Though dwelling in NYC nowadays, emcee Zach Kyle pays homage to his New Jersey upbringing on his new single. “Da Burbz” is a jazzy cloud-like dose of boom-bap/chill-hop with Kyle reminiscing of the days of his youth, […]
Trackstar the DJ & Daemon Join Forces On ‘Killjoy’ EP
St. Louis artist Daemon joins forces with longtime Killer Mike collaborator and Run the Jewels DJ Trackstar on the Killjoy EP, out now on Old Soul Records. Videos are already out for singles “Red Pill […]
MRKBH Delivers A Classic With ‘VHS’
Newport News, VA Hip-Hop producer and recording artist godK.E aka Khalani Elijah just released his production compilation, The Tapestry, which features various talented artists and includes a collaboration with Dark Ages Music Group‘s own MRKBH. VHS is the track that features MRKBH, in which he […]
When Hip-Hop Was Regional: You Could Hear Where They Were From
Hip‑Hop wasn’t always a global sound. Back in the day, it was deeply locally rooted, firmly in cities and regions with distinctive voices, rhythms, and cultural backdrops. You could hear the geography in the flow, […]
Ivason Black Unveils Dark & Atmospheric New Single “Shed”
Ivason Black delivers this cinematic new single, “Shed,” delivering a sound that is both haunting and deeply immersive. Known for pushing creative boundaries, Ivason fuses dark, ominous textures with precise lyricism, offering a track that […]
BET Hip-Hop Awards: History, Cyphers, Winners — and Why the Show Is Paused in 2025
For nearly two decades, the BET Hip-Hop Awards have served as a yearly benchmark for the culture, celebrating lyricism, production, performance, and the hustle. In August 2025, BET confirmed the show is being suspended on […]
J. Sands Shakes the Game on “Knock Em’ Out” Feat. Busy Bee & Melle Mel
It’s not every day you witness a modern MC link up with two foundational pillars of Hip-Hop for a single brimming with energy, nostalgia, and punchy lyricism. But that’s exactly what J. Sands delivers on […]
Snoop Dogg’s ‘Doggyland’ empowers kids with new album ‘Be Kind, Be You’
Snoop Dogg’s beloved 3D animated series Doggyland, co-created by Emmy-nominated Hollywood vet Claude Brooks, and R&B sensation October London, announces the release of its sixth full-length album, Be Kind, Be You. Packed with catchy tunes, powerful messages, and signature Doggyland flair, […]