Exclusive Interview with Al Pizarro

Hulda Hicks Sep 10, 2024

Al Pizarro, a prominent DJ in New York, a Billboard Magazine Reporter and co-owner of SURE and VIP record pools. Throughout his career, he earned gold and platinum records from artists such as Ice Cube, The Sugarhill Gang, Karen Young, Shannon, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Naughty by Nature, Exposé, and for albums like The Chronic by Dr. Dre and the Above the Rim soundtrack. VIP Record Pool was recognized by Gavin Magazine as the best Rap Record pool in the U.S. from 1996 to 1999. Al stayed involved in the music…

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Posthumous Rap Albums and the Shattered Myth of Closure

Hulda Hicks Sep 8, 2024

Last month, two well-regarded albums dropped from two would-be superstars. Unfortunately, they were posthumous projects. Pop Smoke’s Shoot For The Moon, Aim For The Stars, and Juice WRLD’s Legends Never Die were glimpses of immense potential that won’t be realized after both artist’s tragic deaths. Pop was just 20 years old when he died in February, and Juice had only been 21 for six days when he died of an accidental overdose last December. Their albums join Mac Miller’s Circles and Bankroll Fresh’s In Bankroll We Trust as four too…

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Vern Large the Beat Merchant and Jon Connor Give Life to Hip Hop With Single, “The Realness”

Hulda Hicks Sep 5, 2024

Vern Large The Beat Merchant continues to bring the heat as one of the best producers out with hit collaboration, “The Realness” featuring Jon Connor. Vernell W. Israel IV is one of Carolina’s finest on the beats. Under his alias, Vern Large The Beat Merchant, he has become what many producers would call the pinnacle of beat-making. His extensive knowledge of music encompasses various genres and sounds inspired by iconic influences like Jazzy Jay, The Bomb Squad, Pete Rock, The Beatnuts, DJ Eclipse/The Mighty Maestro, and Marley Marl among others.…

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Fressh Rari drops a street banger

Hulda Hicks Aug 25, 2024

From reputable Dj’s to radio personalities Fressh Rari drops a street banger coming from the Atlanta music scene. Capturing a sound in its own Fressh Rari stands out with his unique flow and song approach. Going into the summer “Standdd” is the perfect track to squeeze into your party playlist. Before following any Fressh Rari social sites be sure follow the trail of music that’s available on all streaming platforms. I must say I went from being a critique perfectionist to just simply becoming a fan. Stay tuned and subscribed…

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Mobb Boss Motivates the Hustle With Upcoming Single “Smackdown”

Hulda Hicks Aug 24, 2024

A student of the streets and teacher through rhymes, Mobb Boss is a real one that overcame the struggle of the trenches. Pensacola, Florida native Bishop Johnson is the rapper known by the stage name, Mobb Boss. His early upbringing was surrounded by hardships in the streets, entrapping him in a cycle of homelessness and drugs. Things only spiraled further out of control when his music career began experiencing difficulties taking off. His addiction and direction down a chaotic path resulted in the law arresting the rapper a staggering 60…

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Ajoshd Keeps the Heat Coming With, “Funds,” His Second Single & Video in Two Months

Hulda Hicks Aug 22, 2024

Returning to the game with a mission to shake up the industry, ajoshd is bringing the heat back to back with the release of audio and visuals for his new single, “Funds.” Wichita Falls, TX rapper Josh Alvarez aka ajoshd planted his career roots in Los Angeles where his name as a lyricist and wordsmith has brought attention to his craft and talent on the mic. Passionate about the culture, he put in the time to perfect his sound and is now on his way to mainstream greatness alongside hip-hop…

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Christian Artist, Dkg Kie Outshines Many Industry Favorites

Hulda Hicks Aug 18, 2024

When you take the blueprint of secular rap and reinvent it with Christian rap, you get the legend in the making, Dkg Kie. Brent Davis is the Detroit Michigan native using music to push God’s message and inspire the world in a positive direction. His hip hop roots sprouted from musical influences like Aha Gazelle, Tee Grizzly, Sada Baby, Kanye West, and Drake among others. On the path to create a legacy of his own, Davis adopted the stage name Dkg “Demon Killer Gang” Kie which embodies the essence of…

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Exclusive interview with Young $hawn

Hulda Hicks Aug 16, 2024

Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Young $hawn: Raptology: What is your legal name and age?Young $hawn: My name is Shawn Mike Davis Neirynck. I am 19.Raptology: How did you come up with a stage name?Young $hawn: I came up with the name Young $hawn because everyone always thinks I am younger, so from there it started.Raptology: Where are you from?Young $hawn: I am from Belgium 9K Ghent represent.Raptology: Who would you say inspired you the most, as an artist?Young $hawn: Has to be XXXTentacion, he was on…

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You should know: Ashley Francois

Hulda Hicks Aug 16, 2024

Ashley Francois born April 9, 1996 is a well-known rapper, singer & songwriter in the Sarasota, FL area. This rising star has released multiple albums in the last few years including a hit single Maniac which was released in 2019 that kick start his road to success. The debut album Don’t Feel Entitled was rank tremendously high ranking number 2 on independent music awards in 2021 and he don’t plan on slowing down his momentum. Early on in Ashley Francois youth days, he grew up playing sports, such as football…

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Shaun Milli: Love Me (Official Music Video) Watch Now!

Hulda Hicks Aug 14, 2024

Take a listen to Shaun Milli's newest music if you like Hip-hop and R&B. You may hear andwatch "Love Me" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f3gokRFw3D4 When Shaun Milli belts out, "I ain't got that much time left," it's clear that he was born to sing.Despite this, his voice is not overwhelming in tone.His high notes, particularly in the first line, "I guess I should move to the left," are perfectlyexecuted. Immediately upon hearing "Love me," it becomes clear that this musician has crafteda piece of art that puts him beyond the majority…

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START AN EARTHQUAKE BY T-WEE ACEHIGH IS STREAMING ON ALL DIGITAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Hulda Hicks Aug 9, 2024

New rap and hip hop artist T-wee is making his mark in the music world with a unique style and up-beat sound. His music is inspired by growing up in St. Louis, MO. His lyrics reflect themes that are central to St. Louis street culture. Influenced by those who came before him, T-wee unique spin on his sound that has become synonymous with St. Louis, this artist is must listen to. His top hit single is "Ace High Full Deck Intro". Other top songs are, to name a few, "Can't…

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Abel Meri’s Bars are Raising the Bar on His Latest EP “#BLM”

Hulda Hicks Aug 8, 2024

We’ve lived through many different eras in rap. B-boy, Backpack, Gangster and Crunk to name a few. Now we’re in the Trap era where melodies and auto-tune reign supreme. Bars have taken a backseat to cadence. Production seems to supersede bars. A far cry and stark contrast from the days of Nas, Big L and Jay-Z. Enter Abel Meri. The DMV-bred MC brings a lyrical acumen and socially conscious perspective reminiscent of Common and Black Thought. Going against the trend of the moment, Abel remains true to his artistic sensibilities…

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Exclusive interview with RapViking Matthew William Hunkins

Hulda Hicks Aug 6, 2024

The Los Angeles, CA artist, Matthew William Hunkins has done it again with a body of work that embodies the essence of Grunge Rap. Gaining a passion for the culture of hip hop, Hunkins was drawn to the aggressive and lyrical nature of the Grunge Rap sub-genre. Over time he dived deeper into his craft and with practice and perseverance, he developed his own unique sound and style. Using his refined talent, he aims to elevate Grunge Rap beyond where it has ever gone before. Today we had an exclusive…

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Self made R&B artist Jaae is bringing bedroom music back

Hulda Hicks Aug 3, 2024

Jae Summerz aka “Jaae” is an American artist and songwriter Born raised in NYC. Some of his biggest influences include Bobby Brown, Michael Jackson, and Genuine. The biggest accomplishment in his career is writing for some some major artists and working with Madonna. The legacy he’d like to leave behind for his self is making timeless music that everyone can relate to. https://www.tiktok.com/@jaaemusic https://www.Twitter.com/jaaemusic

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TD HYPE Productions to Release Rare DMX The Great Music Through Their UNSIGNED HYPE LOST REEL NFT COLLECTION

Hulda Hicks Aug 1, 2024

Hip hop has a lot of rich history that has been lost over the years. Luckily TD HYPE Production is giving the world access to some priceless NFT treasures, the first being a rare DMX demo tape. NFT is the new label. Through resources made possible by the crypto-verse, the music industry is going through an innovative change that gives artists a level of creative control like never seen before. Mr. Greg Trotman formerly known from Trotman and Dofat Productions out of Mt Vernon NY, has partnered with his two…

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Young TeTe releases the video for the anticipated remix to her strip club anthem “Clap It”

Hulda Hicks Jul 29, 2024

The latest club anthem is here. Young TeTe drops the eye-catching video for the anticipated remix to her strip club anthem, “Clap It”, featuring Southern rap veteran Boosie BadAzz via Universal/INGrooves. The Westside Atlanta native rewarded clubs with the original version of her breakout single in February, and now the blooming ATL rap star follows up with an updated version and visual for the Rusremixradio-produced banger. The sultry video has plenty of eye candy and features a verse and cameo from rap veteran Boosie BadAzz. The new single will be…

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Digital Don Remains Consistent

Hulda Hicks Jul 20, 2024

Digital Don is on a late 2021 run. He’s recently dropped three fire visuals and does not seem to be letting up any time soon. His singles “ 5 Summers”, “Road Trappin”, and “High Risk” have been circulating social media and tallying up consistently increasing viewership on Youtube and Spotify for some time. Earlier this year, Don released his project, “Arm’s Reach”. The eleven song project featured tracks like “Ice Sickles” and “High Risk”. Don’s latest visual for “High Risk” has been gaining major traction on Spotify for months since…

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Exclusive interview with Audie B

Hulda Hicks Jul 17, 2024

Audie B is a talented artist putting Paris on hip-hop’s map. She is known for such 2020 singles as “Never Stop", “Are You Gangsta”, “Oye Professor” and “Harlequin". These tracks have seen a major success with her fans worldwide.Today we had an exclusive chance to interview her:Raptology: Why did you first start making music?Audie B: I developed a love for music because I have always grown up around music and the arts. My home was multilingual and I was brought up listening to music such as guru Jazzmatazz, old school…

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The Intersection of Hip-Hop and Video Games

Hulda Hicks Jul 9, 2024

Hip-hop and video games have intertwined culturally for years. From the beat-'em-up game Def Jam: Fight for NY, featuring early 2000s rappers, to Dr. Dre dropping new music via GTA Online recently, the mutual admiration is evident. Hip-hop often references video games—Lauryn Hill mentioned the ColecoVision, Eminem expressed his love for The Legend of Zelda, and JAY-Z gave a nod to the Sony PSP. Here are some notable and surprising intersections between rap and gaming culture. In his 1994 hit "Juicy," The Notorious B.I.G. reflects on his rise to success,…

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Indie games vs. big studios: comparison and analysis

Hulda Hicks Jul 9, 2024

The video game industry, a multi-billion-dollar behemoth, is divided into two main sectors: independent (indie) game developers and big studios. Each has its own unique strengths, challenges, and contributions to the gaming landscape. This article delves into the differences between indie games and big studio productions, comparing their development processes, creativity, financial aspects, and market impact. Development Process Indie games are often developed by small teams or even individual developers. These teams are usually composed of a few passionate individuals who wear multiple hats. One person might handle programming, art,…