Local Spotlight #003 (Pistola, ‘FREEHUGS’) Mixtape

via twitter New mixtape has been released by Boston’s own Pistola named ‘FREEHUGS’ this past weekend. Pistola rose to the public eye with music being posted on popular blogs such as Lyrical Lemonade, ELEVATOR, and Graduation Music. He’s collaborated with DRAM, Stoopkid, and other known artists. On this project Pistola cruises on top of booming … Continue reading Local Spotlight #003 (Pistola, ‘FREEHUGS’) Mixtape

NFL Week 3 Picks (2019)

via CBS Sports Titans vs Jaguars (Titans) With the Jalen Ramsey drama going on, the Jaguars are distracted and most likely not going to play their best football. Typically I’d go with this team but the Titans have some hope this season to make the playoffs starting out 1-1. I believe Derrick Henry, Mariota, and … Continue reading NFL Week 3 Picks (2019)

Where Are They Now? XXL Freshmen 2009 Part 3

via pinterest Ace Hood In 2007, Ace Hood met DJ Khaled at a radio station where he would ultimately be handed the instrumental “I’m So Hood” to freestyle over. From then on Ace Hood made waves for his energy on a track while making anthems. Songs like “Hustle Hard” and “New Bugatti” are anthems that … Continue reading Where Are They Now? XXL Freshmen 2009 Part 3

Where Are They Now? XXL Freshman 2009 Part 2

via XXL.com Cory Gunz I believe the last time the mass heard of the fast rapping Bronx rapper was on Wayne’s “6 Foot 7 Foot” where he laid a dope verse. After the Young Money run, Corey didn’t make much noise despite being in a group with Drake, Nicki, Wayne, Tyga and more. He was … Continue reading Where Are They Now? XXL Freshman 2009 Part 2

Post Malone ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ Album Review

via Complex.com This past Friday we were blessed with Post’s third commercial album “Hollywood’s Bleeding” where he takes a different approach then his recent efforts. While keeping some of the same formulas in pop, melodic, guitar feel good songs, Austin Post is able to develop as an artist but still has the same lyrical substance … Continue reading Post Malone ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ Album Review

Where Are They Now? XXL Freshmen 2009 Part 1

At 2009, hip hop was starting to take a swing in to full backpacker mode. With Kanye dropping Graduation in 2007 that catapulted non-gangster rap to another level, we started getting introduced to other forms such as, Asher Roth for example. XXL also attempted to only have 4 rappers for the 2009 period for each … Continue reading Where Are They Now? XXL Freshmen 2009 Part 1