“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 Larro Interview
Larro is as focused as ever, and with his new album "Love, Loyalty, Respect", the rest of the world will know of Larro and his greatness
Freddie Gibbs Steps Out With "Soul Sold Separately" Album
Featuring 15 tracks, Freddie Gibbs is charged up, and ready for whatever
Tariq Troy Stewart on What It Takes To Be An Accomplished A&R
The Brooklyn-born A&R has signed some of this generation's top acts, lent his expertise to the likes of Chris Brown, and had a hand in placing one of Jamaica's biggest stars on DJ Khaled's "GOD DID" album
JID Drops Thought-Provoking "Money" Video
Directed by Chad Tennies and Mac Grant, JID reflects on coming up poor, with money being that thing he needed to get out of the struggle
Fabolous & Dave East Trade Bars on "Bach to Bach"
Over a beat inspired by the classic “You Can’t Stop The Reign” by Shaq and The Notorious B.I.G., Fabolous and Dave East trade bars while cruising through the streets in Maybach
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