When you think of Fergie, it’s not hard to automatically think of the terms “My Humps” or “Fergalicious”. In her long awaited sophomore release Double Duchess, Fergie intimately reveals ...
On October 2, 2017 / By Heather AllenThis past summer, no other hip-hip boyband has gained as much hype as BROCKHAMPTON. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, BROCKHAMPTON started in San Marcos, Texas in 2015, many ...
On September 22, 2017 / By Cheyenne VarneyEverybody is the third studio album from Maryland rapper Logic. Released May 5th it loosely revolves around a meeting with God (voiced by popular scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson). ...
On May 10, 2017 / By David BarnesHot off of the surprise early digital release of Run The Jewels 3 on December 24th, 2016, Run The Jewels‘ Run The World tour is the holy grail ...
On February 5, 2017 / By Christina TroitinoI have to admit, to this very day I STILL regret not going to see the Jonas Brothers when they were the hottest thing out there. I mean, ...
On January 25, 2017 / By Heather AllenAfter six long years and constant social media teasing over the last few months, alt hip-hop heavyweights Gorillaz have at last premiered a new politically charged song titled “Hallelujah ...
On January 23, 2017 / By Joe BallardOver the span of his career, Donald Glover has never shied away from using his Childish Gambino pseudonym to dip his toes into a wide array of sounds. ...
On December 6, 2016 / By Nick NiedzielskiNearing the end of the Divine Feminine Tour, Mac Miller and his crew hit Kansas City and went hard doing so. The auditorium was packed with fans who ...
On November 30, 2016 / By Katie RichToday marks the two year anniversary of RTJ2 and as fans have eagerly anticipated any new information on the third installment, Run The Jewels released their first single, ...
On October 24, 2016 / By M.J. RawlsThis week on the MEB Podcast, Nick and Tim discuss the staff’s upcoming Top 40 hip hop records of all time list, as well as diving into ...
On October 21, 2016 / By Nick NiedzielskiMC Chris is Dreaming is about the titular MC Chris fighting his nightmares, confronting his legitimate fears of a dwindling fan base, being taken seriously as an artist, ...
On October 7, 2016 / By Chris DavidsonIf you’ve been anything past a casual fan of hip-hop since 2014, you’ve probably heard, or have at least heard of Travis Scott. Maybe it was Drake‘s “Company” ...
On October 5, 2016 / By Jason GardnerHe couldn’t bring it back to life because there was nothing to revive. The Renaissance was a sparkling cultural rebirth of architecture, art, and intellect between the 14th ...
On September 21, 2016 / By Sam BodnarBack in June 1997, the Hype Williams-directed video for Missy Elliott‘s first solo single, “I Can’t Stand the Rain” was released. The video showcased one of the most ...
On September 2, 2016 / By M.J. RawlsSometime back in the summer of 2007 on the rough and tumble cobblestone streets of the English countryside, there emerged a well-dressed dandy with a boombox, a banjo ...
On August 29, 2016 / By Ricardo ZegriAfter departing from Transmission Events, one of Texas’ largest independent promotion companies, William Graham and James Moody have unveiled a brand new music festival in Austin – Sound ...
On June 29, 2016 / By Whitley StrattonOn June 14th, 2016, Danny Brown released the music video for his new song, “When It Rain”. This song is presumably part of his upcoming, unnamed album (release date TBD). The ...
On June 16, 2016 / By Christina TroitinoChancelor Bennett has come a long way in three years. After his massively successful release of Acid Rap in 2013, the rapper has only grown more and more ...
On May 18, 2016 / By Rex ProvostDeath Grips have never really known their own strength — or perhaps they’re just trying to come off as such. Defining themselves as a “conceptual art exhibition” rather ...
On May 13, 2016 / By Eli ShivelyAnderson .Paak comes from modest beginnings, having grown up with a dad who was in prison for most of his childhood and a mom who also had her ...
On May 9, 2016 / By Rex ProvostPt.1 “Everybody act accordin to the season that they born in” The Year of The Ox was when he was born in a world that was quiet, violent ...
On March 25, 2016 / By Matthew HanzmanMalik Isaac Taylor, more commonly known as Phife Dawg (The 5 Ft. Assassin), passed away March 23, 2016 at the age of 45. Most known for his participation in ...
On March 23, 2016 / By Christina TroitinoLook back at the cover of Stankonia. Not the kaleidoscopic deluxe version, but the original, With Andre and Big Boi still standing next to each other, but barely. ...
On February 21, 2016 / By Matthew HanzmanWelcome back to the Mind Equals Blown podcast! In this episode, Nick is joined by Norman Galang to discuss the year in hip hop! ...
On December 30, 2015 / By Nick NiedzielskiLA hip-hop influenced indie rockers The Neighbourhood have been toying with our hearts for 2 years as we patiently awaited the follow-up to 2013’s I Love You. While singles like “Honest” (which was ...
On December 1, 2015 / By Heather AllenHot off the heels of releasing his debut full-length album XW in the Spring, Toronto-based rapper Crossword has kept the momentum going by recently unveiling his new double ...
On November 24, 2015 / By Joe BallardWith the recent battle between Drake and Meek Mill, the topic of ghostwriting has fans debating whether letting someone else write your lyrics is acceptable in hip-hop, considering ...
On November 23, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangJohn Q of the Florida-based hip-hop group All My Homies recently did an exclusive interview with Mind Equals Blown. The 25-year-old artist spoke about his controversial lyrics on the ...
On November 11, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangGlowing alien-esque pyramids, five bass-pounding stages strapped with futuristic lasers shooting across the eerie sky – III Points quite literally intersected music, art and technology; an exceptional concoction for a weekend. ...
On October 16, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: III Points is coming and the lineup will quench any thirsty concert goer. In celebration of its third year, the event will return to Miami this October 9 ...
On September 24, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: With the N.W.A-biopic “Straight Outta Compton” stealing all the headlines and reportedly grossing over $100 million since its release, fans are still fathoming the most fascinating 15 seconds of the movie, where ...
On August 22, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe recent excitement of Dr. Dre‘s new album Compton: A Soundtrack has the internet going nutz (word to Paul Wall). With Doc announcing that his long-awaited Detox was scrapped, this ...
On August 5, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Dr. Dre announced on his Beats 1 radio show “The Pharmacy” that his new album Compton: A Soundtrack, inspired by the upcoming N.W.A movie Straight Outta Compton, is dropping on ...
On August 1, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: The First Lady Michelle Obama and rapper Wale are teaming up for this year’s Reach Higher initiative as part of the 2015 Beating the Odds Summit to ...
On July 22, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Mustard on the beat, hoe is coming out with a new project that’s sure to bang heavy for the summer. The L.A. beatsmith, DJ Mustard announced that his new project 10 Summers: ...
On July 21, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Other than the Migos, you can say Future is one of the few artists in this era who’s been scorching hot since he blew up. Remember 2011’s Racks ...
On July 20, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: [BREAKING NEWS] Long Beach’s new rapstar is automatically guilty until proven innocent. Not really. Vince Staples drops another black-and-white visual for “Norf Norf,” a bouncy ...
On July 19, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: It’s been two months since Chinx was tragically murdered due to gun violence. While the hip-hop community continues to mourn, fans of the Coke Boy rapper ...
On July 17, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Who else represents the West Coast, drops an amazing album (My Krazy Life), gets shot up, survives it and comes back with another song? YG…The next acceptable ...
On July 16, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Rapper M33z flexes his based metaphors to an open mic crowd at Mellow Soul Tuesdays in his hometown of Gainesville, FL. The monotoned MC is ...
On July 12, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Gunplay is wilyin’ out in South Central L.A. askin’ you “Wuzhanindoe?” The Miami rapper pays homage to Cali hip-hop and grabs DJ Mustard for a classic West Coast ...
On July 2, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangHip-hop producer Duke Dinero is an upcoming Toronto artist who is already well received and respected in the scene. After scoring two major placements on Chinx and Game’s albums, the 33-year-old beatsmith has ...
On June 4, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Hip-hop is still mourning his death, but the music lives on. Chinx who was recently murdered in a drive-by shooting, was wrapping up his debut album Welcome To J.F.K. eOne Music announced the posthumous project will drop ...
On June 3, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: After rumblings of new music coming, Jay Rock decided to drop one of his most ambitious singles yet, “Money Trees Deuce” produced by by Flippa and J Proof. The ...
On June 2, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Method Man found the best way to announce a new album, drop a cartoon clip of him and his homies murdering Walter White and Jesse Pinkman then ...
On June 1, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: A$AP Rocky is known for waving that trill flag and paying homage to his influences, so it’s not a surprise that he managed to put Juicy ...
On May 25, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Young Jeezy supplies the fans with a Memorial Day present, a surprise mixtape hosted by DJ Drama titled Gangsta Party. Fill your cup with some Avion ...
On May 24, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: Rapper Chinx was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting at approximately 5 a.m. in his hometown of Queens, NY. Pictures of his shot up Porche ...
On May 17, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: A$AP Rocky proves he isn’t slowing down the cooking process (#TYBG) as The Notorious B.I.G.-inspired “What’s Beef” leaks. The self-proclaimed “Pretty Motherfucker” turns super grimy as ...
On May 15, 2015 / By Norman Brian GalangThe Scoop: It’s only right the feel-good smash would get its proper remix. Omarion was not hesitant to share the spotlight when he recruited Dej Loaf, Trey Songz, ...
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