98.1 FM WQAQ

Praise is a friend of WQAQ. He is a rapper/producer/singer/song-writer/overall nice guy from New York. This song features a sample from The Weeknd. If you want to help out an up and coming musician, we have listed his social media sites. Check this guy out.

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Black Hippy - Rolling Stone

Black Hippy (2011)

This is the new shit. Black Hippy needs the hype of an Odd Future because they have the talent of a Wu-Tang. It is only a matter of time until this collective of Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q has a breakthrough song, tumbling onto internet fame and a record deal. This may not be it, but it certainly resonates with people containing an extensive knowledge of music history; the beat draws a sample from The Zombies “Time of the Season”. 

Madlib & Frddie Gibbs - Thuggin

Thuggin EP (2011)

This is too big to happen. Freddie Gibbs is probably the biggest underground rapper right now. Madlib is one of the best producers in hip hop. This shit is too much; you better believe Imma pick up this 12”. 

A$AP Rocky - Palace [Produced by Clams Casino]

LiveLoveA$AP (2011)

A$AP Rocky has definitely been getting a LOAD of hype lately. Between a $3 million record deal and a Pitchfork “Best New Music” nod, it’s hard to lose sight of what exactly he brings to the table. It’s blurry eyed rap with stellar production. On the mixtape, the production is what really drives it. Clams Casino produces this particular track and kills it. I’m a huge fan of his hazy, chanting beats and this is a great example of how large his productions can sound. If you’re into the underground rap scene, then you know this might be the sign of more breakthroughs into popular rap, bearing in mind if this project is a commercial success.