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Stu Bangas and Wordsworth connect on Chemistry with the kind of seasoned interplay that turns a collaboration into something greater than its parts. This 2026 release follows their well-received 2024 project 2 Kings, building on that foundation while introducing subtle refinements. Bangas mans the boards across all 13 tracks, delivering his recognizable raw boom-bap sound. Dark, atmospheric loops pair with drums that snap hard enough to demand immediate attention. What stands out this time around is a layer of polish in the execution. The mixes breathe clearer, the arrangements leave room for nuance, and the overall presentation carries a quiet sophistication. This evolution…
Brooklyn, New York emcee Wordsworth has returned for his 7th studio LP. A member of the duo Punch n Words & the trio eMC, he officially made his solo debut 2 decades ago already with Mirror Music followed by The Photo Album & the Donel Smokes-produced New Beginning. After JSOUL went on to produce his debut EP Blame It on Music & later Sam Brown doing Our World Today respectively, the next EP Undivided Attention would be an improvement over Blame It on Music & The Fragility of Life was overloaded with too many features. Stu Bangas produced 2 Kings & the Chemistry was enough for them to a sequel. “The Realtor” sets up shop with a boom bap instrumental using a gospel sample comparing himself to a real…
Injury Reserve built a name through jagged, boundary-crossing Hip Hop out of Tempe, Arizona. After Stepa J. Groggs died at 32 in 2020, the group released By the Time I Get to Phoenix in 2021 as a raw processing of that loss. RiTchie and Parker Corey retired the Injury Reserve name out of respect, then resurfaced as By Storm in 2023. Their debut My Ghosts Go Ghost arrives January 30, 2026, on By(e) Storm / deadAir, clocking in at 46 minutes across nine tracks produced entirely by Corey. The album channels the absence of Groggs into every element. Lyrics circle…
Portsmouth, Ohio horrorcore trio & Long Live Evil founders Alla Xul Elu ending the 1st month of 2026 with their 7th LP. Consisting of Billy Obey as well as Joey Black & Lee Carver, they broke out a decade ago as a duo by releasing their first 2 albums Head of Horns & Sci-Co that same year. This was followed up with their 4/20-themed debut EP Necronomichron in 2017 & adding Carver into the fold shortly after, but it wasn’t until Twiztid signed them to Majik Ninja Entertainment in 2018 when the Xul Boys’ music got increasingly better. Their MNE debut The Almighty is unquestionably the greatest horrorcore album of the 2010s, their 2019 sophomore EP Church of Xul took a…
The late Chino XL returns with his fourth posthumous album, Prelude to the Mantis, serving as a follow-up to his previous release, Ascen7ion. The project is packed with dense lyricism, layered metaphors, and the sharp wordplay that defined his legacy. The intro track, “The Mantis,” immediately sets the tone with Chi’s signature intricate metaphors and commanding delivery. “Blue Bird” lifts off with emotionally driven spoken word, offering personal viewpoints and reflective themes. On “I Know,” Chino delivers rapid, hard-hitting lyricism, asserting dominance while the vocal chorus reinforces exactly who the listener is dealing with. “Steezy” showcases fast-paced, masterful wordplay over a club-style beat blended with soulful elements, perfectly matching…
Kevin Gates believes he could have cured his father of AIDS if he were still alive today.On Wednesday (Jan. 28), Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast aired a new interview with Gates on YouTube. During the conversation, Shannon asked Gates about his father passing away from AIDS when the rapper was a teenager. Gates confirmed that his dad died of AIDS from using infected needles. The Louisiana rapper also said he thinks he could have helped his father beat the disease if it had happened today.”That’s what made me get into holistic medicine,” Gates said. “I was with him for…
Nicki Minaj’s recent endorsement of President Trump has come with a reward, as she has been granted U.S. citizenship following a controversial appearance with the POTUS.On Wednesday (Jan. 28), Nicki Minaj joined President Trump on stage as he delivered a speech during the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. It looks like Nicki’s unyielding support of the MAGA regime has paid off. Shortly after the event, she shared a photo on X of a Trump Gold Card.The card grants citizenship to illegal aliens, for a price. According ot the Department of Homeland Security website, applicants…
With his debut solo offering, Gracias Por Nada, Nadathing powerfully upholds the ORGANIZED KRIME tradition, delivering the raw, unapologetic sound that defines hip-hop out of Norwalk, CA. This project is a testament to his growth as an emcee, showcasing a more refined and focused artistic voice while maintaining the gritty authenticity that is the crew’s signature. Though concise as an 8-track endeavor, it avoids feeling incomplete, instead operating with a concentrated potency that many full-length albums lack. The project’s strength lies in its disciplined execution, with each track serving a clear purpose in painting a vivid portrait of Nadathan’s world and…
Next month, High Focus Records CEO Fliptrix of The Four Owls will release his 11th solo album called Elevation produced by Forest DLG a.k.a. Telemachus. For the 7th single “Freedom?”, he & High Focus alumni Coops team up so they both provoke us into questioning the state of the world as it spirals downward in real time. Almost 4 weeks away, Elevation‘s been shaping up to be another special entry in Fliptrix’ discography much like Mantra #9 & Dragonfly were on top of a great start to the Hove, East Sussex imprint’s 2026. Source link
A$AP Rocky is turning heads at Paris Fashion Week 2026 with his custom skull rings.On Tuesday (Jan. 27), Pretty Flocko was on hand at the Chanel fashion show as part of Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 held at the Grand Palais in Paris. The Harlem, N.Y. rapper was dripped out in Chanel, or Chaney Ney as he likes to call it. However, it was his custom rings, which each feature a differently designed skull, that stole the show.Rocky revealed in an interview with Lara Volpato that the four pieces were designed by him personally in collaboration with his jewelry brand PAVĒ NITĒO…