Vince Staples is officially entering his independent era, and he’s kicking the door down on his own terms. Following up on the heavy-hitting Dark Times album from 2024 and the…
When an artist decides to peel back the layers and expose the raw, unfiltered reality of their mental grind, the result is usually something that resonates far beyond the beat.…
When you gather Bay Area heavyweights on a single track, the result is bound to rattle trunks and take over the nearest intersection. Young Bari’s latest release, “In Traffic,” featuring…
Fresh off its April 20, 2026, release, the “Nope” music video is officially setting the tone for the season. Bridging the gap between Oakland and Atlanta, Mistah F.A.B. and T.I.…
Author of “Hustle For A Higher Purpose” by J. De Ross AKA Lazy Dubb EDITOR’S NOTE: A JOURNEY DOCUMENTED “I first sat down to write J. De Ross’ biography in…
Emcee and now Author, Calder Hattan (Dirty Rat Records) Publishes “With Love From Humboldt.” Image created by Chris Schmalbeck, UBO ENT EUREKA, CA — When the murky, fog-drenched landscape of…
Album Cover Art of Dirty Rat crew’s Kush’s “555.” Since 2007, UBO MAG has tracked the movements and music of Humboldt County’s finest underground exports, the Dirty Rats. After years…
Anastasia Caulfield, known artistically as Azul aka Anastasia Caulfield, has delivered a track that is as thoughtful as it is undeniably grooving with her song “Parallels.” While the version provided…
For nearly three decades, Atmosphere has perfected the art of finding the profound in the mundane. Their latest single is “Grateful,” off the album “Jestures.” The Minneapolis duo features rapper…
CHICAGO — With a voice that can both soothe a weary nation and shake a stained-glass sanctuary, Marvia Jean Brooks, known professionally as Marvia Jean (MJ), is re-emerging from gospel’s…
‘NASTY’ is a Funk-Laced Interrogation of Integrity Kirby dives headfirst into the deep end of social commentary with her track “NASTY.” Not just a song, it’s a tight two-minute funk…
A Powerful Bridge: Supaman and Northern Cree Weave Pain, Prayer, and Prophecy into ‘Somewhere’ In a powerful convergence of tradition and contemporary storytelling, Montana hip-hop artist Supaman (Christian Parrish) teams up with…
Rozzzqween delivers a compelling and self-aware track with “Family Ties,” transforming a potentially heavy topic into a smooth, late-night R&B groove. Eschewing high-octane drama, the track settles into a soulful…
In a quick, under 60 seconds “one take” delivery, Pat Junior featuring Tecoby Hines establishes a relentless and deeply focused energy with his single, “Nothing To Lose.” This track is…
The West Coast has long been a powerhouse for Hip Hop and the latest collaboration, “Lavender Fields,” brings two of its most dynamic female emcees—the Bay Area’s Lil MC and…
The Doundaboss Legacy: From Oakland Roots to South Sac Streets Kyle Hendrix is a renaissance man of Northern California Hip Hop and business, known professionally by his dynamic moniker, JDK…
Don Che MINNETONKA, Minn. — Trading street battles for lyrical ones, Minnetonka-based emcee, community advocate, and educator Don Che released two new singles, “Cover Charge” and “Diamond Lyfe,” September 27;…
“Slapped” Music Video Cover Photo Production Is Dope! Alien Mac Kitty is not happy, her visual drop for “Slapped” is a fckn movie! Every single thing in this video is…
Bryana Helena She is not just an R&B singer—Bryan Helena is a walking testimony, hailing from the Bay Area, the Novato native is dropping soulful anthems built from grit, jazz-inflected…
SACRAMENTO, CA — When last we left our hip-hop revolutionaries BaeGod & SBvCE, we have been fresh off their teaser, “The Data” — which has turned out to be the tone-setter, as you can…
R&B and Hip Hop artist and songwriter, Li Scott who hails from Holmdel, New Jersey and based throughout the Tri-State Area, has been in the music industry since she graced…
Baegod & Sbvce Drop New Single “The Data” Sacramento duo Baegod & Sbvce are back with “The Data”, from their upcoming project Couples Therapy. The visual drops us smack into…
Oceanside, CA—Bishop Snow is here to soundtrack your next sun-soaked joyride. The rising West Coast rapper has officially released “The Weekend,” (watch it now) a new single that serves as…
“Safe” is a heartfelt track from Cardi B, featuring the smooth vocals of Oakland, CA artist Kehlani. The song’s central theme revolves around finding a love that provides genuine security…
Editor’s Note: Aria The Vocalist and UBO MAG have a long-standing relationship. We met her in 2006 through our colleagues, 3rd Eye Collective, in the Fairfield, California, area of whom…
Brooklyn-born artist BumpyTheGreat delivers a dose of raw, high-energy Hip Hop with his newest track, “Infallible.” Blending the classic grit of New York with a modern production style, BumpyTheGreat’s music…
A new force has emerged from the streets and its name is “Skulduggery.” The latest track from Los Angeles-based artist Monstroe and collaborator Quaesar, “Skulduggery” is a hard-hitting hip-hop anthem…
LOS ANGELES, Calif – Representing the new underground rap scene of Los Angeles is the formidable femcee Reverie, whose thoughtful and potent bars go hard for those on a mission…
GREAT FALLS, Montana – Spiritual rock-rap artist Christian Povrzenich, better known as Contradiction, is on a mission to magnify the creator through his music. The self-produced artist has been on…
Los Angeles, Calif. – Kenneth Tucker is a jazz player who released the single, “Trump Slump” for all ya’ll who are feeling the setbacks that are already beginning to take…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — In a world grappling with conflict and uncertainty, Ras Ceylon (San Francisco, CA) and Wu-Tang Killa Bee Timbo King (Brooklyn, NY) have dropped a potent new single,…
We are definitely on a store run with Sacramento, CA’s own Kinda Odd, Smeeez with Booda Babyy along for the ride.“Store Run” is produced by Thisshitgorachim and is a summer…
With its raw, introspective lyrics and self-produced, haunting beat, Strange Music artist King Iso’s song, “Normal,” has struck a powerful chord with listeners. The track is one of several singles…
UBO and Vocab Slick go back about three years but we are a part of a movement that involves pushing indie Hip Hop’s envelope and for Vocab that means continuing…
“HillTribe” is a hip-hop single, featuring three Sirena, Ninaco and Viciou$wagger that is a celebration of their Hmong and Mien heritage.Previously, the beautiful songstress Sirena released the single, “M.I.E.N.” that…
Lizzy Jeff and Ras Ceylon deliver a potent and evocative “love letter to the land of California” with their new single and official video, “Calafia.” More than just a song,…
Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter, Autumn Cymone-Vanderveer, known for her sweet and dark blend of 1980s and 1990s R&B and nuanced acoustics simply tells the truth in her music, allowing others into…
In a sea of West Coast hip-hop releases, Las Vegas, NV-living Henny Holyfield’s music video for “Take An L (Feat. Charlie Muscle)” offers a refreshing dose of vulnerability. Featuring a…
Sacramento, CA based rapper, C.O.S. drops a new visual for “Bang Bang,” his first feature on his upcoming album, “The Madesicc Project.”“Bang Bang,” released June 6, is produced by Phonk…
Kaine Music drops her latest “Crown” stated as a raw, unapologetic journey through her past, present, and future. “Crown” was shot in a single take, in a storytellin’ delivery where…
Check Out MacArthur Maze new song “Post Marked ’95” and Official Video which unfolds like a letter, taking us on a lyrical journey back in time to an nostalgic Bay…
Monae Marleau had us all hyped up for this track, and if you’re following her Instagram account you know she hooked you with her tease for “Goliath”. The title is…
This emerging artist Che Noir drops “Buy vs Sell” new single accompanied by a dope visualizer. The song is off her latest album release “The Color Chocolate 2” which looks…
Carl Angelo Viray, born in Macabebe, Pampanga in The Philippines and known as Carl Angelo is a Hip Hop artist who has been on the scene from Los Angeles to…
Program 4 Players (P4P) is made up of Richmond, CA-based rapper Rixh and Oakland, CA’s own MG are in The Bay Area between June 5-June 8, as part of the…
Underground hip-hop remains a powerful force when artists stay true to their roots—and C4, the new collaborative album from Nytelife and producer Rage Aurelius, is a testament to that raw…
Veteran Bay Area emcees D-Wiz and Kensho Kuma aren’t just part of the underground — they help define it. With decades of combined experience and a reputation for sharp lyricism…
Bay Area rapper-producer Lil MC has unveiled a striking new music video for her latest single, “They Don’t Need Me,” a track that melds sharp lyricism with a futuristic visual…
Sierra Sprague – “Not Easy To Love” Resonates with TikTok & Instagram Audiences Bay Area artist Sierra Sprague has struck a chord with listeners through her latest single, “Not Easy…
