Article by Tip Hicks (@datz_trizzy) Never settling as another in the crowd, the tall and lanky Columbus poet urges all underground fads to “gitdafunkup” out of his seat and make way for his young hip hop soul. P Blackk started writing at a young age, and got hooked into making music after hearing Nas’ Stillmatic. Now several [...]
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[Feature] Raven Sorvino Talks About Being A Romancer, The Best Gift She’s Given For V-Day + More
West Coast representer, also known as the first lady of Language Arts, Raven Sorvino chats with JENESIS about her Valentine’s Day plans. When she’s not busy in the studio or at photo shoots, Raven likes to relax and show off her romantic side. Worst Valentine’s day you’ve experience. When the man I was extremely in love with [...]
[Under The Radar] Feature: 1-O.A.K. – Now Is Here
Article by Tip Hicks (@datz_trizzy) With an organic contralto and a passion for music, Bay area musician 1-O.A.K. teams up with Honor Roll teammate, Trackademicks, to release their EP 2 Player Co-Op: Lovelorn. The sound accumulates jazz mixed with the 80s on top of a southern juke.
Is Rihanna a Ride or Die Or just Ridin’ Dumb?
Ride or Die or Ridin’ Dumb? We’re all familiar with the emotional rollercoaster relationship between Chris Brown and Rihanna. Their incident in 2009 was highly publicized and Chris took multiple punches from blogs, lost endorsements, and even the music industry. Their rekindled flame has provided job security for paparazzi and tabloids; especially recently when Rihanna [...]
[Under The Radar] Feature: Dub-O
Article by Tip Hicks (@datz_trizzy) Cleveland music has risen to its feet with the coming of the rock-ish speed rapper MGK. Now it’s time for fellow EST. 19XX emcee Dub-O to make his entrance after generating buzz last year with his debut mix tape Do I Know You. The young rapper has hit the streets blazing and [...]
[Under The Radar] Slash Major: Renaissance of the 90′s
Article by Tip Hicks @datz_trizzy Surrounded by the beautiful historic monuments from earlier centuries, Slash Major is located in Madrid; Spain´s capital city “where hate is bigger than love and the cockiness is a way of life.” The city is host to a variety of artists of different races and cultures, luxury shopping, and upscale [...]
[Under The Radar] Amadeus: The Platinum Touch
Article by Tip Hicks (@datz_trizzy) “One thing you have to understand is no matter who you partner with in this business you still have to put in the same amount of work and hustle as you did before you got on.” By the age of 17, Amadeus had already earned his first gold plaque with [...]
[Under The Radar] SL Jones – Sophisticated Gangsterism
Article by Tip Hicks (@datz_trizzy) SL Jones is one of the hottest emcees coming out of Little Rock, Arkansas. “I’m from one of those places where nobody has ever just stuck their chest out and made it appealing to be from there,” says Jones. His deep connections with Atlanta rappers and producers heavily influence his [...]
[Under The Radar] Profile: Kid Wonder – Beginning to Wonder + “This Is That” Single
Article by Tip @datz_trizzy First check out the single “This Is That” featuring K.MC Kid Wonder checks back in with JENESIS Magazine after releasing a group project with Nova. Lately Kid has been focused on his solo project MKULTRA.
[Under The Radar] Rich and Fameus: Progression & Growth
Article by Tip Hicks (@datz_trizzy) Growing up in and out of the New York projects, Michael and Rich Gamble were exposed to both sides of urban life. In return, they were introduced to a “mix of music and customs” that has influenced their eclectic sound of “alternative hip hop.”







