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...… Read more

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 eman...… Read more

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...… Read more

Brooklyn-based emcee/producer Oddisee dropped a new single Tuesday, April 19 for “Born Before Yesterday.” The track appears on his upcoming instrumental album The Odd Tape, which comes out May 13 on Mello Music Group. In a press release, Oddisee reveale...… Read more

Dessa is unpacking her suitcase when she picks up the phone. As the sole female voice of Minneapolis hip-hop collective Doomtree, she’s used to living on the road, especially when pushing a new project. The group’s most recent album, All Hands, dropped last year and members Lazerbea...… Read more

This weeks spotlight artist is Francisco Velez Jr., also known by his stage name, Crotona P., and his song, “Let The Horns Go,” is not only a RAPstation song submission, but is currently #3 on the RAPstation, RAP50 countdown. He was born and raised in the Bronx N...… Read more