Who is Don Juan? The name Don Juan has historically been known to refer to a real womanizer. Over the years since that name was first seen in Spanish literature in the early 1600’s, there have been countless adaptations of the name/character. Most recently we’ve seen DonJuanJody embody this image. But his charismatic abilities run...
Jail Time Cannot Stop This Star from Shining
Jail Time? Those who have been around the Masked Faces block for some time are sure to remember Petro Sonny. We had the pleasure of interviewing Sonny just a few months prior to his incarceration. Well aware of the charges he could be facing at that time, Sonny managed to have high spirits during our...
Hyperpop Prodigy Unveils Their Most Anticipated Release
Music Today With more and more people actively connected to the world wide web each and everyday, it’s no surprise that there has since been a large rush of artists showcasing their work to said forum. Prior to the internet’s adoption, artists displaying their work to the masses was a pipe dream that only those...
Racks Payne is the Breath of Fresh Air this Polluted World has Yearned For
In a world where plagiarizing the most recent piece of successful music seems to be understood as the means of becoming the next star, it’s rare that something really stands out. Racks Payne, released on August 26th, 2022, immediately sticks out by keeping things simple ultimately. Staying true to the roots of Rap & Hip-Hop,...
AJ Avenue Goes Off on “Black Politics”
AJ AVENUE delivers a strong platter of drill tracks in his latest album, “Black Politics”. This album shows just how far this artist can take the scene right now. From calmer vibes to trap bangers, AJ is certain to appease a wide audience, no matter the listeners’ preferred style. Each of the 9 tracks serve...
Lil Dujour Mixes Soundcloud Tradition with Modernity in New Album
Any active Masked Faces supporter is certain to remember Lil Dujour from when we helped promote the video for his song, “CONDITIONED ASSOCIATIONS”. That video dropped around the summertime of last year (2020). Truth be told I was convinced Dujour had more of a heavy trap sound similar to the music found on YouTube channels...
Is Hyper-Trap the New Genre Shaking the Music Industry?
When hearing a new genre we tend to either gravitate towards the originality and overall potential of the newly paved lane, or get dissuaded from the sheer boldness that makes an experimental sound. With the case of Souljah Star we are faced with the question, is Hyper-Trap the new genre shaking the music industry today?...
Lil House Phone + Big Grease Drop Music Video for “Target”
Lil House Phone from the popular podcast “The No Jumper Show” hops on a feature for Big Grease’s latest hit, “Target”. With such a riveting team of two artists on a track, it’s no wonder that No Jumper’s Lil House Phone + Big Grease Drop Music Video for “Target” as featured below: Lil House Phone...
Feed The Mind “Hunger Trap” Album + Video Release
Feed The Mind is a new up-and-coming rapper coming straight out of the Bronx with a style that is lyrically dexterous, melodically playful, and sonically adventurous all at once with a distinctly New York attitude that no other city could ever quite mimic. Having recently dropped both an album and a new video, he’s been on...
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...