when the moment is simply too big to ignore. While in Queens, New York, recording their upcoming third collaborative LP, Jizzm High Definition and Nova The Wraith found themselves watching one of […]
El Gant & maticulous Release "House Of Cards"
El Gant and maticulous return with their new single entitled “House Of Cards”. Gant gets introspective and reflective on the personal ups and downs of life plus balancing music industry politics...flowing with ease and precision […]
The Ownership Era: Why Independent Artists Are Thinking Bigger Than Record Deals
The Dream Is Changing For decades, aspiring artists shared the same goal. Get signed. A record deal represented validation, opportunity, and success. Labels controlled access to distribution, promotion, radio, marketing, and industry relationships. For many […]
Mic Bles And Avant Garde Unleash Cinematic Noir Energy In "Jackals" Video
Some records are made for entertainment. Others are made to send a message. "Jackals," the latest collaboration between Mic Bles and producer Avant Garde, falls firmly into the second category. Built around a haunting, cinematic […]
Albee Al Goes Ten Toes Down With Gucci Mane Diss "Respect The Jux" Video
In the Trenches rapper Albee Al is back and pulling no punches. Not only is Albee a confirmed performer at Hot 97’s 2026 Summer Jam, he will also be a featured guest on Kodak Black’s new album that […]
Wyclef Jean Reveals On-Set Fights, Fear of Water and the Making of Fugees’ "Ready Or Not”
Wyclef Jean and Vevo share a new episode of Vevo Footnotes, going behind the scenes of The Fugees’ defining anthem "Ready Or Not" to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their landmark album The Score. The […]
