Album Review: Freeway's "Diamond In The Ruff"
ALBUM REVIEW: FREEWAY’S “DIAMOND IN THE RUFF”

Mixtape Review: Freeway’s “Freedom Of Speech”
MIXTAPE REVIEW: FREEWAY’S “FREEDOM OF SPEECH”

VIDEO: Philadelphia’s Japhia Life Shines On “The Realest”
Born and raised in the gritty streets of Philadelphia, by age 15, Japhia Life found himself sitting in a crack house, focused on living out his street dreams. Even though it was rough at times growing up, Japhia says he seemed to always find his escape in music. Weaving charisma with true stories has proven […]

VIDEO: From Within A Legendary Philly Rap Factory, A New Generation Emerges
PHILLY IS CRANKING OUT REAL HIP-HOP – ENTER “THE DREAM SEQUENCE” OF A TRIO ON THE RISE!

TRAILER: Dice Raw’s “The Illest” Taps Martin, Malcolm, Minaj and More
In the latest creative burst from the city of Brotherly Love, Dice Raw, the longtime writer/collaborator for The Roots, releases a trailer for his upcoming “The Illest” single. The surprising mash-up of a Nicki Minaj sample with the imagery of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and other “ill” Black leaders, leaves fans anticipating […]

Beanie Sigel On the “Philly Pocket” and Elementary School MCing with Black Thought
BEANIE SIGEL & BLACK THOUGHT WERE ONCE “THE CRASH BROTHERS” – IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

Ryshon Jones: Journey Into the Clouded Vision Behind His New Project “Basqui”
RYSHON JONES ISN’T YOUR AVERAGE PHILLY MC…GET THE SCOOP ON HIM HERE!

EXCLUSIVE: Beanie Sigel’s Prison-Penned “Kites Over The Wall” Coming to a Bookstore Near You
EVEN IN PRISON, BEANIE SIGEL WAS THE STAR OF THE SHOW! WATCH HIM ANNOUNCE HIS LATEST HUSTLE…

VIDEO: Beanie Sigel Drops His Own Dime; New EMI Deal in Motion
WATCH EXCLUSIVE VIDEO OF BEANIE SIGEL ANNOUNCING HIS NEW EMI DEAL!

VIDEO: Meek Mill – “Ima Boss” Live at SXSW 2012
MEEK MILL IS THE “BOSS” OF THE WARNER SOUND AT SXSW – CHECK THE VIDEO!

EP Review: Young Gliss’ [BGA] “The Glimmer EP”
Rating: 7.5 / 10 After a quick play of Young Gliss’ latest project, to say that he is a rookie would be “technically” accurate due to his sudden exposure, but misleading all the same. In any case, the newest 14-track outing from the Philadelphia MC has him showcasing his skills for a little less than […]

Streets of SXSW: Philadelphia’s Young Gliss is One to Watch For
SXSW HAD TONS OF NEW TALENT IN 2012 – MEET YOUNG GLISS FROM PHILLY!

VIDEO: The Roots and Their Foundation Move the Crowd in Support of Philly Kids
VIDEO: THE ROOTS HOST A SPECIAL DAY – AND NIGHT – TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PHILLY GIRLS IN NEED!

Black Thought and Questlove On Board for GrassROOTS Charity Concert in Philly
THE ROOTS’ BLACK THOUGHT & QUESTLOVE TEAM UP TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN PHILADELPHIA!

Exclusive – Dice Raw’s Time Travel: From Child Prodigy to Rootsology
DICE RAW OF THE ROOTS INVITED US TO PHILLY FOR A RAP HISTORY LESSON!

Exclusive: Black Thought Births The New “Sound of Philadelphia” – The Wurxs
THE ROOTS’ BLACK THOUGHT IS DEVELOPING A NEW GROUP…MEET “THE WURXS!”