Yeah it’s that time again.

Too often do we sift through the predictable media cycle of artists yelling how “crazy” their album is or even fixing their lying ass mouths to utter the other “C” word — classic. How about these C’s: cut the crap. Each year, the allure of the album continues to decrease thanks in part to overhyped, superfluous projects that only possess a handful of good songs. Not to mention the legion of stans that will stick by anything short of a satanic message their favorite artist puts out. Not I. Air ‘em out like spring laundry. Read the rest of this entry »

Words by Landon A.

Without the deep pockets of a major label and promotional plugs that know no limits, the independent Hip-Hoppers of today are best compared to the bluesmen of the past: Packing into vans, sedans and caravans, taking their show on the road taking little with them but their instruments and the clothes on their back. Read the rest of this entry »

The line between mainstream and underground Hip-Hop has become less and less distinguishable over the last couple of years. With so many artists scrambling for major label deals, rappers in similar veins as Brother Ali are welcomed with open arms by those still sporting their Jansports™ like it was 1999. Over the last two years, the Minneapolis rhymer’s stock has risen from relative unknown to underground hero with co-signs and collaborations with the likes of Jake One and Freeway. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s the dark horse trio of Brother Ali, Joell Ortiz and Freeweezy, dropping bars like hot potatoes over an extra funky cut from the Brother’s upcoming album, Us, which is already available for pre-order on Amazon. Read the rest of this entry »

Taking a trip on the Brother Ali experience is always an uplifting journey isn’t it? Read the rest of this entry »