Just a few hours ago Merkules shared on Facebook that he has entered a rehab facility due to alcoholism. He states that he has been drinking heavily since he was 14. Good news for Merk fans is he states that he was able to bring studio equipment with him so he can continue to make... Continue Reading →
Lyrically Rap’s One Year Anniversary
One Year Anniversary Story Hard to believe it's been one year here at Lyrically Rap. We've had the opportunity to meet some great people and help some really dope indie artists spread their music to as many people as we can. Here's to another great year!!🍾🍾 Our Thoughts Chris aka “Marshall”: One year. One crazy... Continue Reading →
Lyrically Rap Presents: Fresh Rapz Volume 7 – Top 20 Rap Songs July 2021
Lucky Number 7. Your favorite lyrical rap bloggers are back with volume 7 of the best real rap playlist around. We've got some of the best indie artists new releases along with a couple of OG's who decided to get back in the game. I'm lookin at you T.I. and Lloyd! We hope you enjoy... Continue Reading →
Best Sway in the Morning Freestyles Part Two
Welcome to the Valley of the Hyenas!!!! Sway Calloway has always had an eye for talent and he has given many a dope artist an opportunity to come on his radio show to showcase their skills. To honor the Birthday of the great Sway we're going to take a look back at 5 more of... Continue Reading →
Best Rap Playlist Around: Lyrically Rap Presents “Fresh Rapz Vol. 6”
Your favorite hip hop bloggers/influencers are back at it again with "Fresh Rapz Vol. 6" We've done the work for ya and picked 20 of the freshest new tracks released recently and I promise you won't wanna stop listening to this over and over again! We update this dope playlist every couple weeks so make... Continue Reading →
Indie/Underground Hip Hop: My Favorite Artists Part 2
Whats up yall?! I'm back with part two of my favorite indie/underground artists. The indie hip hop scene is so saturated and crazy loaded with talent right now that it can be a little overwhelming at times. That's a very good problem to have though. I'm like a kid in a hip hop candy store... Continue Reading →
Underground/ Indie Hip Hop: My Favorite Artists Part 1
What's up lyricallyrap fam? My name is Marshall, and I absolutely love rap in all forms and fashions, but the underground scene has always spoken to me more than anything. Ya'll ever experience something that as soon as you do, it changes your life? That's me with Indie hip hop. It just speaks to me... Continue Reading →
Discover Indie Hidden Gem: 60 East
Founder of his very own music festival- Check Tracks produced by Grammy nominated producers- Check Performed all around the world with the likes of Nipsey Hussle, Kendrick Lamar, Mackelmore, and Joell Ortiz- Check Do all this and still remain INDEPENDENT- CHECK! This is 60 East! 60 East is an emerging emcee hailing outta Ontario, California.... Continue Reading →
Discover St. Louis Rap Prodigy: Nite Owl
He has released 22 independent albums over the span of his stellar career while gaining over two million streams across all platforms. His "Flock" are one of the most loyal fan bases one will find in the rap community. His latest album, "Unsigned Hype" features production by Grammy nominated producer Joe Capo, of the storied... Continue Reading →
Top Five Eminem “Music to be Murdered by” Remixes
Eminem is certainly a polarizing figure these days. Seems like either people love him or hate him, but there's one thing that's for certain he is still going to get major views and is an inspiration to many other artists. Now, one can argue that these artists are just trying to "jump on the bandwagon"... Continue Reading →
Team Hoosier takes first round of Lyrically Rap’s Label Manager Fantasy League
It's official. After all the doubt and hate, Team Hoosier takes a commanding 3-1 lead in the Lyrically Rap Label Manager Fantasy League. It did come a little later than expected though. Yeah, we may have 'planned' to record scores like two weeks ago. But things happen. Christmas, craziness, and stuff. We were lazy over our Christmas break.
LyricallyRap Presents: Decorated Battle Rap Phenom AFTA
Jonathan Hunter aka Afta is an supremely talented emcee hailing outta Bakersfield, CA, but this man excels in just about every aspect of hip hop music. Afta is a decorated battle rapper, an insanely dope producer, and from what i gather an excellent fisherman. Alright that last one doesn't have anything to do with hip... Continue Reading →
Eminem Drops “Surpise” Album: Music to be Murdered By Side B
I'm beginning to think Em's marketing team might just know what they're doing. About a week ago rumors began circulating that the rap god was gonna be dropping some new music soon. A track list was "leaked" online and was covered by about every major hip hop media outlet there is. Now this is just... Continue Reading →
Chris Webby and Merkules Drop Insane New Track: Microphone Killa 2
This #WebbyWednesday brings us a real treat in "MicrophoneKilla2" C-Web teams up Merkules to reprise one of their legendary tracks from Webby's album "Wednesday." This is not the first time this formidable lyrical rap duo has teamed up. Let's take a little digital stroll back in time and check out some of their earlier collabs!... Continue Reading →
Rittz Drops Amazing Christmas Album: Rittzmas
From the 'burbs' of Atlanta, Rittz brings us a dope new album, "Rittzmas." This album has got everything we come to expect from one of Rittz's releases with a little Christmas twist: dope classic Christmas song samples, Rittz's classic and timeless flow, a couple great features, and of course fire ass bars. Dude is an... Continue Reading →