Los Angeles based 16-piece collective The Urban Renewal Project releases the new album Love Glory Duty Death. The band is known for their genre-bending adventurous sound, combining elements of Jazz, hip-hop, and vintage soul for an explosive and unique listen. The Urban Renewal Project combines fresh grooves with fiery big-band horn lines and smooth hip-hop rhymes, creating something simultaneously nostalgic and boundary-pushing. Their 12- track album features exciting collaborations including acclaimed rapper Oh No (Madlib’s brother &…

LA-based rapper Hoodtrophy Bino releases the new song “Keep It Real”. Bino delivers one of his most raw and soulful performances yet. The track’s emotional instrumentation sets the stage for Bino’s unfiltered storytelling. It’s a portrait of survival, strength and transformation.  Bino reflects on the harsh realities his community faces, but beneath the heaviness, there’s hope. He has a desire to rise above and…

Thai / Ka-ren refugee rappers Star2 and Eh La releasethe new single and videofor “Hate Me”. The track is about love lost and the sting of watching someone you once loved find happiness without you. Over a moody and melodic beat, Star2’s emotional delivery and Eh La’s smooth flow bring the story to life with sincerity and depth. The accompanying video mirrors that emotional duality. The transitions…

There are songs that hit your soul, and then there are songs that lift your entire energy — “Make a Toast” by Adrian Junior (@theadrianjunior)ft. Kyle Banks does both. From the first beat, it radiates confidence, gratitude, and that unmistakable feeling of “I made it through something, now I’m shining.” This track is more than just a…

Fresno rapper Fashawn presents the music video for “Guillotine,” produced by Sir Veterano, following his acclaimed comeback album All Hail The King on Fresh Yard Records. A former XXL Freshman alongside J. Cole, Nipsey Hussle, and Wiz Khalifa, Fashawn first gained recognition with his 2009 debut Boy Meets World before signing with Nas’s Mass Appeal…

HoodTrophy Bino has released the new music video for “Baby Imma Asshole,” featuring Bravo The Bagchaser, from his latest album Lost In My Heart. The two rappers make no apologies for their lifestyle, they’ve earned it. Bravo The Bagchaser lives up to his name rapping “Bought two new whips for the crash though / I just bought this fit / Still got the tags on.” He’s…

San Diego based hip-hop artist and Thai refugee Star2 releases the new single “Kokaine.” “I’m addicted to your love like that Kokaine…” Teaming up with fellow refugee artists Eh La and Tae Tae, the track is a fiery creation that blends English and Thai lyrics over a hypnotic, hard-hitting beat. The track is groovy yet volatile, pulling listeners into the rush of a love that…

Entertainment Guru Y.I. Mogul set to host Rob49’s “Let Me Fly” tour kicking off October 28th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Currently curating afterparties for NBA Youngboy’s Masa tour. Y.I. Mogul is keeping busy and about to embark on a new mission: Bringing an electrifying experience to the fans on the “Let Me Fly” tour which…

In “Jackpot,” HoodTrophy Bino steps into a world of bright visuals and powerful metaphors. The video pairs luxury cars and blossoming florals with a lush jungle backdrop, creating a striking contrast between success and vulnerability. As Bino performs, he confides in a therapist, searching for advice and clarity amid the chaos of his accomplishments. The track carries a reflective weight as Bino celebrates…

Music lovers and comic enthusiasts are in for a treat as the groundbreaking graphic novel FELA: Music Is the Weapon(HarperCollins/Amistad) created by Toronto artist Jibola Fagbamiye, the illustrator behindPromise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar, and writer Conor McCreery, known for the Kill Shakespeare comic book series, vividly brings to life the…