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Jay Electronica, Sav Killz, Frank Knight and DJ J-Ronin Live at Sony Hall (Video)
Big Up J Ronin for the sharing these videos from a recent concert at Sony Hall 1.10.2022. The footage was taken by R. Hendrix. Catch the next show with Jay Electronica and the team (DJ J-Ronin, Sav Killz and Frank Knight) at Sony Hall Weds. March 16 with DJ Skizz,...
Dumbarton Rock Returns…
Dumbarton Rock is back with two crisply pressed 7 inch records. All four sides feature an irresistible slow rocking groove called the NHS riddim by Mungo’s Hi Fi, which first made an appearance on their dub LP Antidote featuring Jah Thomas. This time vocals are...
Elzhi “Seven Times Down Eight Times Up” by Fat Beats Records
You may know eLZhi from his affiliation with his former rap group Slum Village, giving us hits like Selfish. Perhaps, you’ve followed him from his early days in Detroit’s rap circles, his first independent release Witness My Growth produced by Nick Speed. Check out...
“Dr. Henry Louis Gates” Amazing Black Literature Archaeologist
Doctor Henry Louis Gates Jr is an amazing black literature archaeologist. Henry Louis Gates is a notable American literary critic, professor, historian, and change-maker. Born in West Virginia in 1950, Dr Gates is a true African American ambassador, born on the same...
Queens Beat Maker H. Potta Interview
How long have you been producing? Peace and thank you. I started messing around making beats in late 97. I made some demos for a friend who rapped from my neighborhood in Queens NY. Then I linked up with my boy Alex P. (RIP) and we started doing beats together as a...
Vasja Veber Co-Owner of Viberate Interview
Viberate (co-founded by acclaimed DJ and producer UMEK) is a blockchain-driven all-in-one platform for the live music industry, enabling music enthusiasts from all over the world to grow their careers and help shape the future of the industry and be compensated....
Canadian Rapper Nes aka Champs Pain Interview
What is your background where are you originally from? I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. My family is originally from the Philippines and unfortunately it has been way too long since I've visited the motherland. I urge to go back and explore the beautiful...
Japanese artist and MMJ Activist Mardy Color interview
Meet artist Mardy Color supporter of MMJ. She creates art for everything from t-shirts, posters, stickers to handmade collectibles and other CBD and cannabis related products. We reached out to get the skinny on her custom weed renditions and she had to use a...
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MF DOOM “Live From Planet X” (LP) [Updated]
Experience the exceedingly rare genius of an MF DOOM live performance with these exclusive straight from the soundboard audio recordings. Broadcasting from an undisclosed location, this limited edition vinyl pressing of “Live From Planet X” offers fans a chance to own...
BK Bonez ‘The Real Rat Pack’ Feat. Marz One / ‘How It Goes’ Feat. Donny G (7″ Vinyl)
'Death Knocks Twice' is the title of the upcoming LP from Toronto, Canada-based producer BK Bonez. The new album features his signature dense, hard-hitting production, no-holds-barred intensity and the raw microphone abilities of fellow canuck Donny G, ILLtemper,...
Cracker Jon & Violentlyill ‘Bought Off and Silenced’ By Gizmos and Toys
Cracker Jon links up with Northern Ireland's Violentlyill and first impressions would have you think the duo equate to an odd pairing, but as soon as you sink your teeth into the album you quickly discover what an absolute gem it is... Worlds appear to collide as...
Artist ‘Genesis The Greykid’ Interview
Where are you originally from? Chattanooga. I was born in Chattanooga. Even though I was only there for a few days, my mom wanted me to be born there. She loves the city and the doctor that delivered me, delivered my sister so yeah… Chattanooga is home. It’s my home...
Unagi Instrumental Album “Time and Temp”
A producer/DJ/occasional rapper, Unagi has been making beats since the nineties, with his crew Discs of Tron. He started with pause tapes before progressing to an SP-202, Dr. Rhythm drum machine, and cassette four-track, which he used to create his debut album,...
N.A.T.I.V.E. (40PlusGodz) ‘BLACK RAPP’ Video
Conscious Hip-Hop is Back! New visual from 40 PlusGodz's featuring Louisville/Atl veteran rapper and producer N.A.T.I.V.E. ('Put it Down' ft. David Banner). 'Black Rapp' calls for black unity, community and political awareness touching on racism and social division....
New Orleans Beat Collective ‘Bag Season’
Meet the Bag Season Beat collective founded in 2018, the team consists of Louisiana-born producer/rapper Elgin Brown, a.k.a. AFKA, Louisiana born producer/chef/elder statesman deliciousbeets (known by friends and fans alike as "Beets"), Texas born, Y2k relocated,...
Rapper lyricist Maya Huyana discusses L.A. hip hop & her new release ‘The Raw’ E.P.
Meet L.A. head Maya Huyana, in this interview she speaks on the politics of being a female MC in her city, her growth as an artist new music and more please share... Your first hip hop experience? My earliest recollection of "hip-hop" is being a toddler, watching the...
Hawaiian Writer Quest Interview…
Which island are you from? Born and raised here, on O'ahu. Your first memory or Hip hop experience was? My earliest memory would be in Wahiawa, where i first witnessed cats poppin, lockin, struttin and rockin. It was also the first place I've seen MCs and DJs, but as...
Mixtape Addict “Shortkut” 21st Episode w/ RAS KASS Talks Kid Capri, The D.O.C, Overseas Hip-Hop & more
Check the 21st episode of DJ King Flow's "Shortkut" Show exclusive sit-down interview with one of the greatest lyricists ever, Westcoast legend RAS KASS! CONTACT INFORMATION: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Stay connected to MRCNNlive.com for the latest information &...
Leeds DJ/ Producer Agent M Interview…
Leeds producer Dj Agent M started spinning at school youth clubs, he made his debut on a local radio station, 'People’s FM' at 16. These days his tracks are featured on various radio stations including BBC Radio, Itch FM, Soho Radio and Pyro Radio and his latest work...
Mannie Fresh Always Stands Up For His City!
NEW ORLEANS, LA, November 2021 – “I just stepped in another motherf***i’' pothole,” laments DJ Mannie Fresh in his video endorsement of New Orleans City Council District B candidate, Lesli Harris. Throughout his incredible career, Mannie Fresh has always made sure to...
Windsor, Ontario’s ‘Jupiter Dreams’…
How long have you been emceeing/rapping? I've been rapping since I heard that "Thong song" by Sisqo in 1998, so I guess for a little while. To be honest, rapping and singing was always a family affair. My brothers and sisters and I would do freestyle parody raps for...
Underground Hiphop luminary DJ Abilities releases new album ‘Phonograph Phoenix’
Today, underground hip-hop luminary, one-half of the iconic Eyedea & Abilities, legendary DJ, and producer DJ Abilities releases his long-awaited debut album, Phonograph Phoenix, via Rhymesayers Entertainment. In tandem with the record, he shares the music video for...
Ruste Juxx & High Sticky Crew ‘Freestyle’ prod. by Kyo Itachi
What do you get when you cross high grade bars and ganja?!! A Ruste Juxx 'freestyle' from High Sticky Crew... High Sticky Crew is a Swiss collective that grows and sells top quality cbd. They mix their two passions, cannabis and rap. For more info, freetyles and dope...
Interview with Toronto’s Fortunato…
What part of Toronto do you call home? Downtown is where I call home, near Regent Park. How has the underground hip hop scene in Toronto changed since you started out is it worse or better in your opinion? It's way more divided. We used to have cyphers and battles but...
