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“Go and Take It”: FACEvsIT Unveils a Pioneering Music Video in the Heart of LA’s Hip Hop Revolution

LOS ANGELES, CA – FACEvsIT, the dynamic Latino hip-hop artist from Los Angeles, is set to release his much-anticipated music video “Go and Take It” on August 11th, in collaboration with Merchan Media Productions and the visionary Beauty El Aye. This release promises to be a cultural milestone, encapsulating the essence of LA’s burgeoning hip-hop […]

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4 Best Places To Get Royalty Free Hip Hop Music in 2023

Adding some hip hop flavor to your videos, streams, or podcasts can make the content feel fresh and engaging. But finding legally licensed rap instrumentals and beats requires digging beyond the standard royalty free music libraries. While services like AudioJungle and Pond5 offer some decent options, they aren’t specialized specifically for rap and hip hop […]

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Blizzyboy LJ: From Hard Knocks to Hip Hop Sensation

Blizzyboy LJ, born Raj Lamonte John Weaver-Bey, epitomizes the underdog narrative. This Hartford, Connecticut native’s journey from the hard streets to the heart of the music industry provides a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and sheer tenacity.   In his youth, Blizzyboy LJ faced a series of significant personal challenges, including expulsion from high school […]

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Cardi B and Halle Berry curate all-female hip hop album

Cardi B and Halle Berry have curated a new all-female hip hop album. The collection serves as the soundtrack to Netflix‘s upcoming film Bruised, which will see Berry make her directorial debut. She also stars in the movie as Jackie Justice, a disgraced MMA fighter. READ MORE: How Cardi B squashed the concept of the female […]

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Blue Chips: January 2021 in New Hip Hop

Blue Chips is a monthly rap column that doubles as a scouting report. Each month, SPIN selects a new starting five, a group of rappers who could be Rookie of the Year candidates turned Hall-of-Famers or forgettable flashes in the pan. Only the passing seasons (and the number of streams) will tell. To read previous […]

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Hungria Hip Hop and Mc Lipi – Um Brinde pra Nós (R3HAB Remix)

Having seemingly exploded out of nowhere, Fine Business Music is a fresh label, dedicated towards bringing together the best Latin American talent with the hottest electronic music acts, creating a crossover sound catered to a massive audience. The label’s first releases came in 2020, while they have so far worked with acclaimed artists such as […]

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Blue Chips: November 2020 in New Hip Hop

Blue Chips is a monthly rap column that doubles as a scouting report. Each month, SPIN selects a new starting five, a group of rappers who could be Rookie of the Year candidates turned Hall-of-Famers or forgettable flashes in the pan. Only the passing seasons (and the number of streams) will tell. To read previous […]

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Blue Chips: October 2020 in New Hip Hop

Blue Chips is a monthly rap column that doubles as a scouting report. Each month, SPIN selects a new starting five, a group of rappers who could be Rookie of the Year candidates turned Hall-of-Famers or forgettable flashes in the pan. Only the passing seasons (and the number of streams) will tell. To read previous […]

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Coachella 2024: Festival announces hip-hop star as special guest

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube LiveStream Still / Pixabay / Coachella) Wed 17 April 2024 11:55, UK Ahead of the second weekend of Coachella, set to commence on April 19th, the festival has announced details of a surprise set from hip-hop star Kid Cudi. Shortly before the first instalment of the 2024 incarnation of the […]

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Kara Major Unveils “NarciSecond”: A Sonic Fusion Bridging Hip-Hop & EDM 

Emerging artist Kara Major continues her musical evolution with the release of her latest single, “NarciSecond,” following the success of “Everything Works Out.”  This dynamic new release showcases Major’s adeptness in both hip-hop and EDM, melding these genres to create an unprecedented sonic experience. Building on the captivating atmosphere of her previous hit, “Narcissist,” she […]