The Breakdown: Wu-Block “Wu-Block”

Words by Walter George, Jr

I had been hearing rumors about a Wu-Tang/D-Block collaboration album for a bit, but I wasn’t entirely sure if it would actually happen, considering some other collaborations involving a certain Wu-Tang member and a certain villian. Continue reading

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Walter George, Jr. Dissects Kendrick Lamar’s Debut Album

Words by Walter George, Jr

Back in 2006, Compton’s The Game was hitting the charts with songs like “One Blood,” and numerous remixes with every rapper ever. He also dropped a favorite mixtape of mine, Black Wall Street Journal, Vol. 1, complete with a number of features from a number of West Coast rappers. Continue reading

Maryland, Harmonies, & Bears: An Interview with Brian Ennals

Words by Tony Grands

Rap music is in a precarious position right now. It’s fighting for independence from the machine (& apparently winning) while still struggling to find a proper voice to represent it globally. Continue reading

Ear Hustlin’: New Music By Heata Best | Aaron Cohen | Laron Bishop | Thurz | Skeme

Independent Hip Hop artists interested in submitting ORIGINAL MUSIC for possible inclusion in Ear Hustlin’ may do so at RAWIFDP@yahoo.com. Links only, no MP3′s. Thanks in advance & enjoy the music, people!

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