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Albums
Nicholas Craven Reunites with Boldy James for “Trapper’s Alley 3: Hell or Water” (Mixtape Review)
Brand new mixtape & the 7th overall from Detroit, Michigan veteran Boldy James. Breaking out in the fall of 2013 off…
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Albums
The Alchemist Surprise-Drops “Liquid Form” to Celebrate the Knicks Winning the NBA Finals (EP Review)
New surprise EP & the 13th overall from Beverly Hills producer, DJ & rapper The Alchemist. Beginning as 1/2 of the…
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Swifty McVay & Kuniva Proclaim “D12 Forever” (Album Review)
D12 is a duo from Detroit, Michigan now consisting of Kuniva & Swifty McVay. Other members included B. Flatt, Bizarre, the late Bugz, the late Dirtty…
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Q&A Interviews
Before the Success: Kei Henderson Reflects on 21 Savage’s Early Label Rejection and the Mental Health Crisis Facing Artists
NEW YORK, NY — June 10, 2026 — Third + Hayden founder and CEO Kei Henderson delivered a candid look…
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News
Typical Cats Mark 25 Years in Hip-Hop with a Landmark Los Angeles Show at Don Quijote
Qwel of Typical Cats On Saturday, June 13th, Typical Cats marked a major milestone—25 years in hip-hop—with a celebratory performance…
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Singles
From Struggle to Strength: “We Da Ones”
“We Da Ones” by B.Z.A and MannyRR is a hard-hitting anthem built on pain, loyalty, and rising above struggle. The track…
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Albums
“Pin Breakers” Unearths 11 New Songs ZelooperZ Made with Black Noi$e Around the “Dyn-o-mite” Era (EP Review)
This is the 2nd extended play from Detroit, Michigan emcee ZelooperZ. A member of the Bruiser Brigade collective & 1/2 of ZGTO, he…
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“Ancient History” Sounds More Drumless & Abstract Compared to Wiki’s Previous LP “14K Figaro” (Album Review)
Here is the 6th studio LP from New York City emcee, songwriter & producer Wiki. Formerly a member of the Ratking trio, he…
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Albums
“A Night 2 Dismember” Sees Lee Carver of Alla Xul Elu Providing More Context to the Character “Meathead: Satanic Steakhouse” Introduced Us to Last Winter (EP Review)
This is a brand new extended play from Dayton, Ohio emcee Lee Carver. Following his 2015 solo debut Massacre Mask, he later…
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Albums
Mr. Green Rocks the Mic for His Solo Debut EP F.U. S.M.D. (For U, Some Musical Distraction) [EP Review]
Highland Park, New Jersey born producer Mr. Green now based out of New York City surprisingly taking the microphone for a…
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