Action Paxton & Kung Fu Vampire Release Rap Inspired Bass Track “5AM”

Two artists with non-stop touring schedules channel their incredible hustle on one storming, juggernaut of a single, “5AM.” Both west-coast based and both having rabid dedication to constantly permeate themselves in the live music scene within the genres of their choosing, Action Paxton and Kung Fu Vampire are stand-out artists contributing to spaces via genres spanning …

Watch Snoop Dogg recreate classic rap LP covers in ‘Look Around’ video

Snoop Dogg has shared the music video for ‘Look Around’ in which he recreates iconic rap album covers by Ice Cube, Eazy-E, and more. Tha Doggfather released his 18th album, ‘From Tha Streets 2 Tha Suites’, on Tuesday (April 20) in line with 4/20. The Bakery-directed clip for his new single sees Snoop digging through …

Whethan Breaks New Ground With Latest Single, “Warning Signs” With Kevin George

It’s rare to find a musician as versatile as Whethan, who, with his debut album FANTASY, flexed on his fans with a groundbreaking arrangement of work unbounded by genre. His latest, “Warning Signs” with Kevin George, further develops this vision as Whethan dips his toes into a unique blend of electronica, hip-hop and rap. It …

DJ Rap Begins Another Series of Remixes of a ‘Propa’ Banger

By now, most D&B heads know what an absolute legend DJ Rap is, with almost 30 years in the game, countless hits across a number of genres, a movie career and her own label, Propa Talent. Her Propa Dubs series, now in its fourth installment, reiterates just how OG she actually is. For the newest remix …

“He was born to rap”

Eric Andre has paid tribute to late rapper DMX, saying he was a “star” that was “born to rap”. The hip-hop icon died last week (April 9) after being hospitalised on April 3 following a heart attack. READ MORE: DMX, 1970 – 2021: hip-hop giant who shone brightest in the darkness Speaking to NME about his love for …

Megan Thee Stallion wants to be “up there with the OGs” of female rap

Megan Thee Stallion has said that she wants to be “up there with the OGs” of female rap in a new interview. The Houston rapper self-released her first EP ‘Rich Ratchet’ in 2016 and has gone on to be one of the biggest rappers currently working. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, Megan discussed her ambitions. The article …

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 and Too $hort form rap supergroup

A new rap supergroup comprising Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 and Too $hort is set to emerge in 2021. That’s according to Too $hort, who told a podcast recently that he and the other rappers are preparing to run several new songs “into the new year as a package deal”. The rapper was speaking to …