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Bars By Billy Opens Up on ‘Just Venting To Myself’

In the hip hop music scene there are many artists that try to build up a fantastical image of strength, power, and mischief. This can work for a while but the true person will peek through eventually. The artist that is willing to be himself and share their life with the world opens up some […]

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Interview

IBG Interview – 8 Questions With… James Roan

Music is an amazing thing but not everyone gets it. For some of us music hots a spot deep in our souls that will always give us the motivation to thrive. Our recent discovery James Roan is one of those. Now he creates music to share his life experiences and connect with his fans. We […]

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E-EYE’S Lifts Us Up With ‘Pink Sand & Purple Oceans’

Music does not always come to you as fast as you want it to. It will try you and test your dedication to the craft. But great things are worth the wait and effort, right? Our new discovery E-EYE’S has been in the music scene for a while through some ups and downs. After two […]

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‘For Knows No Bounds’ by Death.wav leads us into the future.

Being true oneself is a trait that all trailblazers share. Going against the grain takes a certain brand of confidence. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Kanye West are great examples of unwavering vision. Our featured artist Death.wav and his music go against the cookie cutter world of hip hop. His lyrical subject matter is personal, […]

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Yopper Dan Opens Up His ‘Chromehearts’

As we develop as artists it is only natural for us to find our own unique style. This comes from our own musical experiences. Everything we hear has a chance of influencing what we go on to create. Our recent discovery Yopper Dan seems to go in whichever direction feels right at the time. The […]

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Triz Nathaniel Starts The Year As A ‘Klean Kut Klansmen’

One of the most powerful uses for music is to spread a message. When the message has a true and serious meaning it takes on even more power. Our recent discovery Triz Nathaniel has taken this mission into his hands with not only his music but with his whole being. The journey of the talented […]

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10 Year Rap Battle Ends With ‘Diddy Flow’

After a long-anticipated reunion of former label mates King Zaa Zii and J No the Sun King, listeners are finally given a hot new release, “Diddy Flow.” King Zaa Zii and J No the Sun King have worked separately on music for many years, releasing their own modern hip-hop tracks that have reached headlines and […]

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N.C. Palma Sets The Scene For “Morning In The Dark”

Hip-hop is bigger than a hook, and if there’s one artist out there to prove as much this spring, I think it’s N.C. Palma, whose new single “Morning in the Dark” is as multilayered a pop spectacle as I could ask for as a critic. There are a lot of dimensions to the poetic content […]