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Rising Detroit Based Rapper Only Okay Drops New Album “25”, Showcases Lead Single “I Am Building”

Born in Albany, NY., but now residing in Detroit, MI., Only Okay, also known as Griffin Shiminski, releases his new album titled “25” available exclusively on his website. The album has a mix of 8 songs from his monthly EPs and 17 brand new songs as he recaps his 25th year of life. Make sure …

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MR DOZ Effortlessly Glides On His Debut Album “Sweet Dozier” (Album Review)

Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul, and Spoken Word artist MR DOZ has made an indelible mark with his debut 8-track album, “Sweet Dozier,”. With a blend of smooth beats, introspective lyrics, and captivating collaborations, MR DOZ showcases his versatility and artistry throughout this project. The album kicks off with the title track, “DAWN,” setting the tone with its laid-back …

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K.A.A.N. & Dem Jointz Reunite to Finally Release the Detailed “Peace of Minds” (Album Review)

Maryland emcee/producer K.A.A.N. reuniting with Aftermath Entertainment in-house producer Dem Jointz for his 24th full-length studio LP. This guy’s been making a name for himself in the underground over the course of the past decade by delivering standouts in his ever-growing discography like Black Blood, the Ski Beatz-produced Requiem for a Dream Deferred & the …

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Valid Pays Homage to Bronko Lubich Throughout “The Bronko Tape” (Mixtape Review)

Detroit emcee Valid coming off Bill & Isiah’s self-titled debut from last spring with his debut mixtape. Introducing himself properly in 2015 with Reach High, he would follow it up in 2019 getting more personal on the sophomore effort Mihajlo which I personally would recommend to anyone as the best place to start for anyone who wants to …

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Mvck Nyce Reintroduces Himself on Sophomore LP “Nyce to Meet You” (Album Review)

Detroit emcee Mvck Nyce of the Umbrella collective picking up where the predecessor left off almost 11 months ago with his sophomore LP. Emerging in 2018 off the full-length debut InMyDarkestHour, he has since continued to turn heads by continuing to release a couple EPs Supernyce & Lord Be Whit Me along with the Circa ‘16 compilation more recently as the 1-year …

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Tha God Fahim & Cookin’ Soul Release an Exciting Beginning to the “Soul Cook Saga” of the Supreme Dump Legend” series (Album Review)

Tha Dump Gawd himself Tha God Fahim from Atlanta, Georgia beginning the 2nd month of 2024 by linking up with Spanish production duo Cookin’ Soul for the 21st full-length LP in his ever-growing discography. Starting as an affiliate of Griselda Records as well as being 1/3 of the Dump Gawds alongside Mach-Hommy & Your Old …

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Celebrating The Legacy Of J Dilla: Dilla Day L.A. w/ Slum Village, J.Rocc, & Friends

Dilla Day LA comes to 9thirtyLA in the Arts District of Los Angeles on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. For tickets, visit DillaDayLA.com. Enjoy the soulful beats and infectious classics of Slum Village with J.Rocc, and Friends as they pay homage to the one and only J Dilla, prolific artist and producer whose innovative style revolutionized …

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Slum Village Returns With New Single “Request”

While Slum Village’s lineup has experienced significant changes over the course of nearly three decades, OG member T3 and Grammy-nominated rapper/producer Young RJ have carried on the legacy of the seminal Rap group’s name over the course of 12 years. As the longest standing iteration of the group, their output consists of two mixtapes (2012’s Dirty Slums and 2013’s Dirty Slums 2), and two lauded albums between …

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