Underground Hype: ZZ Ward- Cryin’ Wolf ft. Kendrick Lamar

If you’re reading this you are probably asking who the fuck is ZZ Ward and why is someone like Kendrick on a track with her? I searched my iTunes for the name and found that she was on one of the standout tracks, Insurance, from Asher Roth’s Pabst and Jazz mixtape. This girls got some talent … Continue reading →

Underground Hype: Murs & Fashawn- This Generation [Video]

West Coast MCs, Murs & Fashawn, dropped their album This Generation yesterday and decided to drop the visuals to the title track today. If you have never heard of either of these artists you should definitely check out what they have to offer. Fashawn came on the scene a few years ago with his Boy Meets World mixtape … Continue reading →

Underground Hype: Juan Duece and Falside- Larry Sellers [Video]

It is not too often that you hear hip-hop coming out of Rhode Island but these dudes make it work. I’ve been following Juan Deuce and Falside for about a year now and I really like where their sound is going. Their collab EP The Mechanics has been one of my most played projects of the … Continue reading →

Underground Hype: Chuuwee- Timeless

Here’s the first leak off of Chuuwee’s J. Dilla tribute project, Chez!!?…Chill!!!. This is the type of project that could get much criticism if not done right but I think the young rapper has the skill to tackle it. The Sacramento MC has a really likable voice with a clear influence from both the old and new … Continue reading →

Underground Hype: eLZhi- Blue Widow [Video]

eLZhi has been a very consistent underground rapper for some time now. Last year’s project, eLmatic, where he pays respect to Nas’ classic album Illmatic by going over very similar beats, was critically acclaimed. This cut titled Blue Widow is off of eLZhi’s upcoming album The Weatherman. DOWNLOAD THE TRACK HERE

Underground Hype: Shad- Melancholy and the Infinite Shadness [EP]

I was introduced to Shad by a friend (good looks Rich) three years ago and ever since, I have been convinced that he is the most underrated, over-looked lyricist in the game. He has three full length albums that I can listen to all the way through every time without skipping one track. With a pretty interesting … Continue reading →

Underground Hype: Russ- Straight from Limbo [Video]

This is the first thing I have ever heard from Russ but I am pretty impressed. This beat knocks for sure. To be honest, I saw that this dude was a white kid with glasses rapping and I was intrigued. I did a little research on the kid and found out that he is the … Continue reading →

Underground Hype: ScienZe & King I- Hero [Video]

ScienZe and his producer, King I, released an album earlier this year called Divine ScienZe LP. This project is definitely one of my favorites so far this year. Great production with dope lyrics to match. Check out this rooftop performance of the standout single, Hero, from the album. Download the track here.

Underground Hype: Black El & Durkin- DOJA

Boston’s own Black El & Durkin come through with this track, DOJA, an ode to everyone’s favorite plant.

Underground Hype: Sene ft. Blu- Backboards [Video]

Every time Sene and Blu get together, you know that you’re going to get some quality hip-hop. Their collab project, A Day Late and a Dollar Short, has been a favorite of mine since ’09 and this standout cut from Sene’s Brooklyknight is more of the same. The slow, tough bass drum is perfect for this sample and the … Continue reading →

Underground Hype: ANTHM- Joy & Pain [Mixtape]

I first became interested in ANTHM when I saw that he did a track with Blu titled Polaris.  After hearing that track, I instantly downloaded the Joy & Pain EP and was more than impressed.  ANTHM clearly has his focus on his lyrics but he has a strong voice and flow to match.  The production on this … Continue reading →