Immediately, at the start of Tru Def’s hit “Fed Up”, you are struck with a banging instrumental. A kick unapologetically stomps into the mix, accompanied by hihats, snares, and an orchestrated vocal sample. In the background there is a trace of a sinister synth, but this is expeditiously snuffed out by the Texan rapper’s rhymes. Without hesitation, Tru Def attacks the track; and after a couple bars, it...

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Charles Williams is entering the hip hop community on a mission. Bringing his Delaware vibes and serving it with inspiration from Master P, Nas & Jay-Z, the Wilmington rapper is ready to use his platform to change society for the better. About a year ago, Williams discovered his love for making music, from that moment on – he knew where his heart truly was. And so, he built...

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The musical range of genre-bending duo, Nilla Spice, certainly shines through on their newest smash, “Power Up”. Consisting of personas Cad Hollyhood and Tru Tyte, the record is inspired by both Hip-Hop and Electronic music. Unquestionably, there is a trap groove in the track; highlighted by its use of rolling hihats, dribbling kicks, and flavorful 808 claps. The Electronic element is derived from the power in their synths,...

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Add some flare to your week with this new, resounding trap smash, “Challenger”. Coming courtesy of rapper, Daniel Jackson, “Challenger” is two minutes and ten seconds of apocalyptic, modern-trap production, coupled with a fiery flow to ride it. Here, Daniel Jackson flexes an astounding affinity for song-writing; penning, and delivering a record that is nothing short of an anthem. Each bar lands perfectly along the gallop of booming...

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In a gorgeous collaboration of heavenly, puritan Hip-Hop, Virginia rapper, Kevin Calhoun, accompanied by the seraphic vocals of Breanna Martin, deliver unto us “For The World”. The record is a four minute thanks to God for blessing our DMV emcee with the basic essence of life. As he mentions through sharp, thought-provoking bars, Kevin Calhoun does not have the ideal life. Poverty, and myriad other tribulations have chipped...

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Fresh off the heels of a stellar homage to Golden Era rap, Kevin Calhoun returns with another dynamite track; and this time, he’s bringing a little bounce along. Empowered by the luscious, R&B presence of Drizzle Gwala, the DC emcee gifts us with an ode to blooming love on the radio-ready “Shoot Your Shot”. Certainly, this three minute and thirty-seven second record has all the necessary ingredients for...

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“Is it only when you know the pot is empty, that it’s gnawing at the corners of your mind?” croons a high-pitched, soulful sample in the beginning of Slick Mick’s lovely October release, “I Gotta Rose For These Hoes”. Once the steady shiver of a tambourine, engulfed by slick, bluesy guitars, has had its fill; a goliath, East Coast drum loop stomps into the mix, completing his puristic...

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Embedded deeply in the history of Hip Hop is the DJ. Further embedded in the history of DJs, are the few, talented disc-jockeys who likewise rocked the mic. From DJ Hollywood, to DJ Paul, and the iconic DJ Quik, there’s a strong lineage of emcee/DJs rooted in this culture. One that a particular, Maryland creative refuses to disappoint. Surfing on our airwaves, with an impressive tidal of DMV...

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