Grown tired of mainstream hip-hop?
Sick of stale electronic beats and recycled subject matter?
Never 'bout it, 'bout it or bling-bling to begin with?

Follow these links and expand your mind!
Ignore the commercial rap and contemporary R&B hooks.
Block out the images hoisted upon the masses by way of MTV & BET.
Take a journey to the depths of the underground (watch your step as you click) and visit these beacons of light.

Warning: The web sites outlined are maintained by headz, not by big budget record labels, huge warehouse centers, or manufacturing companies. They are fiercely independent and they strive to protect their well-earned status. However, don't believe everything you read. Check the URL's for your own self.

Phila Flava

The web site I visit to post new beats, listen to other beatmakers, and give feedback. Click on the "Sound Lab" forum...then thank me later.

Gravel Records

Tim Stroh runs this Chicago based hip-hop label. He's also a graduate from the University of Iowa, armed with a nice roster of talent behind him...tell'em Tack-Fu sent you!

Obese America

My man Sankofa is focused futher mucker on the underground level. Translation: "music first" and the listener is blessed.

Arcane

The Jersey-based quartet is busting up clubs up and down the East Coast with its thunderous stage show. Mp3's, event listings, and more!

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