Underground Hip Hop Blog

Oxnard, California; home to many gangs, Madlib, Anderson paak…and strawberries, Ironically; we have 2 of Oxnard’s most underground heavy hitters getting us some organic “audio fruit” in this saturated market of hip hop we’re living in.
The beat is some smooth crafted and fly vibes by Crown, and it happens to fit Mark 4ord and Body Bag Ben perfectly. 4ord who is Fresh off his last underground classic “Sun baths in north korea” goes first for about 32 bars and floats over the beat.
Ben is next and seals the deal, stating he will john wick all the witnesses. Very memorable line. Ben Is fresh off his last project he just produced for Canibus entitled Kaiju and is entering his new release for a new EP entitled “Vulgar Display” which will be releasing through Fat beats. The Album will feature Verses from Supreme cerebral as well as 4ord, so this track is a great glimpse of what we will see on the upcoming project

Robby Blair’s debut album, Certified Influence, debuted at #29 on the Apple Music/iTunes charts and with it, he displayed how influenced he was by the music emanating from the borough of Queens.  “Bloody Cypher” was a beat Robby recreated by sampling “Bloody Money” & ``Halfway Thug” from Capone-N-Noreaga’s The War Report.  The track was highlighted by Scram Jones on his Saturday Scramble Mixshow on Shade 45/Sirius.  Robby also had two recent singles premiered by DJ Premier and his Live From Headqcourterz Shade 45/Sirius show. It was these tracks that got Robby invited to perform at SXSW before the pandemic shuttled those plans. 
Not taking his foot off the gas, Robby Blair returns with a continuation of the Certified Influence concept, with his new release, Still Under The Influence, and it features another crew of spittas; including Chris Rivers (Big Pun’s son), Slaine, Termanology and Rustee Juxx among others.   
With Still Under The Influence, Robby’s influence shifts to focus on the boogie down Bronx and Big Pun.  This is evident immediately with the project opener “Punishment Intro” and with  Punch’em In The Face 2” featuring Big Pun’s Son, Chris Rivers.
“On my last project Certified Influence, I had a heavy Queensbridge, Capone-N-Noreaga influence, as it had a huge impact on my life and music. Still Under The Influence is heavily inspired by the Bronx/Big Pun” Robby Blair affirms.  “You hear it from the jump with the intro track that goes right into ‘Punch’em In The Face 2’ featuring Chris Rivers.  To say I’m excited for this project to be released to the world is a huge understatement. This one’s for Hip-Hop!”
In addition to releasing Still Under The Influence, Robby also released a dual visual for “Punishment Intro/Flex Music” which can be viewed below. 
 
Robby Blair’s Still Under The Influence is now available at all DSP’s and features collaborations with Chris Rivers, Slaine, Termanology and Rustee Juxx.
 
Watch “Punishment Intro/Flex Music” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0ZBVBMQAAM8
 
You can now purchase, stream, add and favorite Still Under The Influence at your preferred DSP: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/robbyblair/still-under-the-influence
 
STILL UNDER THE INFLUENCE TRACKLISTING
Punishment (Intro)
Punch’em In The Face 2 Feat Chris Rivers (Cuts Tone Spliff)
Smooth Criminal Feat Termanology & Volatile (Cuts Dystrakted)
Flex Music
Fair Warning Feat Axel Leon (Cuts Reflection Beatdownz)
Welcome To Hell Feat Naps N Dreads (Cuts Tone Spliff)
Billy Cypher Feat King Magnetic, Rustee Juxx & Duck Blazemore
State Of Mind Feat JusNov
You vs Me Feat Slaine & Nutso
Evolution Outro

Maya "Yah" Huyana is one of the hottest up and coming talents from the West. Mixing raw bars with melodic rnb, Yah's sound is exceptionally original and fresh. She is a triple threat musician - singer/songwriter/audio engineer. She has performed on the same line up with acts such as: Rapsody, Daylyt, Ill Camille, willie b, Noa James, & DJ Battlecat.
Her self-released debut LP 'Rebirth' dropped Sept. 27, 2017. 'REBIRTH' has been described as "Lauryn Hill channeling Gil Scott Heron" (Michael Garbutt, Notting Hill Music Group) and "the best debut project of 2017." (Tina Edwards, Worldwide.fm ) All of the beats on REBiRTH were produced by Golddigga from NY. The album was written by Yah in Riverside, CA then recorded, mixed, and mastered by Viva Mescal at East of the River Studio in Boyle Heights, CA. Rebirth
On May 10, 2020 Yah self-released "1991" which has 7 songs, 5 of which she recorded, mixed, & mastered herself. Stand out tracks include the G-Funk joint "Hitta" & "Player" which is a rendition of 112's classic ballad. This year she also loaned her voice to Tha God Fahim & is the only feature on the long awaited album, ‘After Every Dark Day Comes Sunshine' which dropped on May 1. She is also featured on Osbe Chill's latest album "SOUL RAP" which was produced entirely by @GIVEEMSOUL.
Currently Maya Huyana resides in Los Angeles, CA. She runs her gold company @GrillzByYah while creating both in the forefront and behind the scenes in the music, film, & modeling industries.

While a handful of male emcees from Montreal’s new wave have garnered the respect of Hip-Hop heads worldwide, the young females from north of the 49th parallel have yet to make their mark. Well that is, until Chung came on the scene.
Chung’s 2021 EP “Chung Shui” caught the ear of tastemakers with its cinematic production and her self-assured, hardcore raps. She has already dropped three high quality videos to support the offering but she’s not done yet. Today she unleashes the visuals for both the EP’s title track “Chung Shui” and standout song “7030.” Like all the videos off the EP, this double feature is directed by Cotola. The “Chung Shui” part of the vid is filmed in Montreal’s Chinatown and features raggamuffin toaster King Shadrock, while the “7030” footage finds Chung and her girls all done up to stroll down the aisles of the local grocery store

For some wearing many hats can be a problem, not for Foul Al the artist, music producer, business marketer and part time graphic designer. For Foul it is a way of life. Over 18 years of music experience can be heard through his work as he creatively weaves musical experiences that detail the ups and downs he faced in his own life. Born in the heart of Harlem, in Harlem Hospital but raised in the belly of Far Rockaway, NY. Al found his childhood surrounded by music. This fostered his love for the art and ingrained it in his blood.
Although if you studied his true bloodline you would find that music was in his blood from birth. With a mother that was a singer herself and a host of other family members that were music producers, singers, and DJ’s. All his life, Al has known he just wants to be where the music is.

There is no question Vado’s talent is respected.  From his early aughts(ish) mixtape run with Cam’ron and the U.N. Crew, highlighted by mixtape staples like Slime Flu and Boss Of All Bosses and their collaborative album Gunz n’ Butta, all of which were released under the Diplomat Records umbrella, to eventually signing with Interscope and later Cash Money Records/We The Best Music. 
After recently announcing the formation of a new group with Lloyd Banks and Dave East (The Council), Vado releases his new project Long Run Vol. 2. 
“Long Run Vol. 2 is gonna be one of the best tapes of ‘22!  Dis is for da Spittaz n Go Gettaz” Vado confidently asserts.  “I’m a show y’all who can rap and who can really rap! Time to quiet da critic’s and let em know I’m NYC’s Top 5 dead or alive.”
 
Vado’s Long Run Vol. 2 is now available at all DSP’s.  Long Run Vol. 2 features appearances and production from Jim Jones, Lloyd Banks, Dave East, Papoose, 38 Spesh, Don Q and Cool N Dre.
You can now purchase, stream and add and favorite Long Run Vol. 2 at your preferred DSP: https://songwhip.com/vado/long-run-vol-2 
 
Long Run Vol. 2 TRACKLISTING
1 of 1 Intro (Prod Renegade)
Respect The Jux  Feat Dave East & Banks (Prod Digga)
Pressure (Prod GP Beat Bangerz)
Talk to You (Prod Sharke)
Auntie Kitchen Feat Nellz
Cartier Panthere (Prod G Sparkz)
Sleepers Feat Don Q & Papoose 
 James (Prod GP Beat Bangerz)
White Toes (Prod Renegade)
Narcos (Prod 38 Spesh)
Heaven Up In Harlem (Prod Dolla Bill Kidz)
N.I.S.S.S. (Prod Louie Roca)
Checkmate Feat Dave East & Jim Jones (Prod Haff)
10 Check Commandments (Prod P LongRun)
It's Alright Feat Lloyd Banks (Prod G Sparkz)
Blessed Feat Dave East & Dre (from Cool N Dre) (Prod Dre)
The DL (Prod DJ Ted Smooth)
This Thing of Ours (Prod Haff)

Lexo is an independent hip hop artist who was born and raised on the east coast in Connecticut. He’s been creating music since middle school where his style was catered towards the streets and his experiences as an adolescent. Throughout the years his style has evolved to spreading different life messages that stem from his genuine love for music. His taste in several other genres helped create a personal approach with his lyrics. He wants to make his contribution towards keeping the hip hop culture strong

I am a Canadian Hiphop Artist from Toronto,Canada. I have been doing HipHop for 15 years. My major influences are Big L, Eminem, Treach, Nas and Tupac. I am currently working on a project that features some Big underground artist and is boombap inspired. I have built a Instagram following with a verse almost every week and connected with some of the internets most talented artist. I have collaborated with Mickey Factz and more to come.

I have been slowly getting back to making an imprint an imprint in the underground hiphop scene. I am trying to build a brand with lyricism and wordplay like the golden era.