Remembering Nikki Giovanni: Iconic Poet and Voice of Social Change Passes Away at 81

The literary world is mourning the loss of Nikki Giovanni, an iconic poet, educator, and social justice advocate, who passed away at the age of 81. Giovanni, whose groundbreaking work spanned over five decades, was celebrated for her fierce, unapologetic voice and her profound impact on American literature and civil rights. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, […]
Oregon Ducks Claims Top Spot in College Football Playoff Bracket as the Alabama Crimson Tide are Shockingly Left Out

The much-anticipated announcement of the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket on Sunday, December 8, delivered a stunning twist: the Alabama Crimson Tide, a perennial powerhouse, was excluded from the playoff lineup. The decision left fans and analysts alike debating the committee’s reasoning as the final rankings and bowl game matchups were unveiled. Oregon earned the […]
Red Bull Culture Clash set to return to London in 2025 at Drumsheds: 4 stages, 4 crews, 1 winner

The highly anticipated Red Bull Culture Clash will return to London in 2025, taking place on Saturday, March 8, at Drumsheds, a prominent venue known for hosting large-scale cultural events. This iconic sound system battle will feature four crews, each representing distinct musical genres like UK rap, electronic, Afro-Caribbean, and more, battling across four rounds. […]
Agallah The Don releases new album “Black Rich Port” out now Via Empire Distribution

Its been a few moons since I last linked up with the homie, Agallah The Don! However, the AcousticMD crew caught up with the man, the myth, the legend known as Agallah The Don. As if he needs any introduction, Agallah The Don is a staple in all 4 corners of the hip-hop scene and […]
Karri brings r&b vibes with release of smash record “Late Nite Slider Music” in front of ep dropping this Friday

Already! Ya can Stamp that. Let me introduce those of you who may have been living life under a rock lately. Meet Karri, a smooth young playa from the Bay that has been laying it down for the past 5 years. Karri first jumped on our radar in 2021 with the release of ‘Rosetta’. It […]
GIGGS’ “ZERO TOLERANCE” Album Continues to Elevate with INCREDIBLE SAUCE Single Receiving BPI SILVER CERTIFICATION

What started as A Walk in the Park in 2008 for British born rapper/songwriter Giggs, has surpassed the imagination and expectations of what many thought was his ceiling years ago! With a total number of recording sales eclipsing 1 million sales and streams to date according to (Soundscan and International Rights Organizations), the rapper known […]
Houston’s Rap Legend Big Pokey posthumous album “Stone Hard to the Boneyard” a true Masterpiece

It has been a little over a year since the world lost one of the greatest hip-hop pioneers of our time, Milton Jerome Powell Jr., professionally known as “Big Pokey”. On Friday, November 29th, in what would have been his 50th birthday, Big Pokey posthumous album was released, Stone Hard to the Boneyard. A coveted […]
J. Cole releases “Friday Night Lights” mixtape, available on streaming platforms

Happy Thanksgiving! Many hip-hop heads woke up on 11.28.2024 to a surprise; a new mixtape from one of the best lyricists of our time, J. Cole’s “Friday Night Lights”. Now available on Spotify and Apple Music, Friday Night Lights comes as a welcome surprise as the announcement of the release was announced by J. Cole […]
Memphis Singer-Songwriter Ace Lex captures the moment with new single “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” now streaming on all Platforms

A lot can be said about the rat race of the stresses of everyday life; the economy, society, and the lack of; however, hip-hop/R&b artist Ace Lex begs to differ with her new smash single “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”. Slated as the lead single from her upcoming EP “The Female Gyalis“, Ace Lex wanted […]
