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Cordell’s ‘Still Bout It’


Harrisburg’s own Cordell digs in the crate to borrow a beat from Master P’s classic from 20 years ago.

Gripp introduces Bankroll x Classic Smalls

Cover art for "Go Girl."

Cover art for “Go Girl.”

It’s been five years since we interviewed Kevin “Gripp” Gripper. Since then, the former Harrisburg resident moved to Atlanta. Gripp, a producer/rapper, does marketing and PR for artists Bankroll and Class Smalls. Continue reading ‘Gripp introduces Bankroll x Classic Smalls’

‘Ready’ by Miss Tiff


Here’s the newest track from local femcee Miss Tiff. “I’ve been on a hiatus but will be back to the music scene very shortly,” she told vigoronline.com. Continue reading ‘‘Ready’ by Miss Tiff’

Second time around

Haidon Clancy, left, and Austin Waters. Photo by Leon Laing.

Haidon Clancy, left, and Austin Waters. Photo by Leon Laing.

Our website thought the hunt for the Red Octobers was over. Jordan Stasyszyn told vigoronline that the Nike Air Yeezy 2 Red October is one of the only sneakers that could top the rare kicks from his last expo. One patron wore the Red Octobers at Stasyszyn’s second annual Harrisburg Sneaker Expo on Sept. 7. A vendor brought a pair of those kicks, too.

We posted the photo of the patron’s Yeezys, but some people questioned the sneaker’s authenticity. Therefore, we removed the photo, and we offered this link to help sneakerheads identify fake kicks. Continue reading ‘Second time around’

Hunt for Red Octobers

Nike Air Mag from 2013 expo. Photo by Leon Laing.

Nike Air Mag from 2013 expo. Photo by Leon Laing.

In December 2013, about 300 patrons attended the first annual Harrisburg Sneaker Expo. So it’s no surprise that the expo returns to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. Continue reading ‘Hunt for Red Octobers’

Boaz’s ‘Hard to Forget It’


Pittsburgh-based rappers Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller catapulted to stardom with the help of Rostrum Records. Continue reading ‘Boaz’s ‘Hard to Forget It’’

‘2 On’ freemix


NYC-based rhyme spitter Maxx Flair returns with his cover of “2 On.” Continue reading ‘‘2 On’ freemix’

‘The Worst (remix)’


Mazon remixes Jhene Aiko’s latest single “The Worst.” The reserved MC/producer/songwriter rides the laid-back track well.

King Push


To wrap up 2013, a recent episode of MTV’s RapFix Live featured freestyle cyphers of some of hip-hop’s talented newcomers, such as Troy Ave and Lantana. RapFix also showcased a cypher of rising artists, including Ohio’s Alexander Dreamer, Canada’s ShaqIsDope and Mississippi’s Slimm Pusha. Continue reading ‘King Push’

Bair takes a dare

J. Bair at album release party. Photo by pennlive.com.

J. Bair at album release party. Photo by pennlive.com.

As rapper J. Bair preps for his sophomore album, vigoronline.com reflects on his debut album. On Nov. 9, the hip-hop purist celebrated his Dare to Be Different debut album — and the birthday of his late mother. He observed Dare and his mother’s life by holding a party in Harrisburg. Continue reading ‘Bair takes a dare’


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