Makkk Hussien Gets to Cooking On “Raw Meat”

On the cover for Makkk Hussien single "Raw Meat", a package of raw meat is seen with a price tag with handwritten info on the tag about the song.

Makkk Hussien Gets to Cooking On “Raw Meat” by Nate Hodge Makkk Hussien has been active on the West Coast for over a decade, releasing numerous albums, EPs, and singles both solo and with his long time friend and collaborator Mac $ane (fka CD Sane).  He just now released “Raw Meat”, his first solo video […]

John MF Ward and Iyzlow Matisse Strike an Impressive “Balance” On New Track

John MF Ward and Iyzlow Matisse cover for "Balance" has a drawing of scales with lilacs on one half and blue bonnets on the other representing Texas and Spokane.

John MF Ward and Iyzlow Matisse Strike an Impressive “Balance” On New Track by Nate Hodge Earlier this year, we had brought up Spokane’s Algorhythm Northwest crew and two of that collective just dropped a new track called “Balance”.   It’s the type of dope shit that begs a good bottle or blunt to appreciate it […]

Macntaj Drops Heartfelt Look At His Life On “Look Up”

Cover for Macntaj single "Look Up"

Macntaj Drops Heartfelt Look At His Life On “Look Up” by Nate Hodge Seattle MC Macntaj, who recently inked a joint venture deal with Bloc Star Entertainment and Universal, just dropped a new video and single with “Look Up”.  The poignant and heartfelt exam on Mac’s upbringing and how he pivoted from struggle to success.  […]

Mac $ane is Staying Active With Two More Slumpers

Cover for Mac $ane single Wayyy Back shows a 70's player type walking by a pretty female standing in front of a convertible Cadillac.

Mac $ane is Staying Active With Two More Slumpers By Nate Hodge Tacoma has had a busy year in 2021, especially in the Street Hop arena.  Mac $ane has been dropping a new single at an average of one per month, three of which we covered earlier this year.  He has two new ones in […]

Mic Capes Honors His Late Father On “W.W.J.D”

Single cover for Mic Capes "W.W.J.D." features a picture of the rapper's father in a Cleveland Cavaliers jacket and flashing the peace sign.

Mic Capes Honors His Late Father On “W.W.J.D” W.W.J.D. by Mic Capes, My Dad, Big Bro Johnny, Produced by FLVMINGO W.W.J.D. by Mic Capes, My Dad, Big Bro Johnny, Produced by FLVMINGO by Nate Hodge Mic Capes dropped a new single on Father’s Day called “W.W.J.D”, an ode to his late father Johnny who passed […]

Makkk Hussien and Cally Reed Speak Heat On “Kruel Summers”

Makkk Hussien and Cally Reed are pictured in 3d animated format here in the cover to their single "Kruel Summers"

Makkk Hussien and Cally Reed Speak Heat On “Kruel Summers” by Shao Sosa Blocks everywhere are gearing up for a hot summer.  Action in the U.S.  has been elevating all year and Tacoma, WA bears testimony to that.  The atmosphere there has been simmering for months.  Speaking on two ends of that are town vets […]

Precise and DJ Tekwun Are Handing Out “The Cure”

Cover for the Precise single "The Cure" features Precise holding a finger up while wearing a Covid mask.

Precise and DJ Tekwun Are Handing Out “The Cure” by Nate Hodge Chicago MC Precise recently dropped “The Cure”, a dope ode to old school Hip Hop that harkens the Golden Era.  Over a silky loop and backpack drums provided by DJ Tekwun, Precise rejects smoke and mirror type flows and keeps his cadence straight […]

Boom Bap Project Light It Up On “Rain or Shine”

Cover for the Boom Bap Project's Rain or Shine shows a city bridge against a blue tinted skyline.

Boom Bap Project Light It Up On “Rain or Shine” by Shao Sosa Hot off the heels of “Hagler vs. Hearns“, the cannon of a lead single from their forthcoming album Return Flight, the Boom Bap Project are on our melons again with another scorcher called “Rain or Shine”. The track first hits your ears […]

Dave Shanaé FKA MistaDC Drops Funky “¿Dónde?”

Dave Shanaé stands with a green shawl type shirt on against a white sky.

Dave Shanaé FKA MistaDC Drops Funky “¿Dónde?” by Nate Hodge Rapper/singer MistaDC is rebranding himself as Dave Shanaé and recently dropped a hot single called “¿Dónde?”.  The razor sharp songwriter ponders the calendar pages being torn off the wall over some nasty drums and a funky guitar that have a little bit of a Middle […]

Blake Anthony Bakes A Beauty On New Single “Jello Cake”

Blake Anthony has a new single in "Jello Cake" and pictured here on the cover is a decadent cake sitting on top of blueberries with a toy blue classic car on top.

Blake Anthony Bakes A Beauty On New Single “Jello Cake” by Nate Hodge Blake Anthony has shown he has mastered the art of crafting laid back smoke anthems.  His new single “Jello Cake” finds him teaming up with vocalist Jenessa Andrea and producers DJ Grumble and Daryl XL to further evidence towards his status as […]