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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Harlem’s Riviir Goes Mainstream With Grit and Grace
Harlem native and rising hip-hop force Riviir has stepped firmly into the spotlight with the release of his highly anticipated two-track EP, Rap 4 Me, on August 1, 2025. The project not only marks Riviir’s bold entrance into the mainstream but also demonstrates his mastery of self-production and storytelling. Both tracks, Rap 4 Me and…
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Eli Lev Returns with Past Lives A Folk Pop Tapestry of Memory and Longing
By Mr. Benjamins | This Is Hip Hop HQ Silver Spring, Maryland – In a world where algorithms decide what we hear before our ears do, Eli Lev is playing a different game. His new single “My Wish Was You,” released August 6, 2025, doesn’t scream for attention—it whispers. It’s tender, vulnerable, and quietly devastating…
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Houston’s Lil David Releases Jono and Redefines Afrobeat Through the Eyes of a 9-Year-Old Prodigy
By Mr. Benjamins | This Is Hip Hop HQ HOUSTON, TEXAS — In an industry where most artists spend a decade clawing their way toward recognition, a nine-year-old Houstonian named Lil David is already commanding headlines. His latest single, “Jono,” released July 14, 2025, has transformed him from a promising child rapper into one of…
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The 510 Dro Switches Frequencies with Island TV and Puts the Bay Back on the Map
By Mr. Benjamins | This Is Hip Hop HQ The Bay has always been about flavor. From Too $hort’s raw game to E-40 bending language like origami, every era has had its innovator. Now, 2025 is watching a new wave rise with The 510 Dro, an American-Filipino artist out of the San Francisco Bay Area.…
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Zircon Skyeband Climbs the Mountain of Love and Redefines Independent Music in 2025
By Mr. Benjamins | This Is Hip Hop HQ In an era where algorithms dictate taste and TikTok clips can make or break careers overnight, one band is climbing in the opposite direction. Zircon Skyeband, a globe-spanning collective of lifelong friends and musicians, has dropped their latest single, “Mountain of Love,” on July 18, 2025—and…
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Tentik Drops Na Money A Bold African Drill Anthem That Redefines the Hustle
When we talk about Nigerian rap heavyweights who never play it safe, Tentik has to be on that shortlist. Fresh off the cultural and lyrical impact of Urhobo College, the razor-tongued MC is back with a new single that flips the table, burns the manual, and writes its own rules. The track? Na Money—a gritty…