#BUFFACOLD: WHO IS PR0 SOCIAL?

I was introduced to Pr0 Social in an absurd and fantastic way – through a performance video posted on Sneakvibing’s Instagram in January. There he was, singing with some guys in multi-colored wigs, two-stepping on the stage to the feel-good, light beat of drums and laid-back strumming of a guitar as they sang about a […]

#BUFFACOLD: BACKSTAGE W/ IMYOUNGWORLD

Buffalo-bred rapper and artist Imyoungworld has been on top of his game. With the support of the BSF (Black Soprano Family) record label, the success of his most recent album BLEU, and the standout single from that project, “WINS & LOSSES” featuring Sy Ari Da Kid racking up over 100k views on YouTube, the rapper […]

#BUFFACOLD: CMARP DEBUTs First SINGLE “FEEL ME”

Buffalo-based artist CMarP has been a wallflower within the hip-hop community for a while. He’s watched, observed, and absorbed the culture, but now he’s fully arrived. Dropping his debut single “Feel Me” early last month, the rising lyricist takes his time against brisk boom-bap production by staple producer Anna West. From the early beat breathe, […]

#BUFFACOLD: 3 REASONS TO WATCH THE R&P PODCAST

It was in the midst of quarantine and experiencing the pandemic that artist Plax and commentator Rick joined forces to create the R&P Podcast. Sharing their views on pop culture, video games, music, and everything in between, the interesting duo is creating a space for people to enjoy light-hearted conversations filled with strong perspectives and […]

#NEWVIBES: DAZE, THE LEADER DROPS “BAD MANNERS”

Leading with passion, vigor, and his grungy staple rhymes, Daze The Leader’s new single “Bad Manners” is an anthem full of intentional braggadocio. The hook tells it all, – “You don’t want no problems/ You don’t want no problems with me n****/ Cuz then I gotta solve them/ And who better to solve them than […]

#BUFFACOLD: LME ARE UNDERCOVER SUPERSTARS

I first spoke with rapper K.ROB around this time last year. The LME collective spearhead and creator had just finished his impressive series of solo album releases with projects Everyone’s Enuhmee, Duh Ones Who Play…, and Buhtween Us in 2020 and was tightening up his roster of artists. With talent spanning multiple states, K.ROB was […]

#BUFFACOLD: KING TRAV JOINED GAINE$ ON “FUNNY FACES” SINGLE

King Trav’s impressive work last year showed him in a different light. A concrete bar lyricist that floats under the radar, Trav’s 2021 projects The Thesis and The Summer’s Over, amplified the rhymer’s versatility as not only a wordsmith, but an artist. The poetic feel and textured productions on The Thesis felt surreal, but oh […]

#BUFFACOLD: G Premacy is leveling up with latest album drop “The Transition”

From the first track (which features Dave East) to the last, G Prem’s latest album, The Transition consistently conveys themes of fortitude, patience, and growing pains: “Transition applies to anything you want it to/ The key is to remain fluid and unafraid of change/ Achieving your goals is easy once your thoughts are rearranged.” “I enjoyed making the […]

#NEWVIBES: GAINE$ & SKOOB RUN LYRICAL EXERCISE ON “BARS & BREWS”

Fully produced by rising rapper/producer Wizzle, lyricists Gaine$ and Skoob joins forces on the energetic 6-track EP Bars & Brews. Building anticipation for the project’s official release later this month, the artists’ gave us a first listen. Here’s what we think. 1.This Is Very Enjoyable Lyrical Exercise Both Gaine$ and Skoob never disappoint when it […]

#BUFFACOLD: JULES YJ$ CELEBRATES TRANS-VISIBILITY DAY

Jules YJ$ is empowered by Buffalo hip-hop. Whether he’s modeling for Hoolyboi, collaborating with on-the-rise artists like 3lie, or supporting notable acts like Money Set, Spacebound, or Freak The Miighty, the 20-year-old artist is involved. With a strong identity aligned with hip-hop music, Jules is also looking to strengthen his identity as a trans-man in […]