Peta Tosh – Thanks Krit [EP]
Seattle rap standout Peta Tosh was inspired by the production on Big KRIT‘s 4Eva N A Day, so when the southern rap star released his jazzy instrumentals, Peta recorded a…
Prince Charmn Releases “The Swayside Bachelor”
“We don’t make Northwest music, we make worldwide music.” When I met up with Prince Charmn and his manager, Jae D, at Momentum Studios in Portland, I really wasn’t sure…
DC Comets – Reconsilence/I.O.U.
Portland’s Th3ory Hazit teamed with Detroit’s Cream of Beats to become DC Comets and make dope music. Been a Th3ory fan for a while now. If you’re not up on…
THEESatisfaction – and that’s your time
Hard not to love Stas and Cat aka THEESatisfaction. The Seattle duo dropped a soulful hip-hop EP last month and I’m sorry we’re late. Please peep. [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=613666427…
Criticism vs Hate: Rap’s Biggest Misunderstanding
Over the weekend I spent some quality time with my 5-year-old daughter, which basically means I watched a lot of Disney movies. As I sat there thinking about how crappy some…
Bad Tenants – Not Quite Perfec [VIDEO]
The Bad Tenants strike again with a great video for a great song, Not Quite Perfec. The twist at the end is awesome. I still would have rang that bell.…
D3 – Studio Freestyle
I met D3 after he opened for Mobb Deep in May. A young rapper with an infectious charisma, he stood out as the most ready from his click All-Star Krew…
Nicky Rich & Pen Stein feat Max Helmerich – The Outsiders
Wildly creative new track and video from NW veteran Pen Stein and his partner-in-rap, Nicky Rich, with a hook from Max Helmerich. Nice work fellas.
Stewart Villain – Smoking x Trippy (Music Video)
Caught some wifi in Cambodia. Had to post this. Dope trippy visuals from Stewart Villain and KNWPO. #OutHere
Glenn Waco – Northbound
Young North Portland artist, Glenn Waco, drops his album, Northbound, today. In the world of hip-hop, you never know what you’re going to get. Waco offers a diverse collection of 17…