If this is your first time hearing of Emcee Monte, I promise it won’t be your last. Emcee Monte was teleported straight out of the 90’s Hip-Hop era and dropped in our generation with a mission. While Hip-Hop is continually mutating stylistically, Emcee Monte has spent the better part of the last decade preserving the...
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RandiVision – “909” Album Review
After nearly 2 years since his last project, Southern California rapper RandiVision delivers an impressive album. “909”, released on September 9th, is a 9-track, 31-minute, avant-garde work of art. Like many artists, RandiVision blends trap and hip-hop on “909”, but other artists aren’t doing it like he is. What makes RandiVision’s blend stand out is...
Haiko Premieres “Star PWR” Music Video
Haiko has finally premiered the long-anticipated music video for “Star PWR”, and it doesn’t disappoint. The best music videos are the ones that perfectly embody both the song’s lyrics and sonic palette. The Star PWR music video is an immersive experience that does just that. “Star PWR” Single The “Star PWR” single released in January quickly...
Petro Sonny Interviewed With Masked Faces Before His Arrest
While on the road, Braj had the opportunity to sit down with Tucson, Arizona’s very own Petro Sonny to talk about his music and life. You may know the 23-year-old rising artist from his hit singles Big Choppa and Por Que Dices Que Mi Mas. Who is Petro Sunny? Petro Sonny is an artist out of Tucson,...
Jesse Eplan – “Player” EP Review
Pop-Rap is making its rise and multi-genre artist Jesse Eplan is on top of the wave. After releasing his most successful record, “Bakwoods”, Jesse Eplan follows up with his most refined record to date, “Player”. “Player” is an eight track EP that fuses his newfound West Coast tastes with his East Coast Trap roots. This...
Swineboi’s Cartoon Show: Season 5 “Hip-Hop Culture”
Swineboi’s Cartoon Show: Season 5 “Hip-Hop Culture” complete season is now available on YouTube, a Masked Faces exclusive. Overview Christopher Garcia, known artistically as Swineboi, is a custom cartoon designer from Southern California. Swinboi creates animated music videos that bring a “nostalgic” feeling to former cartoon lovers and a sense of excitement to fans who...