“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
The Marqus Clae Interview
From touring with Lupe Fiasco and being regarded as a Hip Hop prodigy to signing to No Limit Forever when he was a teen, Marqus Clae is no stranger to the game. Learn his journey including his new Def Jam deal in this exclusive interview
White Dave Releases New Single “No Tip Toe”
A fire, bold, and lyrical extended play, Dave has effortlessly put out timeless music
The DaeShawn Forrest Interview
DaeShawn Forrest is an artist that not only strongly believes in his craft, but also in keeping it "Transparent". See what that means in this Hype Off Life exclusive
Inspired by Shanghai Apparel Brand, Bonkerz Soars to Another Level with “Till You Fly” (Interview)
We dive deep into Compton-bred rapper Bonkerz’s “Till You Fly” story, and how he balances life as a corporate Vice President by day and rapper by night
The Peter $un Interview
Fresh off the release of his new EP, "Phone Calls Gimme Anxiety", we got a chance to chop it up with Peter $un about art as an escape, the healing power of music & much more
Nalij Bone Transforms Pain into Wisdom with The Ancient Art of “Alchemy” (EP Review)
iving by the mantra “Listen Twice, Speak Once”, Nalij Bone bets on leaving his imprint on Hip Hop culture with motivational music that sets fire in the chest of listeners
Summer Soundtrack to Bino Rideaux's "SORRY 4 THA WAIT II"
An essential voice from L.A., Bino Rideaux has not-so-quietly shaped the next era of West Coast Hip Hop. "Sorry 4 Tha Wait II" comes as a solid Summer '22 soundtrack
Lola Brooke Samples SWV with "On My Mind"
Sensual and a major vibe, "On My Mind" is brought to life with a cinematic visual that cements Lola Brooke's knack for grabbing attention with her irresistible demeanor and lethal lyrical cadence
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