RoachKxng

RoachKxng returns triumphant with hard hitting hip hop music that diverges from his creations with Vagabond Mafia but still remains unapologetically RoachKxng.

MusicGabriel BarrioJanuary 19, 2021RoachKxng, Vagabond Mafia, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, Two Pack, Earmilk, The SourceComment

7°

Sweet and Sour James Jones presents 7° with the graphic design work of January Black and videography work/music composition of Lix McFly! Catch the first Episode where they explore WTF Happened to Houston?

Suddissect

The third offering from the young southwest hip hop artist known as MiahSudd is here. Suddissect is a project of truth and genuine thought. Catch the latest work here!

MusicGabriel BarrioDecember 11, 2020MiahSudd, Suddissect, Hip Hop, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, DanK, Kat Alina, IndustrialComment

D. We$t

D. We$t is back with more work out of the desert landscape. An artist who proves that truth is still alive in hip hop!

MusicGabriel BarrioDecember 4, 2020D. We$t, New Mexico, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Rap, Southwest Indie, ArizonaComment

Mannequin

The artist and battle rapper known as Phrase goes in on cultural experience and provides a scathing indictment of current perspective. Catch the track and don’t miss when this track hits all streaming platforms in mid-November!

MusicGabriel BarrioOctober 30, 2020Phrase Frazier, UBR, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Rap, MannequinComment

Lames

Mazerati Vinci and Aayc team up and talk that shit. Catch the latest single here, titled “Lames”.

MusicGabriel BarrioOctober 2, 2020Lames, Mazerati Vinci, Aayc, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, FreeAaycComment

B.L.T.

Waves in the desert. Music that makes heads turn. Lyrics and singing that are catchy and unforgettable. AO Mxna Lxsa and Kat Alina bring you the most talked about track in the state bar none.

MusicGabriel BarrioAugust 25, 2020Kat Alina, AO Mxna Lxsa, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, New MexicoComment

The Southwest Sixteen Champion

The Southwest Sixteen is the efforts of Aero of Aeros Independent Studio, T.I.O. Vile, AO Mega, and T.I.O. Infinity. Their work has put New Mexico on the map on an even greater scale than before, the work that they do is undeniably important and we salute them and the first ever winner of the competition. Stay tuned for Season 2!

Qwst

To be successful you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart. See how QWST is doing both!

MusicGabriel BarrioAugust 19, 2020QWST, Duke City, Albuquerque, Hip Hop, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest RapComment

Aeon Primitive

Highly anticipated album reviews are here. We breakdown the album, give you a rating and let you know what we think can be improved! Step your game up and get Arrogant! Check out “We Are Watching”!

Searching

What is it like to go for broke? What is it like to have doubt and trepidation but push through the worst of situations to find some peace of mind and success? This is what it is like!

Tae Zu

The approach to art a creative person takes is evident in their work. A martial artist would practice their art and would make a habit out of being a good steward of the art they hold dear. Tae Zu is that artist, that practitioner and that person who makes music with a dedication to its philosophies.

Gu$to•

Gu$to is an artist that is creating a powerful message and overcoming all adversity. Learn about his story here.

MusicGabriel BarrioMay 21, 2020Gu$to°, Gusmaniiac, Hip Hop, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Rap, Southwest Indie, Indie MusicComment

Day Ones Rooted

A clothing brand, a movement, a Universal Battle Realm favorite battler, and a musician. Organized in large due to Phrase Frazier. Learn about the man and the message.

Magadino The Chemist

To appreciate the light we must also have darkness, to enjoy the highs we must also have experienced the lows. Learn how Magadino reminds us how to be human and how art and hip hop is always been about honesty in expression.

Mazerati Vinci

Born of chaos, used to struggle, ability to transcend and create lasting art. This is an unusual time but the circumstances are typical, hustle, eat, survive, thrive.

Rookie of The Year

To be hungry in the music game isn’t enough. You have to be smart, didactic and be able to make moves that help you grow daily. Watch Kraft as he makes those moves and makes music to inspire others.

MusicGabriel BarrioMarch 11, 2020Kraft, Southwest, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Rap, Southwest Indie, Hip Hop, New Mexico, New ReleaseComment

Came Up On My Own

How to survive on your own, the come up, the game and how one artist makes it through it all.

MusicGabriel BarrioFebruary 26, 2020Lil Doe, Indie Rap, Southwest Indie, Southwest, Southwest Rap, Southwest Hip Hop, Came Up On My OwnComment

Gunz and Ginzuz

A dose of reality for the state of hip hop and the State of New Mexico.

MusicGabriel BarrioFebruary 25, 2020D.We$t, Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Rap, Southwest IndieComment

You Gone Need

The streets are littered with those who were not focused enough to reach the end of its path. Rarely do artists come out against all odds, S.L.B. is one of those artists that is doing just that and is telling his story.

MusicGabriel BarrioJanuary 29, 2020S.L.B., Sterling The Paperboy, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, Indie Rap, RapComment