“I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world. But, I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”
- Tupac Shakur
DaeShawn Forrest Unpacks Newfound Appreciation For Life On "Once More"
A perfect blend of Hip-Hop and R&B vibes for the summer, "Once More" showcases DaeShawn Forrest as an artist who is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after being in a dark space for so long
Thelonious Gives Us The Vibes On "Silvertone Summers II"
Canadian rapper Thelonious pays respect to the 90s Boom-Bap era through storytelling and slick wordplay, over Jazz tinged production on "Silvertone Summers II"
Mr. 44 Uses “License To Rhyme” to Drive Hip Hop In New Directions (Album Review)
In a world that values immediacy and material gain, gifted Cleveland-based MC, Mr. 44 comes through like a breath of fresh air with his latest project, “License To Rhyme”
Thoro Nature Shares His Hardships In The Music
PA rapper Thoro Nature uses his hardships and setbacks to create street anthems, and motivational music. You should get familiar with him!
The RJAE Interview
RJAE's vision is crystal clear - to go down as the greatest Artist of all time. With the right mindset and work ethic to match, that dream is closer than ever. Tap with the New Orleans phenom in this exclusive interview
Kendrick Lamar is Back with Another Genius-Level Visual, “The Heart Pt 5”
Kendrick Lamar blesses the culture with yet another poignant and visually stunning release, “The Heart Pt 5”. Directed by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free, the video is nothing short of crazy!
Kebu Commissiong Makes History As Sentric Music's A&R Director
Seasoned A&R and music industry veteran, Kebu Commissiong gives insight into his rise to the top, and new role at Sentric Music
The Late ODB Will Be Featured On A&E's "Biography" Series
The late Ol' Dirty Bastard was a larger than life character, and the A&E series "Biography" will look into his life and legacy in 2023
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