Discovering new music is part of the thrill of being a music head. While the usual playlists often recycle the same chart-toppers, some of the most exciting voices in the game are flying under the ...

Back in the early 2000s, signing with a record label was the ultimate goal in hip-hop. But as we move further into 2025, the goalposts have shifted. Many of the boldest and most original voices in the ...

Independent hip-hop continues to evolve through artists who bring originality and persistence to the culture. One of the names gaining attention in the underground scene is Sonny Carneige, also known ...

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UTICA, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent hip-hop artist Bob "B-Cide" Cardillo will release his new concept album MonSter on March 1, 2026. The project represents a defining chapter in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rawls, who eventually became known in hip-hop circles as J. Rawls, a talented DJ and producer, said his interest really grew in ...

For years, Big7, founder of Time2Grind Radio and known to thousands as @iambig7, has remained one of the most respected and influential figures in New Jersey hip-hop. More than a media personality, he ...

Hailing from the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, Nixed is an independent rap artist with a style as diverse as the city that raised him. Known for his catchy beats, poetic lyricism, and commanding ...

Just days ahead of a headlining performance at the Essence Festival of Culture, New Orleans rap legend Master P announced that the set would be his last. After over three decades of setting the ...