In the colorful and youthful world of Draxo, there’s a sentiment shared between many new age Artists; the refusal to adhere to traditionalism in HipHop.  As the Industry journeys through the evolution and acceptance of New Wave and Alternative Rap, Artists dedicated to groove, vibe, and triplet rhythms have begun to emerge in hordes.  So how does one create metrics for sonic performances that utilize flow and energy over narratives and lengthy punchlines, and how do you measure success in...

Richmond Rap Artist Luh Kiddo strikes gold with King Marlo on their fresh release of “Top Dawg” and it’s paired visual.  The record features Kiddo, a young-blood urban Emcee bringing authentic narratives to the forefront of his content, and King Marlo, the lauded multi-talent wonderboy also from Richmond, boasting some strong personal accomplishments and even stronger bars.  The two deliver a versatile and very real performance wherein their art truly imitates life, showing once again that Central Virginia has much...