Now that he’s earned some attention, ShooterGang Kony is going in a different direction, and we can hear that in ‘Red Paint Reverend’, the new album that he just released. With the release of ‘Red Paint Reverend’, Kony proves himself as one of the strongest new rappers in the game, spitting about his experiences in […]
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After gaining half-a-million views on his lead single “A Sinner’s Story,” ShooterGang Kony treats fans to another single, “Dearly Departed” featuring Mozzy. Despite how boastful Kony can be, the young spitter doesn’t shy away from injecting chilling undertones. Throughout the song, Kony proves why he is amongst the elite in the West Coast rap scene. Stay tuned […]
One week after debuting the Stacking Memories-directed music video for their new 22nd Ways single “Got That Fire,” ALLBLACK and Offset Jim are unveiling their collaborative project in its entirety. 22nd Ways contains ten new tracks from the aforementioned Oakland duo, including collaborations with SOB X RBE rapper DaBoii, Shoreline Mafia’s Fenix Flexin, OMB Peezy, ShooterGang Kony, $tupid Young, P-Lo and Capolow; Cal-A and P-Lo are credited as the album’s […]
Boosted by his slickly dexterous flow and witty bars, Nef The Pharoah is the standard-bearer for the Bay’s new wave. Providing a psychedelic twist on his region’s signature rap scene, Nef shares Mushrooms & Coloring Books, his new album. With provocative cover art courtesy of @Distortedd, the album bends the framework of Bay Area […]
Nearing his fourth decade as a rap star, E-40 has always kept his ear to the soil, finding the best and brightest in young talent. Recruiting two young and talented out-of-towners to a boxing gym in the Bay Area, 40 shares “Made This Way,” a new music video. Built around a triumphant horn […]
During the past few months, ShooterGang Kony has been focused on promoting the release of his Second Hand Smoke project, serving up singles like the Sada Baby-assisted “Shoot Front the Reverend” and “Charlie.” Now, the young Sacramento rapper is releasing the album in its entirety. Comprised of 13 new tracks, […]
With an impish grin and a knack for playful wordplay, Nef The Pharaoh knows how to have a good time. Opening up the X-rated section of his book of bars, Nef shares “TYP,” his latest video single. Produced by Djfresh, “TYP” (short for “Tap Yo P*ssy”) is a dose of classic Bay Area swag, inspired […]
Flashing a nonchalant charm that belies his 20 years of age, ShooterGang Kony comes out of Northern California with a cold-blooded bounce. Taking us inside his eventful life on the streets of Sacramento, ShooterGang Kony shares “Charlie,” his latest video, premiered by HYPEBEAST. Staying slightly ahead of an understated beat, complete with simmering bass and […]
Renowned for his spectacular vernacular, few wordsmiths in the rap game can stand up to E-40. Announcing the second installment in his Definitions Trilogy, E-40 prepares to launch Practice Makes Paper, his upcoming project. With a massive vocabulary and a knack for finding hidden meanings, E-40 earned a reputation as one of the best […]
By Jack Barnes Immersed since birth in one of the country’s most robust and idiosyncratic hip-hop traditions, 23-year-old Vallejo, CA-native Nef The Pharaoh and 17-year-old ShooterGang Kony, from Sacramento, embody the spirit of Northern California hip-hop. Colliding for a fun-loving and hard-hitting lyricfest, Nef & Kony showcase their best bars in Vice Versa, their new EP, premiered by L.A. […]
By Jack Barnes Polishing off a busy 2018 that boasted his debut album, a collab EP, and a tour with mentor E-40, Vallejo’s Nef The Pharaoh looks to put an exclamation mark on the year with a strong finish. Today, Nef The Pharaoh announces Vice Versa, his upcoming joint EP with ShooterGang Kony, a 17-year-old rising star in […]