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Oakland, California emcee Lateef the Truthspeaker tapping in with Nick Andre for his official sophomore effort. A member of the Quannum Projects collective in addition to their subgroups Latyrx alongside Lateef & the Chief and The Mighty Underdogs, his first few solo mixtapes Ahead of the Curve including Truth is Love & Truth at Sea were all decent ahead of his official 2011 solo debut FireWire surpassing them in quality. 13 years later, he & Nick got more of an Experimental Slap for the underground.  “Show Love” is this sample-driven trap opener demanding his flowers considering that he’s been in the game for 3 decades already whereas “Tic Tac Toe” taking a much calmer route instrumentally relying heavy on drums talking about holding his own. After the first of 3 “Slap” skits, “Things Never Seen Before” psychedelically reminds everyone that he’s the coldest with the pen while the bassy “Watch What You Say” featuring Phesto from the Hieroglyphics subgroup Sou...

Blu & Exile Photo By LoeKee_Phlics On Saturday, December 28th, Blu & Exile closed out their Love the Ominous World tour in Los Angeles at the Lodge Room. The duo delivered an exciting show and brought the crowd an epic performance. They performed selections from their classic catalog, including Below the Heavens, Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them, Miles: From an Interlude Called Life, Maybe One Day, True & Livin’, In the Beginning: Before the Heavens, and their latest album, Love (the) Ominous World. Fashaw Photo by LoeKee_Phlicks Fashawn opened the night for Blu & Exile and delivered a memorable performance, celebrating 15 years of his debut classic Boy Meets World. He also performed hits from FASH-ionably Late and The Ecology. Cashus King photo by LoeKee_Phlicks M.E.D. photo by LoeKee_Phlicks The event also featured performances by Cashus King and Pac Div , with each artist bringing the crowd together and delivering tracks from their ...

Tha 70 Tape Legend himself  Tha God Fahim  getting back with  Nicholas Craven  for his 49th EP. Starting as an affiliate of  Griselda Records  as well as being 1/3 of the Dump Gawds alongside  Mach-Hommy  &  Your Old Droog , we also can’t ignore the massive discography that he’s managed to build for himself, some of the standouts include  Breaking Through tha Van Allen Belts  &  Dump Assassins . But dude has been on a CRAZY run since 2023 with the standouts being the  Camoflauge Monk -produced  Dark Shogunn Assassin , the Nature Sounds-backed  Iron Bull  & the Nicholas Craven-produced  Dump Gawd: Shot Clock King series, the  Oh No -produced  Berserko ,  Dump Gawd: Rhyme Pays  produced by  Mike Shabb ,  Tha Supreme Hoarder of All Pristine Wealth ,  Supreme Dump Legend: Soul Cook Saga  produced by  Cookin’ Soul & Machine Gun Vocabul...

Jay Royale is back with a vengeance on his latest track, Boot Camp OG , featuring Tek, one half of the legendary Smif-N-Wessun. The hard-hitting production by Ray Sosa is a perfect backdrop for these heavyweight MCs to showcase their lyrical prowess. The video for the track includes cameos from Termanology and Ufo Fev, adding to the authentic, gritty vibe of the collaboration. From Baltimore to Bucktown, Boot Camp OG delivers that raw, unfiltered energy that takes you straight to the heart of Boom Bap City. This is a certified banger for true hip-hop heads and a nod to the golden era of the genre. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania underground veteran Chief Kamachi  releasing his 6th studio LP & the first after 10 years. A member of the JuJu Mob & formerly of  the Army of the Pharaohs  collective, his first couple solo efforts  Cult Status  &  Concrete Gospel  came out prior to his departure after AotP’s sophomore effort  Ritual of Battle  & followed the latter 2 up with  The Clock of Destiny  as well as  Rise & Rhyme  and of course  Radio Raheem . Couple days after Christmas, he’s back with that  Godbody . “The 4th Lecture” is this triumphantly hardcore intro talking about being from a different pedigree & refusing to compromise his integrity for celebrity status whereas “Solar Return” compares himself to a section 8 Egyptian on top of a piano-driven instrumental. “Dime Bags of Divinity” embraces a gospel boom bap sound calling himself the sun rising over the slum tomorrow ahea...

Brick City, New Jersey veteran  Redman  returning after a decade for his 9th full-length studio LP as a Christmas Eve miracle. A member of the Hit Squad, he later signed to Def Jam Recordings & saw success during the 90s & 2000s as a solo artist & later with Method Man  as a duo after his first 3 albums  Whut¿: Thee Album  alongside  Dare iz a Darkside  &  Muddy Waters  cemented his icon status. The latter turned 28 a couple weeks ago & is returning after almost a decade for  Muddy Waters 2 through his own label Gilla House Records. After the “Welcome” intro, the first song “Da Fuck Goin’ On?” kicks the door down with a 77 second self-produced hardcore hip hop joint gettin’ on his grind whereas “Whut’s Hot” goes for a bit of a rap rock vibe instrumentally courtesy of Khrysis talkin’ about not being told what’s poppin’ & what isn’t. “Jersey” produced by Rockwilder goes for a soulful vi...

On Saturday, December 21st, West Adams native Conejo brought Los Angeles an exclusive performance at Catch One LA. The night was filled with electrifying performances, with Conejo headlining alongside Twisted Insane , who also delivered an opening set. Conejo performed hits from his classic catalog, accompanied by a live band that added depth to the experience. During the show, Conejo also paid tribute to Chino XL and graffiti artist Berb, honoring their contributions to the culture. Twisted Insane put on an incredible performance, bringing high-energy hype to the crowd. The San Diego native is renowned for his lightning-fast, chopper-style lyrical delivery. His set included fan favorites like “Shoot for the Face” and “Voodoo” from his earlier work, as well as tracks from his latest album, “Halfway Gone.” Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Email

2 days ago was the 25th year anniversary of Psychopathic Records founders the Insane Clown Posse consisting of Violent J & Shaggy 2 Dope forming their independent professional wrestling circuit promotion Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) . Tired of feeling underappreciated for their contributions to wrestling, JCW Commissioner Violent J started a YouTube webseries several months ago called JCW Lunacy that has been proven to be quite successful to the point where their 3rd TrillerTV pay-per-view Deck the Jaws had to celebrate it’s history in juggalo fashion. Former PWG World Tag Team Champion Evil Uno  of the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) / Ring of Honor (ROH) faction The Dark Order surprisingly started the event by defeating  Facade of the Neon Blondes in the opening contest followed by Mickie Knuckles  winning against  Rory Shield in a women’s singles match. Former JCW World Juggalo Tag Team Champions The Brothers of Funstruction  victoriously too...

California emcee  Wildcard  linking up with  C-Lance  for his 8th studio LP. Coming up in 2007 off the debut  Dark Night of the Soul , he would go on to build up an impressive discography for himself from there whether it be  The Odyssey  &  The War  or even his last couple efforts  Shadow Work  &  Change in Cabin Pressure . Last summer’s  Western Promises  resulted in one of his finest albums of his entire career yet & is now looking to up the ante by dropping  The Zodiac Project . “Aries World” opens up with a horn-heavy boom bap instrumental referring to a bunch of rats on meth as being Disney on Ice while “Taurus Jacket” maintains the sonic vibes of the predecessor talking about what he spent his 1st rap check on. “The Gemini Dance” featuring  Kail Problems  fuses rock & trap discussing themes of romance just before “Cancer Circle” featuring BARZ! finds the 2 talking about pushing ...

Covington, Georgia emcee  Boondox  releasing his 7th EP. Coming up as 1/3 of the trio Southern Hustlas Inc. under the moniker Turncoat Dirty, he would go on to sign with  Psychopathic Records  in 2005 following the release of his debut EP  Dama Blanca  & remained under  the Insane Clown Posse ’s wing for about a decade putting out his first 4 albums along with his 2nd EP  PunkinHed rhrough the Detroit label that runs beneath the streets. Former label-mates  Twiztid  then brought the Killer Scarecrow on board over at  Majik Ninja Entertainment  in the winter of 2016, whom he’s still signed to today.  So Much Blood  a couple years ago marked his return to the wicked shit & is now returning for a  Black Winter . After the titular intro, the first song “Punisher” produced by  MIKE SUMMERS a.k.a. Seven  is this dark trap intro likening himself to the titular Marvel antihero whereas “2 Wrongs Make...

This is the 8th EP from Detroit veteran  Boldy James . 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 became one of his best &  Super Tecmo Bo  was almost as great for an EP despite IceColdBishop’s verse on “Hot Water Tank”.  ...

Bristol, Connecticut emcee as well as Leathal Wreckords founder & the founder of the Leathal Weekends festival Fury releasing his 2nd EP. For 17 years almost 18, he’s dropped 3 full-length studio LPs & an EP by himself in addition to the  Leathal Winter collaborative EP with Majik Ninja Entertainment alumni/iLLViLLE Worldwide founder Gibby Stites & most notably the  You Already Know  collab EP with Tre Lb of the Chop Shop over the summer. 6 months later, the younger brother of Shaggy 2 Dope from the Insane Clown Posse is now fully producing  The Bender in November . “I Wouldn’t” featuring Trikkdout opens up with this alarm-raising trap instrumental & both of them talking about their deadly tendencies whereas “Red Lights” featuring Vanity Grime somberly admits nothing good’s coming to him in this place he’s in right now. “Somebody Help Me” works in some guitars to talk about not wanting to go on & after the “A Friend” skit, “The Last Time”...

Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) is celebrating the holidays tonight on the exact day that the Insane Clown Posse formed the independent professional wrestling circuit promotion 25 years ago from The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, Michigan with an all-star packed pay-per-view to the likes you’ve never seen before called Deck the Jaws. You can catch all the flavor in person at the Majestic Theatre or live on TrillerTV , but it wouldn’t be a holiday event without also helping those in need at the time of year we all need it the most. That said: JCW & Psychopathic Records are launching a Holiday Toy/Coat/Food Drive, with the only way to gain entry to this spectacular holiday event being by bringing either 1 brand new/unused toy or coat or a total of 10 canned goods to receive a free ticket. Matches on the card include the current JCW World Juggalo Heavyweight Champion in his 2nd reign Willie Mack defending his title against former JCW World Juggalo Heavyweight Champion Ko...

FAUSTOE & Ozzzie are redefining the underground hip hop scene with their collaborative album “ Loopz in the Pack “, a powerful exploration of raw emotions and classic organic beats. Hailing from the San Fernando Valley, the duo crafts a sound that’s both timeless and fresh, blending unfiltered personal stories with intricate rhythms that pay homage to hip hop’s golden era. Each track on Loopz in the Pack captures a unique moment in their journey, with honest lyrics and compelling beats that resonate deeply with listeners. The album’s significance is amplified by the deep connection FAUSTOE & Ozzzie had with the late Point Blvnk, the celebrated photojournalist and official photographer for UndergroundHipHopBlog.com. Point Blvnk’s influence on the hip hop community was undeniable, and his presence in the lives of Faustoe & Ozzzie left an indelible mark on their creative process soon after his passing. His legacy lives on in Loopz in the Pack , as the duo channels the s...

Midwest rapper Aj Snow has just released their latest tape, What the Game Been Missing , which serves as a follow-up to their previous project, The Game Don’t Deserve Me . On this new release, Snow continues to demonstrate a smooth and lyrical flow, with an ability to balance introspection and bravado. The project kicks off with “Choosey Lover,” which samples the Isley Brothers’ iconic chorus. Here, Snow delves into intimate expressions, setting the tone for the rest of the album. This leads into “How to Stunt,” where Snow confidently shows how it’s done in the game, offering a glimpse into their elevated reality, with contributions from KoolKidKlavo. “‘92 Corvette” reflects Snow’s journey from humble beginnings to their current rise in the game. The track paints a picture of rolling through the streets in style, symbolizing their upward trajectory. “Filet Mignon” continues this theme, with Snow rapping about how their appetite—both metaphorically and literally—has grown as they’ve...

Millville, New Jersey emcee/producer  Gibby Stites ending his 2024 by putting out his 6th studio LP. Starting in the music industry over a decade ago off his first 2 mixtapes  Gillmatic  &  Broke n Local , he wouldn’t catch my attention until performing a set during Netfest On Your Couch during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns. Later that fall, he signed to  Majik Ninja Entertainment  & I had  the honor of interviewing him shortly after the deal was made public .  The 13th Wonder  pretty much showcased Gibby to the juggalos as Jamie Madrox ’ protégé &  Welcome to iLLViLLE  several months later took listeners through exactly where he comes from, but decided not to renew his MNE contract to form his own label iLLViLLE Worldwide shortly after.  Off Air  from last summer marked his return behind the boards after 5 years & is so far my favorite thing he’s done since leaving Majik Ninja &  Pariah  earl...