Sir The Baptist Brings His Church To The Wild [Interview]
Growing up as a preacher’s kid in Chicago, newcomer Sir The Baptist could’ve never imagined his life panning out the way that it has. As blessings continue to flow, Sir has become a vessel used to share the word of God beyond the walls of the…
Year of the OX Spits Fire At Identity L.A. [PHOTOS]
FOR OUR COMPLETE IDENTITY LA COVERAGE CLICK HERE! LOS ANGELES, CA- Year of the Ox, or “YOX”, is a collaborative project featuring the rap stylings of Lyricks and JL … and man … these dudes spit fire. When I discussed the Identity L.A. line up with…
Stream: Dumbfoundead’s ‘Foreigner’ EP
Los Angeles emcee Dumbfoundead has coined himself the leader of the outsiders and wears his title well. Flipping the negative connotation associated with being an immigrant, Dumbfoundead explores what it means to belong and feel embraced in his new project, Foreigner. Born in Buenos Aires…
K’Valentine Is “Here For A Reason”
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Chicago rising star K’Valentine, who is fresh off a tour with Talib Kweli, has just released her debut full-length album on Kweli’s label, Javotti Media. The album title – Here For A Reason – speaks for itself….
Migos – Slippery feat. Gucci Mane [Official Video]
Migos successfully gathered the hottest women in Miami for this straight banger feat Gucci Mane. Slippery lives up to it’s name….
Karriem Riggins Celebrates The Release Of “Headnod Suite” At The Hi Hat [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] On February 24, 2017, Stones Throw Records released Karriem Riggins latest album, “Headnod Suite”. The night before, they celebrated the album’s release at The Hi Hat in Los Angeles. It was a low-key event, but Stones Throw devotees, and lovers…
Chicago Rapper Vonte Drops New Mixtape, “1 Time 4 Da West$ide”
Rising rapper Vonte is setting out to penetrate the ears of whoever will listen as he has a meaningful story to tell. The 12-track project showcases the rapper’s charm and enthusiasm for a city that has brought him both happiness and hard times. Chi-Town natives are very loyal…
Blockbuster Night: Run the Jewels Shine at The Shrine [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] One of the realities of living in Los Angeles: you will see bands you love so many times that the experience can become diluted. Run the Jewels, for instance, is a band that I’ve seen live…
Tiffany Gouché’s Lush Alto Voice Mesmerizes At The Teragram Ballroom [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] When my friend Terrace Martin released “Velvet Portraits” last year, I listened to that album and fell into it’s sonic warmth, enveloping myself in its genre bending styles. “Velvet Portraits” critical acclaim is due in no small part…
San Diego Runs With Runs The Jewels [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] As someone who lives and studies in Orange County, I typically only ever shoot here or in LA … but January 30th (a Monday) was going to be a special night. A special night that had me…
