Mr. Benjamins
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Egbodo Benjamin – Founder & CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Egbodo Benjamin is the visionary founder and CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Magazine, a premier platform dedicated to amplifying voices in the hip-hop industry. His commitment to authentic music journalism and artist promotion has positioned This Is Hip Hop HQ as a trusted space for rising talents and industry discussions. In 2024, Benjamin was recognized as a Founder of the Year (Under 30) Nominee by FOYA.Africa, a testament to his impact and entrepreneurial excellence in the digital media and entertainment space. Beyond music and media, he is also a Quantity Surveyor, bringing precision, strategy, and analytical thinking to every project he undertakes. His diverse expertise bridges the gap between structured business growth and creative storytelling, making him a dynamic force in both industries. Under his leadership, This Is Hip Hop HQ continues to grow as a global hub for hip-hop culture, artist reviews, and industry insights.
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The Baptism of Savage Retro Rock: DESU TAEM and the High Art of the “Fuck Up”
In the gilded age of the “clean aesthetic” and the carefully curated Instagram feed, there exists a sonic equivalent of a grease fire in a five-star kitchen. Enter DESU TAEM, the Michigan-based father-son duo who have spent the last few years reminding us that rock ‘n’ roll wasn’t born in a boardroom; it was born…
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DESU TAEM Ask the Question No One Wants to Answer on “How Many More Times” — A Grit-Soaked Rock Reflection With Cinematic Bite
By Mr. BenjaminsThis Is Hip Hop HQ Some songs entertain.Others confront. With “How Many More Times,” DESU TAEM step firmly into the second category—delivering a gritty, emotionally charged rock record that feels less like a performance and more like a reckoning. It is a question wrapped in distortion, a statement disguised as a song title,…
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DESU TAEM Unleash Savage Retro Chaos on “Hulk on Heroin” — A Tongue-in-Cheek Rock Riot With Teeth
By Mr. BenjaminsThis Is Hip Hop HQ Some songs knock.Others kick the door off its hinges. “Hulk on Heroin” by DESU TAEM does the latter—with steel-toed boots, a crooked grin, and zero apologies. This is savage retro rock in its purest form: loud, confrontational, darkly humorous, and unapologetically physical. It is built for sweat-soaked rooms,…
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RUIN79 Turns Graffiti, Grit, and Myth Into Motion on “Spray Paint Dreams (Get Up)”
By Mr. BenjaminsThis Is Hip Hop HQ Some records feel like postcards. Others feel like manifestos. “Spray Paint Dreams (Get Up)” by RUIN79 is neither—it is a movement record, the kind that rattles train tracks, stains brick walls with intention, and turns city memory into living sound. Released on October 10, 2025, the Chicago-born, Aurora-raised…
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June Captures the Electricity of First Attraction on “Alright” — A Smooth R&B Moment That Feels Effortlessly Timeless
By Mr. BenjaminsThis Is Hip Hop HQ Some songs do not need to shout to be heard. They walk into the room quietly, catch your eye across the dancefloor, and before you know it, they have your full attention. “Alright,” the latest single from Kenyan R&B and soulful singer-songwriter June, is exactly that kind of…
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Petrobaby Trizzy Turns Pain Into Purpose on “Bad Dreamz” — A Therapeutic Anthem for Survivors of Hard Times
By Mr. BenjaminsFounder & Editor-in-Chief, This Is Hip Hop HQ In an era where vulnerability has become a currency in hip-hop, Petrobaby Trizzy proves that authenticity still carries the highest value. His latest release, “Bad Dreamz,” is not simply a song—it is a conversation with pain, a reflection on trauma, and ultimately, a guide toward…