Anchored

Anchored is a track from the artist known as Gilly Soul. He brings refreshing truth and honest hip hop back to the mix and we bring it to you! Check out the latest single and stay for his entire catalog!

MusicGabriel BarrioMay 15, 2021Gilly Soul, Anchored, Hip Hop, NMTRUE, NM, NM Hip Hop, New Mexico, New Mexico True, New Music, New Mexico Hip Hop, New Release, Albuquerque, Southwest Hip Hop, southwest indie, Southwest, Southwest RapComment

Man On Fire

The infamous battle rapper that brings the high intensity rounds that are sharp, clever and always on the attack also presents his latest music video Man on Fire. Show some respect for a Universal Battle Realm veteran and exceptionally talented wordsmith, Phrase Frazier.

Lok&Ki

The return of Tae Zu to the pages of Arrogant is always an honor. Find out why we enjoy his music and why you would too!

MusicGabriel BarrioApril 15, 2021Tae Zu, Desert Ghod, Lok&Ki, Hip Hop, NM Hip Hop, Texas, Texas Hip Hop, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Rap, Southwest IndieComment

Dead or Alive

Beanz Valentino is a constant force in the Southwest and with his immense pressure on the scene he maintains a rapper to be talked about and concerned about.

MusicGabriel BarrioMarch 25, 2021Beanz Valentino, Southern Royalty Studio, southwest, Southwest Hip Hop, southwest indie, Southwest, Southwest Indie, southwest hip hop, Southwest Rap, The Southwest Sixteen, New Mexico, New ReleaseComment

Ride My Wave

Genevieve Zamora presents her latest track Ride My Wave featuring DJ No Kaos Summerrville and the result is a high quality track that describes an honest representation of the lifestyle and musical abilities from the two.

MusicGabriel BarrioMarch 22, 2021Genevieve Zamora, DJ No Kaos Summerrville, southwest, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, southwest hip hop, Southwest Rap, southwest indieComment

Mary Jane and Waxine

Two well known names in the battle rap and music scene in the Southwest spark conversation with the latest track “Mary Jane and Waxine”. Catch Danny Fatt and Derez with their work here!

MusicGabriel BarrioMarch 2, 2021Danny Fatt, Derez, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Rap, Southwest Indie, ArizonaComment

Last Night On My Clothes

Cinema, bars, and the music video party anthem all mixed into one. Check out 2ndVerse’s latest track Last Night On My Clothes

MusicGabriel BarrioFebruary 15, 20212ndVerse, UncleBizzy, Jordan, southwest, Southwest Hip Hop, southwest indie, Southwest, southwest hip hop, Southwest Rap, Steve Mayo, Abstrac Films, Last Night On My ClothesComment

Odacreep

The emcee that is absolutely different than everyone you have heard in the city of Albuquerque, state of New Mexico and the entire Southwest region! Listen in now!

MusicGabriel BarrioJanuary 21, 2021Odacreep, Albuquerque, Duke City, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Rap, Southwest Indie Comment

RoachKxng

RoachKxng returns triumphant with hard hitting hip hop music that diverges from his creations with Vagabond Mafia but still remains unapologetically RoachKxng.

MusicGabriel BarrioJanuary 19, 2021RoachKxng, Vagabond Mafia, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, Two Pack, Earmilk, The SourceComment

WTF Happened to MF Doom?

Sweet and Sour James Jones returns with an in depth look at WTF happened to MF Doom

CultureGabriel BarrioJanuary 11, 2021Sweet and Sour James Jones, 7°, 7 Degrees, Hip Hop, NM Hip Hop, New Mexico, New Release, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, MF DOOM, Doom, WTF, Wtf Happened to MF Doom Comment

7°

Sweet and Sour James Jones presents 7° with the graphic design work of January Black and videography work/music composition of Lix McFly! Catch the first Episode where they explore WTF Happened to Houston?

CultureGabriel BarrioDecember 31, 2020Sweet and Sour James Jones, Lix McFly, January Black, UBR, NM Hip Hop, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Rap, Southwest, Southwest Indie, WTF, 7°, 7 DegreesComment

Suddissect

The third offering from the young southwest hip hop artist known as MiahSudd is here. Suddissect is a project of truth and genuine thought. Catch the latest work here!

MusicGabriel BarrioDecember 11, 2020MiahSudd, Suddissect, Hip Hop, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, DanK, Kat Alina, IndustrialComment

D. We$t

D. We$t is back with more work out of the desert landscape. An artist who proves that truth is still alive in hip hop!

MusicGabriel BarrioDecember 4, 2020D. We$t, New Mexico, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Rap, Southwest Indie, ArizonaComment

Mannequin

The artist and battle rapper known as Phrase goes in on cultural experience and provides a scathing indictment of current perspective. Catch the track and don’t miss when this track hits all streaming platforms in mid-November!

MusicGabriel BarrioOctober 30, 2020Phrase Frazier, UBR, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Rap, MannequinComment

Lames

Mazerati Vinci and Aayc team up and talk that shit. Catch the latest single here, titled “Lames”.

MusicGabriel BarrioOctober 2, 2020Lames, Mazerati Vinci, Aayc, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, FreeAaycComment

B.L.T.

Waves in the desert. Music that makes heads turn. Lyrics and singing that are catchy and unforgettable. AO Mxna Lxsa and Kat Alina bring you the most talked about track in the state bar none.

MusicGabriel BarrioAugust 25, 2020Kat Alina, AO Mxna Lxsa, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, New MexicoComment

The Southwest Sixteen Champion

The Southwest Sixteen is the efforts of Aero of Aeros Independent Studio, T.I.O. Vile, AO Mega, and T.I.O. Infinity. Their work has put New Mexico on the map on an even greater scale than before, the work that they do is undeniably important and we salute them and the first ever winner of the competition. Stay tuned for Season 2!

MusicGabriel BarrioAugust 21, 2020Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, The Southwest Sixteen, Mark The Dark, King Raw Ra The Ruler, Aeros Independent Studio, T.I.O. Comment

Qwst

To be successful you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart. See how QWST is doing both!

MusicGabriel BarrioAugust 19, 2020QWST, Duke City, Albuquerque, Hip Hop, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Indie, Southwest RapComment

Aeon Primitive

Highly anticipated album reviews are here. We breakdown the album, give you a rating and let you know what we think can be improved! Step your game up and get Arrogant! Check out “We Are Watching”!

Music, Album ReviewGuest UserJuly 15, 2020Aeon Primitive, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Hip Hop, Indie Rap, Indie Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Rap, Southwest Indie, Southwest Hip HopComment

Searching

What is it like to go for broke? What is it like to have doubt and trepidation but push through the worst of situations to find some peace of mind and success? This is what it is like!

MusicGabriel BarrioJuly 10, 2020Gilly Soul, Qwst, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Indie, Southwest, Southwest Rap, Music, Indie Hip Hop, Indie Rap, Indie MusicComment