November 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 MoreOctober 23, 2017
NEW VIDEO RELEASE | CONFIGA
Our very own CEO, Configa, has just released a new promo video for his upcoming album, “Configaration Volume 1”, out November 21st on SLAMjamz Records.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2017
OPINION | HIP-HOP
“Hip-Hop is dead.” – This is the common refrain of armchair music critics with a penchant for complaining and an ignorance for their role in contributing to this myth gaining the traction it has... Don’t be mistaken: hip-hop was not ever, and will never be, dead.
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.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2017
HIP-HOP’S DIVIDED NATION | PART 1
From the African-American ghetto to worldwide consumption, hip-hop has transcended a multitude of geographical as well as ethnic boundaries.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2017
HIP-HOP’S DIVIDED NATION | PART 2
From my own initial interviews I have learned that white Australian youth have struggled to come to terms with their own identity, predominantly because of the hangover left from British colonialization.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2017
PRESS RELEASE | HIPHOP CONGLOMERATE & CONFIGARATION RECORDS
London, United Kingdom
With the launch of our official Configaration Records label site, HipHop Conglomerate is rebranding and we wanted to give everyone an update on what to expect - the same stellar, true-school music community with a whole new look!
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