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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Action Bronson brings classic, go hard, freestyle flavor back to Funkmaster Flex and the Hot 97 airwaves.

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Freestyle Mondays to celebrate 13 years of live band-infused battles and open mics dedicated to impromptu displays of lyrical prowess

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Hot bars from Joell Ortiz, one of Brooklyn's finest, over Pusha T's "Nosetalgia" track.

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Longtime New York hip hop journeyman Smoke DZA drops his brand of gritty, Kushed God spit game on "The Hot Box," a freestyle segment hosted by DJ Enuff up at Hot 97.

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We've seen The Kid Daytona strengthen his French Connection lately, linking with IAM at Central Park for SummerStage, and now connecting with DJ Cut Killer for a jacking-for-French-beats quickie.

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