On the 50^th anniversary of hip hop, global hip hop band The Nation are releasing their debut interactive album, Hip Hop for Humanity, to revive the ideological beginnings of hip hop into today’s global culture.

The first single release from this album is “Luv Flo,” released on Valentine’s Day. “Luv Flo” is a song about the true love that hip hop stands for—the force of love that emerges when people unite above their differences and divisions.

Before hip hop emerged into culture in the Bronx of the 1970s, fear increasingly filled the streets, and the emergence of hip hop managed to channel the fear into a new thriving culture of music, art, dance, street fashion, and street entrepreneurialism. Rival gang leaders came together in this new atmosphere and the slogan “Peace, Love, Unity, Having Fun.”

Since the birth of hip hop, commercial interests became interlaced with hip hop culture, increasingly detaching the products made in the name of hip hop from its original ideological foundation. The commercialization of “hip hop” became a vehicle that made “hip hop” the most popular music genre throughout the world today.

And like a peel develops and hardens over a fruit, the current global wrapping of “hip hop” in its myriad commercialized forms has formed around the sweet fruit of its original unifying ideology, which waits to be unleashed at a time of need.

In 2023, The Nation is bringing hip hop’s original ideology to the fore. Where the gang violence and fear-ridden atmosphere of 1970s Bronx New York saw the setting for hip hop to bridge divisions among gangs and people on the streets, today’s social division is increasingly felt globally—and The Nation infuses the positive force of hip hop’s original unifying ideology into its releases this year, encouraging unity above division as the way to a new positive global culture.

The Nation is a global hip hop band consisting of members from the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, and Israel. Its members are (in alphabetical order): 730RS, Aaron C., Joe Larez, Negus Nimrod (a.k.a. Judah), Wystelands, and Young Hysan.

Stream The Nation – “Luv Flo”:

• Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/0iYWEVAhQRDUTYlZWxgoyG
• Apple Music: music.apple.com/album/_/1669720542
• YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=wD_ESZO9fwg
• YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/watch?v=wD_ESZO9fwg
• Pandora: pandora.com/TR:88119534
• Deezer: deezer.com/track/2135717257
• SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/thenation65489/luv-flo-feat-negus-nimrod-aka
• Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0BTTCT4BV
• Tidal: listen.tidal.com/track/274917508
• Boomplay: boomplay.com/songs/116165656
• Anghami: play.anghami.com/song/1095820589

Download The Nation – “Luv Flo”:

• Bandcamp: nationhiphopunited.bandcamp.com/track/luv-flo
• iTunes: music.apple.com/album/_/1669720542
• Amazon: amazon.com/dp/_/B0BTTCL9Z1

“African Consciousness” by The Great Maze featuring Malena Rampi is a song to wake up Africa with a new African consciousness. 

Stream The Great Maze – African Consciousness feat. Malena Rampi on YouTube: youtu.be/Jf3md8mZq3A

Check out the new hip hop single “Golden Green” by Bdeep The DarkMatter.

Stream Bdeep The DarkMatter – “Golden Green” on YouTube: youtu.be/h-490mLSk-c

Follow Bdeep The DarkMatter:

• Instagram: @Dark7Matter
• YouTube: @BdeepTheDarkMatter

DFlexXx, has started 2023 with a chilled vibe, Inspired by H.E.R Slide. The RnB style has already been attracted by radio. The chorus melody is incessantly catchy! With a chilled drive. DFlexXx is notorious for making diverse music.

About DFlexXx: 25-year-old Cardiff born Welsh rapper Darnell Ramone Williams (DFlexXx) has a unique, credible and commercial sound that is a blend of Hip Hop and Trap – predominantly rooted in the contemporary UK Rap scene. He developed his performing skills from the young age of 6 as part of dance troop Jukebox Juniors who achieved traction following their feature in a BBC Documentary and went on to appear in children’s TV shows & in films. Following on from this, DFlexXx diversified After studying music at Bridgend College and ACM London, he discovered his natural talent for rapping and songwriting, and so decided to pursue the path of a professional rapper. Subsequently, he has released 3 other singles and promises a bright future in the music industry. Influences Drake, Chris Brown, Tyga, Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne, Stormzy, Aitch, Nelly, Black eyed peas, NERD.

Stream DFlexXx – City Lights:

• Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6mRQ8A662mRWoRV0iCF7Pu?si=E_87ocfGT8KqOZsHgIbLxw
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d3S0aUIruY
• SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/dflexxx_music/dflexxx-city-lights-prod-janski-master-v1-121222-48khz

Follow DFlexXx:

• Facebook: Facebook.com/DFlexXxMusic
• Instagram: @dflexofficial
• Twitter: @dflexxx_music

Check out the wild “DAMMMNE.I AM THE MAGIC  MAN!!.” by masks only, a project by Eddie B., a rapper from Belfast in Northern Ireland who freestyles over his own homemade beats. 

Stream masks only – “DAMMMNE.I AM THE MAGIC  MAN!!.” on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/user-576590407/dammmme-iam-the-magic-man

Pre-Save King Shakes – “Drop” on Spotify: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kingshakes/drop

Pre-Save King Shakes – “Out the Gate” on Spotify: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kingshakes/out-the-gate-2

King Shakes is thrilled to announce his release of two new hip-hop singles, “Drop” and “Out The Gate” on February 2, 2023. Listen to snippets from the singles above and use the links above to pre-save the songs on Spotify.

The first single, “Drop,” showcases King Shakes’ signature flow and lyrical prowess. The track is packed with energy and will surely get audiences on their feet. With its driving beat and catchy hooks, “Drop” is the perfect anthem for anyone looking to turn up and have a good time.

The second single, “Out The Gate,” takes a more laid back approach with a more relaxed production. The track is perfect for those looking to unwind and break from everyday life’s hustle and bustle. The slower tempo allows King Shakes to showcase his range as an artist, delivering a powerful message with his unique style and lyricism.

“Drop” and “Out The Gate” will be available for streaming and downloading on all major platforms on February 2, 2023. King Shakes fans can also look forward to more new music from the artist in 2023. With his undeniable talent and dedication to his craft, King Shakes is a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop world, and these new singles are just the beginning.

About King Shakes: King Shakes is a rapper and songwriter from New York City. His music is deeply rooted in everyday life and experiences that shape who he is as an artist. Growing up in New York City has exposed him to diverse cultures and music, greatly influencing his sound. He draws inspiration from all art forms and constantly seeks new ways to express himself through his music.

King Shakes has a unique story, as he has a speech impediment that causes him to stutter when he talks. Music has always been a way for him to express himself fluently and to communicate in a way that he couldn’t with words alone.

King Shakes has been making music for several years and has quickly gained a following due to his unparalleled talent. With a flow that is remarkable and thought-provoking lyrics, King Shakes has become a respected voice in the hip-hop community. He continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with his music and is a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

Touchless by Alejandro Llovet Abascal is an original classical music album inspired by what we cannot touch but still can feel. Written, performed, and produced by Alejandro Llovet Abascal, in this last album, we can see decades of work coming to a great inspirational album, with pianos, acoustic guitars, choirs, drums, and trumpets coming all together to an Epical Music Style.

Alejandro Llovet Abascal was born in Mexico City in 1977. At a very early stage, he studied piano and music at a renowned local academy. When he was a teenager, his piano teacher gave him some composition techniques and lessons, which have improved over the years. He developed a professional career in the worlds of Business, Education, and Entrepreneurship but never gave up the idea of working with his own Classical Music compositions. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, he finally had the time he needed to polish his over two-decade work and published his first Albums on Streaming Platforms in 2021. Inspired by great composers like Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Puccini, Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach, we can hear some influence from them in his artistic work.

Stream Alejandro Llovet Abascal – Touchless:

• SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/alejandro-llovet/sets/touchless
• Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5o6l8SxbaZZDNiVEusO2O6?si=qVn9X7sMQg2iHa69ut6vSw
• Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/touchless/1661318613
• Deezer: deezer.page.link/o99Eui4ALJS72MxEA
• Amazon Music: music.amazon.com.mx/albums/B0BQYW8YRR?

Follow Alejandro Llovet Abascal on Facebook: www.facebook.com/alejandro.llovet.abascal

“Christmas Song” by Asim I.I., featuring Keisha Martin and The Soyami Sisters, is a song about Christmas, a time that represents the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is a special day of giving to family and friends and represents love for all. Merry Christmas everyone, and Happy New Year.

Rapper from Brooklyn New York, Asim I.I. from Brooklyn is a unique metaphorical artist. Asim I.I. (Its Infinite) style is lyrical and witty. He started off in a 4 man group called Malignant and later linked up with Kris Kartel from Kartel Route where he served as CTO and then he linked up with super producer Angelicvoices where he continued writing metaphoric songs about unique things such as water, pasta sauce, movies and Jesus Christ. God fearing, he turned his focus completely to God, which you can hear in his writings.

Stream Asim I.I. – “Christmas Song” feat. Keisha Martin and The Soyami Sisters:

• Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/7pQCr6WBruGwJJBo9HeXsI
• YouTube [Music Video]: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dH23NOr-nY

Listen to “Sweat” by Greg DiNero featuring Kevin Darbo and Joah Versacci.

Stream Greg DiNero – “Sweat” feat. Kevin Darbo and Joah Versacci:

• SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/djgregdinero/sweat
• Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/5tuZJAYVhNzmEqfcZkXaqe
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQFUR0g5P-4

Follow Greg DiNero:

• Instagram: @djgregdinero
• Twitter: @djgregdinero
• Facebook: facebook.com/djgregdinero