He’s white. He’s from the suburbs. And he raps. So, the stereotypes kick in immediately. The comparisons to other white rappers are made. And street credibility is questioned. However, OnCue is more than just a white rapper from the suburbs. He’s a talented emcee and he’s on a mission to earn the respect of listeners. See more...
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Very few tell a story the way Signif does. And every time she rhymes, she’s herself. No gimmick. No false persona. Just Signif. And that’s what makes her dope. While many mainstream female emcees (and a few underground ones too) are over sexual and often very tacky, Signif delivers just the opposite. Her lyrics, impressive. Her flow, everlasting. See more...
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Rob Roy’s music has been called abstract and strange. That’s not a bad thing. He has this rare mix of talent and uniqueness in a music scene with far too much cookie-cutter-ring-tone-driven-rap-music. This year he released one of my favorite albums, King Warrior Magician Lover (KWML), and it probably flew below a lot of radars. See more...
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Whether you’re checking for Sacramento or emcees in general, Chuuwee should be added to your list of emcees on the rise. I recently reached out to him for an interview and we talked about the Sacramento Hip-Hop scene, his new project, who he’s listening to and more. Check out the Q&A...
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I’m often the only non-rapper in a room. But I’ve always had an ear for good music and because of that, folks have respected my honest opinion. I don’t hold back. I’m also a fan of music. RefinedHype has given me the opportunity to showcase a dope artist weekly, someone who is on the rise that has caught my ear and that you should definitely check out. This is "Return of The Real", and this is L.A. See more...
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