#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 […]

#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: An Interview with Emci Kyng

Many times after a rapper reaches success, their focus not only becomes music but of enterprise. The rise and fall of Hip-Hoppers in history has taught us that establishing businesses guarantees longevity in the music industry. Like Jay-Z and Kanye West, who have created brands for themselves down to the late Nipsey Hussle who has […]

#NEWVIBES: JACK HARLOW’S “LOOSE”

With all the clout chasers and mumble rapping running Hip-Hop’s new school, sometimes it’s hard to decipher what music is genuine, even if it sounds good. A quick listen to “Loose,” creates a grey area of this constant debacle. The fourth mixtape by Louisville rapper Jack Harlow takes shape initially with a sparkling non-chalance and […]

#NEWVIBES: Ella Mai’s “Trip”

With an immersive piano intro reminiscent to a 90’s Usher track, Ella Mai delights the listener with her buttery vocals, until a few finger snaps and claps humbly escorts an impressive layout of percussion and reverb that plays incredibly well. Ella Mai’s most recent single, “Trip” doesn’t disappoint and cements her minimal pop, hip-hop style. […]

Nicki Minaj’s “Queen”: A Lesson on Cultural Relevance

Up until the release of “Queen,” there was a disdain growing for Nicki Minaj. With up and coming female rappers entering Hip Hop’s landscape and a wave of critiques flooding from them, it seems like Minaj got caught in the crossfire. And I wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t mention that Miss Barbie was shooting […]

#NEWVIBES: The Internet’s “Roll” and “Hive Mind”

Since the success of “Ego Death,” which grew their cult following (and a Grammy nod) The Internet seems like they’ve been on hiatus, especially with almost every member dropping their own EP’s. With whispers of a new album coming since this past April, the band has teased the album with the recently released third track […]

#NEWVIBES: NAS’s “NASIR”

Since hosting the third track on DJ Khaled’s “Major Key” in 2016, Nas has teased Hip Hop OG’s and New School’s connossiuers alike with the fact that his album is coming. And while we might be a little bitter because were receiving it now, two whole years later; Nas definitely impresses, providing the high end […]

#NEWVIBES: Taylor Bennett’s “Be Yourself”

With an album set to release this year, Taylor Bennett- Chance The Rapper’s younger brother has been busy spinning his new single “Be Yourself.” Bennett, who came out as bisexual last year on Twitter covers all the complicated issues he faces in the upbeat, piano driven track. From sexuality to racism, the 22-year old confronts […]

THE MAINSTREAM GAME: Azealia Banks V.S Cardi B

DISCLAIMER: I love Azealia Bank’s music and have been a dedicated fan for a long time; but I’m about to shade her for filth, kinda. During a recent visit at the Breakfast Club, New York’s most polarizing Hip-Hop radio station, rapper Azealia Banks explained to host Charlemagne that Bronx rhymer Cardi B, is “illiterate,” and […]