Hello Summer, Onyx drops the summer time banger "Body Ya" with a catchy hook inspired Earth Wind & Fire to move the crowd. Produced by Fredro Starr powered thru Play that Ai, the beat is uptempo with a soulful vibe great for getting for the party, or working out in the gym "Body Ya" sounds like its made for radio.
"Body Ya" is the 2nd single from new album "It All Started In Brooklyn" dropping July 31st on 100MAD records
In preparation for their New upcoming EP "Old Vegas" (coming in August), Western Massachusetts duo The Tangiers (Benefit & Messiah Kane) return with an official video for "Weapons Of War" featuring Profit, off their previous album "The House Always Wins." Blending cinematic production by Champagne Made That with deeply personal storytelling, the record delivers a raw reflection on survival, struggle and perseverance through life's battles.
Rather than glorifying violence, "Weapons Of War" explores the emotional and psychological scars that shape those who have endured adversity, pairing vivid lyricism with an equally compelling visual shot by White Ape that brings the song's message to life. The collaboration with Profit adds another layer of intensity, resulting in one of The Tangiers' most heartfelt releases to date.
"Weapons Of War" is available now on all major digital streaming platforms!
Benefit Unveils New Video "Goblin King" From The Labyrinth EP
Western Massachusetts lyricist
Benefit (of the legendary EMS crew) returns with the striking new visual for "Goblin King," directed by Jaestar Filmz. Produced by Thvnos, "Goblin King" showcases Benefit’s signature razor-sharp lyricism over haunting, cinematic production, bringing the dark, introspective atmosphere of The Labyrinth to life. Jaestar Filmz complements the track with captivating visuals that match the EP's immersive aesthetic and gritty storytelling.
A longtime staple of the underground scene and a respected member of New England rap crew EMS, Benefit continues to push forward with authentic Hip-Hop rooted in lyrical substance and timeless boom bap sensibilities.
Watch the new video for "Goblin King" now and stream The Labyrinth on all digital platforms!
El Gant and maticulous return with "Precipice" their 3rd single off of their upcoming album "House of Cards". Featuring cuts by DJ Jon Doe, Gant travels through the journey of over 2 decades in the rap game, over a melodic background supplied by maticulous, and sharp yet insightful cuts. Their joint album will drop later this July everywhere.
Original Gang Starr member Big Shug teams up with longtime Boston cohort M-Dot for another gritty offering. “More Than You Know” delivers exactly what its title affirms—raw lyricism & unfiltered bravado. The familiar soul sample is sharply chopped by DJ/Producer DSTRUCT, providing the canvas for both emcees to go to work.
The single appears on M-Dot’s upcoming album, "A Notebook With No Light", dropping 7/6/26 on Vinyl via Soulchain Records and available now for pre-order. Stay tuned for a full-length Big Shug & M-Dot collaborative album coming soon.
Until then check out the new single out now on all platforms!
Wild Samson is one of the most driven artists operating within the UK underground hip-hop circuit, with a catalogue of highly acclaimed EPs, including collaborative projects alongside Hazz, Airklipz and Statik Selektah, as well as a consistent run of full-length albums that have cemented his reputation within the homegrown scene. Samson’s style is firmly rooted in the lineage of raw, sample-driven boom bap, elevated by a contemporary experimental sensibility, characterised by a distinctive tonal quality and sonic texture, complemented by precise delivery and controlled, commanding flow. Now the Nyark general returns with his latest album Oceanic Pyrenees, a tightly constructed twelve-track body of work that broadens his sonic palette while remaining anchored in uncompromising underground aesthetics. This is crafted for listeners who value authentic, unfiltered hip-hop at its purest form, this is the sound of Nyark.
Oceanic Pyrenees sees Wild Samson refine his signature sound across tightly executed collaborations and focused solo cuts, with production from accomplished beatmakers BrimBeatz, Beatenaut, Sincere Noble, Rob Evn, Elevatedkind, Axys Beats, Mr Darko, CVGI Beats and 4Most constructing a richly textured backdrop of atmospheric, gritty boom bap sonics and musically driven hip-hop compositions. Guest features from Trademark Blud, LATE, Hazz, Airklipz, Andy Princz, Mindor and DJ Amo add further dimensionality and tonal depth, with a succession of standout moments woven throughout the project. The album is underpinned by incisive lyricism, disciplined structural design and a coherent underground aesthetic that reinforces Samson’s position as a key architect within Nyark’s evolving sonic continuum. This is a work of considerable artistic calibre and cohesive execution, far beyond standard rap output, a meticulously crafted body of music that demands attention and should not be overlooked.
Lu Chin Chen is back with a follow up to his acclaimed 2024 "Dangerous Solution" album, with a fresh new 8 song EP, "Height".
The album features production reminiscent of Golden Era boombap with 8 seasoned beatsmiths. Front Gamble, Sultan Mir, Conflikt of Hellzwind, Zam One, P-Ro and Tali Rodriguez of the Knuckle Dragguz collective, Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha & Fuzzy Ed.
The only album feature is Dystrakted, a veteran turntablist hailing from Thunder Bay, Ontario who appears on 3 songs off of the album, cutting up hooks, bridges and outros with precision as usual.
Lu Chin Chen handles all of the rhymes and vocals on this one and doesn't disappoint.
The first single, "Cheque It Out" features production by Zam One with the chorus and bridge cuts by Dystrakted. Lu hits you with some slick bars that blend humor in, similar to Beatnuts, Alkaholiks etc., over some cracking drums by Zam.
There is also an animated video for 'Call the Ambulance', produced by Fuzzy Ed, featuring Dystrakted, coming in late July, animated by Kaleb Bumboclap who did Lu's video for 23 Guinnesses from Lu's Weight Ep from 2023, also produced by Fuzzy Ed and featuring Dystrakted's prime time cuts.
Overall great body of work and a well put together blend of beats.
The sound quality is top notch thanks to Mark Downie who handles all of Lu's mixing & mastering on all of his albums since 2004.
"Height" will be streaming on all platforms on 7/7/2026 with CDs and downloads available for purchase a https://luchinchen.bandcamp.com
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