Hard Knock Life Podcast Ep. 012: What is a freestyle worth?

What is a freestyle, and what is it worth now? Is a freestyle a necessity in a Hip-Hop artist’s portfolio… or a novelty? We explore all the definitions and scenarios from the 80’s to today, from New York to California, from Funkmaster Flex and Sway to Twitter. Guests: Melton, IG: @notmarinkd Michael Pratt, TW: @ProjectPratt11, IG: @michaelpratt__ Powered by Classic Material NY TW: @fresthetic, IG: @classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by Saul Goodman TW: @lionofbedstuy, IG: @lionofbedstuy Co-hosted by THECAINMARKO TW: @thecainmarko, IG: @thecainmarko, SC: soundcloud.com/thecainmarko Executive produced by Mika TW: @BSideAnthems, IG: @bside.anthems…

Watzreal releases ITZ ALL LOVE (Album)

San Francisco based artist Watzreal returns with his new full-length project Itz All Love featuring guest appearances including Cash Campain, Tone Jonez, and more! A true independent hip hop artist, Watzreal has been making a name for himself with back to back tours and countless live appearances across the Bay Area. With an energetic live show and relatable lyrics, it’s easy to see why fans have been connecting with this Berkely, CA raised MC more and more with every release. Showing his softer side, Watzreal taps producers 80Seven, Tone Jonez,…

New Zealand-based duet LEXXA Release “Get out”

In authentic LEXXA form, ‘get out’ pulls you right into their atmosphere of luscious 80s synth euphoria and melodic overdrive, while subtly pulling at the heart strings through an internal monologue over a relationship gone cold. Elevated, with a bold, expansive chorus, it is the perfect push and pull of colliding thoughts in pure, musical form. The track was crafted and produced by Maude in her home studio. From there, it grew inside the creative nebula of Studio 509 and Big Pop Studios, with addition production and mixing by Chris…

Saviii 3rd debut with Cash Money West

Long Beach rapper Saviii 3rd celebrates the release of his Cash Money West debut single “Troopas.” “Troopas” will appear alongside previous singles Another Day and Batter Up on All Eyez On 3 releasing via Cash Money West in December. Producer: Foreign Teck of The MeKanics Video Director: Benny Boom Follow Saviii 3rd on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/saviii3rd Twitter: www.twitter.com/saviii3rd

Hard Knock Life Podcast Ep. 011: What is rap beef? ft. Dallas Penn

What’s beef? Beef was when you need two gats to go to sleep. Beef was when your moms ain’t safe up in the streets. Beef was when I saw you, you were guaranteed to be in ICU. But is it still? Was it ever? We explore a range of beefs through the span of Hip-Hop’s lifetime, including Eminem vs. MGK and Drake vs. Pusha T. Guests: Dallas Penn, TW: twitter.com/dallas_penn, IG: instagram.com/dallas_penn, SC: @talkitecturepod Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd Darwin’s Toy, IG: instagram.com/darwinstoy Powered by Classic Material NY TW: twitter.com/fresthetic, IG: instagram.com/classicmaterialny Hosted & moderated by Saul Goodman…

tennisXclub – “Too Late”

Too Late’s sound is a marriage between afrobeat, pop & house inspired by the diversity of Toronto’s dance floor anthems. The story behind the song lyrics is a combination of life/relationship experiences meant to help the listener reclaim their power/independence & diminish dependency on toxic relationships. The main point of the song is, you didn’t support me when I was down, don’t bother coming around when I’m up. Despite the serious tone of the lyrics, the song focuses on a brighter tomorrow. Listen below or click here to listen on…

DUMMIE (formerly Dumbfoundead) Releases CAFÉ BLEU EP

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Los Angeles emcee Dummie (formerly known as Dumbfoundead) is excited to release his 10th solo project and 3rd EP release within the past year entitled Café Bleu. The milestone release is a nod to his evolution as an artist as he is free to venture out with progressive unconventional sounds that pay tribute to the kind of tolerant community we’re all looking for…the one where we are accepted as we are. “Café Bleu is an imaginary neighborhood spot where everyone is free to come hangout… nobody needs to know your…