Tag: hip hop

After four albums, one mix tape and even a chopped and screwed project. Idaho emcee, and God Sqwad Records artist R.E.F. has just announced a new album in the works. This new project is titled “Where, O Death, Is Your Sting” and is planned to contain several songs from his live performances that have been previously unreleased. The project will heavily feature fellow Idaho artists as well as a few out of state collaborations. Some of the featured artists on this project include JFlight, Jovi Harp – GSR, Psalm, Ray G, Spade, Praize, (All from Idaho), Nine GSR, John Jay, Nino Salas KMF, with production and beats from SevenSix (Idaho), Tone Jonez, Corbett and more.… Continued →

Check out this fun lyric video by the comical and incredibly catchy indie-hip hop artist, Ben Knight, below. The song is titled “The Lighter Side Of The Dark Knight” and I think you’ll pick up on the content once you give it a listen and read the lyrics. The music of Ben Knight can best be described as some insane explosion between the music of Will Smith, Weird Al, and Furthermore, while offering a glimpse into the mind of a modern hip hop jokester. It’s a fun, comical, and witty take on modern rap with sounds/beats that will get you humming along for days.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Faintheart – The Overview Effect [EP]
• Knox Hamilton – Trade My Trips [Single]
• Light The Way – False Memory Syndrome
• My Epic – Ultraviolet [EP]
• Odds of an Afterthought – Strongholds [EP]
• Vital Empire – Terrified [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Christa Wells – Butterfly [Single]
• Jordan Biel – I Got It Made (Songs for Her) [EP]
• Kyle Reynolds– I Do [Single]
• Pat Barrett – Pat Barrett [EP]
• Ruelle – Carry You [Single]
• Various Artists – God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness (Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture) 

Dance & Electronic

• Emasound – Remember When [Single]
• Oh Snap It’s Luke!

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T-Bone has released a new album “Broken English”, and if it’s up to par with this track, it’s gotta be amazing. Check out the video below for “Ain’t Ashamed” and drop your thoughts below.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Embers In Ashes – Another Day [Single]
• Ravenhill – Spirit [EP]

Contemporary & Pop

• Branan Murphy – Talk About It [Single]
• Citizen Way – WaveWalker [Single]
• Mass Anthem – I Can Only Imagine [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• CWH – Christian Workout Mix! (Instrumental Versions)

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Andrew Osenga – The Year of the Locust [Single]
• Clay Finnesand – Courage [Single]
• Giants & Pilgrims – Bellwether
• Jess Ray – O Great Light [Single]
• Narrow Skies – Seasons: Awakening [EP]

Hard Rock & Metal

• Stryper – Sorry [Single]

Hip Hop & Urban

• AC.jR

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Just because some people use a lot of words does not mean that they say a lot. This linguistic dilemma has been expressed in popular culture through numerous means, from Miss Othmar in the Peanuts cartoons, to the less specific (and pejorative) title of “chatterbox” and its synonyms. Unfortunately, I feel that Indie Jones II falls into such a predicament. This is unfortunate because Ruslan actually has interesting things to say (hear his controversial song “Random Thoughts 4 (Shai Linne)”). Not only that, but he is particularly well spoken, as made evident by his album reviews on YouTube.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Chasing Victory – Friends Vol. 1 [EP]
• Dens – Will You Keep Out All the Sadness? [Single]
• Eager Seas – Always on Your Side [Single]
• Fireflight – I Won’t Look Back [Single]
• Sleeping At Last – Atlas: Three [Single]
• Stryper – Take It to the Cross [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Calee Reed – Believer
• The Color – First Day of My Life [EP]
• Dave Barnes – Who Knew It Would Be so Hard to Be Myself
• I AM THEY – Scars [Single]
• Jonny Diaz – Define Me [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• Tim Light – Rewind [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Andrew Peterson – Resurrection Letters: Prologue [EP]
• The Oh Hellos – Eurus [EP]

Hip Hop & Urban

• AC.jR

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Cam Smith who goes under the moniker of Hotel Books has just announced his new alt-rap project – Camp Hope and has released a powerful new music video for the project that you can watch below. The song is titled “Ready To Fall” and features a sound that would please fans of Linkin Park, twenty one pilots, Beautiful Eulogy, Pax217, and Manafest. It’s that perfect balance between alternative and rap, indie rock and hip hop, sounds that are highly influential and musically gripping. Check out the music video below and make sure to pick up the debut album “Michael” via InVogue Records wherever fine music is sold/streamed.… Continued →

T-Bone has released a video for his new song “CHUURCH” which can be watched below.… Continued →

While his most recent album, Perception, was only released in October of last year, NF has already unleashed a new song and video which can be streamed below.  … Continued →

2017 was a pretty decent year for music! Between finding newer bands, the resurgence of others from years of inaction, and great albums from bands we’ve come to love and depend on for great music, it was pretty tough to be disappointed. Below, are the 20 albums that I consider to be the year’s best. If there are bands there you haven’t heard of, I hope you check them out, you never know…maybe one of them would’ve made your top spot. And please, drop a line in the comments and let me know your thoughts!… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Abandon Kansas – You Build a Wall, I’ll Build a Ladder (10 Year Deluxe Edition) 

Contemporary & Pop

• Graceful Closure – Safe [Single]
• Lovelite – Though We Cannot See You (Charlie Powers Remix) [Single]
• Mandisa – Bleed The Same (GAWVI Remix) [Single]
• Mass Anthem – Through People Like Me [Single]
• Mat Kearney – Mat Kearney [EP]
• Riley Clemmons – Broken Prayers [Single]
• Sam & Samantha McCabe – Through the Night [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• The Oh Hellos – Notos [EP]

Hard Rock & Metal

• Asfirefalls – Never Needed You [EP]
• Project 86 – Sheep Among Wolves
• Sleeping Giant – No Love [Single]
• War Of Ages – Alpha

Hip Hop & Rap

• Jay Sanon – I Know U Know (feat.

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Trevor McNevan (Thousand Foot Krutch/FM Static) just announced his new hip-hop & electronic project As Thick As Thieves. You can help with the release of the album “Fight Musik Vol. 1” by donating through Pledgemusic.… Continued →

Armond WakeUp released a new single today entitled “The Hold.” This introspective song focuses on those things in life that can keep a person further from God, and it’s taken from his upcoming EP, 40 Days, which is entirely produced by Wes Pendleton. 40 Days will be released through Illect Recordings on December 8 and you can pre-order the EP for $5. … Continued →

NF has released a music video for his single “Let You Down,” taken from Perception. You can watch the emotional video below. … Continued →

Make America Great Again by listening to this new Heath McNease track which features the talents of JGivens and Krum. Lyric video for “Good Night, And Good Luck” can be found below. What does everyone think of the sentiments expressed in this song/video?… Continued →

KB just dropped his brand new full length titled “Today We Rebel” and here is the first music video for the single “DNOU” (Don’t Nobody Own Us).… Continued →

Hip Hop star Canon has released his new single titled “Round Em’ Up” which can be heard below. “This song is a call to all people, of every race, nationality, and status, who are made beautiful and equal in God’s eyes. It is a call to unite despite our diverse backgrounds and upbringing to demonstrate the power of Love when we are working together for a greater purpose”. This single is now available to stream/download on all digital networks.… Continued →

After a long period of silence, Deepspace5 return with “FROWN,” taken from their forthcoming project entitled 5:55. The crew’s last album, The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be, was released in 2010 and they are celebrating 20 years as a group. 5:55 will be releasing this Friday on bandcamp, but in the mean time, you can check out the music video for “FROWN” below. … Continued →

A super cool, HOT track called “Hope Lives Here” by the duo Leo & Meagan Flores which features up and coming hip hop artist, Lil Dre, laying down rhymes on this catchy Christ centered song. This kind of message is what the world needs most right now especially in times of profound hatred and brokenness. Check out the song via our soundcloud page below.… Continued →

Hey guys, if you’re looking for some new hip hop that’ll build you up and make you nod your head, give a listen to Terry Minor Jr’s new track, “Favor Flow”. Formerly known as DJ Grand Mill, Terry brings some sick beats with lyrics that have some real substance and heart to them. If you’ve never given him a listen before, now’s the time. Good stuff! Be sure to hit him up on Facebook and grab his new track at iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, or wherever you get your digital music.… Continued →

Deepspace5 representative, Sivion, will be releasing Dark Side of the Cocoon on October 6 via Illect Recordings. Known for his tasteful blend of jazz and hip-hop, the Dallas emcee has teamed up with producer Sebastian Hochstein of Scribbling Idiots. Instrumentals are included with the album and a few of the songs can be streamed on bandcamp. Pre-orders can be found on the same page and are available for digital, CD, and vinyl.… Continued →

Krum (formerly known as Playdough) released “Take Yours” today, a bluesy hip-hop single. It is his latest work since Blue Eyed Devil, which released in February of this year. You can download the song for free on bandcamp.… Continued →

NF has released another single from Perception, which will be available October 6th. You can stream “Let You Down” below and it is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon. … Continued →

Oceanside artist and activist, Nomis, has released a handful of singles over the past few months. The latest of these is “AGAPE,” a chill hip-hop track with a groovy live bass line. The song focuses on the virtue of compassion, especially when understanding for the other’s situation is fragmented. You can stream and purchase “AGAPE” on bandcamp. … Continued →

Illect Recordings is selling 100 copies of Grime-N & Starfunkle’s Sushi Breaks for $10 to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. This DJ scratch vinyl is sure to appeal to those who have a penchant for instrumental hip-hop and can be purchased here. All proceeds will go to the Houston Food Bank and Samaritan’s Purse.… Continued →

NF will release his new studio album titled “Perception” on October 6th. You can pre order the album in several different bundles including Vinyl/CD/Digital right here.… Continued →

Ambient Indie hip-hop group Beautiful Eulogy, will drop their brand new full length titled “Worthy” on October 20th through Humble Beast. The album is available for pre-order on Vinyl/CD right here. You can also download for free beginning on release day (like all the other great Humble Beast releases). To see tracklisting including guests, click here.… Continued →

Check out Hagah Recordings and their latest signing, JEREMIAH DIRT!. You might remember the artist DIRT from his collaborations with P.O.D. and previous albums “Plague”, “A War to Restore”, and more Recently, “Heavy Manners”. Download the new DIRT song “Feel The Break w/ Jgivens” right here via NoiseTrade. DIRT’s new album “Rebel Lion” will see release soon. Read the full press release below with even more detailed information… Continued →

Check out the brand new Manafest song titled “House of Cards” in a nice little lyric video, below. If you like the song and want the new album “Stones”, order one right here.… Continued →