Remembering Black Rob

Remembering Black Rob

The hip hop community is grieving after another tragic loss. Rapper Black Rob (born Robert Ross in Buffalo, NY) from Bad Boy Records has passed away at the age of 51. His legacy will live on in his music, former label mates, and fans all around the world. Rest in peace Black Rob.

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Remembering DMX

Remembering DMX

The hip hop world lost another legend today. Today, DMX’s impact was felt by all who enjoyed and loved his music. May he rest in peace knowing his legacy will live on forever through the love his fans have for him and his long career as a hip hop pioneer.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Reuben Stratum

Fresh Artist Fridays: Reuben Stratum

When you listen to Reuben Stratum’s music, you feel like you are getting an inside look on exactly what he is thinking. The producer, songwriter, and artist from West Palm Beach, FL has a talent for speaking candidly and fluidly through his art, creating music that has an organic flow rather than overproduced lyrics. Take a deeper look into his music in this week’s Fresh Artist Friday featuring Reuben Stratum.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: The Authentic

Fresh Artist Fridays: The Authentic

PRESSURE is the song you play when you need to feel heard by your music. Its inspiring lyrics punch you in the gut and leave you with a feeling of motivation and determination. With a candid music video and lyrics, the song is an admission of the stress we feel just trying to get through life. Check out PRESSURE along with the rest of The Authentic’s work in this weeks Fresh Artist Friday.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Kilo Kami

Fresh Artist Fridays: Kilo Kami

Kilo Kami returns with his first single of the year, “Tough Love featuring two popular artists from Cape Town, South Africa, Ikilledpluto & Zaniko La Kalito. Check out the song and more in this weeks Fresh Artist Friday featuring Kilo Kami.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Brave Williams

Fresh Artist Fridays: Brave Williams

Don't Tell Me No, is an unapologetic assertion of vulnerability. It gives you permission to not let your ego make decisions for your heart and a reason to say yes to love. Check out the song and other music from this week’s Fresh Artist Friday, Brave Williams.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Sincerely Collins

Fresh Artist Fridays: Sincerely Collins

At long last, Sincerely Collins is ready to drop his most ambitious project to date: ALIEN. With a unique sound and an unmistakable flow, this is not a project you want to miss. Check out this week’s Fresh Artist Friday, Sincerely Collins.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Miya Guggs

Fresh Artist Fridays: Miya Guggs

Miya Guggs has a talent for capturing raw emotion in her music. In her song “SITUATIONSHIPS”, she sings about a connection that she can’t read: should she dive into her love or let it go. Her crooning voice takes control of the song. It’s longing, yet determined to stay focused on not get hurt. Check out Miya Guggs, this week’s Fresh Artist Friday.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Pretty Pape$

Fresh Artist Fridays: Pretty Pape$

Orange County hip hop artist Pretty Pape$ has a sound that’s hard to miss. His debut album, “Romance Mike”, is 9 track project full of soft rap and romantic melodies that will make you get lost in his music. The album sounds like a soundtrack to fall in love to: short, sweet, and soulful.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: JOSH X Interview

Fresh Artist Fridays: JOSH X Interview

JOSH X is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Queens, NY who has been dedicated to music since the young age of 6. He began by learning classical piano, eventually graduating to R&B. Over the years, JOSH X has worked alongside some of the biggest names in rap music like Jadakiss, Swizz Beatz, and Cardi B. JOSH X recently answered a few questions for us about his past projects and his upcoming work. Read Hip Hop Scriptures’ interview with this week’s Fresh Artist Friday JOSH X below.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: J. Brown

Fresh Artist Fridays: J. Brown

Even though it’s the depths of winter, J. Brown’s latest single has the potential to be the next song of the summer. His song VIBE has nothing but feel-good energy to carry you through until the weather warms up. Learn more about J. Brown and his music in this week’s Fresh Artist Friday.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Call Me Ace

Fresh Artist Fridays: Call Me Ace

Call Me Ace is a star on the rise. The Connecticut-born, Bay Area transplant has talent that is hard to miss. In his latest single “Work Like That”, Ace raps about the journey of not only building a successful career, but also a fulfilling life. Check out our thoughts on his song along with Call Me Ace’s other work in this week’s Fresh Artist Friday.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Jean~Baptiste

Fresh Artist Fridays: Jean~Baptiste

Jean~Baptiste is an upcoming hip-hop artist from Worcester, MA and Saint Petersburg, FL who takes pride in contributing to the pulse of a dying art. He has a deep appreciation towards the roots of hip-hop and draws his influence from many great solo artists, groups, and producers. “Better Off” is his second upcoming single. Check out Jean~Baptiste explaining the story and message behind the track below.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: J Nolan Interview

Fresh Artist Fridays: J Nolan Interview

J Nolan is an independent Hip-Hop artist from Atlanta, GA with 10+ years of experience under his belt. He has a seasoned music career, ranging from being featured in Kevin Hart’s Netflix comedy special "Zero F***s Given", to founding the Fresh & Local ATL initiative, to working in songwriting. Read Hip Hop Scriptures’ interview with this week’s Fresh Artist Friday J Nolan below.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Karma Rivera

Fresh Artist Fridays: Karma Rivera

Hip Hop Scriptures is featuring Karma Rivera as our first ever female Fresh Artist Friday! She dropped her new single “My Favorite Song” on November 13th. The song features a simple but groovy beat that Karma rides through with her signature killer bars.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: PBE Pluto

Fresh Artist Fridays: PBE Pluto

PBE Pluto has released a single called “SOAK UP THE DRIP”. He has also released an iconic cartoon music video that illustrates the essence of his new single “SOAK UP THE DRIP”. Hip Hop Scriptures definitely recommends checking out their unique music video on their YouTube channel.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: BankrollShell

Fresh Artist Fridays: BankrollShell

BankrollShell stands out amongst a new generation of artists with their recent release. Born in Sasebo, Japan, raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Shelton R. Jackson III, aka BankrollShell stands out amongst a new generation of artists.

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Find The Perfect Iced Out Hip Hop Jewelry For You With 6 ICE

Find The Perfect Iced Out Hip Hop Jewelry For You With 6 ICE

You are sure to find a piece that fits both your style and price range browsing through their website. Check out 6 ICE and bling yourself out just like your favorite rappers of today and yesterday.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Ollie Joseph & UNRTHDX

Fresh Artist Fridays: Ollie Joseph & UNRTHDX

Japan born, Michigan State raised, rapper Ollie Joseph and Amsterdam (NL) based producer UNRTHDX have been working on a magnificent work of art the past couple of months bringing you their result in the form of a four track EP called Moon & Back.

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Fresh Artist Fridays: Alex Harris Interview

Fresh Artist Fridays: Alex Harris Interview

Like most of us, Alex Harris’s life underwent some severe changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. He had to reevaluate his process for making music and hone in on the message he wanted to share through his work. His latest EP titled Frequency is his gift to humanity, an attempt at bringing positive vibrations and good feelings to a dark world. Read Hip Hop Scriptures’ interview with this week’s Fresh Artist Friday Alex Harris below.

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