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Jamal J. - My Armada & the Bitter Waters of Marah
From start to finish, the album reads as a spiritual Black experience,rooted in memory, survival, and communal truth.
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Dec 13, 20252 min read


Cobra's Son, Naptown's Baby: 4200Kory
What makes Cobra Son special is that there’s not a single wasted moment. Every track has purpose. Some songs bang loud enough to rattle the
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Aug 21, 20253 min read


Maxo - MARS IS ELECTRIC: Inside the Mind, Where the Static Lives
MARS IS ELECTRIC is Maxo’s deep dive into the subconscious. Through MARS, a spontaneous, electric version of himself, he gives form to the p
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Aug 4, 20251 min read


Jamon Drops Visual for Summer Bop "Outside"
Jamon knows his sound and leans into it confidently. Pair that with a music video that also brings that fun, energetic feel, and you have po
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Jul 20, 20252 min read


Welcome to Babilu | Full Interview w/ Jamal J
We linked up with Jamal J for a new episode of Printedraps Radio during a key moment in his rollout. Babilu (Redition) is out now, and...
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Jun 25, 20251 min read


Pulp Cruz and The Digggers Link Up for “gotta”
Known for his sample-heavy sound and steady flow, Cruz continues to prove he’s one of the most slept-on artists in the underground right now
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May 28, 20251 min read


OneGreatBastard Talks Creative Influences and Recent Drops
The pen for many is a tool for escape, allowing writers to transcend the hardships of their current situation and verbally manifest the rea
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May 5, 20252 min read


Don Enzo & BhramaBull Deliver Mother's Eyes, New Single ahead of Birds Eye View EP
With the Birds Eye View EP on the way, Don Enzo and BhramaBull are positioning themselves as a duo to watch closely.
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Apr 27, 20252 min read


2015 Revisited: The Lasting Impact of To Pimp a Butterfly and I Don’t Like Sh*t
In 2015, Kendrick Lamar and Earl Sweatshirt stood at the forefront of hip-hop’s artistic evolution. Both were young, immensely talented, and
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Mar 31, 20254 min read


Audio Archives: The First Drop
Audio Archives serves as a running document of underground, abstract, and experimental hip-hop shaped outside the mainstream. Clips, freestyles, flips, official releases, and deep cuts come together as fragments of a wider story. This first official entry brings together all tracks added since the beginning of 2025. The archive is growing. Tap in. More coming soon. January 30, 2025 🔗 Pink Siifu – "LAST ONE ALIVE!" 🔗 Gabe 'Nandez – "Louis XIV" 🔗 MIKE – "Bear Trap" 🔗 YGTUT
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Mar 26, 20252 min read


Carrying the Torch: Jamal J’s Babilu and the Weight of Words
Babilu is a statement—dense with wordplay, layered with knowledge, and laced with critiques of power, both in the world and within hip-hop
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Mar 10, 20253 min read


Shango $upreme Speaks on SAMURAI STICKS w/ Jaxon Mune
Written by Austin B. I f you’ve been keeping up with us on Instagram, you might have come across a track or two by Shango $upreme. He’s...
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Mar 7, 20253 min read


Pink Siifu’s BLACK'!ANTIQUE: A Sonic Archive of Black Expression
...a raw, free-flowing blend of sounds that stretch the limits of what hip-hop can be.
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Mar 6, 20251 min read


Andre 3000 and the Art of Creating Only When Moved
Andre 3000’s story is proof that it’s okay to step back. It’s okay to wait until you feel something before you create.
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Jan 11, 20253 min read
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