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YOUNG LAMA, FROM NEPAL TO NEW ENGLAND

Written by DIG STAFF Posted March 10, 2022 Filed Under: MUSIC

Tibetan refugee and hip-hop artist finds home in Boston music

Filed Under: MUSIC Tagged With: Boston Hip Hop, Interviews, Music

THE DIG INTERVIEW: M-DOT’S LABOR DAYS

Written by MATTEO URELLA Posted January 20, 2022 Filed Under: MUSIC

An MC known for never stopping pushes through pandemic times

Filed Under: MUSIC Tagged With: Boston, Boston Hip Hop, Music, unions

MUSIC NOTES: “OUTSIDE” REMIX, FLASHLIGHT, GIG WORKSHOPS

Written by DIG STAFF Posted March 3, 2020 Filed Under: MUSIC

On FlashLight, a new LP with producer Lightfoot, Flash comes strong as a solo artist, breaking beats over his knee along with stereotypes about group members going at it alone.

Filed Under: MUSIC Tagged With: Boston Hip Hop, Cambridge, Chilla Jones, Daniel Laurent, Flash, Lightfoot, Lucky Dice, Music, NBS, Nick Shea, Oompa, outside, The Record Co.

HELLABLACK IS BACK: LEADING WOMEN OF HUB HIP-HOP UNITE FOR MAJOR BCA THROWDOWN

Written by CANDACE MCDUFFIE Posted February 4, 2020 Filed Under: A+E, MUSIC, Performing Arts

To show how far these artists have come even over the past few months—through Boston Music Awards wins, headline performances, and national media attention—we brought them together for a special shoot, Vanity Fair-style.

Filed Under: A+E, MUSIC, Performing Arts Tagged With: BCA, Boston, Boston Hip Hop, Brandie Blaze, CakeSwagg, Dutch Rebelle, HellaBlack, Malia the Model, Oompa, Red Shaydez, women in hip-hop

FOLLOWING FOOD NETWORK FAME, OAK LONETREE DROPS BEST EFFORT YET WITH ASSIST FROM INSIGHT

Written by CHRIS FARAONE Posted December 15, 2019 Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC, Notes from the Scene, Reviews

"I know this is really random, but you’re like a Boston Greek dad rapper and construction worker and I can totally get you on a show."

Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC, Notes from the Scene, Reviews Tagged With: America's Worst Cooks, Bobby Flay, Boston Hip Hop, Edan, Food Network, Insight, Music, Oak Lonetree, Waltham

MUSIC SPECIAL: ROCK AGAINST RACISM TURNS 40

Written by C. SHARDAE JOBSON Posted November 20, 2019 Filed Under: FEATURES, Interviews, MUSIC, Non-fiction

Here, five individuals associated with RAR share their memories of Boston back then, what they gained from having RAR in their lives, and how, in 2019, we can continue to honor the groundwork RAR laid for a better Boston.

Filed Under: FEATURES, Interviews, MUSIC, Non-fiction Tagged With: 1980s, 1984, bboys, bgirls, Boston, Boston Hip Hop, Boston History, Boston rap, BPS, breakdancing, breaking, Dorchester, hip hop, HONK!, Madison Park, oral histories, oral history, race, racism, Rapperteers, Reebee Garofalo, Rock Against Racism, Roxbury, Spiun City Rockers, UMass, UMASS-Boston

SET IT OFF: OOMPA’S ‘CLEO’ IS A TOTAL TRIUMPH AND A MILESTONE FOR HIP-HOP, IN BOSTON OR ANYPLACE ELSE

Written by CHRIS FARAONE Posted August 22, 2019 Filed Under: MUSIC, Reviews

Each joint on Cleo has its own unique dynamic, with a versatile vibe across the track list. Oompa opens up about various aspects of her travels through the journey, depicting trials she has overcome, as well as situations she’s still trying to navigate. Mental health is front and center, a rarity in hip-hop, but not surprising considering her overall maturity. 

Filed Under: MUSIC, Reviews Tagged With: Boston Hip Hop, Boston music, Cleo, Jefe Replay, Newbury Comics, Ooompa

DANIEL LAURENT HEADS OUTSIDE: BOSTON MC DROPS NEW ANTI-VIOLENCE VIDEO

Written by CHRIS FARAONE Posted July 2, 2019 Filed Under: MUSIC, Notes from the Scene, Reviews

Despite occasional hiatuses, he’s always made it a point to come back strong, to leave a mark, and his latest project follows suit.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Notes from the Scene, Reviews Tagged With: Boston, Boston Hip Hop, Daniel Laurent, outside, Roxbury

K IS FOR NASTY

Written by CHRIS FARAONE Posted May 23, 2019 Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC

"At first I was scrambling, but in the time since, I’ve done some of my most notable shit. I just kind of go where it takes me."

Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC Tagged With: Boston Hip Hop, hip hop, Knasty, Knockout, Louis Bell, Moroney, Quincy Hip-Hop, red line, The Middle East

WATCH FOR THE HOOK

Written by CHRIS FARAONE Posted May 1, 2019 Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC

Sober and with Arcitype producing by his side, a Boston hip-hop stalwart modifies his craft and hustle

Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC Tagged With: arcitype, Boston, Boston Hip Hop, Bridge Sound and Stage, hip hop, Music, Rite Hook, Slaine, Worcester

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