Location. Location. Location. It’s not just the first rule of real estate, but a long time point of contention in the DC area. So-called “claimers” (those from suburban areas accused of “claiming” to be from DC) have long endured icy receptions from those born and raised within the city limits. Maryland native and XXL Freshman finalist Phil Adé links up with Northeast DC native, Fat Trel (who should also be on that list) to help ease the tension and represent the city, Read the rest of this entry »

In Hip-Hop nowadays, all a rapper needs is one shot, one co-sign and/or one fantastic feature. Flying high off his Don Cannon-backed mixtape, The Letterman, and an all-star aligned remix that would make the folks at G.O.O.D. proud, DMV emcee Phil Adé has attained all three and has seen his star rapidly rise in 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Soulja Boy’s “Pretty Boy Swag” meets the Winner’s Circle as Phil, Dee Boy & Da Phuture add a little more lyrical bounce per ounce. 368 FTW Vol. 1, coming soon.

Dee Boy, Da Phuture & Phil Adé – “368 Swag” | Download

It just didn’t seem right to interject with this yesterday while everyone was having so much fun in the “Hip-Hop Is For The Kids” post. Instead, let’s slide in last week’s happenings right here where there’s plenty of room.

– Eli Porter is set to release a documentary. Prepare yourself.

– Black Spade’s Build & Destroy should be on everyone’s summer listening list.

– 368 Music Group is indeed killing’em. Read the rest of this entry »

With his rise and recent success, Raheem opened the door for Phil Adé first and now the rest of the 368 Music roster – Dee Boy, Da Future and Stello – is bumrushing the show. Read the rest of this entry »

As one of the most freshest new voices around, Phil’s been releasing solid song after solid song in anticipation of The Letterman, which drops next week. On “My Story,” he drops a brief autobiographical anecdote detailing how he went from group member to standing alone Read the rest of this entry »

Devin’s been the main one biggin’ up Phil’s music but perhaps it’s time we all pay a little more attention. It’s hard not to @ least be curious when you see a lineup that features Chef alongside several the notables from the nation’s capital. While the original was already strong, bolstered by Raheem’s chorus and one helluva soundbed, the combined effort on the remix make the DMV’s version of Hip-Hop sound soulful, each artist making an earnest statement to stay true to their start. Read the rest of this entry »

Now pardon the tardiness on this here post, but I’m in a DC-type of mood given the requisite listening of the recent release from one Mr. Folarin (the numbers don’t look good, but hopefully they pick up given the offering was the best ’09 debut this side of Fashawn’s Boy Meets World). Read the rest of this entry »