Sir Alixandir (@SirAlixandir) f/ Powerman MC - "Before I Get In" (Video)

Hailing from California, Sir Alixandir is a dynamic R&B hip-hop artist who's spent the last 14 years honing and perfecting his craft. He first turned heads in local clubs before landing a memorable role in his uncle's 2022 film, catapulting him straight into the spotlight. Now, his music is captivating radio stations and fans across the nation with his infectious sound and undeniable charisma. Music runs deep in his veins—his father and grandmother were legendary singers and producers in their era—while his collaborations with hip-hop heavyweight Powerman Mc bring an extra layer of grit and innovation to his tracks. Sir Alixandir's scorching single "Before I Get In" is a high-energy anthem that's exploding across the scene, blending pulsating beats with an irresistible vibe. Hot on its heels are crowd-pleasers like "I Want You", "Your Smile Rollin'", "With A Real One", with more coming down the pipeline. As a masterful songwriter, sound engineer, singer, and rapper, Sir Alixandir is primed to conquer the mainstream. In a nod to 2025's wild Air BnB party culture—where DJs and revelers transform rentals into makeshift clubs with sky-high entry fees—Sir Alixandir and Powerman Mc flip the script. They host epic warm-up ragers right outside the Air BnBs and in nearby parking lots, turning the pre-game into the main event. Picture this: R&B hip-hop powerhouse Sir Alixandir belts out hooks and spits fire bars, backed by DJ Jojo's seamless mixes and scratches, while hip-hop icon/actor/director Powerman Mc brings his legendary energy to the mix. It's pure, unfiltered fun—celebrating in style, before the doors even open. Dive in and feel the vibe.

Hip Hop Is The New Disco

Remember in the 70's Era you had three types of music that was popular at the time was soul, funk and disco. Disco is more glitz and glamour style as what you see in today's hip hop world like Migo's for example, they the hip hop trio of today's currant rap that started the Migo flow from underground to rasing on the charts until now you hearing rappers even some known rappers is like rapping the same style.

Jay Z Talks Beef With Mobb Deep

 

Jay-Z has become one of the biggest legends in the history of hip-hop, but that definitely doesn’t mean everyone has to like him. He’s been no stranger to a big list of feuds, with people from Nas to Tupac. There’s a reason for that. He hasn’t always been a titan of the industry like he is now. 

Did Roc-A-Fella Bring Air Force 1's Into Hip-Hop?

 

Roc-A-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke joins us to discuss the return of his label's famous Nike Air Force 1 collab, hip-hop's influence on sneaker culture, and his thoughts on shoe deals for Jay-Z, Drake, Kanye West, and Justin Timberlake.

Top 5 Stores To Purchase Nas Merchandise

After the release of his new album and music video, Nas has resurfaced in the hip-hop community. For all Nas true fans, i'm sure your searching for a new outfit to represent your favorite rapper.

Below, the Wrap-Up Magazine listed links to the top stores to shop for merchandise created by Nas. Shop for exclusive music and merchandise from these stores that carry vinyl, tees , CDs, and more.

Not only that, but we made sure each store was different and made sure they did not sell the same product. Each store have something you will love from Nas!

Hip Hop Vs Wack Rap

Real rap and real talk for the love of hip hop, and my hip hop heads out there this one's for you to view, comment and to share from the website. A Crank Lucas exclusive giving you the difference in hip hop vs the rap-game fantasy. 

Do You Think Haitian Jack Slapped Jay-Z?

 

In the new book about written by the hip hop cop, which is titled "Notorious Cops" goes into several crime scenarios involving hip hop and hip-hop artists. In this he talks about the quad shooting, goes into bigge, to Jay-Z stabbing Un Rivera, hot 97 situations, and Busta Rhymes' many robberies.

Cardi B Wins Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Sorry for all the Nicki Minaj fans as Cardi B has been pronounced the best female rapper of 2018.

Minaj officially announced her fourth album, Queen, on the red carpet at the 2018 Met Gala; the album was scheduled to be released on June 15, 2018. Its lead single, "Chun-Li", was released on April 12, 2018, and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Every since Nicki released her Pink Friday album, she has been on top of the world until now. BET has announced that Cardi B will be leading the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist in 2018.

Cardi B was added to Celebrity Net Worth on January 12, 2016 with a net worth of $400 thousand. Her net worth was updated to $1.5 million on February 9, 2017 and then again to $4 million on September 25 2017.

Cardi B is an up and coming hip hop artist; and in 2018, Cardi B's net worth is estimated to be $8 million. This figure is 400% higher than 2016, and guaranteed to increase during 2018.

Cardi B hit the big screen with Bodak Yellow and took off from their. Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar (born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an .... On January 18, 2018, Cardi B became the first woman to have five top 10 singles simultaneously on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

The culture of music sure has changed throughout the years. Take a look at some other articles thats also trending below.

Drake Named Best Male Pop Artist 2018

Lil Wayne Tops All Mixtapes For 2018

R. Kelly Named King Of R&B

#NowPlaying #MusicVideo by People Without Shoes - Mr. Hip Hop @OFFICIALPWS

 

People Without Shoes are back with their new joint Mr. Hip Hop. The first single off the highly anticipated new album "This Green Thing Of Ours."

Mr Hip Hop is a track dedicated to every person that loves real hip hop. Deep baseline melodic undertones over a slick groovy beat, Produced by Sean Peng.

Death Of A Dynasty

Death of a Dynasty is an American comedy film first screened in 2003. It is a satire of the hip hop music industry centered on Roc-A-Fella Records, and stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Capone and Damon Dash.

Death of a Dynasty is Damon Dash's slapstick parody of the industry that made him rich. Dash is the CEO of Roc-a-Fella records, home to hip-hop's biggest rap stars.

Latto Talks Working with Mariah Carey

 

Being one the hottest female rappers in the game doesn’t shield you from a healthy bout of nerves.

Just ask Latto, who at the age of 24 can already count herself among the new wave of hip-hop queens while also enjoying crossover success in reality TV.

The Atlanta native had to center herself while collaborating with hip-hop pioneer Rakim to remake his 1992 classic, “Don’t Sweat the Technique.”

Can Rap Music Be Positive?

 

Many rap artists use their lyrics to comment on social and political issues, raising awareness about topics such as inequality, racism, poverty, and injustice. Many don't. 70 percent of Americans believed that rap had an overall negative impact on society.

Rap music, in-spite of the negativity and controversy that often surrounds it, can have a positive influence on listeners and expand their consciousness.It can reduce depression and anxiety, improve emotional expression, expand communication and interpersonal skills, and potentially lift one's self-esteem.

Top 5 Hip-Hop Songs To Get The Party Started

Are you searching for that right song to help you kick the party off right? Or what about that dull boring bar no-one is having fun in? Fans Favorites will help you find that right song that make everyone want to get up and have fun.

With dope hip hop songs from the past and present-day hip hop hits, it's hard to choose that right song for the right crowd. It's ok! these songs selected should be perfect for every college party out there! Below we will look at the Top Five tracks which are guaranteed to kick-start any party, in any city, or any event.

El Sosa - Hoy Es Mi Cumpleaño @ELSOSA @PRDEAN

El Sosa just released his new 'Hoy Es Mi Cumpleaño' visual. El Sosa flips the current sound in HIp Hop and spits in Spanish. This is definitely a banger for El Sosa.

The Urban Renewal Project – “Love Glory Duty Death” (Album)

Los Angeles based 16-piece collective The Urban Renewal Project releases the new album Love Glory Duty Death. The band is known for their genre-bending adventurous sound, combining elements of Jazz, hip-hop, and vintage soul for an explosive and unique listen. The Urban Renewal Project combines fresh grooves with fiery big-band horn lines and smooth hip-hop rhymes, creating something simultaneously nostalgic and boundary-pushing. Their 12- track album features exciting collaborations including acclaimed rapper Oh No (Madlib's brother & creative partner) and extraordinary artist Tia P. (contestant on Rhythm & Flow on Netflix) among others. The album features the bleacher-stomping "Shake Those Hips", a party anthem and ode to hip hop's golden age as well as Money- featuring Oh No", an anthemic hip hop masterpiece all about the endless chase for money. Other highlights include “Red Eye”, inspired by the band’s tour to Indonesia and the blazing "Rush". The Urban Renewal Project have received acclaim from the likes of HiphopDX, Earmilk, Fusicology and have captivated audiences around the world from SXSW to the Java Jazz Festival.

#Stream Jay-Z and R. Kelly #Throwback #Album 'Best Of Both Worlds'

In 2002, Hip-Hop billionaire and troubled R&B legend R. Kelly released their highly anticipated joint album Best Of Both Worlds on the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam imprint.

One of the most controversial albums and tours in the history of Hip-Hop, Best Of Both Worlds fused Hip-Hop and the already present element of R&B from two of the most prolific artists of the time.

Hip Hop's First Billionaire

+Forbes Magazine may have to change their numbers due to producer, beat maker, inventor, investor +Dr Dre being nominated for +Hip Hop Music first billionaire. Dr. Dre leapfrogged Jay Z in FORBES’ latest rankings of hip-hop’s richest artists, claiming the number two position as his net worth soared to an estimated $550 million. Now it looks like the Beats cofounder could lay claim to the top spot in a matter of days.

Financial Times reported that Apple AAPL -0.42% was in talks to buy Beats for $3.2 billion; the deal would be the computer giant’s largest acquisition ever. Dre’s stake in Beats currently stands at somewhere around 20-25%; we valued the company at $2 billion in our latest round of estimates.

A sale for $3.2 billion would nearly double the value of Dre’s holdings, though capital gains taxes could take a bite out of his big payday, likely leaving him with a net worth in the neighborhood of $800 million. It’s not quite enough to land on the Forbes 400, but it would easily make him hip-hop’s richest man, topping current champion Diddy by $100 million.

These Are The Top 5 Lima, Ohio Artist That Left The Biggest Impact In Music

These Lima, Ohio artist has stepped up to the plate and will leave there musical legacy over the city's rap culture. The Buckeye state has no shortage of celebrities, but these Top Five artist sure stood out among the rest.

Even though Eastside Po was not mentioned in the article, he is next up on the rising artist list.

Were not saying that these are the best artist from Lima, Ohio, but I am noting that these are the artist who legacy will continue on through time.

In contrast with its East Coast, West Coast and Southern counterparts, Midwest hip hop has very few constants in style or production. Midwest hip hop's first dose of national popularity came in the mid-90s with the extremely fast-paced rappers known as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (Cleveland), Twista (Chicago), Tech N9ne (Kansas City), Atmosphere (Minneapolis), and Eminem (Detroit).

But Ohio, in general, has a rich musical history that makes it one of the most important states when it comes to the evolution of sound in various genres. Everything from shock rock and industrial metal to funk and R&B developed in the Lima, Ohio area.

Wu-Tang Clan Inks New Deal

Downtown Music Publishing announced the signing of global publishing administration agreements with Wu-Tang Productions, and owners Robert “RZA” Diggs and Mitchell “Divine” Diggs, to represent the iconic hip-hop group’s interest in songs from its back catalog of classic albums, as well as select works co-written or produced by individual Wu-Tang Clan members for solo releases, affiliates and other artists. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The writers represented under the deals include co-founders Ghostface Killah, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, RZA and U-God.

Denny Strickland (@DennyStrickland) f/ Juicy J (@therealjuicyj) & Project Pat (@ProjectPatHcp) - "Cowboy Sinatra" (Video) + Starring Danny Trejo (@officialDannyT)

Denny Strickland isn't just a country artist who incorporates hip-hop - he's a true innovator redefining what modern country music can be. With continued success on the charts, strong radio play, and captivating live shows, he's not merely blending genres - he's setting a new standard for artistic expression in today's music landscape. At a time when every label and country artist seems to be jumping on the blended-genre bandwagon, Denny stands out as a leader and originator of the sound. He breaks boundaries, seamlessly merging country with hip-hop. Ushered into the culture by hip-hop royalty Juicy J and Project Pat - both of whom have co-signed this genreless visionary by featuring on several of his singles - Denny has carved his own lane. One of those standout tracks, "Cowboy Sinatra," has taken the game by storm. Since its release, the track has been picked up by SiriusXM Shade 45, The Heat, and 101 The Beat Nashville. It has gained momentum organically, proving that hip-hop has embraced Denny Strickland with open arms. His album, Denny Mode, has brought him instant success and made major waves in the industry. In an era where musical boundaries are increasingly blurred, Denny Strickland stands out as a pioneering force. His unique sound is more than a fusion - it's a bold evolution that resonates deeply with audiences. With significant achievements across charts, radio, and national tours, one thing is clear: Denny Strickland has earned his place - and he's not going anywhere.