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Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) Commissioner  Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse is gearing up to maintain the momentum of the Devil’s Night pay-per-view that his 25 year old independent circuit professional wrestling promotion had produced last month by gearing up for a Spanksgiving pay-per-view tonight on TrillerTV . Including appearances from the current 2-time JCW World Juggalo Heavyweight Champion Willie Mack, current 2-time JCW World Juggalo Tag Team Champions The Backseat Boyz, the inaugural JCW American Champion Caleb Konley, the inaugural JCW Women’s Champion Dani Mo alongside her Neon Blondes partner Facade, former JCW World Juggalo Tag Team Champions The Southern 6, the previous JCW World Juggalo Heavyweight Champion Matt Cross, former 5-time JCW World Juggalo Heavyweight Champion 2 Tuff Tony, former JCW World Juggalo Heavyweight Champion Colt Cabana , the JCW Women’s Championship #1 contender Mickie Knuckles, former 2-time JCW World Juggalo Heavyweight C...

This is the 20th EP from Dallas, Texas emcee Nowaah the Flood . Breaking out in the summer of 2018 by releasing his first EP  Trill Life Mathematiks  around the same time as  Nas ’ 11th album  NASIR  fully produced by Kanye West, he would go on to drop his last 19 EPs along with The Nowaah & the Dewer’s eponymous debut album and roughly 6 proper full-lengths. Standouts for me personally include the  DirtyDiggs -produced  Private Stock , the  Estee Nack collaborative effort  Planted Seeds ,  The Infallible , the  Stu Bangas -produced  Respectfully , the  Giallo Point -produced  Right Over Left  & it’s sequel, the  DJ D-Styles -produced  Crème de la Crème  and finally the  Kyo Itachi -produced  Sudan Samurai Scrolls . However, he & Stu Bangas are celebrating Thanksgiving by laying out  Plans of the Diligent . “On King David” is this hardcore 86 second intr...

Brooklyn, New York veteran  Skyzoo  signing to Old Soul Music for his 9th solo LP. Emerging in the underground off the  9th Wonder  produced  Cloud 9: The 3 Day High , he continued to make a name for himself with a consistent discography. Highlights include  The Salvation , the !llmind produced  Live from the Tape Deck ,  A Dream Deferred ,  Music for My Friends , the  Apollo Brown produced  The Easy Truth ,  In Celebration of Us  & my personal favorite: the  Pete Rock produced  Retropolitan  dedicated to his home state.  All the Brilliant Things  built itself around gentrification & coming off  The Mind of a Saint  dedicated one of my favorite shows  Snowfall , he’s calling for everyone to  Keep Me Company . “Community Service” featuring a spoken word out from JRose is this jazzy boom bap opener produced by JR Swiftz discussing scriptures writte...

  Miami, FL  — Rising star  RichKiidNick  is ready to showcase a new dimension of his artistry with the release of his highly anticipated single,  “OCEAN EYES,”  which will be available on all major streaming platforms on  December 3, 2024 . Produced by  Florida’s Heatmaker EJ1K , “OCEAN EYES” is a deeply personal track that highlights RichKiidNick’s versatility and lays bare his genuine emotions in his love life. The single offers fans a raw and intimate glimpse into his world, delivering a sound and narrative that stands apart from the rest. The single’s sonic brilliance is brought to life with the help of  Vinny DeLeon , CEO and Founder of the prestigious  House of Hits Miami Recording Studio , a legend with  375 platinum and 11 diamond records . Also contributing to the track’s polished sound is acclaimed engineer  Berler , whose credits include  Famous Dex’s platinum-certified single “Japan.”  They’ve ensured...

Detroit, Michigan lyricist & one of the finest in the underground currently  Mickey Diamond  returning for his 14th LP. Emerging at the beginning of 2020 off the strength of his debut EP  Bangkok Dangerous , the dude has since gone on to turn quite a few heads in the underground by building up the impressive discography for himself with his previous 13 albums alongside 7 EPs & a mixtape. But for the past year, Mickey has been consistent putting out some of the best material of his career thus far. This includes the  Gucci Ghost  album &  it’s sequel produced by  Big Ghost Ltd. , the  Ral Duke -produced  Oroku Saki  EP, the  Sadhugold -produced  Death Threat$  album, the  Camoflauge Monk -produced  Capital Gains  album or more recently  the 3rd  &  4th installments to the  Gucci Ghost  saga this past winter. Diamond & Ral Duke got back together for the outstandi...

Carson, CA. based hip hop artist Natural releases his new single “ is it real that way? ” He decided to make the tune because he felt hip hop needs a balance of true school hip hop to mix with the rest of the scene. Is it real that way ? by Rashad Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

Body Count  is a crossover thrash/rap metal band fronted by the O.G. of gangsta rap, actor, songwriter, producer & author  Ice-T . Introducing themselves with an acclaimed posthumous debut, their next 2 offerings  Born Dead  &  Violent Demise: The Last Days  proved to be additionally well received although  Murder 4 Hire  marked their return after a near-decade long hiatus to mixed feedback.  Manslaughter  became Body Count’s strongest body of work since their debut, later resulting in  Bloodlust  &  Carnivore  maintains that consistency. Considering the steadily consistent output, the band’s 8th album had me anticipating it. After the “Interrogation” intro, the title track starts us off on some rap metal shit talking about having only 1 life to live & 0 fucks left to give whereas “The Purge” featuring Cannibal Corpse frontman George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher embraces more of a death meta...

This is the 11th full-length studio LP from Los Angeles emcee, songwriter, actor, film producer, CubeVision founder & BIG3 founder  Ice Cube . The cousin of  Del the Funky Homosapien  & Kam, he started as part of the C.I.A. gained notoriety as a member of N.W.A until departing after their historic debut  Straight Outta Compton . Cube later got his own Priority Records deal as a solo artist, teaming with The Bomb Squad for his own debut  AmeriKKKa’s   Most Wanted  & later  Kill at Will .  Death Certificate  went on to become another west coast hip hop landmark due to some of its racially & politically charged content, with his Lench Mob Records debut  The Predator  mainly addressing a lot of on racial tensions in the United States at the time.  Lethal Injection  was more g-funk heavy and the  War & Peace  double-disc effort marked the...

Los Angeles, California emcee Skribbal teaming up with both his uncle Katfish & the multifaceted SVH for his 4th studio LP. Coming up in 2016 off the strength of his full-length debut  Drug Spun Funk , would catch the attention of the rising Wisconsin underground label Force 5 Records & they would put out his sophomore effort  Skinwalker  a couple years later. Once he dropped his debut EP  Quarantine Sessions  a month after the pandemic started, he would leave the label to form his own Splatterbrain Records & celebrated this newfound independence by dropping his 3rd album  Black Eyed Children  distancing himself from horrorcore in favor of a more hardcore hip hop style. Last time I covered him was the winter of 2022 with the  Road to Dystopia  EP &  Electric Lungs  is now making a daring shift from underground hip hop to nu metal/ After the intro, the first song “Gaslight” sets the tone of what’s to come with thi...

Boldy James  teaming up with  Harry Fraud  for his 9th full-length studio LP. Breaking out in the fall of 2013 off his  Alchemist  produced debut  M.1.C.S. (My 1st Chemistry Set) , the Detroit lyricist would later go on to land a contract with  Nas ’ independent label Mass Appeal Records for a little while before getting locked up. Once coming home, Uncle Al would help get his name back out there once getting out by dropping the  Boldface  EP around Christmas 2019 & then the sophomore album  The Price of Tea in China  at the beginning of last year. This was followed up with the Sterling Toles-produced  Manger on McNichols  which was as equally fantastic, but the  Griselda Records -backed  Versace Tape  EP was a tad bit disappointing given how rushed it was.  Bo Jackson become one of is best &  Super Tecmo Bo  was almost as great for an EP despite IceColdBishop’s v...

  Los Angeles, CA – Melodic rapper Ari Stylez , who hails from Chicago and now calls Los Angeles home, has just released his latest single, "Like Me," complete with a music video that delves deep into the raw realities of loyalty, authenticity, and resilience. Known for his ability to switch effortlessly between high-energy club bangers and introspective tracks that reveal personal struggles, Ari once again shows his versatility in "Like Me" by pairing powerful lyrics with a mesmerizing beat. The song is a melodic fusion of smooth rap flows and emotionally charged lyrics, delivering a heartfelt message that resonates deeply with listeners. "Like Me" highlights the struggles and triumphs of staying authentic, standing out from the crowd, and navigating through life’s challenges. The lyrics reveal a personal side of Ari Stylez, as he explores themes of trust, relationships, and self-worth, reminding us that no one else can walk in his shoes. The be...

This is the sophomore effort from Queens emcee  Bobby J from Rockaway . Coming up as a protege of Kwamé, he would begin to turn heads in the underground during the summer of 2019 off the strength of his full-length debut  Summer Classics  along with his  Statik Selektah  produced debut EP  Endless Summer , the latter being my introduction to his music along with 1 Mic & a Drum’s eponymous EP. Bobby then joined forces with Detroit veteran  Hush  to drop the collab album  718 II 313  last summer, of which they had the honor of playing 80% of to me at a studio a year before it even dropped.  Nef  produced the  Radio Days  EP nearly 2 years ago & is tapping in with  Dom Dirtee  to take us  Higher . The title track starts with this otherworldly beat wanting to take it to a new level whereas “Once Again” takes the boom bap route instrumentally so Bobby can talking about being back up in th...

  Hip-hop’s latest cultural gem has arrived. D’Vo The Codex, an artist celebrated for his unapologetic, introspective approach to inspirational hip-hop, has released The Codex: Droppin Dimes , a gripping album that bridges urban reality with spiritual depth. Each track is a “dime,” a blend of lyrical power and soul, created to uplift and energize audiences navigating the struggles of modern life. The Codex: Droppin Dimes dives deep into themes of faith, resilience, and the fight to rise above life’s hardest challenges, delivering a fresh voice for today’s hip-hop community. Every track offers insight into overcoming adversity, balancing strength with vulnerability, and tapping into divine faith as a source of empowerment. This is not your average album, it's a testament to the unbreakable spirit within us all. Spotlight on Key Tracks This album is packed with thought-provoking tracks that speak directly to the heart of urban culture and faith: Abomination of Desolation : A...

Staten Island, New York born albeit Baltimore, Maryland based emcee/producer  Jamil Honesty linking up with Giallo Point for his 4th EP. Getting his footing in off the strength of his debut mixtape  Verses , he would go on to build a name for himself but putting out 3 EPs & a full-length debut serving as a sequel to one of the EPs that Hobgoblin produced. Coming off the Harbor Kidz’ self-titled debut alongside the Krazyfingaz-produced  The God Honest Truth  or the  Machacha -produced  Give Us Our Daily Bread  & the final installment of the  Martyr Musik  trilogy, Jamil’s firing  Shots from the Soviet . After the intro, the first song “Bolshevik Bullets” is this piano-driven boom bap opener comparing the bars to Russian strays whereas “The Hit” strips the drums completely talking about everyone in the streets knowing the name. After an interlude, “Double Barrel” featuring  Substanc...

This is the 5th studio LP from Harlem emcee  Dave East . Breaking out in 2014 off his 8th mixtape  Black Rose , this resulted in the man signing a joint deal with Def Jam Recordings & even  Nas ’ independently owned Mass Appeal Records as well as a spot in the iconic 2016 XXL Freshman Class. However, his full-length debut  Survival  wouldn’t come out until 3 years later & was very disappointing in the sense that he tried appealing to a more mainstream audience that just didn’t exist. The  Harry Fraud  produced sophomore effort  Hoffa  proved to be better as did his final Def Jam offering  Fortune Favors the Bold  &  APT 6E  produced by Mike & Keys marked a return to his independent roots, so hearing would be  Living Proof  fully laced by araabMUZIK gave me a feeling it would be one of the most essential listening experiences of Dave’s career. “Percocet” is the synt...

This is the 7th full-length studio LP from Rochester, New York emcee/producer  Eto . Learning of him through his verse at the end of  the 6th installment of  Westside Gunn ’s infamous  HWH  mixtape series & eventually his  DJ Muggs -produced full-length debut  Hell’s Roof  a few months later, this was followed up with  Long Story Short  as well as &  Front Row  &  The Beauty of It . The  Futurewave -produced  Dead Poets would be as acclaimed as his debut & coming off  Integrity 2  produced by  Body Bag Ben  which was a solid sequel the original EP itself, Eto’s taking the  Long Way Home . The title track has this unsettling atmosphere to the instrumental beginning by talking about the fact money comes a long way when you take the longer route back to the crib whereas “Purge Night” strips the drums completely alluding the titular series of films. The cutthroat...

This is the sophomore effort from Flint, Michigan emcee  Lyte . Emerging a decade ago off his debut mixtape  Follow the Lyte , he later signed to  the Insane Clown Posse ’s very own  Psychopathic Records  on New Year’s Day 2017 & put out his debut EP  Psychopathic MonStar  that summer following the 18th annual Gathering of the Juggalos in Oklahoma. He amicably departed couple years later in order to focus on building his own label MonStar Entertainment & becoming a father, returning over 2 & a half years ago for the debut album  Metamorphosis  demonstrating his personal & artistic growth. MonStar has since evolved into a roster of its own, coming off a showcase EP to return  Full Force . “Dying Breed” starts with this wavy trap instrumental from Str8jaket talking about his kind shrinking near to the point of extinction whereas “Feel the Way I Do” works in some pianos & strings asking if there’s anyone who feels t...