The High Stakes of Rap: Casino References in Hip-Hop Lyrics and Their Cultural Impact
Hip-hop and casinos share a natural connection, both rooted in risk, reward, and the pursuit of fortune. Over the years, rappers have woven casino imagery into their lyrics, using poker hands, dice rolls, and high-stakes bets as metaphors for life’s…
From the Streets to the Screens: How Desi Hip-Hop is Shaping Online Gaming Communities
Desi hip-hop has exploded beyond its roots, weaving its way into the digital worlds of online gaming. What started as raw, street-level storytelling has found a new stage in gaming communities, where beats and rhymes collide with virtual battlegrounds. It’s…
Interview – Rap Duo ‘Khasi Bloodz’ Leave a Mark in ‘S.K.I.L.L’
“I see myself at the top, the most talked about emcee all over the country, touring all the states and leaving a mark on every stage I set my foot on” They spit fire when they rap, full of confidence…
L-Fresh the Lion Documents His Hip-Hop Journey
Music has become a recourse and a field of expression for lost and confused souls, also for people who tread paths that are different from what they see and what they are taught growing up. Sukhdeep Singh (L-Fresh the Lion) found…
Interview – Sid Vashi
Along with the website revamp, we’ve also decided to expand our editorial and feature new and exciting young talent from across the South Asian independent music scene. This series, while inspired by our love for all things hip-hop, will focus…
Top 5 Hip Hop beefs in American Hip-Hop
Beef in simplest words put is a form of disagreement. It is one of the most commonly used words in a rap song especially in American Hip-Hop. Beefs have been a part and parcel of Hip-Hop since the days of…
Exclusive Interview – Shaikhspeare ‘Inquilab Zindabad’
“Artists are pivotal in building a better nation as they have the ability to channel the voice of the society through their art and contribute heavily in propagating the movement of people.” Freedom of expression has been one of the…
Nelly’s ‘Country Grammar’ Certified Diamond
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) have announced Nelly’s debut album, Country Grammar, has become just the eighth Hip Hop album to reach diamond certification. The organization presented Nelly with a diamond plaque at Musicians on Call event in…
Fetty Wap finally met his idol Gucci Mane
Everybody Looking currently out, the spotlight remains on high Guwop as he continues to spin with the iconic Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane. He brought out Future, Drake, Fetty Wap and 2 Chainz at his latest show. The New Jersey rhymer finally…
10 Best Rap Lyricists Of All Time
We all know without the hot beat and meaningful lyrics there’s no hiphop music. The lyrics can make or break an artist. With the help of lyrics, HipHop artist express their feelings and touch the heart of millions. Here is the…
10 Freestyle Rappers Who Stunned The World
There are many rappers who are good at rapping while they took their time to write lyrics and rhymes. But, there are some rappers who are the master in freestyle rap. They have their own swag and identity when it…
Hip Hop Artist Sikdar’s Music Video Promise Promises to Touch Your Heart
Saurab Sikdar aka Sikdar raps about humans, poverty and the struggle that is life. His words have resonated with many and his belief in changing for the good is strong and steady. Sikdar is making Assam proud in his own…