#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 […]

#Buffacold: The Incomparable James Wynn

In an ego-driven, accessibility-centered world like today, the art of hustle is deeply praised. To do and be seen doing whatever the “do” is, is a gold medal of intellectual currency that trendier people prefer to as “clout.” And while most enjoy a visual representation of the “do,” many times it is not actually being […]

#BUFFACOLD: A.I The Anomaly releases “Sippin My Tea”

Buffalo has it’s own fascinating coexistence. When my parents moved here from New York City over 20 years ago, their idea to settle down and start a family soon took its own interesting form. Their undying faith in God and unwavering passion in outreach had them and their three very young daughters (* at that […]

#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 […]

#Buffacold: Rapper Zay Weeks releases project, “Dec. 3075”

BUFFACOLD: Many times the glitz and glamour of the “Big Apple” overshadows the efforts of surrounding communities. As someone who has roots in New York City but lives just eight hours north in the tundra- like confines of Buffalo, NY, I find myself discovering an interesting parallel between my two worlds. Both regions possess a plethora of talent, […]

#NEWVIBES:Tobi Lou’s “Buff Baby”

The Chicago-based rapper ups his eccentric creativity with a just over minimal array of sounds; from a salt-shaker to light piano reverbs. The adventure-time inspired tune dives deeper into Lou’s whimsical, yet aggressive world of sheer bravado and playful banter. The three-minute track enters with a woman’s vocals reinforcing the chorus to come; “I’m a buff baby but I dance […]

#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 […]