hip hop

Just to Get a Rep

Graffiti arouses different reactions from different folks across all ages and social classes. Well done graffiti easily gets a nod of approval by the sheer sight of its stunning explosion of colors & innovative design. But these wall writings are also frowned upon mostly by people who associate this wall art to untamed behavior, violence and even crime.

[TED Talk] James Burchfield plays (invisible) turntables

Yet another great vocal percussionist is on the loose! James “The AudioPoet” Burchfield had a funny, but jaw-dropping performance in TED Talks last February 2003. He not only showcased his talent in beat boxing, James WOW-ed the people by demonstrating his act of playing an imaginary turntable. He’s not your ordinary beat boxer; he calls himself an “audiopoet” for a reason. His different interpretation and his own created art of human beatbox gave new meaning to hip-hop.

K. Sparks “Super Senior” – fresh release from an emerging Queens hip-hop artist

>K.Spark's previous release, Definition, was a great success on FrostClick/FrostWire and received more than 25,000 downloads in just a couple of days back in January. Now, K.Sparks is back with his newest album - "Super Senior". The project is compose out of 25 very diverse tracks filled with strong beats, real lyrics and some fully skits. Definitely worth a download!

[TED Talk] Naturally 7 beatboxes a whole band – Hip Hop and R&B with a twist

Love Hip Hop and R&B? Then this video is for you. Naturally 7 sung their way on TED Talk’s stage when they performed their song “Fly Baby.” No, there weren’t any instruments or band. Instead, they used their own vocals to compose a good rhythm. Beatboxing or “vocal play,” as they call it, is one of the things the group is very good at; it paved a way for them to be more creative and unique among any other Hip Hop and R&B groups.

Multi Genre Compilation Vol. 6 brought to you by Unsigned Artist Radio Network

Too much in love with music? Seeking for something that’ll make your players and iPods sound unique, but cool? Looking for an album or compilation that will suit every music genre of your taste? Unsigned Artist Radio Network, under the license of Creative Commons, gives listeners this “Multi Genre Compilation.” This album is comprised of songs written and composed by artists promoted by UARadio.net. This internet radio is very gracious enough to put together 11 songs that will surely make listeners thirst for more not only for the artists featured, but also for their other gifted talents.

FOE “King of the Mountain” – hip-hop without the bling

Most people associate hip-hop with blings, cars and girls. But FOE makes it different - he brings real hip-hop with a mix of R&B and rock his listeners. With the help of his long-time friend and now music producer 800 the Jewell, King of the Mountain was produced as FOE's first solo release, with the goal of making Jewell Tyme Music a household name.

K. Sparks & Angelous “Queens vs Brooklyn” – a brand new free hip-hop album

K. Sparks is a New York based rap artist, music producer and lyricist all in one. He has been on our radar for a while now. Back in January 2009 we've promoted his album "Definition" on FrostWire. In just a few days, he received over 25,000 download and got a great response from hip-hop fans. Today K. Sparks released his newest project with Angelous entitled "Queens vs. Brooklyn" and once again he is giving it away as a free download licensed under Creative Commons.

Funk Man (the stimulus package) a solid free hip-hop album by Del The Funky Homosapien

Del tha Funkee Homosapien (Teren Delvon Jones) is an alternative hip-hop artist from Oakland, California. This is his 7th album and the first one he's decided to give out free. His first two albums - "I Wish My Brother George Was Here" and "No Need for Alarm" together sold almost a half a million copies. Del The Funky Homosapien is currently touring the U.S. on this Funk Man tour.