For the first time in Hip Hop History Upstate New York Hip Hop is starting to break from the underground and barge its way onto the main spotlight. I remember when the only rapper claiming upstate was Saigon.
Today we get a submission from J. Halkz whose from Buffalo, NY a poor city with a lot of pain. But somehow J manages t keep pushing to prevail. Assisted by Lo Profile and 38 Spesh both who work closely with Conway The Machine, and Benny The Butcher.
On this track J. talks about his mom having cancer, and his best friend dying at 19 years old leaving behind a 5 year old son who also was murdered 12 years later. alot of pain and grit in this song. Shouts to J. Halkz for making music to rep New York
Learn more about J.HALKZ here:
About the Curator - Doran Nelson
Doran Nelson Hailing from the Bronx, New York, upon hearing his first rap record, it was love at first listen. At a time when hip hop was still young, fresh and new he began DJing. Initially Inf began blending his father’s soul records with hip hop instrumentals purchased from the local record stores that his pocket change had become so familiar with. Now, amongst a neighbourhood following and growing demand, his freestyle mixes suddenly became valued. Spinning heads as well as records, before he knew it, Inf found himself hosting block parties, school dances, talent shows and as he proclaims “wherever there were people and music…so was I.”
Naturally,Doran's appreciation for authentic HipHop music has him in the mix of a lot of tastemakers depending on his distinctive taste for up & coming artist. Today doran is a dj over at www.dtfradio with partner and friend named Doggie Diamonds Tv which airs live every Wednesday night 7-9pm via tunein app under DTF RADIO.
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