Five & Done: The Knux

Currently, there’s a crop of progressive artists stretching the boundaries of Hip-Hop in every which direction. They’ve all but tossed conventional thought of what rap music should be to the wind in favor of a more experimental and care-free approach to making Hip-Hop. Leading this movement, we find the New Orleans bred-duo and brothers, the […]

Plies: Rider 4 Real

Forgive the impending pun, but rappers often get a bad rap. Sometimes deservedly: [insert name of MC with inept law abiding skills here]. Other times, the said artist may boast an image that endears him to his hood friendly fans while simultaneously rising the ire of his, let’s say “sophisticated,” detractors. Such is the case […]

Lyrics Born: Everything I Am

From protests and rallies to petitions and marches, Berkeley has been the nation’s epicenter for change and revolution since the ‘60s. While enthusiasts and purists alike stress that the music industry needs its own revolution, one Berkeley artist isn’t interested in talking about this need for change. Following in the footsteps of so many great […]

Industry Spotlight: Massah David: Events With Kanye, AllHipHop, Def Jam

Name: Massah David Job Title: Vice President of Events & Marketing Company Name: MVD Inc. Industry: Entertainment Location: New York City Job Description: My job consists of creating concepts and handling production for all of our signature events; which varies from the smallest detail such as the color schemes and wording for our invitations to […]