Riz: The Breeding Ground Artist Blog
What’s good its the homie RIZ straight outta Harlem and today I’m giving you an EXCLUSIVE look at my new video “Sky High Sky Fly” directed by Monstar Films. Let me know if ya’ll are feeling the track.. this particular joint was produced by DJ Pain One. Each week, I’m gonna post something new on […]

Ebony Eyez: Don’t Call It A Comeback
It has been said, that an ounce of experience is more than a pint of advice. Nothing can replace a lesson learned first hand. Ebony Eyez has gained knowledge over the past few years that cannot be acquired through any amount of extensive research or investigation. For many individuals there is this notion that a […]

JD Era: Reign Of Era
Something has to be said for those artists North of the Border, they put the work in. Vying for radio love on Canadas only urban station is a battle in itself, but getting the folks down south and across the water to open their ears to your product can make even the strongest man falter. […]

GhostWridah: In The Flashing Lights
What do you a call an unsigned rapper who has developed a brilliant marketing technique, been co-signed by super producer Don Cannon, recorded with a list of Grade A artists, and has amassed a dedicated following? You call him GhostWridah. The 26 year old rapper, born Troy Jeffery is living the L.Y.F.E. that for some […]

Duo Live: Back To The Brooklyn Basics
Maneuvering independently within the Hip-Hop game for over ten years, Duo Live has really given their all into the music. Not only the music but what they want to give back to the people of the culture. Hip-Hop culture to be exact. It shows with the basis of talented artists they’ve worked with in the […]

Nina B and Skyzoo Performance at Digiwaxx Showcase at SXSW
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Freddie Gibbs: Live From SXSW
Freddie Gibbs has grown quite a bit since his appearance iin the AHH Breeding Ground many moon ago. The rapper performed at the SXSW convention. Check out the footage, courtesy of Fakeshore Drive.

Slick Watts: The Grind Don’t Stop
The old saying goes: When opportunity knocks, answer the door, and for Martins Ferry, Ohio native, Slick Watts, he’s answered the door often. From early on hip- hop was a hobby but took a backseat for his love of basketball, it enabled him to travel out of the Ohio Valley and see what else the […]

Erk Tha Jerk: Hood Nerd In The Flesh
In an era where entertainment is full of gimmicks it has become a rarity to find someone who does not conform to trends but rather sets their own. Rapping was a hobby at age 12, taken seriously by age 18, and 10 years later Erk Tha Jerk has paid his dues and is definitely putting […]

Tito Lopez: Southernplayalistic
Antonio Lopez Mourin is known to fans, critics, haters and spectators as Tito Lopez. Lopez has used clever word play and tech savvy marketing techniques to flood Hip-Hop sites and blogs with something refreshing since 2007. His quick wit is evident in his flow. Tito released and pushed his very first individual mixtape the New […]

The Day Report: 360 Deals Are Todays Record Deals
I gotta state right upfront that I am biased against 360 Deals. I understand WHY they exist, I just find them unfairly oppressive in the labels favor in an industry with a draconic history of jerking artists out of money. I stopped negotiating deals for artists in 2005 because I refuse to do a 360 […]

Mikkey Halsted: The Coldest From Chi-Town
Chicago has bred some phenomenal talent. We’ve heard great music produced by Kanye. Positive messages told through some of Common’s verses. Crazy intricate double meaning laced tracks by Lupe. This is what we’ve seen come and grow within the industry from Chicago. What most people seem to expect from Chicago is great innovative music that’s […]

Hip-Hop Artist Cultural Exchange Program: A Historic Experience
Since January 15, Hip-Hop has undergone a groundbreaking experiencethe forging of a two-week alliance between a popular South African Hip-Hop artist (Hip-Hop Pantsula) and an acclaimed American Hip-Hop artist (Asheru), to draw strength, inspiration, and vision from respective struggles and cultures. The exchange runs through January 28. Hip-Hop Pantsula (HHP), also known as Jabba, is […]

Breeding Ground Joints: Charlie Sloths One More Drink
Charlie Sloth has been doing big things online for a number of years and, if you are familiar with his work, hes quite a character. While his viral videos are the things comedy shows are made of, his rap songs are a bit different. One More Drink is evidence that Sloth can meld all that […]

Breeding Ground: AllHipHop.com / Uplaya Finalists
It was simple enough. AllHipHop.com and uPlaya.com requested that artists log onto uPlaya.com and submit their music. From there, we would sift through all of the entries until we picked our favorites. The uPlaya/AllHipHop.com contest will feature three finalists and one grand prizewinner. The good folks at uPlaya would eventually provide a number of promotional […]

Breeding Ground Joints: D. Mawls All Over The Place
D. Mawl offers a timeless track with “All Over the Place,” which recounts the inventions and contributions that African-Americans have made to this world. The song focuses on little known facts about inventors like Sarah Boone (ironing board), Jan Matzeliger (shoe shaper) and John A. Burr (rotary blade lawn mower). The track has already been […]

Breeding Ground Joints: FQ’s “War Baby”
Rap Name : F.Q. [Foreign Quality] Name of song : “War Baby” Crew Name : C S E [Child Soldier Entertainment] The Rundown: “I talk about the grim truths of the streets of Philly and from the Slumps of Africa which is very rare in today’s Hip-Hop community. I am a good guy thats been […]

BREEDING GROUND Spotlight: T Will
Money Bounce Entertainment artist, Terrick Williams, has been making moves since picking up the mic in November of 2005. Opening up for major record artists such as Yo Gotti, Nikki Minaj and Gucci Mane, T-Will, has mastered his skills and talent on the level to one of an artist with a major recording deal. Producing […]

Locksmith: In Rare Form
Revolutionary Bay blood surges through the arteries of Locksmith. If hes rhyming alongside Left, the other half of his group, Frontline; or, if hes surgically euthanizing MCs in battle, Lock is Dr. Kevorkian. This Grind Time grime reaper snatches souls, sending them to the dead poets society in the sky. Locksmith is devoting himself to […]

Breeding Ground: Wordspit
The name says a lot and his appearance isn’t mute either. But, Wordspit assures all that you cannot judge a rap artist by his garb no more than you can judge a book based on the cover. He’s an interesting emcee. There are times where you may see WS with’ two French braids or […]