Loaf Muzik has been making a lot of noise within New York’s hip hop scene and their latest cypher prove their rising buzz. In the midst of their performance at TeamBackPack’s LiveArtNY event (with Locksmith, Chris Rivers, Radamiz, and Don Mykel as co-headliners), the crew bust out a live cypher for their onlooking fans. One after one, starting with Kidaf and ending with Oso Dope, the crew puts on a lyrical display as to why they’re one of the emerging crews you need to pay attention to. Take a look at the lyrical barrage down below and stay tuned to more TeamBackPack cyphers and performance footage here.

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Chris Rivers is back at it and representing heavily for the Bronx alongside Denzil Porter in his new video, “Lootchini.” Big Pun’s bloodline shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon with his constant releases of lyrical barrages and this record falls right in line. Taking over the classic Camp Lo “Luchini” instrumental, the two BX bombers continue to rep for their borough, rapping in speeding cars and government takeover scenarios. Watch the new Chris Rivers drop down below and stay tuned for more from the ravage MC.

Make sure to also catch him live at TeamBackPack’s show this summer at the TriBeca Grand Hotel alongside Locksmith, Loaf Muzik, Radamiz, Angelo Mota and much more June 27th.

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Sick shit from outta my head I gotta my hair on
Livin where niggas bear arms, cop watching and stare wrong
Gassed up, they pass out after the lungs hit it
These bitches dimwitted and dumb-witted, I done did it

Queens is being represented correctly as the Loaf Muzik MC Kidaf goes bananas on his new visual for “Nitty Gritty“. Produced by Laronisloser and directed by their in-house production company Loaf Muzik Films, the mean MC provides that lyrical grit New York’s been known to provide the culture for decades. Kidaf also performed this record for his recent show at YouTube in collaboration with TeamBackPack and amazed the entire crowd with the live rendition. Be sure to stay tuned to the squad’s new collaborative album set to be released in 2015 and enjoy the lyricism down below!

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TeamBackPack is known for consistently dropping quality cyphers as long as they’ve been around, and the NYC crew Loaf Muzik are the latest to put on for their hometown. Comprised of members Shadow the Great, Kidaf, Oso Dope, and Shine Sinatra, the Queens-Brooklyn MC’s made sure that they bodied their first opportunity on the series. They’re performances are also full of high energy, most notably known for killing the Afropunk stage twice in a row and their recent shows for CMJ.

Produced by Big Malk, this “LAX to JFK” installment really stands out as one of the companies best well-rounded cyphers full of bars and energy. Make sure to check the cypher down below and if you’re still a fan, watch Loaf Muzik’s most recent video for “My Style” right here.

To keep up to date, be sure to follow the crew on Twitter: @ShadowTheGreat, @Kidaf_, @OsoYourDope and @IAmShineSinatra

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