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Hot off the success of his hit single “Pull Up,” Epic Records/Awesom Life artist, Swift, is back with another summer banger. How does he do it?

“I have a certain way of making music, I bring a piece of hip hop and soul back into music even if it is commercial,” explains the North Carolina native, who signed with the label in the Summer 2016 and is currently finalizing his debut…

Peezy Promotions presents



The Michigan Muscle Artist Showcase



Bringing you some of the hottest talent in Michigan and the Midwest. Headlined by Sincere of Mid Mobb Section, the list also includes artists such as D-Hall The Queen from Detroit, Pank Dezal from Jackson, Corey Dollaz & Mark Jugg from Saginaw, Haze from Lansing and more. Doors open at 9 show starts at 10pm. $10 at the door all night but doors will…

HOOD Illustrated Profiles 3D Na'Tee New Visual "Maria" off her  project titled "The Regime". With the new project "Songs That Didn't Make The Tape" dropping on March 31st she made sure that the HOOD got the re-up on some quality street music.  Make sure you check out her Exclusive HOOD Illustrated interview right here -> …

D Ali coming thru with another banger #Compton is a one of those tracks that get you hyped as he pays homage to The originators of this gangsta sh!t "Rest in peace to Eazy; b!tch we Ruthless". Follow him online at  @D_Ali700 and keep watch for the debut "ALPHA"   -  Powered by…

Once again it's on ... Follow the smoke to Denver, Colorado on 420 and check out what Dough From Da Go [Published as one of HOOD Illustrated 17 Midwest Faces You Should know / Issue No.10] got growing in the Mountain West.  From Wed 4/19 - Sat 4/22 it's gonna be a movie played out in real time as the…

Ca$h Iz Biz rap group artist,"Alway'$ Gettin Cash" features with "Cassidy" in his newest visual "O.D", Directed by "Red House" Films. This single was Produced Smokey Haze and is on "Ca$h iz biz " up and…

Midwest Hip Hop Pioneers "Do or Die" are performing live in Lansing, MI on 1/7/17 at The Loft Lansing.  

Lion Heart x CEP is back at it bringing you some classic Hip Hop music for the 517.  

Get…

#UHHA WEEKEND 2017 & #UHHA17 - Underground Hip Hop Awards 2017



EVENT LIST

BYOB (Be Your Own Boss) Music Conference

DIME (Detroit Institute of Music Education)…

HOOD Illustrated had to recognize on of the top Midwest Hip Hop Artist reppin' Detroit. Stretch Money is a staple of the golden era of Detroit Hip Hop; This is a must here Check out this new track "Salute" and another dope visual "Where Was You…

DJ Caesar host of #WeekendWork w/ Coach PR on #Shade45 has just finalized a #Heavy industry move for himself and his movement by adding another notch to his resume'. Back in Philly as a PR Director with a new show on 109.3 BOOM Weekdays ( The Afternoon Wave ) 3pm - 7pm including the 5 o'clock splash mix Starting in January ...

DJ Caesar has been…

Produced by @2Drumatik Video Directed by Michael Styles . Chopps is a big time well known local artist from battle creek Michigan who is very descriptive with his story telling/trap style of music as shown in the video above. Just months ago he was blessed with the opportunity to work with Boosie BadAzz (our today's 2pac) as chopps would say.…

HOOD Illustrated Magazine has to sadly report that Chicago Native R&P Singer Johnny P has recently passed away. Johnny P is mostly known for his contributions to rap group "Do or Die" and "Twista". I would catorgorize him as the Nate Dogg of the Midwest #Respectfully. Some of his stand out guest appearances featured hit songs such as "Po Pimp" / "Player Like Me" Do or Die; "Smile" by Scarface; "Emotions" by Twista + many more contributions along with his solo projects. He debuted w/ a…

The Great Lakes Ambassador aka Young Monk is back with a new project titled #MySideOfTheBridge.  Come thru and support Young Monk and HOOD Illustrated at the release party on Sept. 30th. - Info on the flier. …

#HOODIllustrated #NewMusicAlert

Music Producer Cracka Lack plays you his "Hardest Beat Ever Made". If you enjoyed this video please LIKE it, leave a COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to see more! I appreciate you all for watching.



Video Edited by Cracka Lack. Filmed by BNN Films.



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CLICK HERE OR THE IMAGE TO VIEW ISSUE NO.10 #BESTINTHAMIDWEST EDITION PT.1 

Fri Oct 14th 2016

Anatomy Nightclub 

1299 W.9th St 

Cleveland OH 44113

Big Heff's A&R Showdown …

HOOD Illustrated Global and 2Drumatik Production due has teamed up and created an contest for artist to take their music to that next level.  There were 2 different beats to choose from and we were looking for the BEST HOOD Anthem that will be promoted via HOOD Illustrated Magazine via our print and online mediums.  Artist had to download the beat, record and their vocals, shoot a music video and share it on social media for the opportunity to be on the Cover of Issue No.11 or FREE…