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Finally, the culture that we love receives the recognition that it deserves, by the University of Arizona. Focusing on the origins, and mainly on the cultural significance of the art form, the University of Arizona is offering students a minor in “Hip-Hop Concentration“. Hot New Hip Hop reports that the objectives of the minor aim to, … Continue reading »
Ding Ding Ding, round two of the battle begins! Cassidy throws some haymakers at Meek and refuses to go down without a fight. He spits for over 10 mins, flowing on several beats and goes in on Meek! Hearing it for the first time I think this joint is tough it had endless punch lines, and he was directly attacking Meek … Continue reading »
Uptown DC’s own, Uptown XO, is finally releasing a solo album this month entitled, “Colour De Grey.” No doubts about it this album is going to do numbers around the DMV, as well as outside in other areas too. XO’s fan base stretches far beyond just DC, as he has toured the world overseas with his … Continue reading »
Maybach Music Group artist, Wale, and Black Cobain of Wale’s The Board of Administration label recently performed at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland. As they ripped the mic, MikeVisuals, captures them back stage and onto the stage covering their experience at The Fillmore. MikeVisuals made his mark behind the lens in the DMV throughout 2012, and as you can … Continue reading »
Best way to start off the new year some new music from Jean Grae. Jean gives us a compilation of sorts of her best work from 2004 -2010 Continue reading »
Uptown X.O., Emcee from Uptown Washington DC, has been killing the underground scene for years now. I remember growing up hearing all the old heads talk about how nice X.O. was. Gadget (My father’s old producer), who is basically like an Uncle to me, was one of the first producers to start making music with him. He is … Continue reading »
As him putting out a tape earlier this week Wale get a dope beat from LG and goes off!! We all know Ralph can rap but this kid LG got some heat. I like him and Wale sound together. Soon as I heard Change UP on Folarin it was my favorite track. Related articles Wale … Continue reading »
Well everybody knows about the two of the dopest Emcees in Philly beefing over apparently a big misunderstanding. Meek Mill and Cassidy were rumored to battle for 100k, but after Cassidy accepted the offer Meek claims he never said he wanted to battle Cass. Well, it seems like Cass is doing everything he can to force Meek into … Continue reading »
Iman Shumpert aka 2wo 1ne, an NBA rising star of the New York Knicks, releases his new debut mixtape. The mixtape has features from Chrisette Michelle & more! It never fails we have seen it over and over, where ballers want to be rappers and vice versa. Drake says it best, ”Damn, I swear sports and music are so synonymous, Cause we want to … Continue reading »
MR. YUCK, is an artist originally from Mount Vernon, New York but raised in PG county, Maryland. He is independently signed to the up and coming label, PLANET KAOS ENTERTAINMENT. He is also 1/3 of a Hip Hop trio group,WRITERS BLOCK. Mr. Yuck let’s us into his mind and takes us on a ride through … Continue reading »
During the mist of a twitter “rebuild” (I have no fucking clue what that means) Lupe Fiasco shuts me up and kills Common’s “Communism” track. I’m not sure what exactly is going on with Lupe’s Twitter situation but If this the result so be it. d/l here Continue reading »
![Logic – All I Do [ Video ]](http://itsstrictly.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/tumblr_meh6nbkkle1qkt38m.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Logic – All I Do [ Video ]")
LOGIC, is an independently signed 22-year oldEmcee from Gaithersburg, Maryland. He is signed to an independent label, Visionary Music Group. I have been hip to Logic for some time now as he has been probably the hottest Emcee from around my area other than Wale or Fat Trel. He has been on his grind touring and doing shows worldwide. The dudes wordplay is … Continue reading »
Joe Budden, explains that the group was heavily abusing substances while recording, “welcome to: OUR HOUSE.” Joe Budden recently chopped it up with Fuse to discuss his Slaughterhouse fam, explaining how excited he is to hit the booth and record their next album while sober. During the interview, Joey said all of the group was abusing substances … Continue reading »
As we all probably have heard, tomorrow is the rumored date that the world is supposed to end, according to the Mayan calendar. Well Joey BadA$$ and his crew Pro Era will be releasing a tape in honor of this theory. “This is gonna be the last bit of good music you hear before this shit blow,” CJ Fly … Continue reading »
Strictly Hip Hop will be participating at the Rock The Mic open mic competition at this Thursday at Judah’s Juke Joint in Baltimore, MD. The competition will be a fundraiser to help families in need this holiday season. Rock The Mic will be $7 All Night and BYOB. Winners will receive an exclusive media package from Merdi.com … Continue reading »
Young Producer/Rapper Butch Dawson just released a beat tape. If you aren’t familiar Butch put out one of the most slept on mixtapes earlier this year with “Sunset Ave” he’s been making his rounds lately and doing beats all over the place. So I’m sure your going to get use to hearing this name very … Continue reading »
Trinidad James, an Atlanta, Georgia rapper, whose buzz has sky rocketed in the past months was rewarded with a 2 million dollar contract with Def Jam. After many rumors Billboard confirmed that he signed the deal with Def Jam. “Def Jam, thank you for believing,” said James. Def Jam President Joie Manda added, “We’re excited … Continue reading »
Ma$e finally ends his ties with Diddy, and Bad Boy Records. It was rumored that they had already went their separate ways, but Ma$e just recently confirmed it in an interview. Diddy did not allow Ma$e to sign with G-Unit because of greed; demanding 50 cent to pay for claimed debts that Ma$e owed him. Ma$e spoke … Continue reading »
I recently came across Maryland native Dunson when I posted the article of him being named one of Baltimore promising rappers. We had all 5 at the station this past night and I have to say I was impressed. After the greetings and interviews we asked all 5 to give us some bars for a … Continue reading »
Rolling Stone recently sat down with some hip hop heavyweight , industry insiders , bloggers and legend to compile the list of the 50 Greatest Hip Hop songs. Nothing very controversial with the list other than a few song placements and no sign of Nas on the cover. Only thing about list like these there … Continue reading »
![25+ Unreleased Ab-Soul tracks [Re-post]](http://itsstrictly.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/absoul2.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "25+ Unreleased Ab-Soul tracks [Re-post]")
Seems like TDE has slowly been taking over the rap game. but Before TDE and the long hair , There was Ab the great. It’s a weird story on how this came about I was talking to a friend about TDE and she said how Ab-Soul reminded them of someone they heard a few years ago … Continue reading »
Tawni Fears say down with The Legendary DJ Eddie F to discuss the difference in music from his years starting out with Heavy D to today. Also discuss key factors in longevity in the music business. A really great read for anyone with aspirations for being in the business. click pic to go to article. … Continue reading »
The baltimore Sun just named 5 promising artists in baltimore. much luv to Kane Mayfield , Al Great , JayVerze and all the other artist. Click pic for the article. Continue reading »
Hopefully nobody has forgotten about Saigon. With such promising career a few years ago seems like he’s fallen victim to labels shadiness. Which is sad to see since he could’ve really done some amazing things with the backing off Just Blaze. Saigon just released the sequel to his first dope album and has made it … Continue reading »
