5 RNB Albums You Missed in 2016
Mitch Pfeifer
January 2, 2017
2016 was quite a year. We already covered the top hip-hop releases and now it’s time for the hottest RNB albums most people overlooked. I’ve put together
2016 was quite a year. We already covered the top hip-hop releases and now it’s time for the hottest RNB albums most people overlooked. I’ve put together
Avatar Darko touches on local taboo in his new record ‘My Friend Ben’. In recent months it appears that numerous local rappers believe Macklemore hasn’t given
Hip-hop artist and cannabis industry mogul, Berner, came to Seattle for Marijuana Mania Episode 3. The multi-faceted hustler explored local retail & production companies and probably gave the
Seattle OG, Draze releases a new song inspired by the holidays alongside RNB singer Jay Townsend. ‘Nice To Meet You’ is a real smooth record the
Need some new Seattle street music in rotation? Malitia Malimob’s got you and they want y’all to know it’s the season for the real. “Welcome to a
When you think of hip-hop artists in the Pacific Northwest you tend to think about pop music. Sir Mix-A-Lot and Macklemore have charted extremely well
It’s never been a secret that Mikey Vegaz is one of my favorite emcees from the Northwest. In Portland he’s got juice. The rest of
Larry Nance Sr. could dunk. Larry Nance Jr…can dunk. Last night he dunked so hard on Brook Lopez I think I pee’d a little. I’m
No disrespect to the rest of Seattle’s wordsmiths, but this is Fatal Lucciauno’s ring. It has been for many years. He may disappear for months
Hip-hop has had a great 2016 in the Northwest with Seattle and Portland really showing out. The Emerald City is cooking things up with a few special
J. Cole is releasing his next album 4 Your Eyes Only on December 9th. The track list hit iTunes yesterday and the internet was buzzing!
After bringing Lil Wayne, Rich Homie Quan, K Camp, Lil Dicky and a few others to Everett’s Xfinity Arena last year, Sky Movement’s Dope Music Festival
All Star Opera is the eclectic musician brain child of multi talented individuals. Seth From Above, Flow Carter, Will, Keith, Tylee and Oz all bring different elements
Jake One is a local legend here in Seattle and he was finally on Mass Appeal’s Rhythm Roulette back in September. If you’re not familiar
Seattle legend Brainstorm slides through new music. Switch Up features Huey P and Christina Pallis. KDaGreat called upon the sample behind the So Far Gone
The Thraxx gawd and one of Seattle’s best kept secrets connect for a new EP called Atlantis. Mackned has been going different places with his
Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf went on Sway In The Morning and showcased some serious rhyme skill. While I’ve heard of the actors love for hip-hop
On November 26th ‘Tha Marathon Continues’ with Nipsey Hussle at the Showbox Sodo. Fresh Entertainment is bringing out the west coast emcee alongside Tha Landlord and Choice.
There is a ton of hype on Facebook surrounding the third edition of Dope Music Festival. After we posted the first phase of the DMF3 line
I’ve been MIA on the hip-hop side of things for a few months. After preparing for the greatest day of my life, getting married, taking
Yakima area artist, Dave Cerdafyed, recently released his newest visual to the single ‘Juice.’ For ‘Juice’, this track is a dope release that boasts a sound that
The Drug Dealer music video, this is signature Macklemore. The man who made a name around the town with music from The Language of My World has
Over the years the Bay Area has seen numerous rappers gain national attention. From Mac Dre to E-40 and now even G-Eazy, we’ve been jamming bay
Seasoned Seattle street rapper Jesse James is back! We last caught the rapper on our blog in our best of April post on the Huey P
2016 was quite a year. We already covered the top hip-hop releases and now it’s time for the hottest RNB albums most people overlooked. I’ve put together
Avatar Darko touches on local taboo in his new record ‘My Friend Ben’. In recent months it appears that numerous local rappers believe Macklemore hasn’t given
Hip-hop artist and cannabis industry mogul, Berner, came to Seattle for Marijuana Mania Episode 3. The multi-faceted hustler explored local retail & production companies and probably gave the
Seattle OG, Draze releases a new song inspired by the holidays alongside RNB singer Jay Townsend. ‘Nice To Meet You’ is a real smooth record the
Need some new Seattle street music in rotation? Malitia Malimob’s got you and they want y’all to know it’s the season for the real. “Welcome to a
When you think of hip-hop artists in the Pacific Northwest you tend to think about pop music. Sir Mix-A-Lot and Macklemore have charted extremely well
It’s never been a secret that Mikey Vegaz is one of my favorite emcees from the Northwest. In Portland he’s got juice. The rest of
Larry Nance Sr. could dunk. Larry Nance Jr…can dunk. Last night he dunked so hard on Brook Lopez I think I pee’d a little. I’m
No disrespect to the rest of Seattle’s wordsmiths, but this is Fatal Lucciauno’s ring. It has been for many years. He may disappear for months
Hip-hop has had a great 2016 in the Northwest with Seattle and Portland really showing out. The Emerald City is cooking things up with a few special
J. Cole is releasing his next album 4 Your Eyes Only on December 9th. The track list hit iTunes yesterday and the internet was buzzing!
After bringing Lil Wayne, Rich Homie Quan, K Camp, Lil Dicky and a few others to Everett’s Xfinity Arena last year, Sky Movement’s Dope Music Festival
All Star Opera is the eclectic musician brain child of multi talented individuals. Seth From Above, Flow Carter, Will, Keith, Tylee and Oz all bring different elements
Jake One is a local legend here in Seattle and he was finally on Mass Appeal’s Rhythm Roulette back in September. If you’re not familiar
Seattle legend Brainstorm slides through new music. Switch Up features Huey P and Christina Pallis. KDaGreat called upon the sample behind the So Far Gone
The Thraxx gawd and one of Seattle’s best kept secrets connect for a new EP called Atlantis. Mackned has been going different places with his
Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf went on Sway In The Morning and showcased some serious rhyme skill. While I’ve heard of the actors love for hip-hop
On November 26th ‘Tha Marathon Continues’ with Nipsey Hussle at the Showbox Sodo. Fresh Entertainment is bringing out the west coast emcee alongside Tha Landlord and Choice.
There is a ton of hype on Facebook surrounding the third edition of Dope Music Festival. After we posted the first phase of the DMF3 line
I’ve been MIA on the hip-hop side of things for a few months. After preparing for the greatest day of my life, getting married, taking
Yakima area artist, Dave Cerdafyed, recently released his newest visual to the single ‘Juice.’ For ‘Juice’, this track is a dope release that boasts a sound that
The Drug Dealer music video, this is signature Macklemore. The man who made a name around the town with music from The Language of My World has
Over the years the Bay Area has seen numerous rappers gain national attention. From Mac Dre to E-40 and now even G-Eazy, we’ve been jamming bay
Seasoned Seattle street rapper Jesse James is back! We last caught the rapper on our blog in our best of April post on the Huey P
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