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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Arch Angèl shakes the table with new single Constricted
September 8, 2025 — Hip-hop has always thrived on honesty, rebellion, and the courage to air out truths others are too scared to whisper. That’s exactly what Arch Angèl, the English-born, Spain-based singer and rapper, delivers with her explosive new single “Constricted.” Released on September 8, 2025, the track is already being called bold, raw,…
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Bernard Côté Raises a Glass to Life with New Single Trinquons à la vie
By Mr. Benjamins for This Is Hip Hop HQ Canada – September 2025Canadian auteur-compositeur-interprète Bernard Côté has a simple but profound invitation: “Levons nos verres, mes frères, trinquons à la vie.” His latest single “Trinquons à la vie” (released August 29, 2025), drawn from his eighth album Du sud vers l’ouest, is a toast to…
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J 2 5 Finds Healing in Heartbreak with There’s a Good in Goodbye Acoustic Release
By Mr. Benjamins for This Is Hip Hop HQ Akron, OH – September 2025Some artists write songs to entertain. Others bleed onto the mic, turning pain into melody. Rising singer-songwriter and rapper J 2 5 (born Jashua McElrath) belongs squarely in the second category. With the acoustic release of “There’s a Good in Goodbye” on…
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ARTICLE15 Redefines Borders With HALLELUJAH and Bold Debut EP PREAMBULE
By Mr. Benjamins for This Is Hip Hop HQ Paris/Kinshasa — September 2025In an era where most artists chase trends, ARTICLE15 has arrived with a different mission: to rewrite the rulebook. With the release of their debut EP PREAMBULE — a five-track manifesto — the duo presents “HALLELUJAH”, a genre-bending single paired with a breathtaking…
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Calidrizzy Turns Pain into Power with Toxic Fair Trade
By Mr. Benjamins for This Is Hip Hop HQ Lagos, Nigeria — March 24, 2025Independent Nigerian artist Calidrizzy has officially released his new single, “Toxic Fair Trade”, featuring Ckoda — a bold Afro-fusion and melodic rap cocktail already gaining traction on streaming platforms worldwide. The song clocks in at 2 minutes and 53 seconds, but…
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Michigan Muscle Maddog Mcgraw Flexes the Heart of Lansing with a Detroit-Built Anthem
The Rise of Michigan Muscle Picture this. It’s late summer in Michigan. The air carries that faint mix of motor oil, barbecue smoke, and anticipation of football season. On September 3, 2025, while mainstream hip hop flooded TikTok with quick hooks and forgettable 30-second earworms, a different kind of record quietly pulled up. No rented…