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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Jbryan’s “This Place” — When Leaving Feels Like Saving Your Own Life
By Mr. Benjamins for This Is Hip Hop HQPublished October 20, 2025 There’s a moment in every soul’s story when staying becomes heavier than walking away. Jbryan’s new single “This Place”, released October 3rd, 2025, is that moment bottled into three minutes of melody and memory — a confessional anthem for anyone who’s ever had…
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Cruise Lord Drops “Your Papa” — The Bold New Afro-Hip-Hop Anthem Calling Out Privilege and Power
By Mr Benjamins | This Is Hip Hop HQ | October 2025 There’s a new noise shaking through Nigeria’s underground — loud enough to rattle the polished tables of the privileged and echo into London’s dance halls. It’s called “Your Papa”, and its creator, Cruise Lord, isn’t here to play nice. Released on October 1,…
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From Wimbledon to the World Stage — How Eylsia’s “Everybody’s Baby” Redefines Resilience in the Music Industry
By Mr. Benjamins for This Is Hip Hop HQOctober 20, 2025 | Global Entertainment & Culture Desk When you listen to Everybody’s Baby, you don’t just hear a song — you feel a life unfolding. It’s not another ballad begging for sympathy. It’s a confession, a reclamation, and a sermon on survival, sung by someone…
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Empty My Lungs Ignites the Scene With “Light It Up” — A Fiery Rock-Rap Fusion Redefining Metalcore Energy
When Minnesota-based metalcore outfit Empty My Lungs said they were coming to “light it up,” they meant it — literally and sonically. Their latest release, Light It Up, is a thunderstorm of raw emotion, blistering guitar riffs, and unapologetic vocal firepower that blends rock, rap, and nu-metal into one high-voltage experience. The record recently landed…
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Captain E and Naya Akanji Deliver a Soulful Anthem With “My Type”
By Mr. Benjamins | This Is Hip Hop HQ A New Wave in Afro-Pop Nigeria’s music scene has always thrived on reinvention. From the revolutionary rhythms of Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat to the genre-bending global dominance of Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Tems, each generation has found its own voice while keeping a pulse on the heartbeat…
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THE RISE OF AMARIAH LODIONG — THE CHILD WHO TURNED AFRICA INTO A SONG
By This Is Hip Hop HQ | October 2025 | Reviewed by Mr. Benjamins In an age where music often bends toward vanity and virality, a young voice from South Sudan has decided to do something braver — to sing for a continent, to sing for hope. Her name is Amariah Lodiong, and her latest…