RAPStation Exclusive: MURDS of the UK Underground

Last week’s Artist Spotlight introduced a very distinct voice in Hip-hop’s UK Underground scene. Yes, distinct, meaning one-of-a-kind because this rapper takes the words persistence and realism, and cranks them to insane heights. RAPStation seized the opportunity for a lengthy...Read more

Spotlight Artist: DJ Scarface

DJ Scarface bought his first pair of turntables in 1987, inspired by the music of classic hip hop artists like Public Enemy, Rakim, NWA, and Big Daddy Kane. He's been spinning records ever since, infusing his old school influences with his own innovative style. In the 90's, Scarface worke...Read more

11 Years of West-Brand Storytelling—a Throwback to Kanye’s Late Registration

At the core, Hip-hop music is all about sending a message. And in any ways, strong messages are only as strong as the stories behind them. Additionally, strong stories are perhaps only as strong as the voices that project them. All that being said, yesterday marked the 11th year of on...Read more

Beyonce dominates MTV VMA's

Many of the music industry's biggest stars attended the MTV Video Music Awards last night, but Beyonce dominated the show with a seventeen minute medley of songs from her visual album "Lemonade," and a record number of award wins. Watch Beyonce's "Lemonade" live medley...Read more

RAPStation on Dae Dae’s Humble Beginnings

Marquavis Goolsby, better known as Dae Dae, is an American rapper based out of Atlanta’s Boulevard Fourth Ward. Applauded in the hip-hop scene for hit singles such as “What U Mean (Aye Aye Aye)”, “Spend It”, and “Dej Loaf”, the young rapper continu...Read more

This Day in Hip Hop: Game Theory and Conspiracy

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the release of The Roots' Grammy award nominated Game Theory, as well as the 21st anniversary of the release of Conspiracy by the Junior M.A.F.I.A. Game Theory was released on this day back in 2006, and while the album was only attained...Read more