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After three years of silence, Gospel-versed Hip-hop artist Sho Baraka is ready to release his latest project, and Humble Beast couldn't be any happier.

The Los Angeles-based artist is the indie labels newest member, and after a season of inconsistent lineups, Humble Beast is eager to announce their latest recruit's debut with The Narrative. The album is scheduled for release on October 21.

The album features guest artists Lecrae as well as fellow Humble Beast artist Jackie Hill, and has also addressed inclusion of a certain Kanye West tribute. While Sho aims to narrate the struggles of Black America, the label provides a more detailed insight pertaining to the forthcoming album:

“The theologian rapper confronts controversial t

Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang has officially signed under a new banner.

Gaining prominence as one of the industry's strongest independent labels, following five years of showcasing talents such as Juicy J, Chevy Woods, Ty Dolla $ign, as well the company's founder, Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Gang is now currently operating under Atlantic Records, and several of its artists are already predicting a “stronger run” under the new insignia.

“Very excited about the deal with the gang,” exclaimed Wiz, “These guys are my family and friends first. Now we're gonna take this s—t to the next level.”

On a similar note, Taylor Gang co-founder Will Dzombak shared similar insight regarding the new deal: “We are very pleas

Hip-hop meets surreal art with Klaus Layer's latest instrumental collective, Society Collapse. Released October 7^th, Germany's most enigmatic beatsmith delivers his latest “genre-defying” magnum opus since 2013—and all I can say is its definitely surreal.

“In a society where unsettling truths about responsibility are given little thought, and short-sighted impulses have become commonplace, it's east to become disillusioned,” wrote Layer in his artist statement pertaining to the new album, “This record is a musical manifesto for reclaiming that awareness, personal choice, and inspiration for progression.”

Whilst most of modern music sends us parading on the path of parties and lux

Today in Hip-hop, we celebrate the birth of one of industry's greatest artists of all time, CL Smooth.

Born Corey Brent Penn in New York, CL Smooth gained recognition as a rapper, best known for being one half of the duo, Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Although the pair eventually split in 1995, Smooth's musicality led him to producing, and went on to produce for numerous prominent artist, as well as release a collection of solos and instrumental albums as well. To this day, CL Smooth is recognized as one of the industry's most prominent producers.

Despite being a critically-acclaimed producer, Smooth would also indicate his virtuosic side through declining several offers to appear on other artists' albums. The producer, on the other hand, made exceptions

Attempting to fill the chasm between old and young Hip-hop, the older “Lemonade” rapper joins forces with Lil Boat, and the result is his latest hard-hitting single, “Bentley Coupe”, produced by BYOU$ productions.

“Watch what you say now, Gucci don't play now/ EA my playground, I love how the K sound/ Me and Lil Yachty in Nautica/ Polar bear, Gucci, Antarctica/ 20 chains on like Mardi Grass/ Woke up this morning, bought another car,” samples hooks from Guwop.

The song sees Gucci Mane taking stand alongside the younger, “lightning rod” rapper. And although mutual respect between the two is strongly implied, Yachty dishes out his razor-sharp rhymes against his critics: “They mad cause n—gas is no longer in

Bay Area MC Zumbi of Zion I is experiencing one of the most challenging years of his life. Not only is he having to learn how to navigate his career without his former partner-in-crime/producer Amp Live, he’s also running his own indie label, juggling three children (including a newborn), rocking shows, and making art from home. Most people would buckle under the pressure, but Zumbi sees it as a chance to grow both spiritually and emotionally. 

As he prepares to release The Labyrinth, his first full-length album since Amp left the group, there’s a sense he’s anxious to get his work out into the world. Full of deep spiritual insights and a healthy dose of encouraging words, Labyrinth encompasses all of the hurdles he’s f