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Devin Burgess Showcases Versatility with That's Unfortunate LP

That’s Unfortunate, Devin's latest full-length album, arrived last week complete with 20 songs, a handful of features, and a multi-faceted display of the Cincinnati...

Victoria Moorwood

PREMIEREOompa Celebrates "Feeling Like a Bad Bitch" With "Lebron"

In the beat-driven track, her powerful voice raps about independence, confidence, and trusting yourself. "I’m the judge/And the...

Annie White

Khari Unleashes Institutionalized Sequel to This Is How We Feel EP Series

Picking up where Act 1 (Trapped) left off, the Cincinnati native continues to balance harrowing lyricism with thoughtful ruminations about racism, the criminal justice...

Victoria Moorwood

Papa Gora Talks Latest Album The Feel, New Videos And More

The Cincinnati native has been working hard the past few years to emerge as a rising star in the city’s hip hop scene and released his latest album, The Feel (An Album by Papa Gora), earlier this year. The project was...

Victoria Moorwood

Cincy Rapper Swooty Mac Releases Sunday Morning LP in Collab with Devin Burgess

The eight-song offering houses some of Swooty's most honest and direct lyricism ever, not to mention some truly excellent beats by Burgess. The project also includes an ample amount...

Victoria Moorwood

Dayo Gold Channels Great-Grandfather on Timeless Eddie Kane EP

1. The six-track EP finds the Cincinnati rapper trying out a smooth flow with classic, old school beats – a stylistic choice that he says is a testament to his great-grandfather. “My...

Victoria Moorwood

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JayBee Lamahj Brings The PHONK to Bittersweet LP Nostalgie Supreme

JayBee Lamahj serves up the bittersweet taste of nostalgia on his third studio album, Nostalgie Supreme. Using dreamlike and jazz-tinged production - courtesy of his PHONK bandmates Amari Emàn, Roberto, and others - the rapper thoughtfully and effectively captures his past, while offering a...

Victoria Moorwood

PLAYING CINCYK. Savage On Making The Most Out Of Quarantine As An Independent Artist

With no touring in sight – save for a few one-off virtual performances – underground bands and solo acts have had to be creative in finding new sources of revenue and staying relevant to their fans. For Cincinnati...

Victoria Moorwood

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Alleyes Manifest Artfully Melds Past and Present on James Wavey LPs

Babe, the new album by James Wavey/Alleyes Manifest, is a worn patchwork quilt come to life in ten warm, layered tracks. “Love songs for listeners” is how Oakland’s Michael Bridgmon (Alleyes is his producer name, while James Wavey is his performance persona) describes it on Bandcamp. This is...

Sophia Vaccaro

Khari Launches This Is How We Feel Series with Reflections on Incarceration

Boasting his trademark thought-provoking lyricism, packaged in a silky melodic flow, Act 1 (Trapped) is the first vulnerable offering from the trilogy. "Making this project...

Victoria Moorwood

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WhatUpWally? Recruits Cincinnati's Best Rappers and Producers For 'Pandemic' LP

Wally Hart, aka WhatUpWally?, tapped some of Cincinnati's best rappers, beatsmiths and vocalists for his debut album, Pandemic. Spanning across 14 tracks and picking up assists from over 15 MCs - not to mention another seven producers - the sharply-made effort cuts through...

Victoria Moorwood

PLAYING CINCYGrandAce Urges Fans To "Bus Back" Against Systemic Racism In New Single

" The self-produced track lays down a vibey minimalistic base, while the Cincinnati MC gets straight to work. "These last few weeks have had me spinning, so I had to...

Victoria Moorwood