Articles by Mark Ward

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St. Laz (GenPop) “The D.C. Crack Era”

During the Crack era, there was no place like D.C. From the Go-Go’s to the mayor’s office, the substance was ubiquitous. In this episode of GenPop, Laz is joined by King Deacon, who was a…


Jay Slayyy ft. DJ Mr. FX “Be Great”

Saginaw’s own Jay Slayyy is joined by DJ Mr. FX in this visual shot in Queens. The video was filmed and directed by Grammy-winning producer Baby Paul. Check out Jay Slayyy”s modeling portfolio: http://jazmineblack.com


Just Rich Gates – Snakezilla

Just Rich Gates teams up with DJ Cannon Bannon to let his serpent flag fly. Snakezilla finds Gates at his best, in full Slime Set mode. The project is highlighted by his “Brick Squad Story”…


Lil Italy – JCE MOB Ties

Lil Italy brought the whole mob with him on this one, this project is aptly titled. It’s got a little bit of a My Homies feel, despite not being on every song, Italy carries the…


Tef Poe: Nine From The Underground

Tef Poe recently released Nine, a project that perfectly encapsulates all that he comprises an artist and person. Revolutionary, philosophical, unfettered, and deeply moving, Nine is a warrior’s handbook on how to survive in America…


Def Jam’s Bobby Sessions Is A Young Legend

As he releases his latest album, Def Jam’s Bobby Sessions joins the show for a conversation that often veers into the philosophical, but we talk about some of that good rap conversation as well. His…


DreamDoll “Tryouts”

Y’all just going to have to wait for the official video (which you know is going to be bananas.) This lyric video is more than enough until then.


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Bobby Sessions ft. Rick Ross “Penthouse Prayers”

Taken from Bobby’s superlative new project Manifest, which you can stream from your choice of streaming providers HERE. Bobby Sessions is Def Jam’s latest superstar in the making. Profound, diverse, versatile, thought-provoking, and untethered by…


Bobby Sessions – Manifest

Bobby Sessions is Def Jam’s latest superstar in the making. Profound, diverse, versatile, thought-provoking, and untethered by societal conventions, Sessions has a unique voice that has been sorely missing. Self-described as a Young Legend, he…