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EDITORIAL

Verzuz Takes The Night: Dipset Vz. The Lox Battles Out ‘Real Hip Hop’

By Jhantu RandallStaff Writer Verzuz Battles, held in the Mecca of Hip Hop at Madison Square Garden was created by Hip Hop masterminds and producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz in 2017 and which gained notoriety during the COVID-19 Pandemic due…

UBO MAG
September 16, 2021

NEWS

‘Graf Headz: A Graffiti Documentary’ For The Culture

“Graf Headz: A Graffiti Documentary” Produced by long-time friends Mike Dixon; known for his 2009 film, “Think Twice Little Gangsta” and Host, J-Crush, a Hip Hop Journalist and Documentarian seen on his series, “Crushes Corner” is set to premiere June 5 on the “Graf Headz” official website and then publicly June 12 at 7 PM (EST) at Art Front Galleries located at 20 Bloomfield Pl., Newark, New Jersey.

UBO MAG
June 4, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Organic Funk Band Mind Body & Soul Keeps Up The Funky Beat During The Pandemic By Staying Online

Kapaa, HI, October 12, 2020– Bakersfield, CA-Based, Organic Funk band Mind Body & Soul Known Across The Nation For Their Live Organic Funk Performances And While Live Performances Have Been Swept Under The Rug Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic, The Band Is Looking On The Bright Side Of Turning Their Music Business Online Through Innovation And Creativity.

UBO MAG
November 16, 2020

Book, FEATURES

Author, Blog-Publisher & Hip-Hop Artist, Zangba Thomson Explains ‘Three Black Boys’

Thomson wears multiple writing hats with ease and grace, taking joy in everything he does. Regardless of how technical and tedious a task might be, Thomson finds positivity and creativity in it and forges a path for aspiring writers who will come after him.

UBO MAG
June 24, 2020

ALBUM REVIEW, PRESS RELEASE

New York Breakout Hip-Hop Artist MIGS718 to Drop New Single ‘Sharks’ with the Heat

Kapaa, HI, January 28, 2020 – Young and Up-And-Coming are Just a Few Ingredients for Success that Hip-Hop Talent Migs718 Embraces as He Gets Ready to Release His Newest Single, “Sharks” Feb 6 Following Several Successful Performances, Awards and Interviews.

UBO MAG
February 11, 2020

ALBUM REVIEW

Living in ‘Ghetto Luxury’

If "Ghetto Luxury" is a precursor to what the look forward to this decade, then we the listeners are in good hands with J. Esco and Seven Da Pantha of Tacoma, WA.

UBO MAG
February 10, 2020

FEATURES

Staten Island’s Own ‘The Truth’ is Reemerging as Raw & Rugged

Up-and-coming Staten Island Hip-Hop Artist, The Truth is getting ready to drop his E.P., “Spring” to follow suite with his other recent projects and to be promoted through MLM Entertainment. The Truth is currently looking for bookings and interviews for his upcoming E.P. releases.

UBO MAG
February 10, 2020
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FEATURES, UNCATEGORIZED

Lady Dame Here to Take the Game

Keep your eyes on female emcee, Lady Dame from Washington DC as she may be the dark horse who suddenly takes over the entire game.

UBO MAG
November 4, 2019

Historical Pieces, NEWS, UNCATEGORIZED

Toni Morrison: A ʻBelovedʻ Author Has Left Her Legacy through ʻThe Pieces I Amʻ

She redefined how to write modern American literature and as a writer myself, it was extremely intriguing and I continued to read more books by Toni Morrison. She was no doubt my favorite writer in high school and was someone that I looked to for inspiration and creativity, passion and strength as a woman when it came to writing.

UBO MAG
August 6, 2019

ALBUM REVIEW, Single Song Review

The Commandment of Reggae Artist Mystique

By Aaris A. SchroederEditor-In-ChiefJuly, 9 2019 “Mystique Welcomes You To Reggae Album, ʻCommandment.ʻ This is Mystiqueʻs newest album, produced by Fouta Records that is available at online retailers. This album opens up the opportunity to feel blessed to have the…

UBO MAG
July 9, 2019

FEATURES, UNCATEGORIZED

BZ-Skillz, Best Performing Rapper: Uniting Belize Through HipHop

“Hip Hop is life. It gives me the ability to tell my story, share my pain, my joy, my everything. It allows me to shed light on things that people wouldn’t normally pay attention to in ways that they wouldn’t normally see it from. It’s my outlet to my stress, fears, accomplishments, desires, etc. I don’t know how else to describe it.” Put beautifully by BZ.

UBO MAG
March 14, 2019

FEATURES, Product Reviews, Resources, UNCATEGORIZED

Wescover: The New Way To Find Workable Art

Wescover is bringing the work of local artists and designers under the spotlight so readers can find their art in public spaces.

UBO MAG
January 30, 2019

FEATURES, UNCATEGORIZED

N.U.S.A.M. Member, Brian Rogers Works With Youth In Nicaragua & ‘Felt The Bern’ in Sacramento

By Aaris A. Schroeder Editor-In-Chief As a two-time SAMMIE (that is the Sacramento Music Awards, for all of you out there) inductee (’07 and ’12)and recently adding another SAMMIE to his repertoire, Brian Rogers is well deserving and so is…

UBO MAG
August 27, 2016
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ALBUM PREVIEW, FEATURES, UNCATEGORIZED

Rebuilding Through Art: Aaron Evans DIY Columbus, OH HipHoppa on The Loose With a ‘Beautiful Disaster”

Rebuilding Through Art: Aaron Evans DIY Columbus, OH HipHoppa on The Loose With a ‘Beautiful Disaster” By Aaris A. Schroeder Editor-In-Chief Using non-traditional hip-hop beats blended smoothly with classic bars filled with expanded lyrical flow, Columbus, Ohio native, Aaron Evans,…

UBO MAG
April 13, 2016

FEATURES, FILM & VIDEO REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, LOCAL NEWS, UNCATEGORIZED

The Perfect Dozen: Doughnut Shoppe Favorites Around The World

The Perfect Dozen: Doughnut Shoppe Favorites Around The World By D.B. Stearns Author of Harmonic Wars Contributing Writer What would you do for the perfect doughnut? Patrick Paterson and Tofu De la Moore of Sacramento, CA are on a constant…

UBO MAG
April 6, 2016
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