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  • SB11 – Heavenly Unknown | Album Review

    Check out my review of Lupara producer SB11’s latest opus, Heavenly Unknown. The album features a wide variety of talented lyricists, including legendary West Coast MC Planet Asia, as well as emerging artists such as Norm Regular & Kaos the Baker.

  • The Dom Rabrun Interview

    In this video interview, Dom Rabrun & I reflect on the history of Dom’s Sketch Cast. Throughout the convo, we discuss Hip Hop RPG, Dom Digs, his upcoming video game—Ki Es Ou Ye—and Dom’s plans for future endeavors.

  • Kembe X – “it’s not that deep” | EP Review

    Check out my review of Kembe X’s new solo EP featuring Ab-Soul & T.F. as guests, as well as production from Devin Malik, Kal Banx, Joey Hamhock, and Wolf.

  • Bluesky vs. Twitter: A Fresh Take on Social Networking

    Elon Musk turned Twitter into a dystopian theme park of bots and trolls, prompting me to hop onto Bluesky, a nostalgic blast from the past thanks to Jack Dorsey. It’s like OG Twitter but with fewer gremlins! I also tried other alternatives, but honestly, Bluesky is the new cool kid on the block!

  • The Best Songs of March 2024

    This year was a whirlwind for me, so this playlist is coming out mad late. Kudos to Kembe X & Hippie Sabotage for dropping my favorite album of March, Sleep Paralysis. I’m hyped for Kembe’s new EP on October 25th. Check out the playlist on Apple Music and Spotify, and let me know your top…

  • The Relix the UnderGod Interview

    Relix the UnderGod, most known for his viral mashup with Wiz Khalifa and Drake, shares his musical journey in this recent interview with OG NICK MARSH. He talks about his growth as an artist, his inspirations from film, and his global audience. Check it out.

  • cardigan & prodby668 – pokedex 5 | EP Review

    As Deviants Week comes to a close, OG NICK MARSH discusses cardigan’s brief collaborative EP with prodby668.

  • Astronate – Hutch (feat. cardigan, King Gino & Cloud Envy) | Song Review

    It’s Day 4 of Deviants Week, and the spotlight’s on Astronate’s collaborative single with cardigan, King Gino & Cloud Envy. There’s even a cool music video directed by Astronate himself. Check it out!

  • Yahliq – The Weight of the Water | Song Review

    It’s Day 3 of Deviants Week, and Yahliq’s latest single is stealing the show! Picture this: a beautiful tune that makes you feel all the emotions—like a therapy session mixed with a nostalgic Super Mario 64 vibe. By the end of the day, you’ll have a new favorite artist and possibly a tiny existential crisis!

  • Khalil Nasim – Call Cuz | Song Review

    Deviants Week is rocking on, and Khalil Nasim’s latest single is the Southern jam that’ll make you want to roll down the window and cruise. It’s short, sweet, and smooth enough to make a slightly melted stick of butter jealous.

  • Cloud Envy – RUGRAT ! | Song Review

    Welcome to Deviants Week, where our old buddy Cloud Envy gets a write-up for his latest single! Not only is this track head-nod-inducing, but it’s also proof that he’s evolved faster than a Pokémon in battle. Forget falling off—this dude is soaring! And there’s a collab with Khalil Nasim on the way; get hype!

  • Lulla HF – Living in My Head | Song Review

    Lulla HF has released a new single that’s so catchy it could make a sloth dance. His flow? FIRE. His lyrics? Also FIRE. The hook? Could’ve used a bit more oomph ngl, but hey, Lulla’s rapping steals the spotlight—it’s pure FIRE!