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

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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…

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

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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”

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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…

Far East Movement First American Artists Signed to CHINA’s NetEase

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“The fact that an independent, Asian-American hip-hop chart-topper has decided to partner with a Chinese streaming service on a new release underscores changes in power and influence between major labels and tech platforms, especially as the music business continues to globalize.” – Billboard World renown EDM pioneers Far East Movement continue to bridge the gap between the East and West with their multi-million dollar deal with China’s leading internet giant, NetEase. Not only is NetEase one of the largest internet companies in the world, this new venture breaks ground as…

Denver Mike releases “Ghetto Girl” with T-Pain & Walter French

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“The song was inspired by the oft-forgotten vibe and energy of the 90’s and 00’s. A time when you could go to the club, dance and enjoy the night unencumbered by phones and social media. ‘Ghetto Girl’ is an anthem for the ‘around the way’ girl. There was always something special to me about a true ‘ghetto’ girl. I wanted to glorify her, but I didn’t want it to sound like your everyday, standard trap song.” – Denver Mike The 4-minute record is produced by industry heavyweight Mike Free and…

Hard Knock Life Podcast Ep. 6: Hip-Hop & Addiction

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Is addiction an issue in Hip-Hop, or an issue in the larger music industry, or a n American issue? Listen as Saul Goodman (@lionofbedstuy) and TheCainMarko (@thecainmarko) discuss. This episode is dedicated to Mac Miller, aka Malcolm James McCormick, 1992-2018. Visuals by @SimplyDop3 Executive Produced by @BSideAnthems Follow us on twitter and IG: @HKLpodcast The Hard Knock Life Podcast is dedicated to the new core of Hip-Hop today: the business, the brand; and the balance between authenticity and entertainment. HKL breaks down the deals and the real; the bars and beef. HKL connects echoes of…

MC/Writer/Battle vet, SAHTYRE releases new album “CRYNOWDIELATER”

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After premiering his spacely single, “Elon” on Shade 45 via DJ Trackstar as well as unveiling the Left Brain produced banger “Mobbin” late Sunday evening, Sahtyre releases his project, CRYNOWDIELATER on all digital platforms. Sahtyre says, “In this hyper-digital age where likes and clicks dictate one’s happiness and sanity, many of us struggle with depression and find it hard to simply exist. CRYNOWDIELATER means ‘be yourself while you still can’ and that’s the message that I would love to convey to everybody who hears this. You are special, you are…