Writing a rap song about the various girls in your life is practically a rite of passage for young rappers making a name for themselves. In 2001 Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z released his seminal album The Blueprint into the world to much critical acclaim. The whole album was an absolute banger but one of the songs that stood out to me…
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As one of the most shining prospects to touch the ranks of Icon Collective music school, Kyle Hagberg’s previous experience as a drummer has given him an acquitable advantage that has translated wondrously into his career as a distinguished name in the dubstep genre producing and performing under the guise Kompany. While his list of accomplishments extends almost infinitely, one…
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New year, same feature bringing you the best under the radar finds. Our latest installment of Focus Five brings the series to the one year mark. While our team has expanded the quality and diversity remains. This month we’ve got some brain-bending bass, a speed house producer, some heavy trap, a touch of wave and more. AOTA To the haters…
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Legendary veteran MC Pharoahe Monch returns with a soulful new single entitled ‘Yayo.’ Produced by Lee Stone, the track features his signature quick-witted wordplay and tenacious flow. The funk-driven bassline and gritty drums give the perfect backdrop for Monch to do what he does best: show why bar-for-bar he’s consistently mentioned as one of the most technical rappers we’ve ever…
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Little known producer REBRTH fuses sounds with rising artist Snuffy in their track “Lean Back”. Focusing on creating a song with minimal layers, as opposed to the modern-day complexity, it helps to bring out their wobbly rhythm. “Lean Back” combines the trap 808s of REBRTH with the ever-growing experimental sounds of Snuffy to create the perfect flow. It starts with…
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With his debut, Jurassic EP released nearly 6 years ago and consistent contributions to the Never Say Die Records and Black Label XL compilations since 2012, the influence that Peterborough-native Rikki Moore has created toward the dubstep genre producing under the alias Trampa is nearly unmistakable. After a brief hiatus from complete projects following the release of the Bulldozer EP in…
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A formidable hunting territory for the production-oriented, Quality Goods Records have established themselves as both the first and final frontier for the modern wave of electronic trap music. Under the careful guidance of production icon UZ, the label has matured at an almost alarming rate since its founding in 2016, now providing homage and guidance to an extensive roster of…
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GLD, a duo that have been producing and releasing consistent bangers for 4 years now, have just released their own stylistic flip of N.E.R.D.’s ‘Rockstar,’ with ‘Rockstars Are Dead.’ GLD first reached notoriety with their single ‘Buttz_,’ which garnered support from artists such as Skrillex and Flosstradamus. Coming from hardcore and punk backgrounds, this group is known for putting out…
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Old Gregg and Camnah, two Connecticut based up-and-coming experimental bass DJ’s, have just put out their first release through the Spicybois label. Known for their ability to corral almost unheard of talent, Spicybois are gaining momentum rapidly as one of the most underground labels in the game with their latest EP’s, Black Friday and ‘Tis the Seasoning, put out only…
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Founded under the parent label Disciple Records, the Round Table imprint exemplifies the more eclectic tastes of the bass music scene. Captained at the helm by none other than bass connoisseur 12th Planet, the Disciple Round Table imprint has furnished the stomping grounds for all assortments of peculiar bass and hybrid styles of dubstep since its establishment in late 2017.…
