NEW ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
For some artists, it’s either the hood or the rap game, but for CTE member JW, sometimes a man from the streets can be a man of many things. With a full ride scholarship to Auburn and even a draft pick of the Miami Dolphins, JW is versatile individual that seems to catch the eyes […]
Hip-Hop Electronica duo Chiddy Bang is trying to be the next big thing on the music scene. The Duo proves to be unlike anything we have ever heard. Mixing the Hip-Hop background of Chiddy, the rapper/vocalist and the eclectic beats of Noah AKA Xaphoon, Chiddy Bang has seen their world go from performing in dorm […]
To the casual listener of Hip-Hop there are two components…the artist and the DJ. As time has progressed, production has continued to evolve and names such as Swizz Beatz Timbaland and Dr. Dre have revolutionized what goes on behind the boards in terms of beats. Hailing from Massachusetts, a new face and name to some, […]
California bred group The Pack burst onto the mainstream in 2006 with their breakout hit “Vans” which not only ushered in a movement of dance called “jerkin,” but also ushered in the infamous skinny jean movement that is all the rage amongst the youth and some adults (which is a no-no for those over 25). […]
While the mainstream may not notice, the underground scene has seen an overflow of new talent from California, namely Kendrick Lamar. Formerly known as K. Dot, the rapper has been on his grind, alongside Jay Rock and Top Dawg Entertainment, to place an end to the fake and present fans with “Human Music” that only […]
When fans first got a taste of Joe Scudda, it was 2005 and he was spitting a healthy feature on Little Brother’s sophomore album Chitlin Circuit 1.5. Many hadn’t heard of the Georgia born, North Carolina bred MC and felt his skills were pretty dope, but it wasn’t until the video for the lead single […]
New York has always been the birthplace for some of the best lyrical rappers in the game, and perhaps we may have a new one on our hands. This South Bronx rapper known as Fred The Godson has been buzzing all over the New York scene with the release of his new single and his […]
When you think of large groups in the hip-hop industry, we usually think of groups who have different members with a lot of versatility. So when it comes to the new rising group from Akron, Ohio “Da Kennel,” you can’t help but to wonder the potential of a group with six different rappers, and three […]
Photo Credit: Evan Brockett Considering the fact that a Massillon, Ohio MC by the name of Stalley has managed to work with some of Hip-Hop’s biggest heavyweights in a mere two year proves that raw talent and raw passion can’t be remissed. Moving on from a college scholarship and a basketball injury, a young Stalley […]
Hailing from the home of J. Dilla and Motown is an artist that blends together hot rhymes with smooth vocals. Dubbing himself Young Scolla, this laureate is prepping himself for success by staying busy on the underground scene of blogs and shows. In this interview with HipHopWired, Scolla breaks down the musical demographics of his […]