R&B legend Rocky Padilla is getting ready to celebrate 40 years in the game. According to a post on his official Instagram he's going to release a "40th Anniversary" project split into 2 volumes containing over 75 songs. We can only take a guess if it will be all old songs or if it will also include at some new ones. So far he didn't announce a date but it should be coming out soon. For sure we will let you know once it's out, so keep checking back.

The last time you heard of Bakersfield artist B-Raw on CalifaRap was when he released his debut album "The Confidential Files" back in 2020. In 2021 he released an EP called "The Field Times". Now he's back with another EP entitled "Field Times Vol. 2". The album which was released by Field Boyz Musik features Mr. Penguin, Yung Skitzo, Sonie Nightz and Mike Dilla. In December a video for the song "One Nation [BOP GUN REMIX]" hit YouTube and can be seen by clicking here. To stream the whole project move over to Spotify or Tidal. If you want to buy it you can do so over at Amazon or iTunes.

Former Hi Power Entertainment recording artist Lil G (aka Lil G 909), who started his own company Different Stilo Entertainment a while ago, released his brand new album "Love Dedications" January, 22nd. Featured artists are Triggerman, River Cash, Lil Tweety, Carolyn Rodriguez, D. Salas, Boxer Loco and the Hi Power Soldiers. Below you find the link to 3 videos Lil G released to promote the LP. If you like what you hear and see make sure to support. In case you want to do so you can stream it on Spotify or buy it from Amazon or iTunes.

It seems that Malow Mac kept himself busy after releasing "Ghetto Boy" in 2022. 2 days ago he posted a video of his '62 Chevy Impala "Cali Cream" on his official Instagram account. In the text that came with the video he announced that his upcoming album is called "Chicano Rap Reloaded" and that it is coming soon. The title refers to the discussion if Chicano Rap is dead or not which was started by our former CalifaRap Community member The-Sick-One who is now going by the name of Prime on the American Cholo podcast.

Baldwin Park based rapper Eternal really caught my attention when he released his single and video "Make Your Move" a couple of months ago. I've been listening to this funky jam regular since then. Now he's already back with his newest single called "Let The Record Spin" produced by Asend Beats. To stream it move over to Spotify, in case you want to buy it move over to Amazon or iTunes. For more information about Eternal you can also follow his official Instagram account.

Chicano Rap veteran Sevens Muzik aka Seven started the new year where the old one had ended for him, with a brand new single called "With My Homies". The slapper which features King Lil G and Bella can be streamed on Spotify or Tidal and can be downloaded from Amazon or iTunes. If you ask me "With My Homies" is a really dope song and good way to kick-start Seven's musical year. Be on the lookout for more Sevens Muzik and Hellafyde Records related music coming soon!

Long time Chicano Rap fans will remember french producer DJ AK for his production he did for Hi Power Entertainment, Low Profile Records and many other well known labels and artists. Lately he teamed up with Oakland based female vocalist Sally Green to bring you funk singles such as "Slide" and "Heartbeat". Now the duo is already back with another funky single called "Stop It". To stream the new song move over Spotify or Tidal. To buy it move over to Amazon or iTunes.

About 29 years after its original release did the Chicano Rap classic "Livin' In The Barrio" finally hit digital music stores. The LP was released by Wilmington based group Brown Pride through by Familia Records back in 1993. These days the physical version is either hard to get or mostly not for under $50, a true collectors item. Now you can stream it on Spotify or buy it from Amazon or iTunes. You can also click here to read what 2xDope had to say about it when he reviewed "Livin' In The Barrio".