ANNIVERSARY ISSUE - OUT NOW
Richmond, California rapper
@King_NTG talks latest project “Salvation” and reflects on his journey from Richmond roots to spiritual and artistic evolution, sharing how faith, authenticity, and life experiences shaped his music, purpose, and legacy.
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@j.alexandermartin reflects on his journey from Hollis, Queens, to co-founding
@fubu . Bronx emcee
@rickybats talks latest album, Respect The Process 2. Veteran Philadelphia lyricist
@stbasil215 reflects on his evolution from Byzantine Kings to solo artistry.
We review The Answer, the latest release from
@billydanzem.o.p of Mash Out Posse, produced entirely by Too Busy.
@jonas_wakewood of the legendary
@snowgoons discusses authenticity and dedication to hip-hop culture; Brooklyn rapper
@innocentflow13 returns with The Platform Pt. 4, produced by Gelert; and
@professor.moses discusses latest album A Thin Line Between Light and Dark.
@iamshamegang reflects on his rise in North Carolina’s hip-hop scene, multidisciplinary artist
@zebulonraps talks storytelling and creative ownership; Tamal of
@carryingtheculture2.0 talks The First Generation of Hip-Hop Grandparents discussing ageism in Hip-Hop, media personality
@shaymccray discusses building a platform through authenticity and purpose; and artist
@popburnagcb discusses his project Quarter Tank of Gas.
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