With “Mercy,” Kovei shows his commitment to creating music that is more than just entertainment, giving listeners a chance to ...

Chris Conde, the Austin-based self-proclaimed "thicc, queer Mexican" rapper has returned with their second full-length album Engulfed in the Marvelous Decay (Fake Four Inc.), available on clear (and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create ...

Blu & Exile have always championed an old-school hip-hop sound. The duo came together in Southern California’s rich late-2000s hip-hop scene—they were introduced by Exile’s partner in the group Emanon ...

Revolutionaries M-1 and Stic.man celebrate dead prez’s 25th milestone in Brooklyn, highlighting their impact on socially conscious Hip-Hop. Dead prez, the iconic revolutionary rap collective, will ...

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A typical take on rap is that whatever Paul Wall and Busta Rhymes are pulling, there is a whole body of “conscious” rap, also termed “underground,” “alternative,” “grassroots” or less formally ...

Los Angeles-based rapper Sellassie blends West Coast vibes with introspective, socially conscious lyrics, making him a standout in hip hop. Known for his lyrical depth and sharp storytelling, ...

Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper. 24-year-old Alonzo Henderson is doing something you don't ...