Angelo Mota is one of New Jersey’s rapidly buzzing MC’s and his new video “I Love You” is an indicator of his increasing popularity. Self directed along with Jandora Media, “I Love You” is sure to peek your interests throughout its entirety; from the visual aesthetics to the ever-changing flow, Angelo makes sure to excel on all grounds. Released on TeamBackPack, “I Love You” is his third single off his full-length project, “Crystal Avenue“. Enjoy “I Love You,” featuring Zoraida Roman and fellow Sticks & Stones member Wam G., and be sure to download “Crystal Avenue” project below.

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TeamBackpack is back at it again with a new cypher from their Mission Underground LA event. Featuring the talents of Fredo, Final Outlaw, and Peoples, the three emcees take the mic and individually kill it with their unique flows.

Check out the TeamBackpack Mission Underground LA cypher below:

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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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When you talk about the best cyphers coming out of Hip Hop nowadays, there’s no way you can’t mention the work TeamBackPack has been putting in for years. Their last MULA event held in Los Angeles, California this May brought out thousands of people itching to be a part of the raw lyricism TBP is known for delivering. One of the heavyweight cyphers the company put together features none other than Cyhi The Prynce (G.O.O.D. Music), Joell Ortiz (Slaughterhouse), and Jarren Benton (Funk Volume). All three MC’s are known for their grit and wordplay and all three show-and-proved on that mic. Produced by Krox, check out the cypher down below and stay tuned to more TBP drops coming all month here. Who do you think got the best verse?

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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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If you’re in the Los Angeles area between May 1st-3rd and you love true hip hop, don’t slack and buy a ticket to TeamBackPack‘s annual event “Mission Underground“. TBP has made a name for itself predominately on the West Coast and every year the company throws one of LA’s biggest Hip Hop events. Throughout the three days, you’ll be able to experience a live beat show, TBP heavy hitters performances, live cyphers, and their annual live cypher tryouts. Their event will be held at Mad Ave in L.A. and is expected to have a turnout of 1,500+ guests per day.

Make sure to check out their promo video for the event, Portland’s MC Illmaculate spit in preparation for the festivities, and one of their biggest cyphers featuring Passionate MC, E Money, and Jeff Turner from their 2014 concert down below. Also, make sure to buy your tickets in advance right here before they sell out.

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The Mogul Club collective are back at it again with the new banger entitled “Jump”, a collaborative effort between Brooklyn MC’s History and Madwiz. Fresh off their show with the TeamBackPack family this weekend, the two make sure to give everyone listening a reason to jump and bug for their new music.
Be sure to stay tuned to History and Madwiz’s projects both set to be released some time this year. For now, check the Soundcloud link down below and get hip to their movement.

https://soundcloud.com/historytheartist/history-madwiz-jump

If you want to stay tuned to their upcoming releases, make sure to follow History and Madwiz on Twitter.

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