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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POW The Cardiff Underdog Who Just Kicked Down Hip Hop’s Front Door
A This Is Hip Hop HQ Magazine Feature — By Mr. Benjamins Picture this — you’re sipping a hot cup of coffee on a cold Cardiff morning, scrolling mindlessly, expecting the same old recycled rap uploads… and then POW hits you in the chest like a legal summons served by surprise. That’s exactly what DFlexXx…
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Inside the Fire: How The Young Yay’s “F#CK ICE PIGS (F#CK ICE 4)” Is Fueling a Hip-Hop Revolution
By Mr. Benjamins — This Is Hip Hop HQ In a raw, unflinching anthem born from anger and conviction, queer Bay Area emcee Jason Newman, aka The Young Yay, has dropped FUCK ICE PIGS (FUCK ICE 4) — the fourth chapter in his protest-rap series aimed squarely at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Released…
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Eylsia’s Glitter and Glam Shines Like A Comeback Crowned In Gold And Grit
There are moments in music when a single artist reminds you that resilience isn’t just a chapter in a story — it is the story. And this week, as I dug into submissions like a lawyer flipping through case files at 2 a.m., one record practically leaped off the desk and said, “Yes, I’ve survived…
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Redsky RRR Storms Into 2025 With A Fearless French Hip Hop Statement That Hits Like Midnight Thunder
If you’ve ever walked through Paris at 2 a.m. with bass in your chest, cold wind on your face, and the city lights whispering secrets that only hustlers understand, then you already know the world Redsky is building with RRR. And trust me, my friend, this one doesn’t just slap — it testifies. It feels…
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Tha Ice Melts Nothing as Hennzo Drops a Frostbite Anthem
If luxury ever needed a lawyer, “Tha Ice” just walked into the courtroom, wrist-first, and slammed double-diamond evidence on the table. Hennzo’s newest trap heater — scheduled to officially storm the world on October 31, 2025 — lands like a legal notice served with a glacier’s attitude. This record doesn’t just shine. It testifies. It…
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Not Gonna End Very Well Mix Storms the Charts as Eylsia Turns Apocalypse Into a Party Anthem
There’s something delightfully illegal—in the poetic sense—about an artist who refuses to stay down when life keeps filing motions against them. And if resilience had a spokesperson, a press secretary, and a legally recognized guardian, it would be Eylsia. Fresh off the momentum of Winners and Losers, she’s back again with another cinematic slice of…