Common’s 12th studio album Let Love was inspired by the second book he’s authored, May 2019’s Let Love Have the Last Word. The publisher’s website describes the book as a rumination on “God, self-love, partners, children, family, and community,” the MC adopting a mission to help others understand what it means to give and receive […]

By popular demand, 36 Chambers finally gets the 'Bring Da Ruckus' playlist onto Apple Music. This week, they're highlighting a bunch of user-submitted suggestions. If you're more on the Spotify side of things, they're still up-and-running on the world's favorite Swedish streaming platform. Make sure to follow the playlist/s for new picks every week!!!

Today (8.20.2019), North Carolina's pioneering hip-hop group Little Brother surprises fans with the release of their fifth studio album May The Lord Watch (now available on all digital streaming platforms via EMPIRE). Arriving nine years after the formal announcement of the group's breakup, May The Lord Watch features production by Black Milk, Khrysis, Nottz, and […]

“Like all my releases, most of which are instrumental, I wanted the music to tell a story. With Blu being the voice, he set the tone for us both to bring this to life.” —Damu The Fudgemunk on his new project with Blu, Ground & Water With Ground & Water, Blu and Damu The Fudgemunk have released […]

Growth // noun: "The increase in size of something such as an industry, person, or idea in its development, wealth, or importance." Like most circumstances or people in order for true 'Growth' you need some resistance. You do either one of two things when you meet that resistance quit or keep moving... Avrex is a […]

KanoDadda: EXPRMNT VII is a conceptual musical narrative curated by Lisbon, Portugal producer CHIKANO & Northwest Indiana/Atlanta emcee Granddad Woolly. It is their long awaited full length debut album and follow up to their 2015 EP 'EXPRMNTS I-VI' that serves as the supreme collaboration of these two talented individuals. The album is heavy influenced by […]

Nature teams up with BP to release his new project, 'The Laws Of Nature'. Entirely produced by BP, the album features guest appearances by Ali Vegas, Tragedy Khadafi, & The Hoodies. In addition to the 'The Laws Of Nature' album, Nature & BP share the music video for their single--"Stop Frontin"--which lives on said album […]

Nas' 'The Lost Tapes 2' album is now available to stream & cop on your favorite digital retailer and streaming service as well as below via Mass Appeal Records/Def Jam Recordings with merch bundles available to cop via NasirJones.com 'The Lost Tapes 2' Tracklisting: No Bad Energy Vernon Family Jarreau Of Rap (Skatt Attack) featuring […]

DJ Aktive releases his new album, 'The Tour', featuring the single "The City" and guest appearances from Common, Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius, and others. Check out the album below... Apple Music: Spotify:

Following up the rich, soulful Jewelry Rap and the gritty, mafioso Alkaline Water, Jah-Monte’s third record of the year God Body & Soul (I Mastered Self II) is a piece composed by a litany of producers (including recent collaborators like Killer Kane and Krow) and of course Jah-Monte’s dense, storytelling raps. This diverse sound remains […]