Hailing from Waco, TX aka The 254, D.Curry ‘the hook killa’ lists all of the influences you’d expect from a Texas up-and-comer with a talent for both singing and rapping – with Z-Ro, Webbie and of course the recently departed, Mo3, as his top three. Singing since the age of fourteen and rapping since eighteen,…
With 2021 quickly coming to an end, Quest has decided to run into the new year on FIRE, ensuring that anyone who witnesses take notice and recognize that New Jersey is fully entrenched in the hip-hop scene. After dropping his last EP Money Dreamz in May (earning a BET Jams placement and featuring in publications…
Coming straight out of Houston, Corey Paul’s new album “Untold Story: Trill Young King” features this soon to be hit ‘Pipe Dreams’. With an eccentric sound all his own Corey tells the story of a hard life lived and a rise from the bottom. This video tells the story of the battle of life in…
While currently making headlines stemming from a recent altercation, Jeezy’s CTE recording artist Boston George stirs attention back to his breakout career with the release of his new music video, “Cold Nights”. Featuring Young Greatness under the production of longtime hitmaker Drumma Boy, Boston George reminds us why he is one of the most-promising new…
Rochester, N.Y. rapper POUNDS continues his incredible run of releases with the Pee Wee Kirkland EP, a fantastically produced collection of hard-hitting and chilling street tales from one of underground hip-hop’s most talented voices. It also continues his streak of working with one producer for an entire project, which makes for an even more cohesive…
Ashoka is an on the rise recording artist best known for his breakout cut, “Regular Day“. Jay Wile is a San Antonio based crooner best known for his vibrant new R&B sound and the recent hit, “Who’s Lovin U“. Today, the two new stars bring their respective fan bases together for a buzzworthy new collaboration,…
As an active author, director and producer, Dennis Reed II stays focused on the next big thing – and now the next big thing happens to be his own work. The Detroit-based multi-talent is closing out the first quarter of 2021 with accolades with two of the most viewed films on Tubi – Indictment: Who Is Jonathan Carter?,…
Today Canadian R&B/Rap sensation CJ Flemings delivers his newest project, Mascara Tears. Delving deep beyond the superficial appearance of the album title, CJ Flemings spent years developing his breakthrough project that has once again shined a bright light on the Canadian urban music scene. While some fans pressing play on Mascara Tears might be unfamiliar with CJ’s sound, CJ Flemings pulls on the heartstrings of his listeners while also…
Just like any other night, Cervantes was buzzing with people. Curren$y was the performer of the night and it wasn’t hard to tell that there were a TON of fans in the building! The venue was pretty full and I caught 2 of the many openers for the night. At some point it felt like…
This makes me so sad! After 17 years, XXL Magazine will no longer be available in print. The magazine will continue to flourish online. There is something so special and tangible about having the physical magazine- reading through the editors note and on to the features, interviews and pictures. I have even heard someone say…
