Before the producer, there was the DJ. The DJ would find all of the great breaks in records, record the sessions, and sell what would be called Beat Tapes. The producer is today's DJ. Most go on to create sounds for artists to record vocals over, but occassionally you will find one who just wants to showcase their talent. Boston's own artist collective, Yeung Human Records delivers a...

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It goes without saying: In the current climate of hip-hop, which has skyrocketed to being the #1 genre on the globe, one of the most crowning attributes of its music is production. The sonics of some of our recent years’ most popular songs are what carries them; giving them the bounce, groove and life they need to dominate radios and clubs worldwide. This newfound appreciation for production is...

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Music is a universal language. One that mythically transcends most national and societal boundaries normally unbroken on planet Earth. If you want a beautiful, polarizing example of this concept, look no further than award-winning, Cameroonian emcee, Vocaliz, and his eclectic 12-track opus, “Afrikan in New York”. “Afrikan in New York” is in all ways Vocaliz’s “break-out” album; his solo debut apart from Ghanian producer, Afana. It is an...

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"Gotta hustle everyday, thats all I know—" rings like a mantra on the hook of Los Angeles rapper, RAJ WILL’s, latest, titanic single “Hustle”. This Chris Beach-produced banger has all the makings of an anthem: rhythmic flow, chantable chorus, quotable lyrics and a bouncy, trap beat. “Hustle” begins with a progression of hazy, atmospheric chords, fulfilled by a prancing, futuristic synth. These provide the melodic canvas for the...

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You don't want any static with Warchyld and his new single "No Trouble" is a not-so friendly reminder. The philly emcee is veteran in this game who has been making waves for almost a decade and he has no signs of slowing down. "No Trouble" is a testament to his capability as a songwriter to make something that can satisfy a broad range of hip-hop audiences. Although the...

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With each and every passing year, Canada proves itself as a force to be reckoned with. It has birthed some of the most prolific and talented mainstream artists, whose crossover has dominated American airways. Singer/rapper, Grand Fisher, is no exception to this paradigm; and with his debut EP, “Real Friends”, he proves just how poised he is to take every dancefloor on the continent by storm.  The production...

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Kaio Kane gets star-studded features on his latest single "100 Racks" produced by 360 Bangerz. "100 Racks" includes a feature from Lil Baby, who may be one of the hottest rappers in the game right now after dropping his critically acclaimed Harder Than Ever project last month. LouGotCash also makes an appearance and continues to remind us that he is much more than a one-hit-wonder. Despite having two bonafide stars...

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