Artists
Emerging from the somewhat unknown grounds of Colorado, Imhotep(AKA K-OSS), Siklone, Lyrical Hitman (Rest in Peace!) and DJ Remody make up 2 Real 4 da Mind (AKA) “Indigenous Peoples”. With their rapid fire delivery and conscious lyrics 2 Real 4 da… (Read More)
Eddie Hayes, better known by his stage name Aceyalone, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the Freestyle Fellowship. Apart from his role in Freestyle Fellowship, Aceyalone is also a member of Haiku D’Etat (with Mikah 9 and… (Read More)
Akir first entered the hip-hop scene as an on-air personality with WNMH 97.9 (Mass.) from 1994 to 1996. In 1998, he ranked 2nd out of 50 in Howard University’s Verbal Armageddon, MC competition. Akir sought to improve his musical talent and… (Read More)
One of the major success stories of 1992, Arrested Development are a progressive rap collective fusing soul, blues, hip-hop, and Sly & the Family Stone-influenced funk with political, socially conscious lyrics. The group was founded in the late ’80s by rapper… (Read More)
In today’s super-crowded rap game, it’s not too hard to forget who paved the way for the “players” of today, but in order to really “keep it real,” the truth must be told. Before the rise of the Notorious B.I.G. and… (Read More)
Bionik Brown is the ultimate DIY artist. Not many others have been able to tour nationally and internationally and move thousands of cd’s without major label push. Bionik is the artist, the CEO and the street team (all in one incredibly… (Read More)
Robert Houston II (born March 24, 1980), popularly known as Black Pegasus or by a variety of nicknames (Black – P, The Black Mexican), is a Hip-Hop artist and current President and CEO of Brass Knuckle Ent. He is the most… (Read More)
Self-described “everyday brothers,” the Bay Area native Xavier Mosley (Chief Xcel) met the San Fernando Valley native Tim Parker (Gift of Gab) at John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento, California in 1987, and immediately struck up a friendship over hip-hop… (Read More)
In homage to hip-hop’s empirical formula – one DJ & one MC, and duos such as Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Gangstarr and Blackalicious, the Blue Scholars embody the chemistry that made these groups so consistent not only on wax, but… (Read More)
Brother Ali has no reservations in saying that he’s “trying to be one of the greatest of all time” (on the Molemen track “Life Sentence”). Inspired by golden era legends like KRS-One and Rakim, this undisputed Master of Ceremony began rapping… (Read More)
Describing his own sound as “soulful but young”, CJ Hilton is a Baltimore native who cultivated his soulful voice as the son of a gospel vocalist. His unmistakable talent drove him through multiple label deals before landing him in the studio… (Read More)
Since meeting on MySpace, The Cool Kids (Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks) have brought hooky rhymes and club cramming beats by blending old-school sounds with new-school jams, creating the perfect soundtrack from skate sessions to dance parties. * Featured in Rolling… (Read More)
Coming to you from the historical streets of Detroit, Michigan, Critical Bill is the latest offering in a long legacy of musical Innovators from the Motor City. This five piece urban rock outfit features Powerdise on vocals (son of Motown legend… (Read More)
De La Soul is a Grammy-award winning hip hop group from Long Island, New York. They are best known for their eclectic sampling and quirky, surreal lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap subgenre. The members are… (Read More)
That voice is unmistakable, so just be glad that Debbie Harry isn’t going anywhere. The lead singer for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Blondie is back with her Eleven Seven Music/ADA debut, Necessary Evil, her sixth solo album, and… (Read More)
Known more for blunts and beer that bullets and bling, Devin the Dude has kept a smile on Hip Hop’s face while most of his peers have opted for a menacing scowl. Possessing the rare ability to inject humor, sex and… (Read More)
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Dirt Nasty started rappin’ on karaoke machines at the age of 14. He grew up listening to Too Short, Geto Boys, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Terence Trent D’Arby, and Sade. Never having a father figure… (Read More)
One third of the influential L.A. hip-hop group Dilated Peoples, Evidence was born Michael Perretta in Los Angeles, relocating from Santa Monica to Venice Beach with his mother when he was six, after his parents’ divorce. Though Evidence was heavily into… (Read More)
Evidence is an American hip hop artist, producer, and member of the rap group Dilated Peoples. Before becoming a rapper and producer, Evidence was a graffiti artist. On the release of The Weatherman LP, Evidence said: "I am not relying on… (Read More)
The early 90’s is considered by some to be the golden era of Hip Hop – a time where De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Public Enemy, and NWA produced music robust with messages of political unrest, a… (Read More)
Goodie Mob, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is widely considered one of the founding hip hop acts of the Dirty South movement. Goodie Mob’s earnest and reverent approach made them one of the more admired groups of their era, and undeniably one… (Read More)
Grand Buffet is a hip-hop duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, made up of Jackson O’Connell-Barlow (stage names: Iguanadon, Grape-a-Don, Nate Kukla, and Mr. Pennsylvania) and Jarrod Weeks (stage names: M-Dog, Lord Grunge, Matt Kukla, Fred Durts). Their music is a unique brand… (Read More)
Gully Bank Sound System features the turntable mastery of “Swamp King the Real Lion King”. Formerly of the Stone Love Movement. Fire Dean a rising star amongst the teenage revelers, and… Rassarella, a long time foundation selector known for his extensive… (Read More)
Introducing…..the new and improved Guru, Version 7.0. Guru reinvented is nothing nice so don’t let the boyish, good looks fools you. This upgrade comes with 10 times the wit and the physical attributes to smoke stages across the globe. High-energy performances… (Read More)
When it comes to thought provoking, street-bred raw lyricism, The Wu-Tang Clan’s fountain of wisdom, GZA takes his job very seriously. The way he crafts his double-edged rhyme flow mirrors the skill and precise technique of one who works with fine… (Read More)
The Oakland-based Hieroglyphics are an underground rap collective who, at their best, combine an offbeat sensibility with a strong grounding in battle rhyming, freestyling, and other hip-hop traditions. All the members enjoy their own separate careers — founder Del tha Funkee… (Read More)
Born Tracy Morrow in Newark, New Jersey in 1959, rapper / musician / actor / activist Ice-T was raised in the gang-infested, pimp-heavy streets of South Central, Los Angeles. He became immersed in both cultures, and began rapping about his daily… (Read More)
Born in a military hospital in South America, Immortal Technique was brought to the United States in the early 80’s while a civil war was breaking out in his native Peru. The US supported puppet democracy and Guerilla factions were locked… (Read More)
With each notes she sings, lyric she writes or piano key she strikes, songstress K. Michelle speaks her mind and makes no apologies for it. Taking a vow to stay true to herself, K. Michelle understands that part of being a… (Read More)
Bringing a street life vision behind the glitz and glamour, Kosha Dillz portays conciousness with a fashion sense, possibly being the only one to keep the Torah flashy with his “Baruch Ha$hemillionaire” stage presence. Educational and hip, he spits personal life… (Read More)
