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Gustavo Louis & Kidd Chichi - THE BAPE TAPE (Stream + Purchase)

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Ever wonder what Gustavo Louis gets up to in his spare time? Well, the answer is simple...he just keeps cooking up more dope Hip-Hop for the streets!!! Gustavo teams up with, producer, Kidd Chici for what he describes as a "fashionable album" with the, 11-track, 'THE BAPE TAPE'!!! The short, but sweet, project does enough to keep fiends happy, until he drops another project, and is yet another worthy addition to his already solid year of releases!!! The project also features appearances from Stagger Lee, Mac Montana and Sauce Yin as well!!! Stream + Purchase the project here -  Gustavo Louis & Kidd Chichi - THE BAPE TAPE (Stream + Purchase)

Vitality - An Evolving Path Of Fortune (Stream + Download)

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, based Hip-Hop artist Vitality has dropped his brand, 8-track, EP 'An Evolving Path Of Fortune' to stream and download, for free, through his Bandcamp!!! The EP is dedicated to his grandmother and is literally soaked in soul as Vitality bares all over the course of 8, amazing, tracks!!! Vitality's uncompromising flow, and delivery, gives off such a genuine vulnerability that works well enough with the solid, soulful, production that doesn't draw you far from his words and message. If you're after a project with some real depth to it then this is what you're looking for!!! Stream + Download the project here -  Vitality - An Evolving Path Of Fortune (Stream + Download)

R.A.W Interview: SOUNDS OF MARIANA

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R.A.W Media had the pleasure of interviewing new Illbient/lofi DJ and Producer SOUNDS OF MARIANA fresh off the release of her new project 'GIRL IN THE RAIN'!!!  The, 8-track, instrumental project is definitely one that Hip-Hop heads will feel with it's soulful sound!!!  R.A.W Media - Before we get started, on your new project, tell us a bit about yourself.  SOUNDS OF MARIANA - Well first of all I would like to say thank you for having me on the site. My creative name is SOUNDS OF MARIANA and I'm a 23 year old transgender DJ and Producer from the Isle of Man. My real name is private and something I don't want to disclose to the public as this is about my musical output. Those who know me know me and those who don't then this is for your eyes only.  I started getting involved in music, in my early teens, making mixes to play to friends and family before I started getting into production in my late teens.  I never really pursued it too much for person

Tri-State Wrestling Alliance 'One And Done' - Official Trailer (Video)

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As anticipation grows for the, one night only, return of the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance, on May 3rd, 2025, live from the 2300 Arena, the legendary promotion decided to release a trailer, for the 'One And Done' event, to remind people why this event will be such a historic night!!!  The video features TWA founder Joel Goodhart talking about the promotions importance, and legacy, alongside footage of past events featuring the likes of Cactus Jack, Abdullah The Butcher, Jerry Lawler, Kevin Sullivan and many, many more!!!  As we've previously mentioned if it wasn't for the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance there would have been no Eastern Championship Wrestling and without Eastern Championship Wrestling there would have been no Extreme Championship Wrestling!!!  The above should warrant enough reason as to why this event is so important and why, just like ECW received, in 2005, with 'One Night Stand', the TWA deserves a p

Mister Boxer & Bean Lebouc - Swords And Shoes Freestyle (Audio)

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North Carolina's Mister Boxer is back again with another dope freestyle, through the DeckHead Records YouTube channel, that's further proof that his pen game is seriously dangerous!!! 'Swords And Shoes' has Boxer flexing lyrical over Bean Lebouc's recent instrumental drop 'Michael' which takes it inspiration from Kanye West's infamous 'Drink Champs' interview that got pulled, and banned, from Revolt TV in late 2022!!! Check out the freestyle here -  Mister Boxer & Bean Lebouc - Swords And Shoes Freestyle (Audio)

R.A.W Media teams up with Top Five Federation for something different!!! 

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R.A.W Media is proud to announce it has become an official sponsor/supporter of the Top Five Federation promotion!!!  TFF is a Virtual Wrestling promotion, which is hosted through WWE2K24, in which each character created represents a real person.  TFF shows are uploaded bi-weekly, on Wednesdays, on TFF Co-owner/founder CRAZYJOE2K's YouTube channel!!!  Some of you reading this maybe familiar with CRAZYJOE's musical output, as a Rapper/Producer, that we have highlighted on the site before!!!  The promotions current championships, and title holders, include World champion CRAZYJOE2K, Tag Team champions The Misfit Clique, Intercontinental champion Captain Positive, Hardcore champion Malcolm Crest and the Women's title is currently vacant!!!  Check out TFF's most recent episode, of their bi-weekly show, and get familiar with the number one Virtual Wrestling promotion...IN THE WORLD and we'll be sharing every new episode, going forward, right here on R.A.W F&#

Dirty Needlz Presents John Carpenter vs. Dirty Needlz (Stream + Purchase)

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Keeping with the Halloween vibes Dirty Needlz recent release sees him going toe to toe with, legendary filmmaker and composer, John Carpenter for a mash-up of classic horror movie themes with classic Hip-Hop records!!! Classic theme songs from Carpenter films such a 'Halloween', 'They Live', 'Escape From New York' and 'The Thing' go against the likes of tracks from Ill Bill, Necro, Busta Rhymes, Masta Ace, Jay-Z and more!!! The perfect project for any fans of both the Hip-Hop/Rap and Horror genres!!! Stream + Purchase the project here -  Dirty Needlz Presents John Carpenter vs. Dirty Needlz (Stream + Purchase)