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 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 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 MoreNovember 1, 2017
OPINION | RAP
It seems the 20-somethings of the rap game are losing their stronghold in the mainstream as more mature, introspective rappers gain notoriety and respect among hip-hop heads who worry less about Molly and more about Mortgages.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2017
ALBUM REVIEW | AESOP ROCK
Aesop Rock has long been pushing lyrical boundaries and using his unmatched vocabulary to delight and challenge avid listeners. His newest release, “The Impossible Kid”, takes this skill to new heights while also unlocking accessibility in his otherwise nearly academic style.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2017
PRESS RELEASE | CONFIGARATION RECORDS
London, United Kingdom
The album “Accusations of Treachery” (produced by Tone Jonez) sees UK wordsmith, Ravage, dig deep into social, personal and political issues - transcending the boundary between ‘Golden Era’ and contemporary hip-hop for a distinct and introspective sound.
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