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Niki Gatewood

Believer, Mother, Writer, FED; Creative AF . . .
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EXCLUSIVE: Twista Talks MC's 'Responsibility' & Turmoil Plaguing Chicago

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Features

With over twenty years invested into Hip-Hop, Twista, has forged a respected niche within the culture. With passion, pride, and pain–lyricism delivered from a sincere stance–he has transformed ordinary words into poignant prose. To create immortal art music and memory collide; this a signature of artistic journey. On a quest to manipulate metaphors while controlling the mic, […]

EXCLUSIVE: Twista’s N.Y.C.'s 'Dark Horse' Album Release

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Features

Twista, Chi-Town’s expeditious wordsmith, visited the heart of New York City’s Midtown to celebrate! The occasion– the official release of the Tung Twista’s ninth studio album, Dark Horse. The world-renowned, LQ New York, hosted the event. Boasting everything from Air Maxes to ascots, from Dom Perignon to Dancehall,  an eclectic array of people came out to show […]

ALLHIPHOP EXCLUSIVE: Skyzoo & Torae Talk Creative Process

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Features

Cultivating creativity is a seasoned skill. Metaphors communicate memories;  our adept MCs invest life into their sixteens. Poetically conveying the human condition, these practitioners continue to polish their work-ethic in order to create enduring art. Recently, AllHipHop spoke with Skyzoo & Torae. Their anticipated Barrel Brothers LP is now available! When discussing creativity the duo were asked: To […]

Interpretations: YC The Cynic "The Heaviest Cross"

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Breeding Ground

YC The Cynic, is a manifestation of his native Bronx aka Hip-Hop’s birthplace, and he continues to cultivate his niche within the evolving genre. His previous mixtapes You’re Welcome and Fall FWD, resonate with the logophiles who appreciate fluid wordplay. GNK, the début album with producer, Frank Drake, reflects the emerging MC’s mental dexterity in conjunction with an easy delivery. […]

Iggy Azalea's 'Monster Outbreak Tour Visits NYC

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Features

From start to finish, the allure of Iggy Azalea, motivated hundreds to visit New York City’s Irving Plaza. Dominated by carefree laughs, abounding spirits, and an eager audience, the atmosphere promised a delightful event. Once the curtain rose to reveal, Hotel Iggy, instantaneous applause consumed the theater. IGGY, IGGY, IGGY—the boisterous chant abated as DJ […]

YG's 'My Krazy Life Tour' Rocks NYC

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Features

Recently, YG’s ‘My Krazy Life Tour’ rocked New York City’s, Irving Plaza. The capacity crowd demonstrated how much the Big Apple appreciates the West! Washington D.C.’s, Fat Trel,accepted the challenge of opening the show. Gripping the mic, the MMG signee demanded, “Y’all f*ck with Maybach Music?” The rhetorical question was emphatically answered by the crowd’s zealous response. […]