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LL Coogi Continues Epic Run into 2021 with “Cold March 5” and Gangsta Grillz Co-Sign

May 15, 2021

By Dylan Deprey If 2020 was a marathon, LL Coogi pushed through the leg cramps, skipped the water break and passed the finished line miles ago. As battle rap events were put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, staying stagnant was out of the question. After releasing 10 projects over the course of 2020, the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Album Releases, Battle Rappers, Cold March 5, Dylan Deprey, LL Coogi, Rap Music

LL Coogi’s Top Tier Battle Mentality Meets Meticulous Work Ethic in Nine Project Run with “Cold March 4” Release

December 19, 2020

By Dylan Deprey As 2020 winds down, some artists have thrown in the towel on this asterisk of a year—not LL Coogi. When large stage battle rap events were put on hold due to travel and capacity restrictions, the local battle rapper decided it was time to focus on music, collaborations and building his own […]

Popular Interests In This Article: 93OG Music Group, Album Releases, Battle Rappers, Cold March 4, Dylan Deprey, LL Coogi, Rap Music

Milwaukee Battle Rap Vet, Killa B takes Haymakers Across State Lines with New Battles and “Height of Success”

October 3, 2020

By Dylan Deprey  Sometimes in battle rap, it’s not about what you say; it’s how you say it. When Killa B is in the ring, his ability to move the crowd from a standstill is uncanny. His witty set ups lead to room-shaking punchlines. Even on some of the more biased out-of-state stages, by the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Battle Rappers, Dylan Deprey, Killa B, Rap Music

Shantii’s Debut “Shantii” EP is Just a Taste of What’s to Come

May 23, 2020

By Dylan Deprey Every other week Shantii is in the studio. A global pandemic has not stopped her from making music. While there is a lot of negativity, she blocks it and locks in. Between dropping the absolute slapper “Rule One” in late 2019, she has continued to lace the ladies with a fresh take […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Album Releases, Dylan Deprey, Rap Music, Shantii

LL Coogi’s “Wolves Dance in the Night 2” is an Ode to his Lost Brothers and Inspiration to Stay Hungry

May 2, 2020

By Dylan Deprey LL Coogi is carnivorous when it comes to rap. From verbally assaulting his opponents in battle rap, to viciously attacking beats on his numerous projects, LL Coogi continues to consume every obstacle in his path. The Milwaukee emcee is no stranger to local and national battle rap circles. Between his start on […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Album Releases, Battle Rappers, Dylan Deprey, LL Coogi, Rap Music

Finally, a Reggie Bonds Album! But, For $111?

March 7, 2020

By Dylan Deprey You’re probably thinking it’s a bad decision, but it’s far from it. Reggie Bonds’ “The Black Tape: A Black Ass Rap Album,” is a timestamp. It’s a statement on where hip-hop culture is at this point time. It’s a dedication to the craft that kept him going during the rough times in […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Album Releases, Dylan Deprey, Rap Music, Reggie Bonds



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