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Printmatic, a.k.a. Blueprint, born Albert Shepard from Columbus, Ohio, started out in a group called Greenhouse Effect making music with fellow group members Inkwell and Manifestations. They released their debut EP Up To Speed in 1999 and in 2003 they dropped their first album Life Sentence.

Currently, Blueprint is part of the new Greenhouse working alongside Illogic. Blueprint is the founder of Weightless Recordings, an independent record label created in 1999 and co-operated with friends, that aims to make music known from artists coming out of Columbus, Ohio.

The rapper/ producer has had quite the life experience and is still adding to the game today with dope tracks. He is half of the duo Soul Position and has

My man Eff is the living breathing embodiment of New York City. He's as Queens as the legends that've come before him. I've been a fan and supporter for a few years now and have been lucky enough to converse with him on many occasions (we're still looking to meet in person on my next American excursion).

The sign of a true artist is their growth in the art form they've chosen. The Eff Word is a reflection of just that. With a sharp wit and verbal dexterity Eff takes us on a journey through his NYC streets, his personal inner thoughts and draws us in with brilliant story telling rhymes. Equal parts bravado and sincerity.

I must mention the clarity in his delivery. Eff is blessed with a voice heavy with charm and charisma but lace

One of the most immediately recognizable characteristics about Portland, Oregon-based emcee Sapient is his sharp wit and unrelenting sense of humor. Since beginning his foray into hip-hop, he’s never had a problem injecting a healthy dose of either into nearly everything he touches, including his work with Sandpeople. 

As the mastermind behind Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop” Flip and Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” Flip, he comes off more like a musical virtuoso. In fact, he’s also a photographer, graphic designer and fine artist—basically he can do anything. 

Six years ago, Sapient (real name Marcus Williams) became a father, which apparently drags countless men kicking and screaming into adulthood. HIs growth

DLabrie came up during hip-hop’s golden age, witnessing the rise of West Coast hip-hop in the early 90’s. A firsthand witness to the Indy grind of his hometown, he began distributing his music in 2001, starting his own label RonDavoux Records, pushing over 80,000+ units, and having music appear on MTV, CNN, NBC, & BET, and being featured on a number of tours. As a community leader with Hip Hop Congress, DLabrie has traveled all over the world using hip hop as a vehicle to organize artists, activists, educators and youth alike.
 
With spring in the air, DLabrie releases his new video from the ongoing saga "Mr NETW3RK" series. This visual shows the sexually charged interaction between men and the women they adore, letting their appreciation for

Canadian producer Factor—real name Graham Chandelier—is an unassuming presence in person. Polite and professional, there’s no indiction of the power he holds in the palms of his hands. Once they touch the Technics 1200s, however, a light goes on in his eyes and the electricity emanating from the speakers hit like a punch to the gut. 

His latest album, Factoria, again finds Factor working with current and former label mates Awol One, Freestyle Fellowship’s Myka 9, Ceschi Ramos, and Open Mike Eagle, artists who have been like Factor’s second family. 

The record revolves around the concept of a fallen fictitious city, “Factoria.” Beginning with “The Magic City” and culminating with “Old

First impressions account for a great deal in the rap game. When you first hear the latest MC spit you're looking to have your expectations met. It’s an all or nothing situation for the you the listener. Whether you follow their career or not could hang on 16 to 32 bars. Does what they say connect with you on a personal level or not? Is it a verse you want to rewind and analyze to catch the metaphors or underlying themes? Or is it that it was a fucking fire verse of utter brilliance? That’s the criteria that I use. I guess as a fan of the music since the late 80’s I’ve built up tastes that must be met. Eff Yoo delivers on all those previously mentioned aspects. He is a real MC. A real MC entertains and educates. A real MC puts