In July we reported that MC Peps is going to release his first solo album in 2024, more than 30 years after the release of Brown Pride's "Livin' In The Barrio" LP. Since then he decided that he will release a couple of singles before the album will see the light of the day. The first single "It's A Matter Or Pride 2" is already available on his official bandcamp page. On Friday it will also be available at the known online places such as Spotify or iTunes. According to MC Peps himself the DJ Jam-N-J produced song is about "staying humble, and paying it forward, and taking pride in la raza". A video was shot as well and should be out the next couple of days, so keep an eye open. In other news he's also planning to release a 30 years anniversary version of "Livin' In The Barrio" as well as some Brown Pride merchandise. All information will be published here once they are available.

Earlier this year Mister D released his single "Round & Round" featuring Cold 187um aka Big Hutch and Ese Saint to which he also released a video which can be seen by clicking here. A couple of days ago D released his 2nd single of the year called "I've Been Waiting". The song features and is produced by Criz Beetz. For now you can stream it on Spotify and Tidal or buy it from Amazon and iTunes. I wouldn't be suprised if a video hits YouTube the next couple of weeks. So far we have no information on when Mister D's new solo will see the light of the day but for sure we will keep you updated.

20 years after releasing their last studio album "What If?" is the legendary San Dieso based Chicano Rap group Aztec Tribe back with a brand new LP called "Back In Tha Zone". The title is a homage to their debut album "Straight From Tha Zone" which was released back in the mid 90's. "Back In Tha Zone" which was put out by Calmex Music Group in combination with Madman Productions features artists such as Lil Rob, ODM, GPA and more. A video for the single "Pistoleros" can be seen by clicking here. If you like what you hear and see you can stream it on Spotify or buy it from Amazon or iTunes. I listened to the album right after its release on midnight and need to say that "Back In Tha Zone" is really dope LP you shouldn't miss out on!

Mr. Lil One just released a brand new single called "Vato Loko", and what a single that is, from the sound a true West Coast anthem. The song features another S.D legend with Mr. Shadow, with Kokane the man that has sang the most hooks in Gangster Rap and Finis. A video was also released and can be seen by clicking here. Spotify and Tidal are the places for the stream while Amazon and iTunes are the places for the purchase.

There it is, Conejo's new album "The Reset". Features include Lana Parrilla, Rachel Hale, Love Ghost, Prayer, Tedious, B-Real and Nadia Younes. If you ask me the album is nothing but heat. I've already listened to it 4 times and need to say there is no reason to skip just one track. The promised "Young God" video will be out later today. For now you can stream the new album over at Spotify or Tidal. To buy "The Reset" move over to Amazon or iTunes. Yesterday Conejo held an album release event, some footage is already available on social media, you might want to look for this as well.

After giving birth to her first child is female artist Bella (The Rapper) back with a new EP called "Abandoned Love". Features include Ryan Yates and LucidStayWoke. Despite coming with 5 cuts it is interesting to note that there are only 3 full songs as "Oblivious" and "Pandoras Box" are poems. She also released a really interesting video for "Oblivious" which can be seen by clicking here. Spotify and Tidal are the places if you want to stream it the EP while Amazon and iTunes are the places in case you want to buy it.

Tomorrow will be the day where Conejo's long awaited new solo album "The Reset" will see the light of the day. Earlier this week he released one more single called "Young God" featuring Lana Parrilla and Rachel Hale. A video for the song is supposed to hit YouTuve tomorrow. Spotify and Tidal provide the stream while you can buy the new single from Amazon or iTunes. Keep checking back as we'll have the information about "The Reset" ready for you.

All the way back in 1993 did Brown Pride release their classic debut album "Livin' In The Barrio" through Familia Records. To my knowledge they were supposed to release a 2nd album through Murry Brumfield's label but at the end only a few copies hit their hood, Wilmington. 30 years after "Livin' In The Barrio" MC Peps aka MC Pep, the founder of the group, seems to be back in the game. According to my sources he's supposed to release a solo album with production by Chaz "Fiyastarta" Padilla from Epicenter Music in 2024. Features inculde Duce and Becca J. For sure we will keep you updated once we have more information.