The Nigerian rap industry is exciting, and even more so, the underground scene. While rap is a notable genre in Nigeria, it ...

From afar, it may seem ShrapKnel is a new name in the East Coast underground. But the duo of PremRock and Curly Castro released their self-titled debut in 2020 on Backwoodz Studioz, the New York rap ...

In 2026, the underground rap scene is experiencing a renaissance driven by artists who prioritize authenticity and community over commercial appeal. From Slimedollaz's gritty beats to Nine Vicious's ...

Tech N9ne has been a staple of the underground rap and horrorcore scene for decades. Along with his business partner Travis O’Guin, the Kansas City, Missouri native built his label, Strange Music, ...

Daily Princetonian: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? Raghav Pradhan: My name is Raghav Pradhan. I’ve been making music for the past six years now. I started in probably September 2018 — it ...

Local emcee and cultural archivist Lyrikill is spotlighting the city’s independent hip-hop community with We Never Close, a new compilation rooted in the sounds, spaces, and spirit of pre-Katrina New ...

Sacramento’s May music calendar blends diverse genres with a growing spotlight on underground rap, linking local festivals, tribute shows, and hip-hop platforms. Events like Pink Bandit Music Fest and ...

Photo taken in 2012 of 7th Heaven marquee, many local hip -hop artists are sad to hear that it’s closing after 50 years remembering when this was the only music store in town selling their music. Some ...

Ledbyher is one of the most promising talents in the UK underground rap scene, bringing her bedroom-indie tendencies into the grimy world of UK rap. She blew up after teasing her track “DAYDREAMING ...

Minneapolis is not known for its rap music scene. Other than Prince, most discussions of local artists revolve almost entirely around rock bands. However, the city is home to a community of talented ...