Miami rap artist John Austin brings to his music a mixture of youthful enthusiasm and the knowledge of an older more experienced artist. Austin, who started the 8-member rap group Inside Division, is on the verge of releasing his third mixtape, “Corsica Estates” but in the meantime, you can listen to him on SoundCloud. This…
Los Angeles rap artist Doza is as cocky as they get. He’s charming, talented, and full of himself. He has every right to be; his debut EP “Budget Cuts” is a slick, well-crafted homage to his childhood rap idols. With contributions from Asi Friedman, Austin Nivarel, Bank Vimolsathein, Marcus Lasha Nikki Weinberg, Ryan Edwards, and…
I recently had the good fortune (or was it divine intervention?) to run into Christian rap artist D’Aych (pronounced DH) on Twitter. This led to a review of his latest mixtape, “Supply & Demand Vol. 2” on ReverbNation. Being that this was my first real experience listening to Christian rap, I really didn’t know what…
I recently had the very great honor to interview the brash and talented young rap artist O-King. Endorsed by Snoop Dogg and featuring Lil Wayne on one of his tracks, this 17-year-old is living proof that you can be young and still rap with power & knowledge. From the small town of Van Vleck outside…
Rapper Vino is telling his story in every track he lays down, and it’s a compelling story. He’s young, he’s motivated, and he tells us who he is and what he’s about in his music. Yes, he’s cocky and brash, but he’s very talented and worth listening to. In “Don’t Forget to Remember,” Vino raps…
There’s a new rap artist on the scene. Meet Sublyminal, who is taking rap/hip hop to a completely different level. How does he do this? First, his lyrics are interesting and catchy. He also takes unique off-the-wall musical choices and blends his lyrics and tracks together in a completely new way. I’ve heard artists who…
A plea for understanding and help from James Alvin Barnes, Jr. “JB” is a rap artist (find him on Twitter)struggling to overcome parts of his past and a physical disability. Here is what he has to say to America: What Do I Do, America? Hello, America. My name is James Alvin Barnes Jr. I’m here…
Brandon “King” Sykes, co-founder of Diamond City Boyz, is a new up-and-coming rap artist with an entrepreneurial spirit. Still in his teens, King Sykes is busy creating moving, emotionial rap tracks, as well as branding himself successfully online. I listen to a lot of rap artists, and King’s music stands out to me as a…
Wave King is another in the line of based rap artists coming up that is making a huge impression on the music industry. Along with his brother, Young Jordan, they are taking the philosophy of based rap (created by rapper Lil B) and turning it into interesting music and lyrics. Based rap is all about…
Deep Commotion 