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Los Angeles based underground Hip Hop artist Kiddo sits down with us for her exclusive interview. Hosted by Prodak Pistolas . Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

Pittsburgh emcee Moemaw Naedon and producer NoCasino team up for a trippy new single/video, “Burnt Sidewalks,” that’s a witches brew of eldritch bars and swampy production. The two like-minded artists hit it off after meeting at a Pittsburgh Beat Night event that NoCasino had started curating. They also shared a mutual appreciation for one another’s music, which led to NoCasino asking Moemaw if he’d rap over one of his beats for an upcoming album. The result is “Burnt Sidewalks,” a track bursting with evocative lyrics like,  “Burnt sidewalks from the slimedrops/ Of a martini-sippin’ trench coat cyclops.” Moemaw liked the collab so much that he knew it deserved the video treatment. After a chance meeting with visual artists from Dirty Martini Studios, they put together the concept for the “Burnt Sidewalks” video. This included gathering more than a dozen tube-style TVs and fully embracing their psychedelic side to bring their vision to life.  You can check out the video f...

Cheff Chop (f/k/a Chop Clark) provides a dope double-dose of new music and visuals with “Stay Woke/Khaleif,” a two-part video featuring a preview of his latest tracks. The two parts of the video were shot by Vicuals, edited by Digital 5 Designs, and directed by Chop’s own Chopworks Media. This provides a throughline of consistency with the visuals, which perfectly reflect Chop’s lyrics and tone as they transition from night in “Stay Woke” to daytime with “Khaleif.” At the same time, both parts of the video capture the claustrophobic feeling of living in a city, surrounded by nothing but steel and concrete. Lyrically, Chop is at the top of his game on these tracks. “Stay Woke” features the emcee at his most fired up as he lyrically decimates corrupt government officials. And with “Khaleif,” there’s a similar frustration, but it’s much more personal. Even better, the full versions of both singles include features from some heavy-hitters in hip-hop— Chris Rivers and Sadat X appear o...

Los Angeles underground veteran Longevity sits down with us for his exclusive interview with Prodak Pistolas . Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

The latest release,” All My Friends ,” from emerging Indigenous MC, InFluSense , is a testament to the power of self-reflection, delving into the complexities of friendship, loss, and the evolving nature of human connection. Teaming up with collaborator and producer Ariano , InFluSense crafts a sonic landscape that weaves together vintage soul vibes with thought-provoking lyricism.  Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

“ Car Phone “, is a nostalgic journey through New Orleans directed by Darren Cole, by Product of Hip Hop featuring Curren$y and production by Dj Flippp . Mixing cultures and styles this video is a supercharged ride of lyrics in their raw form over a cinematic beat! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

DJ Heron , the illustrious maestro of Peruvian Boom Bap, makes a triumphant comeback with “Double Dosage,” infusing new life into a timeless track from the Skillionaire Thirstin Howl The 3rd , alongside esteemed collaborators Sean Price and General Steele (Smif-N-Wessun). The remix embodies the essence of golden age beats and lyrical prowess. In the accompanying video, the larger-than-life emcees are portrayed as formidable super-powered entities, brought to vivid animation by the talented Sickboy. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

Santana Fox is a 26 year old MC/producer from New York notable for being the daughter of the late Prodigy of Mobb Deep fame. She eventually followed in her father’s footsteps making music of her own couple years after his untimely passing putting out a handful of singles up until the full-length debut  Girl Next Door  celebrating it’s 2-year anniversary this summer. However after seeing that her debut mixtape over here would be fully self-produced, I went into it thinking that she would level up artistically since her potential has already been shown previously. The first song “Space Cadet” after the the “Wicked Poet’s Prelude” intro begins with kicks, snares & pianos so she can flow like a UFO following the “Hotline” skit, “Vinyl Dust” keeps it grimy instrumentally talking about going viral to spite who used to be her favorite rapper snatching their sound back. “Fight Me” featuring Pohlosweater brings a synth/boom bap vibe to the fold boasting they ain’t seen or heard a...

Richmond lyricist G-Mo Skee enlisting Boston producer Stu Bangas for his 4th full-length LP & the first since returning to Majik Ninja Entertainment. Emerging as a member of the trio Stampede & later the Inf Gang. He would drop 2 official mixtapes  Got Filth  &  Got Filth II: The Great Adventures of G-Mo independently before Twiztid signed him to Majik Ninja Entertainment in 2016. His full-length debut  My Filthy Spirit Bomb coming out that same winter to significant acclaim, but I personally think G’s sophomore effort  Chaly & the Filth Factory  is his best work so far because of it’s incredible concept & the instrumentals accompanying it (mostly handled by former Strange Music in-house producer 7). The previous LP  The Filth Element  commemorated his 30th birthday by proving that he didn’t need MNE until returning to The Dojo on  8 Bit Filth II: Hero Hunter  last fall & is now turning  Filth City  fro...

Lynn, Massachusetts emcee/producer Estee Nack joining forces with Toronto producer Futurewave for his 11th proper full-length studio LP. Emerging as a member of the Tragic Allies, he also branched out on his own my senior year of high school off his Purpose-produced solo debut  14 Forms: The Book of Estee Nack  & has since built a lengthy yet impressive discography for himself. Other highlights include the Sadhugold-produced  Surfinongold.wav  alongside it’s sequel  The Order of the Golden Fleece , the Giallo Point-produced  Papitas , his collab efforts with al.divino, the V Don-produced  B.R.A.P. (Born Rewards & Penalties) , the Griselda Records debut  Nacksaw Jim Duggan  & the Mike Shabb-produced  Live at the Tabernackle . So considering the high quality of those last couple efforts,  Stone Temple Pyrex  had to be as equally great. “Sunday Service”...

Chicago, Illinois emcee & Top Dawg Entertainment affiliate Kembe X returning for his 3rd full-length album produced by Sacramento duo Hippie Sabotage & his first in nearly 5 years. Getting his start over a decade ago with the debut EP  Soundtrack II Armageddon  & the debut mixtape  Self Rule , his profile would continue to grow off the strength of the debut LP  Talk Back  as well as an eponymously titled 2nd EP & the sophomore effort  I Was Depressed Until I Made This . He’s worked with the Saurer brothers a few times in the past, but they’re finally releasing  Sleep Paralysis  after working on it for a whole year. “Fade the Sun” starts us off with a lively danceable opener telling anyone who wants a piece of him to get in line whereas “Pole Vaulting” hops over a trap instrumental to talk about being over the bullshit. “King” works in a more rubbery beat to remind y’all that he’s royalty around these parts prior to the synth-dr...

This is the 8th full-length studio LP from Oakland, California emcee ST Spittin. Emerging off his first few mixtapes  Lighters & Ink Pen s alongside  2nd Impression  &  Open Season , he would continue to expand his discography by putting out 3 albums  The Morning Show ,  Action!  &  All in a Day’s Work followed by a trilogy of EPs  Lucky 6 ,  When the Ball Drops  &  Retrofitted  ahead of the 4th LP, EP & mixtape  Boom! ,  Don’t Judge Me  &  Footwrk  respectively. We would later get a sequel to  Boom!  &  Footwrk  as his next 2 albums,  Cool Water  for the last one &  Summer Madness  being his 5th EP. However, I was interested in hearing  Risk & Reward  since Golden State Warriors deejay DJ D Sharp was behind the boards for the whole thing. The title track is a jazzy trap opener to the album letting y’all it’s al...

When an innovative sonic master producer/artist with beautiful exploration like Keith Kugo & and intricate writer with performative force like Stefan Rossi get together.. you get an explosive combinational hit of stylistic & relatable music. ‘ Lucid ’ their first single off their upcoming EP hears a calm yet catchy groove that always has you engaged, singing along with bursts of excitement throughout. With their debut single “Lucid,” the duo sets the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating musical journey. Seamlessly weaving together calm yet catchy grooves with bursts of excitement, “Lucid” invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world of sonic exploration. From the opening notes to the infectious chorus, each moment is infused with a sense of creative energy that leaves a lasting impression. But “Lucid” is just the beginning. With an upcoming EP on the horizon, Keith Kugo and Stefan Rossi offer a tantalizing glimpse into the diverse range of flavors awaiting ...

Cam Gnarly drops his exclusive Mic Session performing ”Dro’s Interlude” , off his latest project release “Northend Gnarly”. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

Las Vegas, Nevada emcee Frankie Goldie of the Swamp Society collective & the duo Gloom Unit alongside Acetone Boogie releasing his full-length debut. For about a year & a half now, he’s been establishing himself as an artist within the underground wicked shit scene whether it be 7 solo singles or the Gloom Unit’s debut EP Come Heavy produced by Devereaux arriving on New Year’s Day to high reception from the juggalos. But after teasing Vegas Winter: Jugg Motivation 101 for next week, Frankie has decided to let Christmas come early. After the “JM101” intro, the first song “CAKEWALK” begins with Devereaux who produced the entire LP working in strings along with bells & hi-hats talking about throwing money in the circle like it’s a seance whereas the lead single “RAWKZOFF” instrumentally gives me a bit of a Memphis rap vibe (i.e. One of my favorite groups Three 6 Mafia) coming to get his rocks off. “CODE BLACK” featuring Donnie Menace finds the 2 talking about being co...

If I’m not mistaken, I believe this is the 15th proper full-length LP from Toronto emcee/producer  Raz Fresco . Someone who I’ve been familiar with since high school whether it be some of his features or his own extensive discography including the  Magneto Was Right  mixtape series, the  Futurewave -produced  Gorgeous Polo Sportsmen  album, the  Nicholas Craven -produced  Boulangerie  album, the  Cake  beat tapes or more recently the  Gia…À La Carte  collab EP with  Estee Nack from last summer. But with  Cookin’ Soul coming off producing the acclaimed  Supreme Dump Legend: Soul Cook Saga  for  Tha God Fahim  last month,  Bakin’ Soul  here seemed more than promising to me going into it. “360°” starts with a lo-fi boom bap instrumental refusing to let the mean city take your smile whereas “The Pure” featuring Dano & Lil Supa takes a funkier approach talking about...

In a groundbreaking fusion of British rap finesse and American turntablism mastery, UK rapper Da Flyy Hooligan has joined forces with the legendary collective of DJs, The World Famous Beat Junkies , for an electrifying international collaboration project titled “There’s Hooli And There’s Everyone Else.” featuring DJ Rhettmatic , D-Styles , and DJ Babu . Definitely a game changer in the world of underground hip-hop. Da Flyy Hooligan, known for his distinct style and uncompromising lyricism, has carved a niche for himself in the UK rap scene with his unique blend of gritty storytelling and flamboyant persona. We remember him when he pulled up on us in L.A. back in 2018 and laid down a Mic Session . Since then his consistency and grind has been un-matched. Today in 2024, his collaboration with the Beat Junkies marks an exciting new chapter in his career as an independent artist. There's Hooli and There's Everyone Else by Da Flyy Hooligan & The Beat Junkies Share on ...

Soon after dropping a dope Mic Session at our HQ, rising Los Angeles emcee and Project Blowed affiliate Monstroe from the Crenshaw District is generating major buzz with his latest single, “ ASYLUM “, available on all streaming plaforms. Produced by Cee One and released under WCK Records, this captivating track showcases Monstroe’s unique talent and ability to captivate audiences with his powerful lyrics and infectious beats. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

Arizona duo the unConventionAl KingZ consisting of High Deafinician & Lowkey the Wizard have officially signed to the Strange Music subsidiary It Goes Up Entertainment owned by Travis O’Guin. They’re also fresh off a dope freestyle on the Bootleg Kev Podcast a month ago & we’re very excited to see what the future holds for them on the label. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

Sule is a 29 year old emcee from Hackensack, New Jersey whom Benny the Butcher signed to Black Soprano Family Records at the end of 2022 after putting out 7 EPs over the course of a decade. He’s also notable for his guest verse on the  Biggest Since Camby  closing track “White Lives Matter” produced by Havoc formerly of Mobb Deep, which was one of my favorites off that LP last spring. However, he’s releasing his first official body of work through B$F in the form of his 8th EP clocking in at 24 & a half minutes long as well as 9 tracks. “Tommy Bundy” begins with a sample-laced boom bap instrumental from Nyckles & Harlem Zone who did the majority of the EP likening himself to the late DMX’s titular character in Hype Williams’ directional debut Belly whereas “Made for It” featuring Benny works in more kicks & snares with an symphonic flip asking if you were built for this shit if you got it but lost it. “Courtesy Inn” brings some pianos into the fold talking about ...

Long Beach rapper Seafood Sam sits down with us for his exclusive interview with DJ Val The Vandle (Soundwaves KPFK) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

The concept of the duplex, a residential building divided into two separate living units, has evolved into a popular housing option in urban and suburban settings worldwide. However, the origins of the duplex can be traced back to innovative architects who sought to maximize space efficiency while offering distinct living arrangements for multiple families. In this article, we'll delve into the history of the duplex and explore the pioneering architects who laid the foundation for this versatile housing typology. Louis Sullivan Often hailed as the "father of modernism," Louis Sullivan was a visionary architect whose innovative designs revolutionized the field of architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While Sullivan is best known for his iconic skyscrapers and commercial buildings, such as the Guaranty Building in Buffalo, New York, and the Wainwright Building in St. Louis, Missouri, he also made significant contributions to residential architecture. ...

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Brick homes stand as enduring symbols of strength, character, and architectural charm. Across the United States, certain cities boast a rich tapestry of brick architecture, where rows of brick houses line the streets, creating a timeless aesthetic that reflects the history and heritage of the region. In this article, we'll embark on a journey to explore some of the cities in the United States with the highest concentration of brick homes, delving into their unique architectural landscapes and the stories they tell. 1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Known as the "City of Brotherly Love," Philadelphia boasts a wealth of brick architecture dating back to colonial times. From the historic streets of Old City to the charming rowhouses of Society Hill, brick homes are a hallmark of Philadelphia's urban fabric. The city's distinctive red-brick rowhouses, with their ornate facades and iconic "Philadelphia stoops," showcase a blend of Georgian, Federal, and Victor...