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 a roll lately and doesn’t seem like he’ll be quitting any time soon. The album, titled “Hunger Trap”, displays a palette of influences that range from 90s-inspired boom-bap tracks to the more melodic trap sound that in many ways seems to define this era. Switching seamlessly...
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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 his stunning array of nuanced textures, layered arrangements, and purposeful lyricism. His influences from Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Rock are clear-cut. But I wouldn’t limit the influences to just those genres, something about this album is sonically exotic. The West Coast Rapper opts to challenge...
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 garnered over 50,000 streams and received wide media coverage. The single was Haiko’s most dynamic and layered arrangement yet, with a clear interest in working on beats that push away from recycled classics. The song alternates between a biographical musing and a shifting fantasy. Haiko conveys...
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, AZ, who leans primarily toward rap in his craft. However, he incorporates singing Latin and more. To further pursue his interest in the creative arts, Petro even started attending college with a focus on fashion design. Petro wasn’t always a rising artist with college ambitions....
Artist Profile: Haiko
Introduction Haiko is an up-and-coming rapper from the Bronx who came onto the scene in 2018 with the EP “Temporary”. With a background in both DJing and playing in hardcore bands, Haiko has come up through various musical trends over the years and has thus proven his ability to adapt to the constantly changing musical landscape of the 21st century. As a rapper, Haiko aims to carry the new wave of melodic trap into the 2020s. Haiko’s Work With the clear influence of Travis Scott and Future, Haiko has some of the catchiest music in New York’s underground right now. There’s no one...
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 blend is a product of Jesse’s recent relocation from Florida to LA. The impact of the transition between diverse musical environments has accelerated his artistic growth, noticeable throughout the EP. Jesse Eplan flaunts some new tactics and approaches throughout the project, such as the utilization...
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 still regularly enjoy adult cartoons like Rick and Morty. His music videos are primarily crafted in Microsoft Paint which helps give the animations their eccentric and irregular style. Watching Season 5 “Hip-Hop Culture” on Masked Faces, you’ll also see a lot of mixed media such...
KALA BTZ – “Instatution” EP Review
Over this past decade, mental health has become a hot topic of conversation in the media and pop culture. Mainstream celebrities of a diverse range spanning from XXXTentacion to Demi Lovato and countless others in between have come forward about their own personal struggles with mental health and addiction. A topic so normalized today, that it is easy to forget that once upon a time it was frowned upon to even mention such struggles, especially in hip-hop. On his newest EP, Kala Btz take us along for a deep dive through his own struggles as well as those that we collectively share...
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Here is Swineboi Cartoon Show Season 5 Hiphop Culture: Episode 10 LilCockPump Feat. MEATFETISH – “Flash” (Prod Lil Tentacle) Whether or not cock pumps are an active part of your life, there’s surely joy to be found in the fun cartoon below: Watch the entirety of Swineboi Cartoon Show Season 5 Hiphop Culture here. OR if you’d like to see all of our music releases, click here.
CRUELKAME (“Dead-fi” Pioneer) Artist Spotlight
CRUELKAME is a mysterious figure. One of the newest artists to hail from the legendary Trash Gang Collective, his Spotify bio reads: “CRUELKAME is a super underground entity, based on a devious schizophrenic lowlife uncle tom who dresses up as a bunny when he hears voices. Rhymes are based on animal horror schemes and dream massacres of people from a victim turned predator aspect. There might be a person in there, somewhere..” Whoever this person or being is, the music delivers. Unique Appeal In the incredibly oversaturated market that is today’s underground rap scene, CRUELKAME has managed to find his own...
Dada Major – “Palace” (Dance & EDM Cartoon) Official Release
Here is Swineboi Cartoon Show Season 5 Hiphop Culture: Episode 09 Dada Major – “Palace” This song is an instant anthem for anybody securing the bag by any means necessary. And the beat is sure to have you dancing your way to the bank. Dive into the full video below: This hot new artist seems to only have music released starting a mere six months ago. But don’t be fooled, our boy Dada has already had a music video featured on the notorious WorldstarHipHop. With placement as monumental as Worldstar (that most spend their entire career chasing), there’s no saying just...
Kal Dirt – “Clout Chasing” Trap Cartoon
Here is Swineboi Cartoon Show Season 5 Hiphop Culture: Episode 08 Kal Dirt – “Clout Chasing”If you enjoy trapping and the finer things in life, this MS Paint style cartoon is certainly. And truth be told, the song is an absolute bop bound to have you vibing out! Watch the full cartoon music video below: Watch the entirety of Swineboi Cartoon Show Season 5 Hiphop Culture here. OR if you’d like to see all of our music releases, click here.