
So I've heard there are no cool points for dying. However, there are cool points for having an 8-bit album cover of lil Mac about to knock the shit out of Soda Popinski . There are also cool points for creating a super dope EP along side Just Plain Ant and Dj Hermski. Octavion X came correct with his new project. S/O to RTF on the premiere. [...]

I'm sure by now, you've been bombarded by information on this weekend's big music festival - the RVA Music Fest . It's safe to say that Shockoe Bottom is going to be insanely crowded and lots of good music will be heard. The festival has been in the works for quite some time and if successful, could lead to an annual event of showing off some of the best music Richmond has to offer. Just look at everything included in the two-day festival. RVA Music Fest Showcases - Saturday, [...]

happy birthday good netlabels,, GNs Compilation - Jazzy Puzzle (2010) by Matam One of the most popular netlabels blogs is celebrating its 3rd birthday! Yet, this jubilee is so different because instead of receiving presents we decided to give away one – the freshest compilation from the goodnetlabels.blogspot.com . Consistent notes devoted to nu- jazz, hip- hop and downtempo sounds – that's what attracts our readers, but it's hard to treat this blog just like another average music diary. Especially [...]

"So here you have it… "Dig Deep", a shining example of what the independent music world has to offer. It's also an authentic and innovative hip-hop album that refuses to be boxed in by quick and simple comparisons. With this album, Ant has brought together a terrific bunch of co-producers, vocalists and emcees that have all added their own touch in such a way that doesn't make this producer-driven album feel like a compilation. Conceptually, there's no doubt that this album is a whole." - Just Plain Ant Audio Link: Just Plain Ant - [...]

Sleaze is an emcee & producer hailing from Richmond, Va. His smooth lyrics and aggressive production work well together, and he likens himself to emcees like Common, Mos Def, and Black Thought. This new artist is a student of the game and well-versed in hip-hop knowledge. Sleaze's intentions are modest at best, only seeking out respect for his craftsmanship. His latest project "The Ocarina of Rhyme"(A tribute to his favorite video game Zelda), has received over 10,000 downloads and has been well received by the hip-hop and gamer community. "This game is full of cats trying to get [...]