Discovering new music is part of the thrill of being a music head. While the usual playlists often recycle the same chart-toppers, some of the most exciting voices in the game are flying under the ...

Back in the early 2000s, signing with a record label was the ultimate goal in hip-hop. But as we move further into 2025, the goalposts have shifted. Many of the boldest and most original voices in the ...

Rappers, producers, and drummers came together at Cafe Nine on the corner of State and Crown Wednesday night to celebrate the release of a new album, and give a sense of how the underground hip hop ...

On this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D interviews Lyrics Born, a pioneering figure in independent hip-hop, about his extensive career in the music industry. They discuss his artistic evolution, the ...

Before Jelly Roll was one of the biggest names in country music, he was an independent hip-hop artist. Some may think he had to leave his past behind before transitioning to country music. However, ...

Just days ahead of a headlining performance at the Essence Festival of Culture, New Orleans rap legend Master P announced that the set would be his last. After over three decades of setting the ...

Independent hip-hop artists are witnessing a seismic shift in how they receive compensation for their music, with blockchain-based smart contracts eliminating the traditional months-long waiting ...

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Independent Artists Can Now Sign Up To Distribute Music Directly Through Roc Nation Distribution: rocnationdistro.com NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Roc Nation Distribution announced the launch of ...

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