MUSIC REVIEW: Nick Grant – ‘88 Mark Harris Monday, March 14, 2016 Feature, Music, The Studio 1 Comment Hailing from South Carolina, but earning his stripes in Atlanta, Nick Grant would be what many would expect out of a “star”. You know: the...
MUSIC REVIEW: King – “We Are King” Mark Harris Monday, February 8, 2016 Feature, Music, The Studio It seems like yesterday when King debuted its EP to the world. It took the internet, and R&B world, by storm. Yet, this was 2011. It is now 2016...
MUSIC REVIEW: ScienZe – #GeorgiaTape. LP Mark Harris Monday, February 1, 2016 Feature, Music, The Studio Scienze is underrated. There is no other way to describe how this man’s music is ignored or unappreciated. Sure, he isn’t on some...
MUSIC REVIEW: Cozz – “Nothin Personal” Mark Harris Thursday, January 21, 2016 Feature, Music, The Studio Cozz has had a great 12-month span. This is all due to his Cozz and Effect album. As underrated as the album is, that didn’t stop him from...
MUSIC REVIEW: Anderson Paak – Malibu Mark Harris Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Feature, Music, The Studio All it took was a feature with Dr. Dre to set Anderson Paak’s career into overdrive. Before this, he was dropping projects to underground acclaim....
MUSIC REVIEW: Trick Trick – “Outlaw” Mark Harris Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Feature, Music, The Studio When many think of Detroit, artists like Slum Village, Eminem, or J. Dilla come to mind. Even the rock-star-status-holding Danny Brown comes up....
MUSIC REVIEW: @WindsorJonesATL – “F#ck Being Humble” Hosted by DJ MLK & A Town Mike Ms. Bels Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Feature, Music, On The Block, The Studio Although there's been a new sound emerging from the streets of Atlanta, there are still some local artists who embrace tradition. Not that these...
MUSIC REVIEW: Mello Music Group – Persona (compilation album) Mark Harris Friday, March 6, 2015 Feature, Music, The Studio 3 Comments Mello Music Group is becoming an independent powerhouse. Like Rawkus and Fondle ‘Em did before, the label is focusing on the quality of music....
MUSIC REVIEW: Ghostface Killah x BadBadNotGood – Sour Soul Mark Harris Friday, February 27, 2015 Feature, Music, The Studio Ghostface Killah is residing within the realm of “the veteran artist”. Chances are that he will never become the big album seller he put out...
MUSIC REVIEW: Fashawn x Alchemist – FASH-ionably Late Mark Harris Monday, February 9, 2015 Feature, Music, The Studio For those in the know, Alchemist and Fashawn have history. Ever since Fashawn helped rip “The Far Left” from Evidence’s The Layover EP,...
Music Review: @Common – Nobody’s Smiling Mark Harris Thursday, October 9, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Chicago has been in the news quite often nowadays. Yet, it is rarely for anything positive. With school closings, consistent gun...
Music Review: Jeru Da Damaja – The Hammer Mark Harris Monday, September 29, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Jeru Da Damaja is one of those rappers that started off hot and cooled off too fast. After making two arguably superior/classic albums,...
Music Review: The Underachievers (@theUALifestyle) – Cellar Door Mark Harris Monday, September 15, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio The Underachievers (Issa Gold @issa_gold) and AK @iunderachieve)have worked diligently to put their stamp on the hip hop map. Thus...
Music Review: @AdrianMarcel – Weak After Next Mark Harris Friday, August 29, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio A lot has changed for Adrian Marcel over the past year. Right after the release of 7 Days of Weak, his popularity has increased. He has...
Music Review: J’Von (@itsjvon) x Lakim (@lakimisalive) – Left EP Mark Harris Monday, August 25, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio I know nothing about J’Von or Lakim. I don’t know where they are from. Nor do I even understand their influences and motivations....
Music Review: GLC (@glctheism) – By Ism Means Necessary Mark Harris Monday, August 18, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio GLC is probably one of the most consistent emcees on an independent level. While with Kanye, he made sure he kept himself in the...
Music Review: Yasiin Gaye (Yasiin Bey x Marvin Gaye) – Soul Mates Part 1 Mark Harris Monday, August 11, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Amerigo Gazaway (@amerigo615) has made himself known for his blends of two different musical approaches into one conceivable whole. It...
Music Review: @SageFrancis – Copper Gone Mark Harris Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Sage Francis is one of hip hop’s most original orators. With a career spanning over the healthier part of 15...
Music Review: @MeyhemLauren x @Buckwild_DITC – Silk Pyramids Mark Harris Monday, August 4, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio For what it is worth, Meyhem Lauren has been rocking it hard for the past few years. The Lo Life representative made sure he kept the...
Music Review: LE$ (@settle4les) x @CookinSoul – ACE Mark Harris Monday, July 21, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Street lore is always appealing when it is either authentic or done in the proper fashion. The main thing is not about subject matter;...
Music Review: Ab-Soul (@abdashsoul) – These Days Mark Harris Thursday, July 17, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio The biggest surprise out of the TDE family has to be Ab-Soul. Control System was considered a number one threat for Album of the Year...
Music Review: Murs (@murs) x ¡Mayday! (@maydaymusic) – Mursday Mark Harris Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Murs is synonymous with collaboration. Collaboration is a part of the mentality of his crew Living Legends. In fact, he started in the...
Music Review: Blitz The Ambassador (@blitzambassador) – Afropolitan Dreams Mark Harris Monday, July 14, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Blitz The Ambassador is one of the most world renowned unknown artists in hip hop. Although he has made waves across the world, not...
Music Review: PeeWee Longway (@mpapeeweelongway) – The Blue M&M Mark Harris Friday, July 11, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio If you have not heard, there is a “New Atlanta” sound that has been banging hard in these streets. With the inclusion of artists...
Music Review: Army Of The Pharaohs – In Death Reborn Mark Harris Monday, July 7, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Army of the Pharaohs is the super-group formed for the sake of bringing hardcore hip hop to the forefront. This group is comprised of...
Music Review: Blu (@HerFavColor) – Good To Be Home Mark Harris Monday, June 30, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Blu is the hip hop anomaly. After creating the virtual underground classic which is Below The Heavens, things have been pretty much a...
Music Review: Slaughterhouse – House Rules Mark Harris Thursday, June 26, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Slaughterhouse, as a rap “super group”, has been sort of hit-or-miss. There was much to be ecstatic about when they first dropped on the...
Music Review: @Skyzoo x @Torae – Barrel Brothers Mark Harris Monday, June 23, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio In hip hop, greatness has a tendency to appear in pairs. Run DMC was one of the most legendary microphone masters in the 80’s. EPMD...
Music Review: @WizKhalifa – 28 Grams Mark Harris Monday, June 16, 2014 Feature, Music, Studio Xclusive, The Studio “For all those that don’t know what 28 Grams is, that is an ounce of weed” – Wiz Khalifa, at the end of...
Music Review: @TroyAve Presents B$B Volume 4 Mark Harris Thursday, June 12, 2014 Feature, Music, The Studio Troy Ave has been on a tear as of late. Over the past 6-7 months, he has released an album, a mixtape, and earned his spot in the 2014...
