Poorly Drawn People (probably providence’s strongest group right now) late last year released a free 25 track album for free. read more to find the link!

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Pawtucket and Providence’s own Chachi is going to be performing on BET’S 106 and park on January 30th. So tune in and vote for him on that day!!! He has done extremely well on that show last outing.

Go and check that out under the Havoc music video section. If you don’t have cable, check it below!

Ice Man - Diesel

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First off I must say I am absolutely excited to announce that Prolyphic and Reanimator will be releasing their first 12″ off the upcoming strange famous records album entitled “The Ugly Truth” on April first

Here is some more information from strangefamousrecords.com:

“Prolyphic and Reanimator prelude their upcoming LP “The Ugly Truth” with the debut single “Artist Goes Pop!” The A side contains “Artist Goes Pop”, “Survived Another Winter” (feat. Sage Francis, Alias and B. Dolan), non-album track “Salt” and the B-side has all the instrumentals. This 12″ drops on April 1st.”

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Hello. My name is Josh or HW (whichever it really doesn’t matter). Here is the deal: You want your CD reviewed and I want free music. So I will cut you a deal. If you send me your cd, then I will in time listen to your CD and review it on this site. I consider myself fair and unbiased, so shoot me an email [at] review@401hiphop.com. I will reply with my mailing address for you to send me your music.

This opportUNITY is for artists in the Rhode Island hip hop scene and surrounding (participating) areas (Southern MA and CT - whats up?). So lets get cracking. I want to get some good music up on the site!

- Josh/HW [Delusional Records, 401 Hip Hop]

For more information please visit:

Myspace.com/indefart

Myspace.com/Delusionalrecords

should be a dope show.-Josh/HW

Sage Francis hip Hop Artist tells the benefits of being vegetarian. This PSA was produced for PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Sterbyrock (WRIU 90.3 and Poorly Drawn People) gets the new year jumped off properly with his revamped and revitalized Sterbyrockradio: Warped Wax Wednesday show with Meltin’ Platters of Wax 2, a 24-track live blend of the finest hip hop dug directly from actual milk crates. No Serato on this mix. Swerve Uno returns to share hosting duties with DJ Al Bums.

Check for this mix CD at the next PDP show or Hit up Sterby at sterby@nicekidnice.com or at www.myspace.com/sterbyrock

To read more about  Meltin’ Platters of Wax 2 check out poorlydrawnpeople.com

Two Shows In Two Nights. Monkey Business at the AS220. Special Teamz at The Living Room. Mortal comes out of hiding.

Rhode Island hip hop was in full effect this past weekend. I attended two shows. While attending hip hop shows seems like a natural activity for a self proclaimed hip hop fan, the fact that I have not been “out” in over six months makes this a monumental occasion … at least for me.

This write up won’t be so much a full blown review of each event. It will be more of a bunch of mini reviews peppered with scathing criticism, bordering on slander, of the Rhode Island Hip Hop scene as a whole. So sit back. Relax. Grab a tall, ice cold glass of grape Hater-Aid and enjoy.

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This remix album comes from Rhode Island’s own j.DePina, Vertygo & Matty Mischief. It’s a free download. Peep the video.

If you are looking for production or studio time, hit these guys up. Beat Box Studio is booking time at $25 an hour, located in Downtown Pawtucket.

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