Post Tagged with: "Hip-Hop"

[Feature] John Gotty (of The Smoking Section): Quality Control

Article by Matt Brown (@M_dot_BR33ZY) Photo by N. Joseph Since the Smoking Section made its way on the internet in mid-2005, it has made a huge mark in hip-hop culture. The Smoking Section has seen over  90 million pg views and over 50 million unique visitors since its creation and is expanding its influence on hip-hop. Now [...]

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[Mixtape] Pyrex Pre$$ – Hard Medium $Oft Or $Lu$$$Hy

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or dead, you may not have heard that Southwest, PA artist Pyrex Pre$$ released his ‘Hard, Medium, $oft Or $lu$$$hy’ project to much acclaim. Pyrex Pre$$ and his Moola Gang crew have been a force to be reckoned with in the Southwest, PA scene for a while now. 

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Music Commentary: Where Hip-Hop Goes to Die

Written by Persiah Alcorn Have you ever sat in front of your computer screen and stumbled upon a piece of music criticism? An astonishing percentage of this so-called “criticism” seen on blog sites isn’t criticism at all. Do you find it strange that journalist that review these musical pieces come to the same findings? How [...]

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KDa5hB Feat. Kastro – Turn Down For What?

  As he gears up for the release of his upcoming “Flexx in the City” project, KDa5hB teams up with Kastro for the lead single. 

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Thoughts Of A Savage: Hip-Hop Professionalism – An Oxymoron or Reality

Is it hard to find professionalism in hip-hop? Carl Gillespie (of Fresh MLK) and Kevin Robinson speak on the subject. Having a thorough plan of attack, a solid product & a budget will take you a long way with the right tact.

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Nabeyin Presents “Donuts Last Forever” J Dilla Compilation Tribute Mixtape

Here you have the release from Inland Empire based producer Nabeyin’s project titled “Donuts Last Forever” Inspired by the late J Dilla. Donuts Last Forever is a tribute mixtape to J Dilla with all beats produced by Nabeyin. Some beats are made from samples that Dilla used that Nabeyin put his own twist on them, [...]

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Devin Miles Flexes For The Ladies Over A Flying Lotus For “Under Your Spell”

Sit back and relax as Devin Miles pumps out a track for ladies on Under Your Spell. Here’s another track that won’t find a home on a project but he just felt like dropping it to pick up some more female fans.

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Jasiri X & Paradise Gray to open One Hood Media Academy + Opening Ceremony w/ Special Guest David Banner 1/25 (Pittsburgh)

On January 25, 2013, One Hood Media Academy’s opening ceremony will be held at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture on January 25, 2013 at 7 p.m. with special guest, Grammy award winning, multi-platinum artist David Banner.  A Conversation with David Banner will include an in depth discussion with David Banner regarding the [...]

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[Video] KYLE – Silver Platter (prod. Carnage)

This is a hilarious video playing off a childhood favorite of many “The Sandlot” and a quick appearance by D-Why, Kyle serves up bars over a Carnage production. Pretty cool flip of an oldies track that’s sure to catch attention of some listeners. You can download the Silver Platter track here.

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[Video] Topic: Freedom Ain’t Free Part3 (Independence) [Documentary]

Cali emcee Topic details the stress of being on house arrest, and dealing with an unforgiving legal system. Watch as Topic pushes past the barriers and remains focused on making music. Topic’s ‘Freedom Ain’t Free‘ is available for free download here. The visual was directed by Red Carter.

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