The music video for Top $ Raz' new single “On” is interesting because it borrows a bit from the famed cop and crook video game, Grand Theft Auto, and because it shows that a little creativity can go a long way, often delivering a better result than some bigger budget videos.

The post Top $ Raz – ‘On’ [Video Review] appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

Hip hoppers thirsty for a mix of style and substance, charisma and consciousness, intellect and, well, irie, grab this "Thirst Quencher," pack your bags and get ready to join Brooklyn's Ciph Diggy on his Return To Fronto Island.

The post Ciph Diggy – New Music, New LP, Album Release Event 9/20 appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Show & Prove competition series continues Thursday, May 10, as round two pits Tamara Davidson, 330, Pro'Verb and D Strong against each other to move on for a chance to rock the main stage at the 2012 BHHF.

The post 2012 BK Hip Hop Festival ‘Show & Prove’ Preliminary & BEI Talks to Ralph McDaniels – Thurs., May 10 appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

On Thursday, April 12, 2012, four acts will compete for the first slot in the Brooklyn Bodega Show & Prove finale, the winner of which will perform during the 2012 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival.

The post Brooklyn Bodega Show & Prove Showcase – 4/12/12 at Public Assembly appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

New York’s indie and underground hip hop scene is made up of many moving parts. Among the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of upcoming artists, there is a higher echelon consisting of individuals and groups who are progressing in a changing musical landscape. They are finding ways to book shows, create a buzz, tour and sell music […]

The post Hip Hop Hometown Heroes at Sullivan Hall – Event Recap, Photos appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

The post Hometown Heroes: Top $ Raz, Dremur, ScienZe and More – March 15, 2012 at Sullivan Hall appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

The post CMJ Hip Hop Schedule, Events, Showcases: Friday, October 21, 2011 appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

The post 10 New York Hip Hop Albums, Mixtapes, EPs Worth Hearing [June 2011] appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

The post Mark Carranceja of Noisemaker Media appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

The post Jose Nova – Candido [VIDEO] Directed by Hemamset Angaza appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.