"Hey Motherfucker" - It's Proteus x Black Art Ninja!

 

For the second single and title track from Proteus and Black Art Ninja's upcoming new collab album, Hey Motherfucker, producer BAN builds the beat around a metal-style garage-punk Volca bassline with squealing electrolobotomy synths in the background, rebirth and Volca drums, and catchy backing vocals by the Black Art Ninja Choir (Peachy Tickles, Misty Beavers and Jimmy 'Poppa' Noodles) on the hook. It makes for a weird but catchy tune. Lyrically, the single is raunchy and risqué, pushing the boundaries of good taste as you might expect with a song called "Hey Motherfucker". Proteus presents hentai hip hop in all its glory, loading the lyrics with sex and violence - and plenty of anime references! Should you prefer something safer, you would best digest "Hey Motherfunker", the radio edit that is both much cleaner and shorter - and lyrically rearranged. And if you want to go more extreme, you would want to explore “Hey Motherfucker (THINK Reimagine)" on which producer THINK includes a longer vocal cut that increases the crass quotient, the length of the song, and also assaults our eardrums with an extra layer of guitars added throughout. Pick your poison level on this maxi-single and jump into the deranged world of Proteus and Black Art Ninja.

Written and performed by Proteus

Produced by Black Art Ninja

Tachichi is "Vibe Glidin'" with new single and video

 

Tachichi is coming at ya with a dope new single called “Vibe Glidin’” from his upcoming solo LP entitled Peak Performance. The track is backed by a smooth banger produced by Keke Beatz, who also directed the video that sees Tachichi rapping around Halifax, both on and off land. The chorus rings out with lyrics to uplift the artistic community in these dark times—which is sure to grab your soul and speak to your heart! "Live for beautiful art, that be the mindstate!' raps Tachichi on the chorus. The single is available now on your favourite streaming service and Bandcamp, while Peak Performance drops on digital and CD on March 14, 2025 through Sipset/Low Pressure Records. Get your vibes up and check out this heater!

Written and performed by Tachichi

Produced by Keke Beatz

Video by Keke Beatz

Magick Show - Morning Star

 

For the second single from Magick Show’s sophomore EP, the Nickel City supergroup delve deeper into their explorations of the dark arts with this ode to witches and warlocks. Produced by Max Moon, the beat is dominated by ominous organ notes and plodding drums on which original members Mickey O'Brien and Max Moon each drop a verse while new member Johnny Bizness is relegated the rookie role of cursing the soul with a catchy chorus. Welcome the Morning Star into your life with the wordplay wizardry of Magick Show.

Written and performed by Mickey O'Brien, Max Moon, and Johnny Bizness 

Produced by Max Moon

Mastered by Dorc

Fortunato x The Dirty Sample "Get It" with new video

 

“Get It”, the third single from Fortunato x The Dirty Sample’s The Coalition, is a hustler’s anthem that preaches the tenets of devotion and perseverance. Fortunato expresses that time is finite and we all have one life to live so get it before it’s over. The Dirty Sample’s beat is a gritty, soulful production that complements Fortunato’s positive message. The video sees Fortunato rapping at a variety of locations across the GTA that emphasize the message: an abandoned building, a park, a building that gives the MC wings, and others. You only have one life to live, so get it!

Written and performed by Fortunato
Produced by The Dirty Sample

Mickey O'Brien - "Gina" single and video

 

The second single from Mickey O’Brien’s Post Cards EP is “Gina”, a love-at-first-sight story set in the birth place of hip hop. On a trip to the city, Mickey and Gina encounter each other, feel the mutual electricity, and decide to explore the feeling despite the limited time they have together. The soundtrack for this tale of romance is a groovy boom bap beat by Fresh Kils beefed up with live keys by Zachary Clement throughout, a guitar solo by Petr Balaz for the outro, and a soulful blues hook courtesy of Sarah Craig and Annie Q. “Gina” is an excellent rap song for anyone who has ever been in love, no matter how fleeting. 

The accompanying video was filmed on location in New York City by Dan Jardine for Boom Shoal Enterprises. It’s an accurate visual depiction of Mickey’s story while also perfectly portraying the giddiness experienced in those early days of love. 

Written and performed by Mickey O’Brien

Produced by Fresh Kils

Keys by Zachary Clement

Guitar by Petr Balaz

Remix by Uncle Fester

Mickey O'Brien - On Guard (video/single)

 

For “On Guard”, the second single from Mickey O’Brien’s upcoming album, Orebody, the MC delves deep into his psyche to tackle the emotion of fear. The anxiety of the artist is made palpable through his mind-splitting lyrics, taking your brain to another dimension. The banging boom bap beat from Juno-nominated producer Fresh Kils is further enhanced by eerie guitar strumming, frantic fiddling, and a haunting piano, while DJ Versatile’s precise cuts on the intro and chorus increases the intensity of the song. The accompanying remix from The Dirty Sample trades the Fresh Kils production for a boom bap beat of banging drums and soaring strings.

The video for “On Guard” is the first part of a three act series of videos from Orebody born from Mickey O’Brien’s obsession with Tarot cards, directed and shot by long-time collaborator Dan Jardine (Boom Shoal) and produced by O’Brien over three days at several locations throughout the GTA. Act 1 is The Fool, and it examines the consequences of ignoring the signs from the universe on the journey of life, doomed to repeat the lessons of the past.

Written and performed by Mickey O’Brien 

Produced by Fresh Kils 

Co-produced by Mickey O’Brien 

Guitar by Fresh Kils 

Keys by Zachary Clement 

Cuts by DJ Versatile 

Remix by The Dirty Sample 

Mastered by Dorc

Mickey O'Brien - Antipathy (feat. Myka 9)

 

For the first single from his third album, Orebody, Mickey O'Brien enlists the assistance of Myka 9, a recent touring partner and founding member of the Grammy-nominated Freestyle Fellowship, to touch on the topic of disgust using as a metaphor the general disregard by the general public and the powers that be for the poisoning of our water, which can also refer to humanity as a whole as well as to the self. From Montezuma's Revenge to Flint, Michigan, there's something in the water. The chill, melancholy production by Juno-nominated producer Fresh Kils is augmented by Anthony Rinaldi on sax and Zachary Clement on keyboards. Along with his verse, Myka 9 lends his voice to the hook backed by the soulful singing of Sarah Craig. 

The single is released with an even more melancholy and soulful remix by Factor Chandelier, and the accompanying animated video by Baked Clown makes the message of “Antipathy” more explicit. 

Written and performed by Mickey O'Brien and Myka 9 

Produced by Fresh Kils 

Cuts by DJ Versitile 

Saxophone by Anthony Rinaldi 

Keys by Zachary Clement 

Additional Vocals by Sarah Craig 

Mastered by Dorc 

Artwork by Ghettosocks

Righteous "What Is" ft. Ruste Juxx and DJ Mercilless (Video)

 

Righteous, Canada-based emcee and CEO of Taot Recordings releases the official video to "What Is" featuring Ruste Juxx and DJ Mercilless. The single is taken from his latest album titled 'and the DEVIL is' out now on all platforms. 

DJ Mercilless kicks off the video on the 1's and 2's doing what he does, cuts and scratches. Righteous comes out the crate shop and begins dropping bars defining the role of an MC and DJ. What is an emcee if he can’t rap, what is a DJ if he can’t scratch, echoes throughout the video while the verses of Righteous and Ruste Juxx resonates. The duo not only show off their lyrical mastery, they pay homage to classic, authentic Hip Hop and the culture without sounding dated so all schools of Hip Hop can embrace it. Watch the video and stream the album below. 

Stream the album ‘and the DEVIL is’ below which features AKX of Righteous Revolution, B Fox, Kool G Rap, Rashad Roulett, Thirsty McGurk, Van Glorious, Ikee Mula, and the late Faith Walker with production by DJ Mercilless, Ear 2 That Beat, and bytman.

 

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https://open.spotify.com/album/5RROeVhw4e1iB5XSvhH1eh

 

 

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(Video) The UMC's: Staten Island's Forgotten Sons - Documentary

 

The UMC's along with Dream Different Media present the trailer to the upcoming documentary "The UMC's: Staten Island's Forgotten Sons. The documentary, soon to be released, was created and produced by Boo and Sarah Hartman Evens along with Haas G and Kool Kim of The UMC's. 

The trailer highlights how the group came into fruition, being the first rap group out of Staten Island. The UMC's also were the first rap group out of Staten Island with two No. 1 hits to chart on  Billboard, as well as the first rap group out of Staten Island to appear and perform on Soul Train. 30 years later the legendary group still has a major impact on Hip Hop and the culture. In a recent interview Kanye West recalled going to the store with only enough allowance to purchase one cassette, he chose 'Fruits of Nature' album. will.i.am appeared star-struck in an interview when he mentioned being a huge fan of the group. Their influence is undeniable and unmatched. Watch the trailer to "The UMC's: Staten Island's Forgotten Sons" and connect below. 

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Ron "Bee-Stinger" Savage Releases "Snacks In The Night" Official Video

 

Owner of the Hip Hop Movement, Civil Rights Advocate, and former member of the New York State Democratic Committee, Ronald Savage shows off his credentials in his new video "Snacks In The Night." Known and respected in the scene as Bee-Stinger, he is stinging clout chasers and lyrical clowns throughout the track. 

Over gritty production, Bee-Stinger's hard punchlines call out those who lack showmanship for the elements of Hip Hop. Amid those stings, he does acknowledge Hip Hop OG's and wordsmiths who create music true to Hip Hop. But for all the others, Bee-Stinger is taking them out like snacks in the night. Watch the video and connect with Bee-Stinger and the Hip Hop Movement below. 

Frank WhiteBX - Con Air

 

New Gritty Visual For "Con Air" by Frank WhiteBX. 

Sicario Sosa - The Delorian Freestyle

 

Sicario Sosa  new video "The Delorian Freestyle".

Skanks The Rap Martyr "Double Cross Ranch" feat. Ren Thomas, Ruste Juxx

New video from Duck Down Records own Skanks the Rap Martyr backed by Ren Thomas and Ruste Juxx. Entitled "Double Cross Ranch"

Joey Paro - UKHH Bars

Some Bars from Split Prophets member and Bristol native Joey Paro for UKHH Youtube Channel

Beni-Hana "Blackwater Magi"

Dirty South Hip Hop juggernaut Beni-Hana is back again only 3 short months after his last album with his latest offering "Blackwater Magi" produced by Belgium beat smith The Gloomy Sailor.  The 80s anime inspiration is spread on in thick layers for this boom-bap Goon Musick release and boasts a gritty yet hardcore visual brought to us yet again by Amnesis guitarist Jason Miller.  The lyrical onslaught on both verses include a vast array of pop culture references from 90s basketball players and Saturday morning cartoons to 17th century German Astronomers that guarantees there will something new for listeners every time they revisit the track.  

With more than 100+ Videos on youtube it doesn't seem that Beni-Hana will not be slowing down anytime soon with 8 videos dropping in the next two months from his new release scheduled for June 17th under German Hip-Hop legends the Snowgoons.  Guest appearances from Canadian heavyweight Snak the Ripper to NYC Queens bridge OG Blaq Poet there seems to be plenty in store for Underground Hip Hop fans in the coming weeks from Carolina.

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Wax: "Reborn"

Song is off the album "The Cookout Chronicles" which you can listen to on Spotify here:  https://open.spotify.com/album/3lumObxzH6YVhxwOsgKXTF?si=psV6MdetSQ2CaQjtdueXlA

J.Waiters "Walk a Mile" (Video) Ft. John Jigg$

 

R&B sensation J. Waiters and Hip Hop heavyweight John Jigg$ unite for a chilling, air gasping video. “Walk a Mile” is produced by Poetic Killa with video production by Footprint the Movement.

While wearing a t-shirt that reads “get your knee off our necks”, J. Waiters sets a gripping scene with raw emotion. The intro speaks volumes of truth that pushes the underlying issue of not knowing what it is to be a black man in America.

The duo describes their personal everyday struggles as well as societal struggles. From racism and injustices to violence and murder, from lack of support and children to educate, J. Waiters and John Jigg$ unleash a compelling blend of vocals and lyricism hopeful to ignite a revolutionary spark. How can you overcome life’s distressing genocides while living black? Watch “Walk a Mile” and connect with J. Waiters below.

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Quakers Feat. The Koreatown Oddity – Double Jointed

BoFaat & Cool From The Ave - No Sleep

Official video for "No Sleep" lifted from the from the Nothing but kung fu album.

Dregs One x Ill Sugi ft. Cappadonna - Samurai

Lifted from the From the Thought Process album.