In Los Angeles’ new era of hip-hop, many artists have found it most beneficial to represent themselves and remain independent. Pac Div discovered this reality after signing with Universal Motown in 2009 when they felt that commercialized stardom wasn’t a good fit for them and they ripped up the contract. The West Coast trio was [cont.]

When you hear the title Jet World Order 2, you may think of the sequel to a story about the Illuminati planning to rule the airways with cruel intentions domination; or perhaps on a lighter note, an aviation company. But on realistic measures, one could assume that the Southern rap collective is back at it [cont.]

Some album titles convey strong messages and use creative wordplay to show their hard work, pride, confidence, and of course, all of the marvelous benefits that go along with success. However, not many artists are capable of holding up those cocky record titles. Nevertheless, Childish Gambino has proved his kingship with his latest mixtape, Royalty, [cont.]

The standard definition of the term energy is a feeling of possessing such strength and vitality, and perhaps this is the most fitting adjective that symbolizes rapper Cappadonna, the Staten Island native from the hip-hop group the Wu Tang Clan. Energy is also an element that remains consistent throughout his latest work of The Pilgrimage [cont.]