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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 Illumin8tives The Joker Blends Shadows and Light in Hip Hop Storytelling
Selma, Alabama. A city known as both a birthplace of voting rights and, in recent times, one of the most violent cities per capita in the nation. Out of this paradox steps The Illumin8tives, a hip-hop collective who call their artform astral rap—music that dances between the spiritual and the psychological, the celestial and the…
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Selma’s Own Illumin8tives and No Face Lonewolf Step Into the Spotlight with Dark and Defiant New Music
Selma, Alabama – The birthplace of the Voting Rights Movement and one of the most charged battlegrounds of American history has given rise to a new force in hip hop: The Illumin8tives. Emerging from the same streets where marches for freedom once shook the world, this group embodies the paradox of Selma itself—hope and despair,…
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Séhkou blends scripture and soul with Proverbs 5 : 18 – 19 Sunset Ruach Mix
United States — Some artists chase hits, but others chase hearts. Séhkou, a poetic vessel whose pen drips with scripture and soul, has just released “Proverbs 5:18–19 (Sunset: Ruach Mix)”—a record that’s equal parts love song, reflection, and spiritual meditation. A track that whispers instead of shouts Unlike the cluttered noise saturating modern hip-hop, this…
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Cyclone Prime releases Entity a heavy rock storm from Hawaii ready to shake the world
Big Island, Hawai‘i — The Big Island isn’t just known for its volcanoes—it’s also producing seismic waves in music, and Cyclone Prime is the proof. The four-piece heavy rock outfit has been steadily honing their craft, rehearsing relentlessly, and now, with their release “Entity,” they’re ready to step out of the rehearsal space and onto…
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DESU TAEM unleashes sonic fire with THAT a savage retro rock experience
United States — If rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to kick you in the chest, shake your nerves, and then soothe your soul right after, DESU TAEM just checked all three boxes with their latest release “THAT!” The father-son duo of Shan Greene and his son Nick have already built a reputation as “sonic architects,”…
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Young Heat makes underground noise with Act’n a G Funk throwback built for today
Columbus, Ohio / San Jose, CA — Some artists chase trends, others build legacies. Young Heat, the rapper repping both Columbus, Ohio and the Bay’s South Side, plants his flag firmly in the second category with “Act’n,” a standout joint from his freshly dropped album The Heat Season (No Mercy Records x Money Goonz Muzik).…