Many are unsatisfied with how NY's iconic radio station has represented hip hop music & culture. Turns out, there's something you can do about it. So I did.

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DJ Polarity compiles a great collection of songs that feature the inimitable Queens wordsmith, a 35-track treat for fans of phenomenal flow

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A long time favorite NYC artist of mine, Kalae Nouveau (formerly Kalae AllDay) is re-emerging on the scene with a new take on her old appeal.

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We're back with another installment of "10 Must See Videos by NY-area Hip Hop Artists," a semi-regular series where we take time to collect and deliver recently released, entertaining visual displays from hip hop artists and filmmakers in the New York City area.

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The post Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: A 2011 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Recap and Reflection [Words, Photos, Video] appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

The post New York Music Awards Winners Announced: Birthplace Magazine Voted Best Music Website – Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Joell Ortiz Among Other Winners appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

The post YC The Cynic: Fall FWD Mixtape + 3/1 Release Party + ‘More and More’ ft. Soul Khan, Von Pea, Sene (Prod. by J57) appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.