Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop

I can’t say this enough. Don’t sleep on ATL’s Fuze. Even if heads don’t think his sound is mature enough keep in mind dude is barely 18. He has plenty of time to develop his craft. Download ‘Best Unsigned Alive’ here.

Follow up single to Den’s ‘Poppin’. ‘Carolina Ain’t Enough’ [full length album] is set to drop over the summer. Download Derty Den’s ‘Move On Move Over’ here.

I swear MC names are getting more creative as time goes on. I’m just waiting for MC Hot Feet and Lil Trap A Holic to drop albums. Looking past the name this is just an OK track. You be the judge and holla back in the email. Download Dusty McFly’s ‘Gotta Be Magic’here. Also word…

Diggable new track from Medusaville’s (NY) Frank Ramz off the new (free) album ‘Falling Up’ dropping April 30 (his 4th project to drop within the year). Talk about working to get your buzz up. Ya’ll already know I dig the Chicago lyricist BrandUn Deshay. On this Ramz cut BrandUn plays producer to Frank’s lyrics. Download…

New group out of North Carolina currently signed to Backwoodz Muzik (home of femcee Mica Swain). At first I was like, oh–the Cool Kids changed their name. And then I peeped their pic and music and realized not THOSE Cool Kids. Not hip hop, not neccessarily pop either. More like Hootie & The Blowfish meets…

With everything available quick, fast, and now on the net we’re now able to watch the evolution and growth of hip hop artists like never bever. This week Randy Roper (Music Editor of Ozone Magazine) and I discuss the ever changing dynamic that is hip hop. Kid Cudi announces he’s leaving the game and B.O.B.…

Most people have heard of blood diamonds. What about blood cell phones? Nappy Luv is an annual event that molds music, art, dance, fashion & poetry. This year’s efforst are aimed at bringing attention to the technological resource based war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This year Nappy Luv 7.5 will take place…

Mic started the S.M.I.L.E. ‘Stop Da Violence’ showcase two years ago after his cousin was murdered and is working on developing S.M.I.L.E. a full fledged foundation. Mic Christmas Interview – Mic Christmas Interview