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CODEFENDANTS & The D.O.C. Reignite Punk–Hip-Hop Lineage on “Rivals”

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 - by Matan Birnbaum

They didn’t crawl out of the sewers, they detonated from them. Codefendants have never sounded interested in playing nice with scenes, algorithms, or gatekeepers. Built from the combined wreckage of …

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The D.O.C. – Legacy, Reinvention, and Why His Collab With Codefendants Matters

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 - by Matan Birnbaum

For all the mythology surrounding The D.O.C., the facts alone are staggering. Before his career was altered by circumstance, Tracy Lynn Curry was one of the sharpest pens in hip-hop, …

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RDGLDGRN & Jarv Drop Reggae-Rock/Hip-Hop Hybrid “Sugarcane”

November 22, 2025November 21, 2025 - by Matan Birnbaum

Virginia’s own RDGLDGRN have teamed up with Brooklyn-via-Vermont emcee Jarv to unleash their latest single, “Sugarcane,” a track ripping across the borders of reggae-rock and hip-hop with confident swagger and …

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DJ Muggs: The SoCal Architect Who Built a Hip-Hop Empire

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 - by James Wright

If Los Angeles had a Mount Rushmore of hip-hop producers, DJ Muggs would be chiseled in granite. For more than three decades, the Cypress Hill co-founder has been the architect …

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12 Iconic Reggae Hip-Hop Hybrids

September 15, 2025 - by Corey Irwin

The worlds of reggae and hip-hop have a long shared history, regularly intertwining via dynamic collaborations. Jamaican dancehall rhythms heavily influenced the backbeats being sampled and remixed during rap’s formative …

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The New Wave: Hip-Hop Artists Rising in the American Reggae Scene

February 11, 2025February 12, 2025 - by James Wright
by Phil Winslade The relationship between hip-hop and American reggae isn’t new—it’s a fusion that’s been evolving for decades. Pioneers like Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads helped bridge the gap, … The New Wave: Hip-Hop Artists Rising in the American Reggae Scene Read More
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Slightly Stoopid Announce ‘Step Into The Sun’ Summer Tour with Iration & Little Stranger

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 - by Jenna Shaw
Slightly Stoopid is bringing the heat in 2025 with their Step Into The Sun summer tour, and they’re rolling deep with an all-star lineup. The SoCal legends will be joined … Slightly Stoopid Announce ‘Step Into The Sun’ Summer Tour with Iration & Little Stranger Read More
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10 Best Rappers in the Cali Reggae Scene According to The Reggae Plug

April 23, 2024February 20, 2025 - by Allie Adams

“As fans of reggae, we are spoiled with some of the best rappers blended perfectly into our scene. Some are legends, some are still making their mark, but all of …

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