(Inglewood, California) Independent hip hop artist Thurz delivers this video to his single, “Hell’s Angel” ft. BJ the Chicago Kid. It’s on IHH so I fux wit it. Check it out.

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(Sacramento, California) Independent hip hop producer Styles1001 delivers this video, “Everyday Life” w/ Montana ft. Tamar. it’s on IHH so I fux wit it. Check it out.

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 (Roxbury, Maine) Independent hip hop artist jDot delivers this video, “Slow Down. It’s on IHH so I fux wit it. Check it out.

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(Atlanta, Georgia) A fan submitted video of Killer Mike’s single, Reagan. It’s on IHH so I fux wit it. Check it out.

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(Portland, Oregon) Independent hip hop artist Myke Bogan delivers this video titled “Uncle Elroys Couch”. It’s on IHH so I fux wit it. Check it out.

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 (Virginia Beach, Virginia) Independent hip hop artists The Archerville Cartel deliver this video titled “Tag Team Champions”. It’s on IHH so I fux wit it. Check it out.

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True art inspires. And I know that one’s personal truth is relative. Often I get disappointed with this culture and the industry that continues to abuse it. The wack artists, the fans who love them, and the bloggers who get rich off of misrepresenting the artform, sometimes cloud my sunny days. Then all of a sudden something gives me clarity and puts my vision back into focus.

Yesterday that something was Ice-T’s film, The Art of Rap. Everyone in the game and anyone aspiring to be in the game should see it and support it. For some rappers it should be required before entry!  It is truly educational and inspiring.

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What is it?

A playlist of independent hip hop artists. Some new stuff, some old. Most audio tracks submitted will be a part of these podcasts playlists. This way, I can add more artists, and this may add a better, more lasting way to have these tracks exposed.

I’m posting these on Soundcloud now although there you’ll be able to subscribe to them via iTunes as well. All tracks will be listed along with the artist’s website or social media link.

Playlist of dope independent hip hop artist. #RapRatzRadio ep 1

1. Joey Bada$$ – “Killuminati” Feat Capital STEEZ - http://badassjoey.tumblr.com/

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As a result of a couple of YouTube videos, an overwhelming number of people began talking about this kid from Flatbush named Joey Bada$$. An up and comer who hasn’t quite broke through the proverbial doors to be considered a rap phenomenon; but in spite of his age of 17 years, his developed intellect allows him to spit rhymes that can only be heard from seasoned veterans in the game. The proof comes from the fact that he is often compared to Nas, Biggie, and Big L. His prolific word play caught the attention of Jonny Shipes, President of Cinematic Music Group and manager of Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA. From there, he began working with Creative Control and shot the video for ‘Survival Tactics’ a video that showcases conflict theory from the mind of a couple of Brooklyn natives. Joey and his mob of 20 call themselves Progressive Era or Pro.Era. Which means exactly what it says, that they are a progressive movement of young leading-edge talent that fulfill everything from rapping, producing, singing, and graphic Read the rest of this entry »

(Carson, California) Independent hip hop artist Ab-Soul delivers this video to his single, Terrorist Threats ft. Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko. It’s on IHH so I fux wit it. Check it out.

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(Chicago, Illinois) Independent hip hop artist Trinity delivers this video to single, “Odds & Evens” feat. R.O.E. It’s on IHH so I fux wit it. Check it out.

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(Los Angeles, California) Independent hip hop artists Somewhere Else deliver this video to their single, “Bunkers”. It’s on IHH so I fux wit it. Check it out.

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