Jake Espinoza Talks Staying Busy & Hosting PropaneLV’s Show
A year ago, Jake Espinoza put me in charge of WOHM as he moved on to tackle some new challenges in life. Since then, he’s become more distinguished in his…
On: When Supportland Happens
[Editors Note: I’m extremely pleased to present the following op-ed / week in review from Portland journalist Bruce Poinsette. Following a few years at The Skanner, Bruce has been doing…
Jon Belz – PURPLx EP
It is with great pride that I announce “OBOI” Jon Belz has released his first project of 2014 The PURPLx EP, Produced by Red Velvet Beats. That cover art tho.…
TS The Solution – Tell The Truth feat. KM & B-White (Produced by M-Pyre)
My guy M-Pyre (from Respect My Region) shot over a track he produced. Nice. Tell The Truth is Moses Lake rapper TS The Solution‘s latest work featuring PDX rapper KM…
TxE – This Town feat. Vursatyl [VIDEO]
“You ain’t takin’ THIS from US!” ~ Epp TxE dropped an ill video for the leading track off of Vs. PRTLND, This Town, which features Lifesavas veteran PDX rapper, Vursatyl.…
Throwback Thursday: Kant B Caught – My City
With all this talk about the hip-hop scene in Portland, a trip down memory lane is needed. The 90’s in N/NE Portland (pre-gentrification) was definitely a time to remember. Truth is,…
Maze Koroma – Caroline (video)
Take a look at the 3rd video from Maze Koroma‘s Yoshi Breeze. The Renaissance Coalition has been doing big things lately. Keep it up.
10 THINGS: Black Portland Didn’t Know About Black Portland
So we have to talk about this Black Portland thing, right? Right. If you haven’t heard, ATL rappers Yung Thug & Bloody Jay recently dropped a mixtape titled Black Portland.…
Gepetto – Mixtape Ish Vol. 1
I first saw Portland rapper/producer, Gepetto several weeks ago at a Friendly Fire Compliment Battle and the kid did very well. Check out his new music which “documents his own struggles with…
Liv Warfield Performs New Single on Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon
Liv Warfield continues to rep the town well with an outstanding performance on NBC’s Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. She’s also friends with the Purple One himself (and even borrows his…