October 27th, 2019
OPINION | HIP-HOP IS WRESTLING, AND WRESTLING IS HIP-HOP
“Some of the most die-hard fans you will ever encounter are true fans of professional wrestling, and true fans of hip-hop. These two mediums will get a crowd rocking like nothing you've ever seen, will keep a spectator's attention from beginning to end and has the most replay value out of anything that is consumed in today's age.”
Read MoreNew talent added to the rosta!
Read MoreIn Episode 3 of the Laidlaw Media podcast, Configa gives great insight into promising Brooklyn rapper, Rome Wise.
Monikker and MC Said raise existential and philosophical questions on the questionable practice of ghostwriting in hip-hop.
Read MoreIn Episode 2 of the Laidlaw Media podcast, Configa introduces the first artist spotlight with talented Michigan emcee, Maddog McGraw.
Monikker and MC Said focus on the complicated history of Eminem.
Read MoreOctober 27th, 2019
OPINION | CRUEL FALL
“Kanye West, without question, is one of the greatest producers of all time. He’s a man who might have achieved iconic status quicker than any other artist in modern music history. You may or may not have heard Jesus is King, his latest album that is a gospel inspired project and I say project because by the time his next album drops, who knows what he’ll be on artistically.”.
Read MoreSep 20th, 2019
CONFIGA’S BIRTHDAY BEAT COMPETITION - 16-BAR CHALLENGE (EPILOGUE)
“Well what a wild ass ride that was! What can I say other than it was SUCH an amazing competition, it truly felt like a movement. I was hoping it might be something special, but everything far exceeded my expectations.”
Read MoreSep 1st, 2019
OPINION | HARD KNOCKS LIFE
“To say the NFL’s relationship with certain folks in the black community has been strained would be a severe understatement. In the 2016 NFL preseason, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was spotted sitting on a team bench during the nation’s anthem, the “Star Spangled Banner”.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2019
OPINION | LONG.LIVE.FREE.A$AP
“I am just going to tell you a story. It’s a story about two rappers, one of which is retired. So actually… it’s a story about one rapper, a rapper turned podcaster, another prominent podcaster, a President, and the country of Sweden.”
Read MoreJuly 3, 2019
NEWS | LIVE MUSIC SCENE
Emcee MX. Lee took to the 55th & Park Lounge stage on June 28 at the Welcome to Bankland Movie Event in Georgia for a live performance of brand new single,“Invisible Division (Configa Remix)” plus a NEW, unreleased song “Can’t be Crushed”!
Read MoreJuly 1, 2019
VIDEO REVIEW | BLACK SCREENS
Check out our homeboy That Cicero Guy’s review of the new Black Screens video “Sweeter Than Ever”! He opens the piece by adeptly going behind the message being delivered by the group…
Read MoreJune 28, 2019
NEW VIDEO | MISTA BOOKS
With his debut album "Hardcover" dropping soon, Mista Books has released a brand new video for the upcoming LP’s lead single “Nuff Said” exclusively via Configaration Records/Laidlaw Media!
Read MoreMay 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE | BLACK SCREENS
Berlin, Germany
On May 24, 2019 atmospheric trip-hop project, Black Screens, released their long-awaited, video debut single "Sweeter Than Ever" recorded in collaboration with talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist SUN U.
Read MoreMay 21, 2019
FEATURE | SYCOMANTIS MAGAZINE
Sycomantis Magazine sits down with UK Producer/Rapper DataHoaX (aka Jonny Pearce) to find out what’s new, what’s ahead, and what’s on the Supervillain Emcee’s mind in an excellent interview piece, plus video release!
Read MoreMay 3, 2019
NEWS | DATAHOAX
Our very own DataHoaX has become a regular feature on BBC Northampton’s Introducing Music radio show! The UK emcee/producer has been invited to feature on the show multiple times.
Read MoreApril 11, 2019
PRESS RELEASE | CONFIGARATION RECORDS
London, United Kingdom
Configaration Records welcomes UK rapper / producer, DataHoaX, who brings his fierce wordsmithing talents and personal brand of dark hop-hop to the label with his upcoming debut EP, “Artificial Benevolence”.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2019
PRESS RELEASE | WANITA
Laidlaw Media
We are delighted to announce that our artist Wanita, has won the (Florida-based) Almida Music’s 2018 Artist of the Year award!
Read MoreMarch 26, 2018
PRESS RELEASE | WANITA
Perth, Western Australia
Australian songstress Wanita welcomes you to listen to her brand new debut album “How Long”. Defying the unwritten laws of staying within a single genre, Wanita comfortably paves a path between hip-hop, R&B, pop and blues.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2018
NEWS | YOUTUBE PARTNER PROGRAM
On January 16th, YouTube announced changes to its Partner Program, raising the requirements for monetizing videos in what many are heralding as another blow to already-struggling indie artists searching for solid footing and secure revenue.
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