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DJ Eprom’s We Are the Biobots is turntablism as sci-fi cinema, a fully wired concept record about “digitized” humans made with nothing but human hands. Rooted in Hip Hop but leaning hard into electro and techno, the album plays like a broadcast from a bunker somewhere between 1984 and a future where everything runs on code. Cuts were built in the analog realm—MPC3000, SP1200, Amiga 1200—with the explicit promise that no AI touched the process. The “Only Biobots Were Used” disclaimer is not a gimmick; it is the core idea. The title track, composed 838 meters below sea level in a…
YNW Melly will no longer go to trial for witness tampering after prosecutors dropped the charges.The Florida rapper’s trial was scheduled to start on Wednesday (Jan. 21). However, during a hearing on Tuesday (Jan. 20), prosecutors decided to drop the case.Melly’s attorneys, Drew Findling and Carol Haughwout, have released the following statement to XXL about the update in the case.”On behalf of Jamell Demons, we welcome the dismissal of the alleged tampering and gang-related charges in court this morning,” the statement reads. “As his newly retained legal team, it became immediately apparent to us that no crimes had occurred. Unfortunately,…
An assistant principal brought a YoungBoy Never Broke Again imposter to her high school, and chaos ensued.On Monday (Jan. 19), video surfaced of an assistant principal named Amanda Hughes surprising her students with a YB imposter, who is wearing dark shades, tight jeans, a Balenciaga sweatshirt and carrying a lime green bandana.”I brought a special guest here for my students today,” she says before leaving her office with faux Top. “[The students] are excited to see. We are gonna see what’s going on. We gon’ get some laughs in today.”The students at the school went crazy after seeing who they…
Brand new EP & the 1st of an ongoing 12-part series from Flint, Michigan emcee/producer Jon Connor. Someone who’s steadily been holding it down for the last 2 decades including The Calling, Vinnie Chase & S.O.S. trilogies along with the Best in the World saga paying homage to some of Jon’s influences, Salvation, While You Were Sleeping & Unconscious State. He was even signed to Aftermath Entertainment for 6 years before departing after Vehicle City wound up being shelved, coming off Food for the Soul & 24 produced by KLC of the No Limit Records in-house production team Beats by the Pound to have Smitti Boi produce I. “Pray” opens up with a gospel sample talking about everyone around him wanting smoke because they…
Shoreline Mafia is in a new era, but hasn’t ditched the West Coast energy that’s turned their movement into multiple gold records and plenty of songs. Fenix Flexin and Ohgeesy spent last year feeding the fans with a new album and steady work that included streaming success, respected collabs and a Coachella performance, marking their first show together in over five years. Shoreline Mafia connect for XXL’s Talk It Up series, powered by DistroKid, to discuss the new music they’re working on this year, collaborating with Coi Leray, what’s next and more.The California-based duo represent a small pool of rap groups that still exist in the…
Yella Beezy is mourning the death of his mother amid a serious legal battle.On Sunday (Jan. 18), the Dallas rapper shared a heartfelt post dedicated to his mother, Kim, who passed away last week. The post features a carousel of photos of Kim over the years.”Kim Baby! where do I start?” Beezy wrote in the caption. “My Mama, My Sister, My Best Friend, My World, My Everything…. I’m so empty right now I cant even explain. I wouldn’t wish this pain on my worst enemy…. My BaccBone, My life.””How I’m supposed to live without you?” he continued. “Who im supposed…
T.I. has begun the rollout for his upcoming album with a new look and a new single titled “Let Em Know.”On Jan. 17, Tip announced his return with a post on Instagram. The clip starts off with the Atlanta rapper sitting in a barber’s chair before his dreads are seen falling to the floor. The next cut shows T.I. with a fresh one-blade.”Get ready. It’s time,” he narrates just as a teaser of the music video for the new Pharrell-produced single “Let Em Know” starts.Tip captioned the post, “He’s Baaaaaaack!!!!!! #LetEmKnow.”Officially released on Sunday (Jan. 18), the charged-up track finds the…
J Reno is a 39 year old MC/producer from Windsor, Ontario, Canada introducing himself over 2 decades ago off his debut mixtape Ground 0 as well as the full-length debut Unleashed & the sophomore effort The Lunatic’s Back. He would follow it up with 6 more albums preceding Crossworm signing him to Dirtcore Music: Lost in the Dark, Politikilla, Into the Fire, Welcome Home, Blood, Guts & Boom Bap and Me & My Demons. Coming off Misery Coast’s eponymous debut EP this previous Hallowicked weekend, he’s making his official debut under Dirtcore with the inaugural entry of The Dirttape trilogy. After the “Meet the Maker” intro, the self-produced “Exhumed” begins with an eerie boom bap opener talking…
The Mo3 murder trial has been delayed until further notice.Yella Beezy was scheduled to stand trial for allegedly paying Kewon White to murder Mo3 in 2020 on Feb. 2. On Friday (Jan. 16), a pretrial hearing for the case took place in Dallas County Court, where the defense asked for an extension due to the extensive amount of evidence brought forth by the state.Beezy was not present at the hearing due to the recent passing of his mother. Judge Chika Anyiam decided to hold another hearing next week to discuss how much more time will be needed.”The parties shall return…
In his compelling new single “Ride,” Reading, PA’s Big Lenny doesn’t just drop a track—he accelerates toward his destined lane in hip-hop. The song is a testament to versatile flow, pivoting from hard-hitting bars that paint vivid street narratives to moments of poignant, introspective reflection, as if mapping the very journey of an artist committed to his path. With its clever wordplay and instantly catchy vibe, “Ride” is more than a song; it’s a declaration that Big Lenny is firmly in the driver’s seat, chasing his fate with a sound that sticks with you long after the last note fades.…