INTROSPECTIVE: XXL’s 2020 Freshman Class

Every year, Hip-Hop news magazine, XXL releases a roster of around 10 to 12 young rap-proximate artists who show promise as the next big Hip-Hop stars. Since 2007, the popular mag has executed a colorful rollout of their artist predictions titled The Freshman Class, with teaser videos, provocative cyphers, react content and the annual, highly […]

#BUFFACOLD: GHAF set to drop Melancholy Music Volume 3

Amongst Buffalo’s many eccentric voices, is Ghafir Verse. Despite being only 23 years old, the elusive rapper has been making music for over 10 years. Creating and producing almost all his projects himself, the rising artist is known for integrating dark elements with his sound. Bringing philosphical ideas and edgy aesthetics into his music, anticipation […]

2019: A Year of Unconventional Progress

2019 was a year of growth for music. From Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” to Roddy Ricch’s “The Box,” music was all about authenticity. Many of our urban faves scored hits that were made with an experimental steez, but also genuine intention. Sound Cloud rappers came out of the woodworks, album releases dominated social media, and R&B […]

#Buffacold: QWEENCITY’S #FIERYFEMCEES

Its been a while since my last post, and for everyone whose been wondering what Ive been up too – I’ve been writing about my favorite, and Buffalo, NY’s most notable female rappers over on QweenCity.com! The grand finale to my four part series will come to an end tomorrow and I will be back […]

#BUFFACOLD: Buffalo’s Bad Boy, Hefebossup

In the very short time that I’ve learned and discovered urban artists in Buffalo, one trait has stood clear here in the Nickel City, and that is originality. The heavy influence and competition coming from rhymers, singers and poets just eight hours south in New York City creates a sense of urgency here- And Hefebossup […]