MD Semel, Author at Backseat Mafia

Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Farma Beats

In 2018, Brooklyn spitter Rome Streetz released one of the best collections of hip hop that year, Street Pharmacy. The album is filled with hard-hitting street stories, told with precision…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: As White Horse, Indy Hip Hop Heroes Gajah and Uncommon Nasa Discover America – Interview & Review

Uncommon Nasa, the legendary East Coast emcee, producer and overall sound whiz, likes to talk. He can talk and talk and talk, but like many other unique New York City…

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Sound Photographers Share Debut Single: “Shade” – Listen

Philadelphia duo Sound Photographers have shared their debut single, “Shade,” which is now available on all streaming services. The group, which consists of Hoozmo and Indy James, plan to release…

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Droppin’ Knowledge – Behind The Boards With Astro Mega

And we back… Prolific Toronto producer and beat maker Astro Mega just released his new album on Sunday Dinner Records, Channel 10. It’s a collection of songs inspired by funk,…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: World Premiere – Rapper Hernon & Producer Frowns Share Their New Album Masterplan, Discuss Its Creation

The artists discuss their new album and share it with Backseat Mafia. Virginia rapper Hernon and Toronto-based producer Frowns met the way many artists meet each other today, on social…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Brooklyn Pranksters Giggity Share New Single – Hard

Brooklyn hip hop pranksters Giggity have shared a new single from their current album, Wake Up on the Rooftop, released in August. The song, “Hard,” finds the Bushwick, Brooklyn based…

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Droppin’ Knowledge – Yo Daddy Doe’s You Been Knowin’ Is An Undiscovered Gem

While many independent artists acknowledge that it is easier to reach fans today than it was ten or fifteen years ago, it is still difficult to rise above the noise.…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Public Enemy – What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? – Review

Unfortunately, Public Enemy is not in full effect on its latest album, an exercise in righteous nostalgia, not righteous anger. This week, Public Enemy releases its latest long player, What…

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Droppin’ Knowledge – Behind The Boards With Saharas Greenery

The Maryland based musician describes his sound as “Black psychedelic beat music.” And we back… Maryland-based producer, musician and beat maker Saharas Greenery released his new album this week, Science…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Gold Standard Collective Shares “Deli Slice” – Watch

Chicago based hip hop ensemble Gold Standard Collective shares a new video and single from their forth-coming compilation album, Deli Slice. The title cut finds veteran emcees, Thaione Davis, Neak,…

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