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I riggity-riggity-realize that no diggity-doubt you’ve come across these words before. Ever wonder where they came from though? And do, not Dave Chapelle, although he did a good job incorporating them into his shows.

These words originate from the hit 90’s duo, Das EFX—and today marks the birthdate of Andre Weston, aka Krazy Drayz.

Dray and Skoob (hence, DAS) initially came to prominence being affiliated with EPMD’s Hit Squad, but what really made them stand out was their uncanny “stream of consciousness lyrical delivery”. This iconic style first inherent in the duo became one of the generation’s most influential trends—and in case you haven’t noticed—this trend is still present even in today&rs

Wise folks talk about “the calm before the storm”, and I’ve never encountered such a literal example--I'm talking about the return of Zack de la Rocha and his solo single “Digging for Windows”.

While Prophets of Rage emerged earlier this year with such a bang, as was to be expected I’d say—many others could only speculate the whereabouts of Rage Against The Machine’s former vocalist. Prophets, however, addressed his dive into solo productions and claimed that the band had Zack’s full support with the band's current status.

Well, like I said, the man’s back with a new single, folks. And he’s loud, and he’s booming, and he’s banging—here comes the storm.

BROOKZILL! has unveiled its latest single, “Mad Dog In Yoruba,” an indisputable party jam born of out of the urban summer. Featuring iconic Brazilian singer Fafá De Belém and cutting-edge Brazilian duo Metá Metá (Kiko Dinucci and Thiago França), it follows lead single “Saudade Songbook (feat. Count Bass D)," which is currently charting on Spotify’s Viral List. 

As stated in a press release, BROOKZILL! is comprised of legendary hip-hop artists Prince Paul (Stetsasonic, Gravediggaz, De La Soul, Handsome Boy Modeling School), producer Don Newkirk (De La Soul, The Dix), MC Ladybug Mecca (Digable Planets + Grammy Winning daughter of Brazilian jazz musicia

Murds, the uncompromising UK rapper who has been dominating the RAPstation charts, is back with a new music video for "All We Got."

Underground rapper Murds' star is on the rise, and he's maintaining that upward momentum with the new video for "All We Got," his highly anticipated new work. "I think like an intel, move like a jetski / You man are frothing on the spot, a spot of epilepsy / I've shift weight, and i ain't talking bout a bunny hop," Murds declares in his gritty new video, which was shot in black and white and features the British rapper in striking face paint.

Earlier this year, Murds 

Slug, one half of acclaimed hip hop duo Atmosphere, turns forty-four today. The Minneapolis rapper is best known for his introspective, reflective style of rap and for co-founding indie hip hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment.

Slug, a.k.a. Sean Michael Daley, has been rapping since the golden age of hip hop, and in his almost three decades in the music industry, he's worked with legends like KRS-One, Run the Jewels' El-P, Sage Francis, Murs, Aesop Rock, and many more.

Slug has made a name for himself both on the mic and behind the scenes. His smart, metaphorical lyrics have earned him a reputation for being one of the most thoughtful and creative rappers around. In 1995, he co-founded Rhymesayers Entertainment, one of the premier independent hip hop labels, w

  If you’re up for explosive beats and some heart-piercing rhymes, then I strongly, vehemently, suggest you get acquainted with this week’s Spotlight Artist. He goes by the name K.A.A.N.—an acronym for Knowledge Above All Else, and the name alludes to his virtuoso approach to his music. He’s a Hip-hop prodigy, they say—and frankly, I believe them.

Already accomplishing notoriety in Hip-hop underground, Brandon Perry, began writing music only three years ago., two years recording after admitting to an immersion break spent entirely towards his wordsmithing.

Long story short, Perry’s self-hiatus reaped an artistic harvest, and it shows when asked about his style of writing: “I like the expressionistic part of