Tag: rap
November 29, 2020
Underground hip-hop leaders Illect Recordings (home of Sivion, Terem, James Gardin and many others) are running holiday sales currently on physical merch (12″ Vinyl, 7″ Vinyl, CDs, Cassette Tapes & more). A few new items are included in addition to a couple re-stocks.
There are also pre-orders, from tomorrow, for the Sivion x DertBeats Vinyl LP.… Continued →
July 26, 2020
Lecrae Drops "Drown" With John Legend
Lecrae drops brand new song and music video for the track “Drown” with John Legend. Check it out below this message. Lecrae’s new album, “Restoration”, is out worldwide on August 21st via Reach Records.… Continued →
July 21, 2020
New vinyl from Sareem Poems & Newselph
There’s a new collaborative album out featuring Sareem Poems & Newselph, and . . . it’s now available on vinyl! Hip-hop leading indie label Illect Recordings are offering the vinyl for pre-order via their Bandcamp page. Fans who pre-order the vinyl will get it 2 weeks before it hits stores August 14 (via Fat Beats).… Continued →
April 2, 2020
Doc Watson and Trig Announce The Inside View Podcast
From concepts to companies…
How do you take a project from $500 to $500k in revenue? How do you take a label from nowhere to 200 songs and 80 million streams in a year? How do you do both while remaining focused on God and Kingdom Building?
From concepts to companies, Doc Watson (Jacob Makaish), Co-CEO of Reflection Music Group and Trig (James Rosseau, Sr.),… Continued →
March 26, 2020
Da' T.R.U.T.H. - Never Fail (feat. Greg Cox)
Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s latest track, “Never Fail,” features the vocal talents of Greg Cox. Combining punchy verses with some R&B flavor in the chorus, the song focuses on God’s consistent character. “Never Fail” is taken from the forthcoming EP, CHASING GHOSTS, which releases March 27, 2020.… Continued →
February 25, 2020
Illect Recordings drops three new projects for FREE download
Seattle-based hip-hop label Illect Recordings are at the top of their game after more than a decade of releasing quality hip-hop and alternative rap. They’ve just released three new projects which can be streamed, or even downloaded for free!
The first is an instrumental album from Sivion called “Group Therapy: Beats” and it features a number of underground hip-hop producers on different tracks.… Continued →
February 12, 2020
CHH veterans Flame & Da' T.R.U.T.H. team up for Complicated-ish Podcast
Remember as kids, when we were taught something was either good or bad, right or wrong, etc.? Then later, you realize everything doesn’t quite fit as neatly in those categories. It’s more complicated. Grammy nominated artists, Da’ T.R.U.T.H. and Flame delve into candid discussions on society, the arts, religion, humanity and more while exploring meaningful topics relevant to their shared faith and the culture that shapes it all.… Continued →
February 3, 2020
Rel McCoy releases new video
Canadian emcee Rel McCoy (formerly RELIC) has released a brand new video for his song “Part of the Plan.” The jazzy track features guest raps by RationaL and lyrics that question religious platitudes during times of doubt and difficulty.
Check out the video here:
https://grownuprap.com/2020/01/30/exclusive-premiere-rel-mccoy-part-of-the-plan-feat-rational-video/… Continued →
January 23, 2020
HULVEY Joins Reach Records, Drops Debut Ep
A rising new hip-hop artist named HULVEY, has just dropped a brand new EP titled “Prelude” via his new label home, Reach Records. Check out the songs below via YouTube including some music videos. What do you think?… Continued →
November 11, 2019
WHATUPRG - Glory (Ft. GAWVI)
Rising Hip-Hop artist – WHATUPRG, has just released his new music video for the song, “Glory” featuring the talents of GAWVI via Reach Records. Check out the track below.… Continued →
November 1, 2019
REVIEW : Kanye West - Jesus Is King
“Damn” is the only curse word you’ll hear on Kanye West’s latest album.* Jesus Is King is gospel rap, and not only in the usual sense. With the help of the Sunday Service Choir and Fred Hammond, the gospel influence is potent; although rhymes and beats are present, the latter are especially minimal.… Continued →
October 26, 2019
Sareem Poems & Newselph - No Fly Zone
On Wednesday, the video for “No Fly Zone” by Sareem Poems & Newselph premiered over at VIBE Magazine. The song is taken from 88 To Now, which is available in both digital and physical formats via Illect Recordings. “No Fly Zone” addresses issues related to digital identity and social media, and the video can be found below.… Continued →
October 21, 2019
Song of the Day: Mars ILL - Inside Out
Mars ILL’s “Inside Out” is one of the most convicting songs I’ve ever heard. Backbreakanomics (2003) is a classic album as a whole, but Dust’s production on this song is what really sets it apart, with its haunting samples and DJ scratches. Manchild uses the occasion to tell a story which focuses on social inequality, spiritual transformation, and justice.… Continued →
October 18, 2019
Song of the Day: Lightheaded - Crowd React
Where are my hip-hop heads at? Lightheaded is/was a collaborative project between Ozay Moore (FKA Othello), Braille, and Ohmega Watts. Each of these MCs have had significant solo careers on their own. This track brings the three of them back together after a long hiatus. Super-cool stuff!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wk8aWiY0PQ… Continued →
October 17, 2019
Nomis - Atlas
Nomis has some positive hip-hop for you this Thursday, and the jazz-based production is very nice on this one. “Atlas” is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, and all other digital outlets. The press release from SOHH PR reads:
Drafting out of the momentum of the group cypher, “Open Season”, Nomis releases his second single in the “Least of Green” series.… Continued →
October 11, 2019
Propaganda & Derek Minor (Feat. John Givez) - Dope (New Song)
Propaganda and Derek Minor have just released a new collaboration track with John Givez titled “Dope”. Check out the song below and prepare to get WOWED.… Continued →
October 5, 2019
Tedashii - Home (feat David Crowder)
Check out this lyric video for the Tedashii song “Home (Feat. David Crowder)”. It is a beautiful song with a powerful message. Don’t sleep on this.… Continued →
September 29, 2019
Manafest to Release New Album "This Is Not The End", Drops New Single
Manafest is about to release his new album “This Is Not The End” and has launched a special fundraising initiative via Kickstarter to reach that goal. You can click here to get all the Manafest merch you’ve ever dreamed about owning along with some new music samples. Check out the new song “Plan For Me” that shares a beautiful story and message of hope, below.… Continued →
September 24, 2019
Idle Achiever - Seaside Suicide (New Song)
Check out this hot new track from young new artists known as, Idle Achiever. We covered them back in May of this year and one of their songs appeared on our latest sampler release. Check out “Seaside Suicide” below. Song is now available on all digital networks. For fans of: Twenty One Pilots, Manafest, Beastie Boys, and just plain original, different sounding music.… Continued →
May 19, 2019
Introducing: Idle Achiever
We are introducing you all to a young new group known as Idle Achiever. I’d like to thank Joel Holycross for sharing this group with me. They have a unique style, mixing up indie rock with hip-hop, and EDM, into one delightful package of music. Listen to the music, absorb the lyrics, and check out all that Idle Achiever has to offer.… Continued →
May 6, 2019
Ruslan - Indie Jones III Intro
Ruslan just released a music video for his Intro from the forthcoming Indie Jones III, which will be releasing on May 31. If you like what you hear, you can pre-save the album on Spotify. Pre-orders are available at the Kings Dream store, as well as iTunes.… Continued →
April 9, 2019
Brinson Announces New Album
On Friday, April 26, Brinson will be releasing his new album Reversing Tomorrow. No stranger to the hip-hop scene, this will be his 9th solo project; his first album, Escaping Me, was released in 2008. The press release includes some more information about the sound and lyrics:
The song “Aqua Drip” taps into both the author’s affinity for comic book culture and the superhero mythology of the Marine Marvel.… Continued →
March 31, 2019
Introducing: 1K Phew
I just have to take a moment to introduce rising hip-hop star 1K Phew to all of our readers. My youngest son is a huge fan and loves this guy. He recites these songs all day long and it got me looking more. This is quality hip-hop/rap from a star on the rise through CHH.… Continued →
January 19, 2019
Illect Recordings Offers Free Compilation
It’s been nearly five years since Mind the Rap Volume 3 came out, but Illect is back with a new compilation and it’s “name your price” on bandcamp. The album features 19 tracks from the likes of James Gardin, Sivion, and Armond Wakeup, among others. Check it out in the music player below.… Continued →
December 28, 2018
Mr. Del - On God (feat. Canton Jones & Uncle Reece)
Mr. Del recently released his new album, Black. “On God” gives a southern hip-hop taste and you can stream the song below. Black is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and other digital retailers.… Continued →
September 27, 2018
I AM THE STORM - These Lines (Debut Track From Thousand Foot Krutch Singer Trevor McNevan)
Check out the new song “These Lines” off of “Fight Musik Vol. 1” by I AM THE STORM, the solo hip-hop/rap side project of Trevor McNevan from Thousand Foot Krutch. You can find the song below as well as a whole press release with details on this new project. “Fight Musik Vol.… Continued →
August 1, 2018
Trevor McNevan of TFK Brings You "I Am The Storm"
Trevor McNevan the founding member, singer, and songwriter behind one of the largest rock acts around – Thousand Foot Krutch, has announced that he is launching a “solo” hip hop album under the name “I Am The Storm”. Official launch date for the single and social media will come very very soon.… Continued →
July 31, 2018
Derek Minor - Revolution (Official Music Video)
Nashville, TN based hip-hop artist – Derek Minor, is about to release his new full length effort titled “The Trap” via Reflection Music Group (August 10th). You can hear one of the new songs in music video form, below. The track is titled “Revolution”.… Continued →
July 30, 2018
Beautiful Eulogy - Weight
Check out this really cool short film with 3D animated effects from the indie hip-hop group – Beautiful Eulogy. The track is titled “Weight”.… Continued →
July 29, 2018
R.E.F. Releases New Album "Where, O Death, Is Your Sting" (Hip Hop/Rap)
Hip-Hop collective – R.E.F. which feature collaborations with artists like Jovi Harp, Geddenon, Spade, Jflight, Praize, among others, has just dropped a new album titled “Where, O Death, Is Your Sting?” through God Sqwad Records. Check it out below and pick up the album through your favorite digital network.… Continued →