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"With Love From Humboldt" By Calder Hattan

From Bars to Books: Callous of Dirty Rat Records Drops “With Love From Humboldt”

aarisaschroeder, UBO MAG

February 10, 2026

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…

Humboldt Legends Return: Kush of Dirty Rats Delivers Consciousness ‘555’

UBO MAG

January 19, 2026

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…

Reviewing Anastasia Caulfield’s Infectious “Parallels”

UBO MAG

December 3, 2025

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…

Atmosphere: New “Grateful” a comedic reality check

UBO MAG

December 2, 2025

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…

Marvia Jean: The ‘Modern Mahalia Returns’ with a Soul Cry for Justice

UBO MAG

December 1, 2025

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…

Sing Kirby Sing: Nasty – Official Visual

UBO MAG

December 1, 2025

‘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…

Supaman: Somewhere – feat Northern Cree

UBO MAG

December 1, 2025

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’s “Family Ties” is a Soulful Guilty Pleasure!

UBO MAG

November 26, 2025

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…

Pat Junior’s “Nothing To Lose”: 60 Second One Take!

UBO MAG

November 26, 2025

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…

‘Lavender Fields:’ Lil MC & Vel Nine Dreamscape

aarisaschroeder

November 25, 2025

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…

JDK Daundaboss: ‘Konnected and Respected’ 🔥

aarisaschroeder

October 31, 2025

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: From the Streets to the Sound Booth, A Lyrical Life Reclaimed

aarisaschroeder

October 29, 2025

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;…

Alien Mac Kitty ‘Slapped’ is a fckn’ movie!

UBO MAG

October 20, 2025

“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 is falling ‘For You’

UBO MAG

October 15, 2025

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…

BAEGOD & SBVCE ‘Couples Therapy’

UBO MAG

October 4, 2025

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…

Li Scott wants you to ‘Listen’

UBO MAG

October 3, 2025

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 ‘The Data’

UBO MAG

October 2, 2025

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…

West Coast Vibes: Bishop Snow ‘The Weekend’

aarisaschroeder

September 24, 2025

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…

Cardi B and Kehlani want you to be ‘Safe’

aarisaschroeder

September 19, 2025

“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…

‘I Missed Me’: Aria The Vocalist Showcases Authenticity 🌻

aarisaschroeder

September 16, 2025

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…

BumpyTheGreat is ‘Infallible’

aarisaschroeder

September 15, 2025

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…

Monstroe and Quaesar Deliver Raw Lyrical Power in ‘Skulduggery’

aarisaschroeder

September 12, 2025

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…

Reverie Is: ‘Power To The People’ ✊🏽

aarisaschroeder

September 9, 2025

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…

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Spiritual Rock-Rap Artist Contradiction

aarisaschroeder

September 1, 2025

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…

Do the ‘Trump Slump’

aarisaschroeder

August 27, 2025

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…

Ras Ceylon and Timbo King want to ‘Free The World’

aarisaschroeder

August 22, 2025

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,…

On a ‘Store Run’ with Kinda Odd x Smeeez feat. Booda Babyy

aarisaschroeder

August 14, 2025

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…

King Iso’s ‘Normal’: An Anthem for the Mentally Wounded

aarisaschroeder

August 13, 2025

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…

Vocab Slick x Dela The Fella Track - Make Belive

Out Now: ‘Make Believe’ with Vocab Slick x Dela The Fella

aarisaschroeder

August 7, 2025

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’: A Cultural Anthem

aarisaschroeder

August 6, 2025

“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 x Ras Ceylon define ‘Calafia’

aarisaschroeder

July 26, 2025

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,…

Autumn Cymone wants ‘Silence’

aarisaschroeder

July 24, 2025

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…

Henny Holyfield & Charlie Muscle ‘Take An L’

aarisaschroeder

July 19, 2025

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…

C.O.S. Says ‘Bang Bang’

aarisaschroeder

July 10, 2025

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 “Crown” Official Video in one take

UBO MAG

June 24, 2025

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…

MacArthur Maze New POST MARKED ’95 (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

UBO MAG

June 20, 2025

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 New Single “Goliath”

UBO MAG

June 20, 2025

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…

Che Noir – “Buy vs Sell” off The Color Chocolate 2

UBO MAG

June 20, 2025

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 is ‘Like Me’

aarisaschroeder

June 11, 2025

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…

P2P Rixh X MG: ‘Where that money at?’

aarisaschroeder

June 6, 2025

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…

Nytelife x Rage Detonate New Music – ‘Rage Incense The Machine’ on C4

aarisaschroeder

June 6, 2025

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…

D-Wiz & Kensho Kuma: Red Cent Ninja Whut off the free “Objection” Album!

aarisaschroeder

June 5, 2025

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…

👀New Lil MC Video “They Don’t Need Me” Is A Must See

aarisaschroeder

June 3, 2025

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…

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Sierra Sprague “Not Easy To Love” Official Visual

UBO MAG

June 3, 2025

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…

IMNOTARAPPER New “WTHelly” Remix Is Fire!

UBO MAG

June 3, 2025

Check Out Bronx-based musical talent IMNOTARAPPER — and yes she is a rapper! This female emcee delivers alternative Hip Hop with a difference: hauntingly beautiful melodies layered over an infectious,…

LIL MC – New Official Visual for “Freaky Deaky”

aarisaschroeder

May 31, 2025

Check Out Bay Area battle rapper Lil MC’s new sexually driven visual for “Freaky Deaky” Follow Lil MCFreaky Deaky Official Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GBZsQ7OHXM

‘It’s all about survival’ by SumOfMan + Jamel Griot

UBO MAG

May 22, 2025

Upon listening to “Survival” (unreleased) by SumOfMan featuring Jamel Griot, the song flashed me back to when cartoon series The Boondocks (Aaron McGruder) came out on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)…

3 Dice Ceno New Single “Fuschsia”

aarisaschroeder

May 4, 2025

Though my ear may not be finely tuned to the nuances of Maryland hip hop, the talent of 3 Dice Ceno, hailing from the Miami/South Broward area of Florida, is…

Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters

aarisaschroeder

May 3, 2025

Trianna Feruza and The Heavy Hitters are a genre-bending band, blending neo-soul with funk, pop, jazz and hip-hop influences, reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and Anderson .Paak while promising electrifying live…

Don Che New Album ‘It’s Che (Not Chae)’

aarisaschroeder

April 29, 2025

Hip Hop artist Don Che didn’t get where he is by chance. He had to change his life and get out of the streets. Because of this, Don Che has…

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