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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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Damos’ “Runnin Gunnz”: Finding Inner Peace While the World Is on Fire
There are records that chase adrenaline, and there are records that interrogate it. Runnin Gunnz does the second one, which already puts it ahead of most of what’s released in a year. When Damos submitted Runnin Gunnz through Groover in October 2025, it arrived without spectacle. No loud marketing pitch. No inflated promises. Just a…
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Eylsia’s “Not Like Anyone Else” Marks a Historic Comeback Fueled by Resilience, Innovation, and Unbreakable Will
In an industry that often celebrates overnight success while quietly ignoring survival, Eylsia’s return with Not Like Anyone Else stands as a rare and powerful counter-narrative. This is not simply a new single. It is the culmination of decades of reinvention, a technological and emotional breakthrough, and a reminder that endurance can be its own…
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Joshua Jamison’s “Johnson County Line”: A Song That Knows Where It Comes From
By Mister BenjaminsFor This Is Hip Hop HQ Some songs chase trends. Others chase memories. Johnson County Line does neither. It stands still, plants its boots in familiar soil, and lets the world come to it. Joshua Jamison’s latest release, submitted via Groover and scheduled for a November 11, 2025 release, is a deeply personal…
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Damos and the Art of Suspense: How an Independent Vision Is Quietly Redefining Alternative Hip-Hop
By Mister BenjaminsFor This Is Hip Hop HQ In an era where speed has replaced substance and algorithms often decide taste before listeners do, moments of genuine artistic tension feel rare. Yet every so often, a record arrives that slows everything down, not because it demands attention loudly, but because it pulls you in quietly.…
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Eylsia Returns to Music With Powerful New Single “How Many Prayers”
December 2025 United States – After years of silence brought on by illness, artist Eylsia has made a triumphant return to the music scene with her latest single “How Many Prayers”, released on November 17, 2025. The track, which blends soul, pop, and spiritual influences, has already earned her a nomination for GlacerFM’s Listener Award…
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Codee Watson’s “FOREVERMORE” Turns Fear Into Feeling — A Hypnotic Reflection on Life, Death, and Emotional Honesty
In a world where music is often engineered for speed—fast hooks, fast virality, fast forgetfulness—Codee Watson’s “FOREVERMORE” moves in the opposite direction. It doesn’t rush you. It doesn’t beg for attention. It simply opens a quiet door and invites you inside. Released on October 17, 2025, FOREVERMORE is the kind of song that lingers long…