“hip-hop” News

New Release: netBloc Volume 55 maintains the Cultural Constant!

Over 14 years ago, well before we became a netlabel / record label in our own right, we launched blocSonic specifically as a home for our netBloc series of compilations. netBlocs have always been about shining a spotlight on quality netlabels, netaudio artists & open or Creative Commons licensed…… Read “New Release: netBloc Volume 55 maintains the Cultural Constant!”

Introducing KLSHNKV's Wall Of Sound!

Today we’ve got “Wall Of Sound”, the phenomenal debut album by Kalashnikov and The Supreme Violence of The Time Describers, better known as KLSHNKV, a producer and rapper from Manila, Philippines. The highly charged album addresses themes of fascism, corruption, state terrorism, indigenous peoples’…… Read “Introducing KLSHNKV's Wall Of Sound!”

M.V.A is back From The Land!

Back in June of 2020, M.V.A delivered “Temperature’s Rising” his sonic ode to the turbulent times. Today we’re happy to present to you “From The Land”, which contains that previously released song and five more gems mostly inspired by the rhythms of Africa. Here’s more about the release by M.V.A hi…… Read “M.V.A is back From The Land!”

CM aka Creative returns with Old Man Lugo EP!

It’s been over a year and a half since we were last able to enjoy new music by CM aka Creative, so we’re happy to present to you “Old Man Lugo EP”! Meant to be a taste of what’s to come with his forthcoming LP of the same name, the EP in itself is quite a dope selection of songs. Oh… and that bonus…… Read “CM aka Creative returns with Old Man Lugo EP!”

C da 76er brings us The Vibes and Tha Bloc Report's 2020 Heat of the Year Episode arrives!

C da 76er’s “The Vibes” Almost two years after he dropped his debut instrumental album Out of Necessity, C da 76er (production alter-ego of CM aka Creative) is back with another slammin’ selection of instrumentals! With “The Vibes” CM brings us a selection of 26 songs exploring a whole range of hi…… Read “C da 76er brings us The Vibes and Tha Bloc Report's 2020 Heat of the Year Episode arrives!”

New Release: Say Goodbye to 2020 with netBloc Volume 54!

As promised, we return our netBloc series to a regular release schedule. From now on we’ll be releasing one netBloc a quarter. As always, this time around this volume features a terrific and eclectic selection of Creative Commons licensed music from all over the world. Ten songs, to be exact. Punk,…… Read “New Release: Say Goodbye to 2020 with netBloc Volume 54!”