Spawn by Sauceware x Lemonade is a unique entry into this space, offering AI-powered sound design that blends user inputs with an ethical approach to artificial intelligence. Easily one of our favorite plugins we’ve tested yet, Spawn has several standout features worth considering, particularly for producers working within or inspired by Trap music. Read on … Read more
This weeks featured Indie artist is Oakland raised emcee GQ. GQ comes with enough bars to argue his place as one of the West Coast’s top rising stars. GQ is signed to 9th Wonder’s Jamla Records giving him access to production on par with the verses he spits. Expect an honest perspective of a young … Read more
Boom Bap. Trap. Lo-Fi. Mob Music. Although there are dozens of different styles of Hip-Hop, few outside of the Hip-Hop culture wouldn’t know it. It’s all “Rap Music” to them. Whatever style of is currently trending at the moment becomes the definition of Hip-Hop for the world. That makes a lot of Hip-Hop artists angry. … Read more
Hip Hop & Urban Releases from Dec 1- Dec 8 December 1 Roy Wood$- Say Less Chief Keef- The Dedication Miguel- War & Leisure December 8 Statik Selektah- 8 Kidz In The Hall- Free Nights & Weekends Post Malone- Beerbongs & Bentleys 50 Cent- STreet King Immortal T.I- The Dime Trap KXNG Crooked- Good vs. … Read more
When we speak the word “Virtuoso”, we think about the classical greats: Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, etc. In good-natured bias, I did the same thing. Correction – used to do the same thing. Hip-Hop & Nerdcore Artist Aramis forced me to change my way of thinking in 3 seconds. I hadn’t even listened to the album … Read more
As Fall approached and the days continue to get shorter in the Northern Hemisphere the musical landscape is beginning to follow suit with calmer, more introspective themes and even drifting into downright darkness at times. This week’s playlist is stocked with a few cuts and previews from Fall releases and a decent helping of chill hip-hop. … Read more
DJ Shadow made history 20 years ago with Endtroducing… a one of a kind instrumental hip-hop album composed entirely of samples. And while his later works never quite hit the same heights as that debut, the west coast producer has continued to deliver some of the most unique instrumental albums in the genre. Shadow doesn’t … Read more
Moxie Raia Is an artist that manages to blur the lines of Hip-Hop, R&B , and Pop. It’s a lethal combination that kills you a little bit softly. I just listened to her mixtape 931 which was released back in March, and I was pleasantly surprised by the growth of this artist. She recently gained … Read more
You guys have heard about my streak of finding “feel good” music right? No?! Well, I have a story to tell…like to hear it, here it goes! I’m just kidding (sort of…)! Don’t worry, I’m not going to send all of my positive vibes your way. However, I am going to tell you about an artist I … Read more
When you listen to Lou Anthony’s music, you can hear “The Struggle”. Yes, The Struggle is a proper noun. The Struggle consists of people, places, and things. This demographic is often ignored when we speak of urban America. Sure, urban music glorifies the foreign cars, exotic women, and piles of money that seem to be the sole dream of … Read more
It’s refreshing when you meet a young person with the gonads to put everything on the line in order to reach his goals. A goal that many people believe is unattainable. As these same people watch those impossible goals being achieved, they become something else. An entirely different species. They become… ‘Haters. 2 weeks ago, … Read more
Apparently, Daisy Ridley now has another accolade to add to her resume. The bombshell actress is now a rapper. On the Target edition of The Force Awakens, John Boyega jokes in a bonus feature, “I have an eye for talent. I just said ‘You know what, I can make you a big star.’” Then Boyega … Read more
Updated correction: Website is www.supremetrackz.com not supremetracks.com Wow. That’s what I thought when this interview ended. Ahead of me was the arduous task of transcribing a whopping fifty minute phone interview into a condensed article. However, I didn’t mind. I wanted to listen to this interview again…and again…and again! You guys thought Ambush Vin made SciFiMusic? … Read more
I’ve got some bad news for all of you rappers out there. Apparently, we’re all zombies, walkers, biters, whichever you prefer. Hip Hop is dead…according to Nas. Nerdcore is dead…according to MC Lars. Watch out Michonne and Rick…the walkers have evolved! They now write articles over at altwire.net too. (gasp!) I’m a rapper! (No, REALLY, … Read more