Hip-Hop
  "so do we pass the ghosts that haunt us later in our lives; they sit undramatically by the roadside like poor beggars, and we see them only from the corners of our eyes, if we see them at all. The idea that they have been waiting there for us rarely if ever crosses our minds. Yet they do wait, and when we have passed, they gather up their bundles of memory and fall in behind, treading in our footsteps and catching up, little... more

Hip-Hop
Rapper Vordul Mega (a.k.a. Vordul Megallah) is one-half of underground hip hop duo Cannibal Ox and a member of the hip hop group Atoms Family . Vordul's debut solo album, Revolution Of Yung Havoks , was released in 2004. That same year, Vordul Mega also put out a supplemental compilation LP composed of new and rare work, some of which was not included on Revolution Of Yung Havoks . This second album, titled Yung World , features... more

Hip-Hop
Yes it's me, KB. I’ve stepped out of the booth as for now to tighten up my songwriting and production skills. Though I do miss the allure of the game, it’s not what I’m on right now. I have a poetry book about to be published intitled "To Know Is To Love", and a slew of songs submitted to BMI for publishing as well. So yes, I’m still on my grind. But fret not because I still have a few tricks up my sleeve and will... more

Indie
A native of Austin TX, Suzanna Choffel combines her poetic sensibilities and sweet smoky voice with funky urban rhythms to create a fresh and unique sound. She uses her guitar to create staccato rhythms underneath her dazzling soulful vocal melodies, all backed by a pulsing band with unique instrumentation. Her music has been described as “indie pop with urban beats”, and "jazz-infused soul pop" with comparisons ranging from Feist... more

Hip-Hop
  In 2007, a new artist named So$a came on the scene and quickly became one of the most prolific MC's in the Bahamian society. His swag and raspy voice made his style unique and powerful. The Nassau Guardian Newspaper describes So$a as “one of, if not the hottest MC on the island. Most of you know him because of his parties but he is one of the hottest MC’s to come out of Caribbean in the last 5 years. We have some... more

Indie
What is this? Why does a band from Jackson, MS, here in the 21st century, sound like no other band from Mississippi or the south, for that matter? It's a rock band: a quintessential quartet of drums (Jody Suarez) , bass (Jakob Clark) , guitar (Joshua Clark) , and keyboards (Chris Michaels) . But thats where the similarity with so many other bands ends. LBE buzzes and hums with a power all its own. Theres... more

Rap
Born and raised in St. Louis, MO and East St. Louis. As an underprivileged child, literally dirt poor, Sergio Cac'I Sanchez Allen was blessed to find a home in hip-hop's heart while going from shelter to shelter, and family members homes, other times sleeping in his mother's car. He found out the hard way how cruel and harsh the STL streets can be. Sergio (Young Lou) Allen discovered the thrill of music at age 5 being around his mother who... more

Hip-Hop
Raashan Ahmad has been on the grind since his first release as one of the lead M.C.s in the group Mission , who released the self titled album in 1999 (which quickly became a underground fan favorite) and more recently, as well as most notoriously, as the front man for the live hip-hop group Crown City Rockers who released the album Earthtones in 2004 which garnered both critical acclaim from press (Urb Next 100, San Francisco Weekly... more

Electronica
Toxic hurricane sludge, endless war and the eternal question of what to do with one’s Saturday night when the world’s about to implode… Cubik and Origami mine these topics and more on Slept In On Doomsday, their new release on Dinner Party Records. Originally known for the slow-burning downtempo funk of their eponymous debut on Wide Hive Records, and an intricate beatbox/instrumental EP in 2007, the duo have since broadened... more

Hip-Hop
What do you think of when you think about struggling? The kids in the street, no food stomach bubblin' or n****s in the E-Class, heavy drug smugglin'?" – Xzibit All hip hop bio clichés aside, Eyezon knows struggle all too well. Born in South Africa, he learned firsthand the trials associated with segregation, racism, and poverty. Growing up in difficult times without a father and a mother exiled to Germany for her... more