Papoose to release his sophomore album in July

Papoose will release his highly-anticipated sophomore album, You Can't Stop Destiny, on 7-17-2015 via RBC Records. You Can't Stop Destiny finds Papoose re-connecting with familiar faces, as he rekindles his undeniable chemistry with DJ Premier, Havoc, Ron Browz, Amadeus and his better half Remy...Read more

STS: The RAPstation Interview

Sugar Tongue Slim, or STS, is as smooth as they come. The Atlanta-bred emcee/writer got his start with poetry and participated in several Def Jam Poetry events. He moved to Philly to pursue his dream of working with The Roots, but instead crossed paths with all sorts of industry "peeps" who are amon...Read more

Nutso releases new single/video off his Divided Soul EP

The work of a block boy is never complete. From keeping your clientele stocked, to watching your back, days turn to night, nights turn to years. As a saint up to his neck in sinners, Nutso knows the ebb and flow of the game, and how it's to be played. The Queens-based spitter has been entrenched in...Read more

Blueprint: The RAPstation Interview - Part 1

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Albert Shepard adopted his stage name, Blueprint, in 1996. "I wanted a name that implied that was I was doing musically was paying tribute to the original rules and attributes of the art form, so to speak," he explains. "My style was created from hip-hop's blueprint. It was a...Read more

Nite School Klik (aka: DJ Shadow & G Jones) release exclusive mix

Last week, DJ Shadow and G Jones revealed their brand new duo Nite School Kilk in an exclusive interview with Billboard. Now having introduced listeners to two original singles, "Posse" and "Nice Nightmares," the duo have released their debut guest mix and interview for Nest HQ. This is Shadow's fir...Read more

Ferris Wheel Jay: The RAPstation Interview

Brooklyn's own Ferris Wheel Jay has just released a high-tech, glossy new video for "Soho," the new single from his forthcoming EP, House Of Hearts. The video is directed by New York’s Bravo Media and features several of Jay's affiliates as he takes a leisurely stroll through the eclectic Soho str...Read more