Hip-Hop Lives in Virginia!! 

As we know, the history in Virginia is rich.  From the early days of Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg, and especially, when it comes to having a role in hip-hop culture.  From Skillz to Timbaland and Magoo, Missy, Pharrell, Nottz, Bink, Lex Luger, The Lady of Rage, DJ Lonnie B, DJ Bee, Kool DJ Law, The Boodah Brothers, and more.  It’s no surprise that artists emerging out of the Virginia underground scene are starting to make noise internationally. (Example:  D.R.A.M. Cha Cha and Nickelus F). Cutlass Reid has a long history in Virginia’s hip-hop culture. So if you Google him, don’t be surprised to find collaborations with living legends: Nottz Raw, Bink Dog, and 9th Wonder.

In “Jus Like Riding A Bike”, Cutlass brings us vivid imagery through immaculate story-telling.  The production on this project is A1.  Expect to hear sounds of Bink, IAMNOBODI, Knoname Needed, Ologist, and more!

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Milwaukee rapper Gerald Walker‘s long-awaited album TARGET drops in a few weeks on September 22nd. While fans wait for the double disc album, the talented lyricist provides them with a new track titled “Follow Through.”

Featuring The Family, who also assisted him on previous single “No Heart Feelings,”and production by IAMNOBODI, Walker’s new release creates great excitement for the forthcoming body of work. Over the uptempo production, he displays a smooth flow and delivers polished lyrics that are supported appropriately by beautiful singing on the hook that comes courtesy of one of the female members of The Family.

You can listen to the track and watch a recent interview I did with him in Boston below.

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