Queens-bred G5 ELZ has hip-hop royalty in his DNA, and is currently embarking on a path toward his own musical legacy. Fueled by appearances on the Rap is Outta Control and Sway in the Morning radio shows, and performing overseas alongside the likes of DJ Premier, the Queens-representative is well on his way. The son of legendary record producer Larry […]

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A well-rounded recap/rundown of New York-area hip hop music that crossed out path during the month of September.

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Hip hop superduo PRhyme (DJ Premier, Royce da 5' 9") descend on NYC's Highline Ballroom, February 22 .

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A get-it-while-you-can tape, an iconic DJ's new project, a timeless compilation, a classic-inspired debut & a cinematic confession, on our NY rap roundup.

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The snappy DJ Premier-produced track featuring the legendary wordsmith Big Daddy Kane, is off of Saigon's next album, GSNT 3: The troubled times of Brian Carenard, due out September 30.

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Funnyman Dave Chapelle is coming back from something of a self-imposed exile in a big way, announcing three Radio City Music Hall events combining his comedy with top tier musical performances

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The Long Island trio delivers their signature positive flows over a laid back, piano driven Dilla beat that will give you nothing but irie vibes.

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Speaking on The NY Hip Hop Report radio show, Saigon touched on a variety of topics, including the next installment of his Greatest Story Never Told album series, to be largely produced by DJ Premier.

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Tony Touch enlists an A-Z of artists and producers for the latest in his Piece Maker mixtape series. Seriously. Like. Everybody.

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Joey Bada$$ delivers a full project in Summer Knights, a 17-track feast featuring the likes of Statik Selektah, Chuck Strangers, MF DOOM, Alchemist and DJ Premier on the beats, and Pro Era, Smoke DZA and Collie Buddz on the mic, among others.

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