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The Hollywood Amphitheatre in St. Louis was charged with an air of excitement and nostalgia as fans gathered on a warm July evening to witness a truly historic event: 50 Cent’s “The Final Lap Tour.” As the sun dipped below…
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It was another amazing year for the music scene in St. Louis in 2022. As the year has wrapped we have again compiled a list of our favorite music videos released by artists and video filmmakers in the St. Louis…
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It’s been an interesting year to say the least. Everyone was stuck home and an unbelievable amount of music was released. While most of it was fleeting to me, here are some that stuck with me and got regular play…
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These two very different albums each speak to a different set of grown hip hop fans…Rap is ageless. Do it as long as you’re able and passionate about it.
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Back in 2009 Jay Electronica, a mysterious, very lyrical, rapper from New Orleans, captivated the collective Hip Hop Community with the Just Blaze produced song – “Exhibit C.” A haunting Billy Stewart sample supported Jay as he told the tale…
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This weekend Future returned for the second time this year. Â The last release was heavily promoted and he did an uncharacteristic amount of press, the project seemed to disappear as soon as it dropped. This time around Future went back…
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Have you heard LeToya’s newest album, Back 2 Life? If not, I encourage you to pull out your earbuds, pull up Apple Music, Tidal, or whatever music app of choice and start listening now. The once one-fourth part of Destiny’s…
Read moreFriday, July 29th, Dru Hill took the stage of Ball Park Village. This marked the 2nd installation of the annual “District Rhythm Series.” In June, they brought Mint Condition to STL, and each show is continually getting more and more…
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For as long as I’ve been keyed into Seneca Da Product he’s been winning. A skilled rapper and prolific producer he’s been crafting great records for more than a decade. His recent Splash project is no different from what I’ve…
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If you were ever a fan of classic hip-hop of the 80s, then you probably should have been at the block party this past Sunday. On May 15th, legendary hip hop artists Dana Dane, Slick Rick and Whodini stopped by…
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Almost everyone who listens to the music of J’Demul knows that the kid is special. His knack for finding beats that seamlessly sync with his style seems predestined. And to quote a rap cliche, he treats every track like it’s…
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The year took only twelve days for the release of the first great local hip-hop album in 2016. From the Illinois side of the river comes Anthony Lucius and his debut album Please Do Not Feed The Rappers, and boy,…
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Hailing from the pressure cooker of North County — Ferguson — Bryant Stewart distills his pain and sorrows into 13 passionate tracks that comprise his latest work entitledeightshadesofgrAy. He presents a compelling story of a young black man weaving his…
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Indiana Rome is Saint Louis’ most vocal purveyor of the hustle, as evident on the cover of his latest mixtape/album Dope Dealer 2. Serving as a follow-up to last summer’s release of the same title, twelve tracks spliced with skits and musical…
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It’s seldom these days to be absolutely impressed with a rap music project. With most artists on the rap scene regurgitating weak lines and repetitive hooks over trap beats, it’s easy to just walk away and wish you never tried…
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