The Intelligent…Elegant…Elephant, Noa James (@noajames)
The “Intelligent, Elegant, Elephant” is what Inland Empire (I.E.) emcee Noa James is known as. As one of the six members from the Black Cloud Music family, James sat down to talk to Rawe. He elaborated on his ever growing role in the underground hip hop game, breaks down his “Intelligent, Elegant, Elephant” alias, and [...]
Airtight’s Revenge: Exclusive Bilal Interview
When he entered into the music scene in 2001 with his debut album, 1st Born Second, Bilal made a name for himself as the sexy and funky crooner allowing women to know they are appreciated and loved through songs like “Soul Sista” and “Love It.” In 2006, Bilal’s second album Love for Sale was set [...]
Black Bottoms with Tamar-Kali (Interview)
The term Afro-Punk, one might think its associated with a genre, however, speaking to music artist, Tamar-Kali, it’s more than a genre, it is a culture and a lifestyle. Being one of the key figures in the lifestyle, Kali just released her latest album “Black Bottom.” Kali allowed Rawe to ask her some questions about [...]
Full Course: Keon Supreme Interview
When one looks up the word “Supreme” in the dictionary, one of the definitions you will see is, “Of the highest quality, degree, character, importance, etc supreme courage,” and this definition clearly describes Claremont bred emcee Keon Supreme. Growing up as a Jehovah Witness, Keon Supreme left his religion to follow what was close to [...]
Alien Phase with Rochelle Jordan (Interview + Album)
In our contemporary culture, we have been trained to associate musicians with their region and if they are from where are from where we are from we boast this fact in all conversations relating to those artists. For, example number one, Toronto, Canada. Word association would connect us with Drake, or down the line Melanie [...]
Full Course: Keon Supreme Interview
When one looks up the word “Supreme” in the dictionary, one of the definitions you will see is, “Of the highest quality, degree, character, importance, etc supreme courage,” and this definition clearly describes Claremont bred emcee Keon Supreme. Growing up as a Jehovah Witness, Keon Supreme left his religion to follow what was close to [...]
Mr. GQ himself: GQ Interview
With two mixtapes out right now, his own “Blended 2,” and a collaborative project with childhood friends—The E Team, Oakland bred emcee Quentin Thomas, also known as GQ could be said to have the Bay Area on his back. Making the transition from a well-known basketball player for the University of North Carolina (same school [...]
Not Your Average Joe: Exclusive Interview with Joe Scudda
With his album “Not Your Average Joe,” released in Feburary, and the upcoming “Statik Selektah” album dropping later this year, Joe Scudda has been a busy man. Known for being apart of the Justus League collective from North Carolina featuring the likes of Little Brother, Chaundon and Joezeemo just to name few, Joe Scudda took [...]
Chichia London Winter 2010/2011: Insomnia Luxe
As you know if you follow the site, I am in complete love with UK clothing company Chichia London, ran by Christine Mhando. Here is the new collection from her Winter 2010/2011 Collection entitled “Insomnia Luxe” and I’m in love, literally. Just in case you haven’t read the interview with us and Christine, I’ll [...]
A Woman Must Have Pistol Etiquette, Pistol Etiquette Interview
With the launch of their streetwear collection in June—Pistol Etiquette designers, Brass and Jazzi are what we call trendsetters in fashion. Making the transition from hip-hop photographer and producer—Pistol Ettiquette founders, Brass and Jazzi have followed their dreams and aspire to continue to grow their business to new heights. Rawe: First and foremost, the name [...]
Exclusive: Christian Rich Interview
Cosigned by The Neptunes, and manger Shae Haley (N.E.R.D), Christian Rich made up of twin brothers Taiwo “Christian” and Kehinde “Rich,” prove to fill of void of what was missing in music. Growing up between Nigeria and Chicago–the brothers use their diverse upbringing to fuse together different elements in their music creating music that is [...]
El Prez Exclusive
The Los Angeles hip hop movement is definitely hitting the world real heavy right now. One player in this game that has contributed so much music and beyond any doubt, will continue to hit the Left Coast and the rest of this world with more hitters, is Floss Angeles’s own, El Prez. El Prez sat [...]
Exclusive Interview: Moe Green
With songs like “Non-Title Match,” “Ride,” and “Top Turnbuckle Lifestyle,” dominating on Blog Sites, the Vallejo bred emcee Moe Green, who refers to himself as MoeTheDreamer on Twitter, is showing that he has dreams bigger then just his location for his music. As one of 106 KMEL’s recently named Bay Area Freshman, Green combines the [...]
Who is Clif Soulo?
For a period of time, the Bay Area’s music scene was recognized with terms like “hyphy” or “going dumb”. Today however, with a movement of emerging talent—Bay Area music, is getting recognized on a much more major scale as a place with music and substance. With the Bay Area movement, there are several artists assisting [...]
Skeme Exclusive Interview
I was first introduced to Inglewood bred emcee Skeme’s music with his “Millionaire Dollar Baby,” mixtape hosted by DJ Rush. Since then, I have followed Skeme’s music, claiming several different songs of his as “my song,” or “dope song.” With that being said, Skeme has made a niche and mark for himself, being in a [...]
D’Angelo x The Urban Daily
Obviously, most of us grew up around the rise and I guess fall of D’Angelo. I remember I was in love with D’angelo, not literally because at this time Ray-J and Gerald from Hey Arnold! had my heart– but in love with his music. My dad had the Brown Sugar tape and would always play [...]
Spotlight: Katrina Jo
Miss Katrina Jo, dancer, choreographer, model, CEO and business owner…she does it all! She’s definitely been hitting Floss Angeles with a vengeance and Rawe Mag got the exclusive opportunity to catch up with her. Check out her interview out here… Keturah: For those that don’t know…what’s the government? Katrina: Katrina Jo Balbuena Keturah: I know [...]
The Diary of An Atlanta Brave
When given the chance to interview Atlanta emcee Donnis along with my friends over at Vibrantdoll.com, I was beyond excited. I had been exposed to Donnis years ago from one of my favorite duos Kidz In The Hall. I instantly thought Donnis was a dope emcee because two of my favorite Kidz In The Hall [...]
Nikko Gray Exclusive
With the looks of a model, and the voice of a soulful angel—LA implant by way of London, Nikko Gray is filling a void in music right now with her latest release Love Seen. I was introduced to the LA based songstress last week from my friend Johnathon (shout outs to hiphopiscoolagain.com). He told me [...]
RZA Responds to Jay Electronica
For those of you who haven’t heard…there was an interview a while back where Jay responded to some comments RZA made about the South. RZA was speaking on the music that was coming out the South at the time and education in the South. Jay had this to say: “I took offense with RZA in [...]
Exclusive: When Loves Supreme- U-N-I interview
I remember a long time ago–around 2007 or 2008 being on Myspace and everyone was posting those infamous bulletins and banners on comments saying to vote for U-N-I to perform at the VMAS. Soon after I got put onto their mixtape Fried Chicken & Watermelon and began following their career by getting all their follow [...]
Exclusive Interview: Murs
When one thinks of West Coast and Hip-Hop culture, the thoughts after low-riders, NWA and Snoop Dogg would definitely be Murs. Murs has inevitably been one of the artist who has put LA on the map and California in general. Whether it’s from his “Dreadlocks” or his knack for story telling—Murs has made a name [...]
EAZEE Exclusive
Rawe Mag was granted access for the exclusive opportunity to interview Eazee of Eazee Street’s blog. Uniquely, setting himself apart from other blog sites, Eazee has been putting his city, Los Angeles, CA on the map by featuring artists, events and topics related to the West Coast, i.e., the Fresh Coast. If you haven’t heard [...]
Exclusive: Jimetta Rose
Have you ever wondered what you would get if you mixed Lalah Hathaway, Ledisi and Jill Scott together? Probably not, but if you have, the answer would be simple, Jimetta Rose. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Jimetta Rose is the epitome of soul—refreshing with a story to tell and vocals that are out [...]