Durand dropped his latest release, "Story Time" on Monday Aug 17th, 2020. Durand is a Lyrical Rapper from Fremont, Ohio. A midwestern neighbor of ours over here in Bloomington, Indiana. We covered Durand in an earlier story at Lyrical Rap, after finding him on Spotify. We love his sound, and were excited about his latest release, "Story Time".
New FNX Video Drop: Bottom to da Top
FNX just dropped a new video today for his single "Bottom to da Top" today. I cant stress enough how dope this emcee is. He spits nothing but real, raw, meaningful lyrics. Trust me this dude gon blow up bigger than Europe during WW2. Keep an eye on this cat, for real. https://youtu.be/5mgbDwYRDpQ Make sure... Continue Reading →
Lyrically Rap Feature: Versvs. Taking Over the Lyrical Mainstage!
This week I was lucky enough to hear the new release from Versvs & Royce Da 5’9” “Enough for You”. The song is great. It’s a lyrical masterpiece. Of course, Royce’s name on any song is going to carry it’s own weight. Versvs holds his own though. There’s a reason why Crooked, Royce, Futuristic, Eazy Mac, Gawne, just to name a few, have worked with Versvs. He’s really, really good
New Album Release: Rockwell “Extroverted Introvert”
"So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable."(Christopher Reeves) Rockwell's dream is becoming inevitable. This EP drop marks a momentous occasion for a very talented emerging lyrical artist, and I dare you to find another artist who works as... Continue Reading →
New #WebbyWednesday Release: Homebound
Remember the days when you would roll somethin up, toss up some dope ass jams on the stereo as loud as it can go, and just hit the highway? I know I do. This is a perfect jam to cruise to. Webby holds it down again with this latest #WebbyWednesday release. Once again the stellar... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday Hip Hop! Thank You DJ Kool Herc!
47 years ago, the party was just about to kick off. DJ Kool Herc was hyped to be performing for his largest crowd, at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. It was his DJ Kool Herc sister's birthday party where the first sounds of Hip Hop were heard. Tonight, 47 years ago, Hip Hop History was made. August 11, 1973.
Lyrically Rap’s Fav5 Latest Releases
Entry 2 of our new feature, Fav5, where we like to promote Five of our Favorite new lyrical rap songs. We love sharing all types of lyrical rap music, from the local upcoming artist to the living legends. We may not capture every great release out there, but we hope what we do share is a sound that's fresh to you. New quality music from quality people.
New Album Drop FNX: “The Universal Frequency”
2020 has been a year full of disappointment, hardships, and chaos. The tragic death of Kobe and his daughter, the George Floyd murder along with many other deaths of black men at the hands of the police, and then you add in a worldwide pandemic, have made this year quite a horrible one. I myself... Continue Reading →
Jay Greene: A Throwback To Real Hip Hop
Remember when hip hop had standards? I mean now it seems like "views" are more highly regarded than the art and the culture of hip hop. I grew up in an era of hip hop where you had to have talent to even be noticed in the game. Hip hop is about way more than... Continue Reading →
Riddy K: Emerging Lyrical Gem
I love getting my mind right and finding new music to vibe out to. In fact, that's most of what I do here at LyricallyRap. Rough gig right? Recently I had the pleasure of coming across an artist named Riddy K and could not stop listening. His voice and delivery are perfect for his flow.... Continue Reading →
New #WebbyWednesday Drop: Hold My Ground
https://youtu.be/zQMEv9BZGpI Chris Webby just released his new #WebbyWednesday track just about a half hour ago. Holding my ground is a solid and uplifting addition to his lineup. His unique flow is a delightful change from some of his previous tracks. The way he can seamlessly change between styles is pretty is amazing. The production was... Continue Reading →
itsxmusic: Dope Hidden Lyrical Gem
Sometimes you just find some music and can't stop yourself from listening. That's how we feel with X. I know yall gonna enjoy this dude as much as we do! His flow and wordplay are downright incredible and the production on his tracks is insane with some great west coast vibes. Think Dr. Dre circa... Continue Reading →
Brother Ali: Taking The World by Storm
Brother Ali is a well known and highly respected hip hop artist, speaker, and community leader. He has been in the game for a very long time having released eight critically acclaimed albums. He has also been mentored by legends such as Rakim and Chuck D, now that's some good company there. Ali's style is... Continue Reading →
Atmosphere: Living Legends
The year was 1997, I was 11 years old and just beginning to love hip hop music. I then discovered Atmosphere's debut release, "Overcast" and instantly was a huge fan. The raw and gritty bars by Slug, and beats by Ant got me hooked. It was clear to me at that time that this duo... Continue Reading →
Lyrically Rap Presents: Mark Battles
Indianapolis, IN's own Mark Battles is a hidden Lyrical Gem. His hometown is right up the road from where we are based here at LyricallyRap and that makes it a special treat to write this piece. Arguably the best emcee to come out of Indy, he is a special kind of talent. Check this powerful... Continue Reading →