A lot of rap’s best tunes are coming from Alabama right now, whether the source be rappers or producers. The reason for the oversight could be that most of the tracks are more car-friendly tunes than ones suited for computer speakers or coffee shops, thus they don’t turn up to raving reviews in online or print media. Paper Route Gangstaz and Jackie Chain reunite on “Chevy,” whose title automatically lets you know this one’s geared for the whip Read the rest of this entry »

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– The Beastie Boys did what the Knicks couldn’t – take over Madison Square Garden.

– Thanks to a mixtape and a haircut, Soulja Boy will now be paying homage to the late Tupac Shakur by reviving the role of Bishop. Yep, that Bishop. Read the rest of this entry »

Quietly, ‘Bama’s becoming a bubbling cauldron of musical talent. PRGz drop the third installment in their Hood Headlinaz series to keep the state’s momentum going as well as their own. Their successful formula remains the same with street-specific poetry and the beats perfectly fit for warmer weather with the windows cranked down. Read the rest of this entry »

PRGz bring forth a video for “Anutha Night,” their ode to life on the open road with countless nights spent on Southern highways, cramped but crunk clubs and in late night studio sessions. It’s a short testament to the idea that not every artist can be a Ticketmaster titan but the chitlin’ circuit still pays good dividends, maybe even better. Cash payouts good but the better benefit being close enough to connect with fans, endearing themselves to their supporters for years to come. Read the rest of this entry »

PRGz make music specifically for listeners who measure their life weekend to weekend. From those that grind hard with a hustle to ones who punch it in every day @ a 9 to 5, both groups anticipating going to the mall on Thursday to cop an outfit for Friday and Saturday. Every song is a pre-packaged party, waiting to be played loudly at the appropriate time. With cascading drums and a chorus dedicated to spending money, “Addicted To Balling” is another one of their many songs that will find a welcome home on paperchase soundtracks. Read the rest of this entry »

Just in time for the weekend road trip, Alabama’s own PRGz unleashing 16 new tracks for their latest street album Hood Headlinaz Vol. 2: Still Headlinin HH2 comes complete with beats courtesy of Block Beattaz, Zaytoven and DJ Benzi. Stream it first but rest assured your car’s subwoofers will thank you if you download it now. Read the rest of this entry »

Love at first sight listen. Paper Route Gangtaz never fail to bring it and they do it once again with “Anutha Night,” the leading leak from their upcoming Hood Headlinaz Volume 2: Still Headlinin’ mixtape. Lyrical food for thought it is not but that’s not to say that there isn’t value in their words. Each member knows how to manage their delivery with precision, providing another element that simply strengthens the track. But, as always, the production is the PRGz selling point and Shawn Coleman digs deep, coming up with Squidbillies’ “Power Ballad” for the sample. The powerful guitar chords and drum patterns drive the track forward with the end result being a fearless sound perfect for summer’s soundtrack. Read the rest of this entry »

PRGz’s Hunts Vegas… is probably one of the most talked about but unrecognized tapes that made a splash among critics in the past few calendars. I still don’t feel like it grabbed enough ears on a larger level, which is too bad because the beats and production help make it one of the better albums to drive to that I can think of. No deficiencies in bass to be found any of the tracks. Let the windows down, then let it bump. Read the rest of this entry »

The PRGz smoker’s song gets the viral video treatment. Read the rest of this entry »

O.K. so we got the “Halle Berry,” the “Kim Kardashian” and now the “Keyshia Cole?” But while the previous two cuts were obviously odes to the baddest chick in the club, this one is alluding to something else.

“The inside of my ride smell like Keyshia Cole and the color purple…”

Um, what!?!? Read the rest of this entry »

I think Mundy and I have been discussing “Rollin’” for about a week now, with Mundy getting full credit for the initial cosign. I think I originally heard Rich Boy on the track for Bigger Than The Mayor and, more recently, G.O.O.D. newcomer Sean took his stab at it. The syncopated beat Read the rest of this entry »