May 2020 Blog Posts (371)

Rushden & Diamonds first got their start writing rhymes and making beats while digging in the crates of 1980’s r&b and royal orchestral music. 2020 (Redux) is a fully remixed / remastered official sequel to the duo’s critically acclaimed conceptual…

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Up and coming Music artist is ready to change hip hop! His name is Pep City, hailing from Orangeburg, SC this young rookie can spit and not only does he spit, but he can also do so much more for the culture. Pep City will make labels regret not to sign him.

With the release of his new highly anticipated single “Don't Know”, Pep…

Rising artists 828 Dripe and 828 GoldenPrince are back with a hot new EP titled "Drop Off". Check it out below!

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Kansas City Independent Artist E.T. has his 2018 debut album titled “Game Day Ready” still putting up a massive amount of streams. This album has positioned E.T. to be trending with the likes of Joyner Lucas, Polo G, and Jack Harlow on Spotify. On May 14th his single from the album “It Wasn’t Me” was…

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Up and coming Music artist is ready to change hip hop! His name is Dirty Henrry, hailing from St. Charles, Missouri this young rookie can spit and not only does he spit, but he can also do so much more for the culture. Dirty Henrry will make labels regret not to sign him.

Following up from his Project "Real Men Cry" Dirty Henrry is back at it…

Don't Lose Your Mind By stinemako is a great release which you all need to get FAMILIAR with.…

HOOD Illustrated Magazine is proud to have that opportunity to show the progress the late great Nipsey Hussle has made as an artist and entrepreneur. I  (KC) was fortunate to interview NIP at the early stages in his career while on tour w/ GAME and Jay Rock at a show in Flint, MI back in 2009.  We discussed the life of…

HOOD Illustrated Magazine is always looking to help independent artist build their brand and grow while in the process.  This section of Issue No.11 profiles some of the top indie brands representing the Midwest Hip Hop scene.  These 7 movements have positively impacted both major label artists and local artists who took that opportunity to reach out and network while utilizing their resources.  …

CEO of Just Bout Money Ent is #STILLHERE .. Check out the article and view his video !!! Follow @PoloZo400 on IG …

HOOD Illustrated Magazine Connected w/ TCE Podcast and was blessed w/ a rare interview with the Midwest Hip Hop Pioneer Esham.  AJ Jackson interviewed Esham and Filthy Rockwell for HOOD Illustrated and put some shine on two influential artists that have made Detroit Hip Hop what it is today.

Check out the interview and take a moment to listen to The Connected Experience's 1st Ever Podcast Album featuring conversations with Premium Pete, Freeway Rick Ross, Pay Cash and…

UPDATE: Emoni Bates is a highly touted junior from Lincoln HS in…

Check out @YTB_Kaine on IG Featured Indie artist in our #HOODStory Section.  The struggle and the pain hasn't stopped YTB Kaine as he chases that top spot while pursuing his musical goals Against All Odds. …

Ruga Rell 15th is the Real Down South Hustler; We're excited to finally drop this issue and profile one of most creative independent artist from New Orleans.  We went searching for talent and landed  on the other side of the bridge in Algiers... Check out our interview and follow @RugaRell15th for new plays he has in store.  #WeLive…

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Rising artist Vondo just dropped a hot new joint titled "Demon" ft. Pronto NDO. Check it out below!…