HIP HOP UNBURIED: September 2011

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Pardon My French: Presenting Battle for Athens

"Bound to do,

Now consume

this rock bottom truth grown

underground for you.

And in this town of few,

this astounding crew

It's Battle for Athens bringing sounds to you"

-Battle for Athens, "Reptillian Hemocyte"

Ritzy Fitz and Big Ballin' Tony Z are bringing French inspired hip hop out of Bellingham, WA. Hell yeah, I said Bellingham, WA. I can honestly say that I had no idea what to expect, but what I got was breath taking. These guys are so original that I can say I have never heard anything like it. You can hear a techno influence in their music which I usually shy away from, but it fits the style of music that they bring to the table. The techno mixed with hip hop aspect shows just how far hip-hop has grown, and I appreciate their music showing that versatility. On top of that, with off-the-wall titles like "Albanian Cracker Life...The Awakening," you can't help but check them out.

You can find Battle for Athens on Facebook and ReverbNation

Battle for Athens ReverbNation

Battle for Athens Fan Page

CHECK OUT SOME OF THEIR MUSIC BELOW!

For contact/booking

zapnowrecords@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

THE HOOD IS PRESENT: Presenting Mike Baggz

"I left the hood and came back and everythings the same. You know my status, Mr. Critically Acclaimed, tryin' to take over, revolutionize the game."

-Mike Baggz "We Even Now"

The hood just exudes from Mike Baggz, out of Amityville, New York, and you can feel it when you are listening to his music. Listening to his new video "Fine Night", it took me back to when DMX first came out. Ya know the old ruff ryder days before all the, well, you know. However, he's not just your average out the hood gangsta rapper. He is more than guns and drugs, and even though these things are mentioned in his music where needed, he has a plethora of other topics that he raps about. On top of all that, he can freestyle his ass off...check him out below...

Check out Mike Baggz new video "Fine Night"

You can find Mike Baggz on Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace
@MikeBaggz
Mike Baggz Fan Page
Mike Baggz MySpace

Want Mike Baggz on your album/mixtape?

Contact/Booking Info

INTERNATIONALBAGGZ@GMAIL.COM

Friday, September 2, 2011

YA' GIRL'S FAVORITE: Presenting KWA

When I first heard KWA, aka 211, I didn't know what to expect. What this rapper out of Jersey City brought to the table was versatility. It seems like he can make a song for just about anybody about anything, and this is why he appeals to the masses. KWA feels that he is what the game's been missing, "I AM HIP-HOP, I STAY LEVELED WITH MANY STYLES I DONT HAVE A CONSTANT FLOW IT SWITCHES UP." KWA will never be the artist that is stuck in the box. This internationally known artist, performing in places such as London, Africa, and Japan, is not one to sleep on. From getting hype in the club, to rollin' in the streets, to getting close with your boo, KWA's music will fit the mood. Check him out and see for yourself.

You can find KWA on ReverbNation and Twitter

KWA ReverbNation

@Kwathe1bigdeal

YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT SOME OF KWA's MUSIC BELOW

You can also catch KWA on YouTube

For Booking info contact
Dalivestent@aol.com

TELL THE TRUTH: Presenting Tell Ross

"I was born in the struggle. I was raised in the fire. So I aspire to acquire everything I desire."

-Tell Ross "Revolution"

Tell Ross has been beating the odds all his life, but at the tender age of nine something inspired him not to become a statistic. That something was hip-hop. Watching someone battle an addiction is never easy, but Tell Ross didn't let his mother's crack addiction stop him from doing something different with his life. If anything, it inspired him to break the mold. He wants to change how media perceives hip-hop in the black community, and hopefully with his music he will be able to achieve this goal. We think he definitely can but you be the judge!