Thursday, 21 May 2026

LATE - Everything's the Opposite

 

Independent artist LATE returns with Everything’s the Opposite, a self produced 10 track album that blends sharp lyricism, personal reflection, and uncompromising energy into a project rooted in independence and authenticity. Built entirely outside the traditional label system, Everything’s the Opposite captures the tension between struggle and ambition, isolation and confidence, pressure and purpose.

Across ten tracks, LATE explores resilience, originality, and self determination while delivering a sound that moves between introspective moments and hard hitting momentum. From the opening track “Looking for a Way Out” to the closing statement “Fly Direct,” the album unfolds like a journey through uncertainty toward clarity. Tracks like “No Rehearsal” and “Sink or Swim” embrace risk and instinct, while songs such as “Legacy” and “Mind over Matter” reflect on growth, endurance, and leaving a lasting mark. “This album came from doing everything independently and trusting the process,” says LATE. “It’s about contradiction, pressure, survival, and staying original when everything around you tries to pull you in the opposite direction.”
With self-production at the center of the project, Everything’s the Opposite showcases LATE’s commitment to creative control and artistic independence, delivering a sound that feels direct, personal, and uncompromised.. 
This is the first music video from the album
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Paul Wall - Elbow Room (Official Music Video)

CHILL ROB G "Level Up Season" Official Music Video

 

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9th Wonder, JADA, S14H - GOLDEN SOUND ft. Murs (Official Music Video)

El Da Sensei "Blow Shit Up"

 

 Time to "Blow Shit Up" is the next Unusual video invading the internet!!! Strapping up the boots and loading all the ammo. El Da Sensei and producer extraordinaire J Rawls bring you an arsenal of a song to download and cop.
















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Watermelon Funk - Shibuya ft. Philly G, Wais P & DAG Force (prod. by Watermelon Funk)


 























New Single "Shibuya" from Watermelon Funk's upcoming 4th Album "Hydrate Your Soul" From the middle of Times Square to the crosswalks of Tokyo, Watermelon Funk is back again with their new single "Shibuya" featuring Wais P, Philly G and DAG Force (Japan). The single mixes the sound of East Coast Hip-Hop with the virtuosic drumming bridges and additional chorus vocals of Benzel Baltimore (of George Clinton's P-Funk).

The track cohesively fuses the similarities between US and Japanese music and the single can be found on their upcoming album "Hydrate Your Soul" coming soon...
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Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Thursday, 14 May 2026

LATE - Manufactured Dreams Featuring Airklipz (Produced by Tricksta) Official Music Video

 
This is the forth music video from the new album from LATE - The Visualater
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Benny The Butcher & Fuego Base - The Fighting Irish: From The A.I.T.S. Film

MC SHAN V.S MC SHAN

Bernadette Price "Gunn Butt" feat. Terror Van Poo

King Kashmere - All Night Feat. Jae Mann (Official Video)

El Gant & maticilous ft. Brother Ali "Wordle"


 























Veteran NY emcee El Gant and Brooklyn producer maticulous have joined forces with the legendary Brother Ali to bring "Wordle", a powerful single that tackles socioeconomic inequality that exists in our country and how the nature of humans attached to devices plays a part in society being numb to it all. Sharp, intelligent lyricism is displayed along with booming/head nodding production by maticulous truly make this track memorable.

This is the first single from the El Gant and maticulous album "House of Cards" out this July.
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Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Hazz - The Source

 

 Nyark Music proudly presents the new album from Hazz, titled 'The Source', a hard-hitting 10-track project rooted in raw UK underground hip-hop, sharp lyricism and street realism. Hazz continues building serious momentum following previous releases Feed The Flame, Let Me Live and Climb The Ladder, alongside recent collaborations with Airklipz and Wild Samson. The Source sees him fully locked in, focused bars, heavyweight production and zero fillers with guest appearances from Eyez Kold, Airklipz, Lowko and Conman, and production from Unfaced, Tide The Wave, Rob Evn, AKABluesky, Thugs Bunny and Tricksta.  

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Thursday, 7 May 2026

Dio Gin ft. Cube Ref “Steamboat vs Savage” ECK Remix


 























“Steamboat vs Savage (East Coast Kings Remix)” by Dio Gin featuring Cube Ref. The single is off the wrestling concept album, “The People’s Champion”.  The song is produced by Chairman Chow and is heavily influenced by classic old school wrestling. The title of the song is a homage to a classic wrestling match that took place in 1987 at Wrestlemania 3. The bout was an intercontinental championship match between Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat challenging the champion, Randy “Macho Man” Savage. 


The video was filmed and edited by Queen Philosophical.  

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DJ Kawon - Dirty Angels feat. Cold Camp


























DJ Kawon releases his first official single and video, “Dirty Angels,” featuring Cold Camp.

Blending gritty boom bap textures with sharp lyricism and a cinematic visual edge, “Dirty Angels” sets the tone for what’s to come from Kawon’s highly anticipated debut production album, “Boombap Alumni.” The track delivers raw energy, layered production, and an undeniable underground feel that pays homage to classic hip-hop while pushing the sound forward

“Boombap Alumni” drops June 23rd via Mad Good Records.

Omen44 "Da Games People Play"

 

Omen44 releases the official video for his single “Da Games People Play,” which is already ruffling feathers and stirring commotion inside the political ring. Audiences see Omen44 in a new fashion from long hair, dark shades, bandana, to fringed attire. Bold imagery on a projector behind Omen44 puts the message front and center. A gritty, thought-provoking performance reinforces the track’s political stance and raw honesty. Each bar and visual transitions into a statement: direct, unapologetic, and meant to be felt as much as heard. Watch the official video for “Da Games People Play” and stay tuned for more releases form the forthcoming ‘u.s.’ album.

























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Mickey Blue ft. M-Dot, Celph Titled & Starvin B - Villains For Hire prod. by Mickey Blue (cuts by Tone Spliff)


 























After the success of his Apathy & Ferris Blusa assisted single "Veil Of Reality," NJ based producer Mickey Blue recruits underground heavy hitters M-Dot, Celph Titled (A.O.T.P) and Starvin B for the gritty new single “Villains For Hire” with cuts by buzzing DJ/producer Tone Spliff. Driven by raw lyricism and hard-hitting production, with Mickey Blue crafts a grimy, hard-knocking soundscape packed with dusty samples, razor-sharp drums and ominous textures that hit with raw underground intensity. Each artist brings their own sharp style to the track, making it a standout collaboration rooted in pure hip-hop energy. “Villains For Hire” delivers a no-frills sound that fans of authentic boom-bap will appreciate.

The single is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Travisty The Lazy Emcee x DJ Kawon - Know My Name


























Underground hip-hop heavyweights Travisty the Lazy Emcee and DJ Kawon are back on the scene with the official music video “Know My Name”, their 3rd video release from their collaboration album "What a Time to Be Alive", released via Mad Good Records.

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Thursday, 30 April 2026

LATE - No Contemplating Feat. DJ Amo (Produced by Tricksta) Official Music Video

 
This is the second music video from the new album from LATE - The Visualater  
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Konflik ft. Craig G & A.Plus "Let Me Be Me" (prod. by NasteeLuvzYou)


























AfterLyfe’s leading MC, Konflik, returns with his latest single, “Let Me Be Me” featuring Juice Crew’s freestyle legend Craig G and Souls of Mischief/Hiero founder A.Plus. The track blends sharp lyricism, clever storytelling, and undeniable authenticity over a smooth, soulful production by 10x platinum producer/engineer, NasteeLuvzYou. “Let Me Be Me” delivers a powerful message aimed at doubters and critics, reinforcing individuality and artistic integrity. Accompanied by a visually striking music video filmed in the snow-capped mountains of Vermont, the release pairs compelling wordplay with a raw, no nonsense tone. This single marks the third release from Konflik’s upcoming third album, “3rd Q.T.R. – Quote Of The Raven”, available via AfterLyfe’s Bandcamp page.
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Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Tom Skeemask - Why Now Remix Ft. OneMike

Orange Mound representer and Memphis, TN native Tom Skeemask, best known for being an OG at the forefront of crunk music, and his classic album 'Too Wild for the World,' is back in a big way. Asking again, why now?  In this remix to his original record, he has recruited North Cambridge, Massachusetts, Emcee and Nashville, TN, resident OneMike, who delivers hard-hitting bars in a storytelling format wrapped in an original East Coast flavor.

Friday, 24 April 2026

LATE - The Visualater


 

 

LATE Unveils Powerful New Album The Visualater, Produced by Tricksta A bold, thought provoking statement in modern Hip Hop,

The Visualater marks a defining moment for rising artist LATE. Produced entirely by Tricksta, the album delivers a cohesive blend of raw lyricism, atmospheric production, and introspective storytelling that explores ambition, struggle, and the search for meaning in an increasingly artificial world. From the opening track, Duffle Bags featuring Hazz, LATE sets the tone with gritty realism and sharp delivery, diving into themes of hustle and survival.

The project evolves through deeply reflective moments such as Never Rewarded and Life Lessons, offering listeners an unfiltered look at perseverance in the face of adversity. Collaborations throughout the album elevate its sonic diversity. DJ Amo appears across multiple tracks including Everything Is Possible, No Contemplating, and Out To Get It—bringing expert-level turntablism and performing all scratching on his featured appearances, adding a dynamic, authentic hip-hop texture to the project. Meanwhile, Ascending featuring Wild Samson and Manufactured Dreams with Airklipz introduce layered perspectives that expand the album’s emotional and creative depth. At its core, The Visualater is more than just a collection of songs it’s a conceptual journey. Tracks like We Are Not Machines challenge societal norms and question the loss of individuality, while the closing record, Trying To Escape, leaves listeners with a haunting yet hopeful reflection on breaking free from constraints.

With Tricksta’s polished yet hard-hitting production guiding the soundscape, LATE delivers a project that is both sonically compelling and intellectually engaging. The Visualater stands as a testament to artistic growth, authenticity, and the power of vision in music.

Check out the first video from the album "Duffle Bags" Featuring Hazz


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Status The Marlboro Man ft. Jus Allah & Krookid Hooks "In The End"


 























Status The Marlboro Man is back with his latest underground banger - IN THE END - with Krookid Hooks and Jus Allah (formerly of Jedi Mind Tricks). The new track is a shining example of hardcore underground hip-hop in its purest form. The organic symphonic beat hosts the three emcees perfectly. Gruff delivery and thoughtful punchlines throughout - IN THE END is a perfect addition to any underground hip-hop fan's Playlist. 

Jus Allah starts the song with his classic brooding delivery, reminiscent of his early work with Jedi Mind Tricks. The scientifical wordplay is unmatched and heavily compliments Status's boom-bap production. Status dominates the 2nd verse with antiwar sentiment and tongue-in-cheek sarcasm. Krookid Hooks rounds out the track with one of his most profound and thought provoking rhymes to date.

Status The Marlboro Man is a pillar in Denver's underground hip-hop scene. He and Krookid Hooks have worked with such legends as Sadat X, Nine, Young Zee, A-F-R-O, Ruste Juxx and more. Jus Allah is an original member of the legendary Jedi Mind Tricks group and still relases acclaimed solo projects and features today. IN THE END is the final single from Status' upcoming album SMOKE IN THE BASEMENT. The single and album will be available on all digital platforms.

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M-Dot & Confidence ft. Masta Ace - Rollercoaster Pt. 2 directed by SandoFilms

 

Touted Boston lyricist M-Dot and acclaimed producer Confidence elevate their latest single “Rollercoaster Pt. 2” with a compelling new visual, shot by director SandoFilms at the legendary Cyclone in Coney Island. Featuring legendary hip-hop icon Masta Ace, the video adds a vivid, cinematic layer to the track’s introspective themes of life's ups and downs.

“Rollercoaster Pt. 2” builds on the soulful boom-bap foundation that defined the original track from M-Dot & Confidence’s critically acclaimed album "Library Of Sound." The sequel not only continues the story, but expands it visually, capturing the emotional highs and lows that come with life, growth and navigating the music industry.

The video highlights the chemistry between M-Dot and Masta Ace, marking a powerful reunion between the two seasoned emcees.

The single is available now on all major streaming platforms via Below System Records with support from Own Lane Music.

Dope Sasquatch presents "Resilient Accolades" ft. Reks, Finian St. Omber II & Flex The Antihero prod. by Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha


 























Elmira, NY indie label Dope Sasquatch returns with “Resilient Accolades,” an uplifting and high-energy collaboration that brings together standout lyricists Reks, Finian St. Omer II (FKA Chaundon) and Flex The Antihero over a vibrant, hard-hitting production by Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha.

The track blends sharp bars with an undeniably upbeat feel, celebrating perseverance, growth and well-earned recognition. Each artist delivers with conviction, making “Resilient Accolades” both motivational and sonically engaging. With its powerful message and dynamic soundscape, “Resilient Accolades” stands as a testament to resilience, artistry and the rewards of staying the course.

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Eto, Flee Lord & AZ - Bass Out The Fortress prod. by DJ Mirage & Loui$ Menace


























Just eight months after the release of his debut album "Background Check," DJ Mirage is already back with a brand new project. This time, he joins forces with producer Loui$ Menace for a raw, gritty and brutally uncompromising underground rap album.The first taste of the project arrives with the new single "Bass Out The Fortress" featuring an all-star lineup of Eto, Flee Lord and AZ. The track is now available on all streaming platforms and sets the tone for what promises to be one of the hardest underground releases of the year. The full album "Darius" is scheduled for release in May and will also feature appearances from Hus Kingpin, Daniel Son, XP The Marxman, Big Twins, G Fam Black, Reek Osama, Jae Hussle, Jamal Gasol and many more and will be available on all DSPs as well as on vinyl.

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King Kashmere - I Smoke Feat. BVA (Official Video)

Bernadette Price "Fvck You" feat. Terror Van Poo

Grandmaster Caz – Move the Crowd (Prod: DJ Haitian Star) - Rare Unreleased Hip-Hop Footage

 
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Thursday, 16 April 2026

LATE - The Golden Sword of Wenlock City (single/video)

 

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Independent artist LATE returns with a powerful new self-produced single, “The Golden Sword of Wenlock City,” expanding the cinematic universe first introduced in the concept EP The 9 Cobras of Wenlock City. Blending atmospheric production, sharp lyricism, and immersive storytelling, the new track deepens the mythology of Wenlock City while marking a significant evolution in LATE’s sound.

Entirely written, produced, and arranged by LATE, “The Golden Sword of Wenlock City” represents both creative independence and artistic refinement.
The single picks up where The 9 Cobras of Wenlock City left off in a city divided by shadow factions, coded loyalties, and symbolic warfare. This time, the narrative centres around the emergence of the “Golden Sword,” a powerful emblem of reckoning, truth, and transformation. Musically, the track pushes beyond the darker, tension heavy atmosphere of its predecessor.

While The 9 Cobras of Wenlock City introduced listeners to the serpentine underworld of competing forces, “The Golden Sword of Wenlock City” feels decisive and triumphant layered with driving percussion, expansive synth textures, and a commanding vocal performance that cuts through with clarity and purpose. “The Golden Sword isn’t just a weapon,” LATE explains. “It’s a symbol. It represents clarity after chaos the moment you stop surviving the city and start defining it.”

“The Golden Sword of Wenlock City” is now available on all major streaming platforms. 
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Mad Rev - Shenaniganz


























Amsterdam-based MC Mad Rev links up with Utrecht producer Propo’88 for “Shenaniganz”, the second single taken from Ground Beef Platter Vol. 3, out now on Ground Beef Records. The track is part of the latest installment in the Ground Beef Platter series, bringing together artists and producers from the Dutch scene. Check out  the official video for “Shenaniganz”, shot in Amsterdam and Utrecht, the Netherlands.

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Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Team Demo ft. Al Skratch & Tash "East To West"


 























Team Demo links up once again with Al Skratch for the hard-hitting new single “East to West,” the latest release following their previous drop “Up There.”

Produced by Team Demo, the record rides on a dark, sinister boom-bap backdrop with eerie strings and heavy drums built for late-night systems and underground rotation.

Al Skratch, fresh off a buzzing Punchline Academy appearance, comes through with razor-sharp punchlines and commanding bars throughout the track.

Holding down the West Coast side is Tash of Tha Alkaholiks, coming in hot after his new single “Shoe Fits.” The veteran MC shows once again why his presence on the mic still hits with authority.

The hook features DJ Dial Tone cutting through the record with sharp turntable work that gives the track that raw, authentic hip-hop feel DJs appreciate.

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Urbs & Cutex feat. T.R.A.C. "Wherever You Are" FLIP REMIX


 























Flip from Texta, producer of artists such as Edo.G, Masta Ace, Fokis, Sadat X, Chakuza, Blumentopf and many more, delivered a huge boombap remix of ‘Wherever You Are' feat. T.R.A.C. from Urbs & Cutex's current album ‘On Our Way’. 

T.R.A.C. is known for his work with Marc Mac aka Visioneers, Lewis Parker and I-Cue, among others, as well as his albums on BBE and V Recordings.

Urbs & Cutex are a duo from Vienna specialising in laid-back instrumental music that combines classic East Coast Hip Hop with elements of Triphop and Downtempo. Both started out as DJs in the early 90s making their first steps in production separately before connecting to form what is considered one of the defining groups out of Vienna’s rich electronic scene of the period. The two albums released in the early 2000s are being rediscovered by new generations of listeners and have accumulated millions of plays on various streaming platforms.

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Travisty the Lazy Emcee & Len-Dor - Strip Club Saga


The official video for "Strip Club Saga" the latest single from Travisty the Lazy Emcee and Len-Dor along with producer DJ Kawon, taken from their collaboration album "Chain Reaction" that is out now via Mad Good Records. The video animation was created by HaStyle Art from H&L Associates. 

About the collaboration: Chain Reaction is a raw, no-frills hip hop collaboration uniting three distinct regions under one sound. Toronto emcee Len-Dor links with South Florida wordsmith Travisty the Lazy Emcee, backed wall-to-wall by hard-hitting boom bap production from Dallas beat architect DJ Kawon. Released via Mad Good Records, the album is a testament to lyrical discipline, classic sensibilities, and the power of collaboration across borders. 
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B. Dvine – “Think This”

Perfect Pete - Mean What U Say - prod MoicanoBeats


























Pete's dropping jewels like a butter fingered burglar all over this driving beat by Italian producer (and MC) Moicano 
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Thursday, 9 April 2026

LATE - Where Can We Go (Official Music Video)

 

This is the 4th music video from the new album from LATE - Timezones

 

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M-Dot ft. Kore & Byna - Daydreaming prod. by Johnny Cashle$$

 

Boston hip-hop mainstay M-Dot returns with a new visual and single, “Daydreaming,” featuring Kore (Of EMS) and Byna. Produced and directed by Johnny Cashle$$, the track blends soulful production with sharp lyricism, capturing the balance between ambition and introspection. “Daydreaming” finds M-Dot in top form, weaving vivid storytelling with reflections on perseverance and vision, while Kore and Byna add dynamic layers that elevate the record’s emotional depth. Johnny Cashle$$ ties it all together with a cohesive sound and cinematic visual, shot in Austria, that brings the song’s theme to life. The single continues M-Dot’s tradition of delivering authentic, thought-provoking hip-hop, reinforcing his place as one of the genre’s most consistent independent voices. The song will be a Bonus on his upcoming album "A Notebook With No Light" coming soon via Soulchain Records.

John Sarastro's new album Coyotes
























John Sarastro’s new album Coyotes emerges like a midnight signal—experimental jazz shaped by underground hip hop pulse- guided by the spirit of the coyote: the watcher between worlds, the messenger of transformation, the survivor who walks unseen paths. The record moves like a ritual. Horns speak in restless tongues, rhythms bend perception, and improvisation feels less performed than summoned. 
Drawing on the coyote’s mythic role as trickster and guide, the music creates a listening experience that feels uncanny and intimate at once—like recognizing a truth you can’t quite name. Listening to Coyotes is a threshold moment: time loosens, reality flickers, and a strange clarity takes hold. It doesn’t just play in the room—it changes the atmosphere inside you. This record comes with a myriad of visual assets to further heighten the experience. 

 

Cassette & CD pre-order coming soon via Slept Records / Mad Good Records.

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Benefit - The Labyrinth (EP) prod. by Thvnos



























Western Massachusetts lyricist Benefit (of the EMS crew) returns with a tightly crafted new project, The Labyrinth, a four-track EP produced entirely by Brooklyn producer Thvnos. Known for his sharp pen and introspective delivery, Benefit navigates themes of growth, navigating life's pitfalls and self-discovery over Thvnos’ dark, cinematic soundscape.

The Labyrinth showcases a cohesive blend of gritty boom-bap textures and modern underground energy, with Thvnos providing a haunting backdrop that perfectly complements Benefit’s aggressive energy and intricate wordplay. The EP stands as a testament to the duo’s chemistry, offering listeners an immersive journey through layered production and thought-provoking bars. With The Labyrinth, Benefit continues to solidify his presence in the Western Mass hip-hop scene, delivering a project that resonates with authenticity and artistic focus. Also be on the lookout for a new Co-Defendants (Benefit & Profit) project coming soon. Their latest single "Sky Reign" ft. M-Dot & produced by 38 Spesh is currently making its rounds.

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Friday, 27 March 2026

Kut One ft RJ Payne, Rockness Monsta - Hitters


 























Australian Producer Kut One teams up with Hip Hop Icons RJ Payne & Rockness Monsta.  As the two Mc’s Reinforce their lyrical prowess, showcasing why they are Hip Hop’s mainstays and why they have earnt their respective titles as Hip Hop Legends over Kut One’s Boom Bap Beats and Cuts… 

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Thursday, 26 March 2026

LATE - Fiction Factual (Offcial Music Video)

 

This is the second music video from the new album from LATE - Timezones 

 

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Omen44 "Da Games People Play"












National/international Hip Hop artist Omen44 returns to the scene in a new direction. 2026 marks an era for a political entrance; Timb’s laced. His new single “Da Games People” play serves as the first single release from his forthcoming album ‘u.s.’

Equipped with his signature colorful lyricism Omen44 is aiming at the “orange man” and his clan of followers. His direct shots are raw and thought-provoking. "Seven trumpets blowing better listen working hard like an abolitionist Lincoln, Douglas, Wilberforce, Republicans used to represent the public now it's serving the private executives corporate lobbyists, it's never enough for these narcist's…"
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Omen44 is a New York-based MC and cultural architect operating at the crossroads of American hip-hop and Japanese underground music. With a catalog stretching from the DITC studios of Brooklyn to the stages of Tokyo, he has collaborated with Kool Keith, Tragedy Khadafi, Craig G, Boot Camp Click, Planet Asia, Skyzoo, and Statik Selektah — and carved out rare credibility in both NY and Japanese hip-hop scenes simultaneously. Rooted in boom-bap but unafraid of what comes next, Omen44 does not follow the moment. He makes it.

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Awkword & White Shadow “Hands Off! Melt ICE”


 






















Awkword is a 20-year NYC Hip Hop veteran who seamlessly blends 90s boombap and postmodern angst. Best known for his work with producer Harry Fraud, Awkword has toured the US with The Cool Kids, collaborated with Sean Price, Joell Ortiz and Jadakiss, and been featured by the likes of Complex, MTV, Hot 97, The Source, XXL, Vibe and Village Voice. Now back after a half-decade hiatus, Awkword releases the White Shadow produced “Hands Off! Melt ICE” to share his take on the state of America today.

The White Shadow is a legendary Hip Hop producer and turntablist from Norway who started as a Disco DJ in the late 70's at age 9, DJ'd nightclubs in Norway in the 80's and won the Norwegian DMC mixing championships in 1988 and '89 making him Norwegian mixing champion. He placed 10th. in the 1989 DMC World DJ Championships in London/UK and met his future manager from New York there. He moved to New York in 1991 and stayed until 1995 DJ'ing all the best clubs in NYC like The Ritz (Studio 54), The Tunnel, Shelter, Sound Factory, S.O.B's, The Limelight, Nell's and tons more opening up for and playing with DJ legends like Funkmaster Flex, Biz Markie, Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles and many more. Back in Norway from 1995 he became a solid Hiphop producer and by now he's released 20 of his own albums featuring various artists mostly from the US including Rakim, KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Wu Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg and 100's more. Among them Awkword.

Together they'll release the single Hands Off! Melt ICE on March 23rd.

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