Smoovth and Blacastan ship “Don’t Judge Me”
Rhyme pros Smoovth and Blacastan ship ferocious bars on "Don't Judge Me." This Stu Bangas crafted soundscape serves as an apt accompaniment to the lyricists' rugged raps and sharp cuts by 7L.
Lord Luminous is a “Star Fighter”
Prolific wordsmith Lord Luminous launches his latest self-produced piece. The talented Hip Hop practitioner once again delivers another sonic serving of powerful prose and potent production. Strap in for "Star Fighter."
Insomniac Magazine’s Hip Hop Top 10 (1/22/18)
When Insomniac Magazine launched in 1995 (initially as a newsletter and then a full-fledged magazine in 1996), one of our tenets was to create a medium that provided an outlet to spotlight groundbreaking and authentic Hip Hop regardless of...
Magno Garcia brings the “God Aura”
Talented emcee Magno Garcia comes through with a solid banger entitled "God Aura." There's no doubt that true heads will appreciate this Farma constructed composition. Hit play and tell your Hip Hop friends the lyrical Salvadoran is serving another perfectly...
LiKWUiD and 2 Hungry Bros. release “Illfayted” [video]
Real Hip Hop is in full swing on the LiKWUiD and 2 Hungry Bros. music video for "Illfayted." The storyline unfolds within an era where vinyl records are rare commodities with high market value. The Pesuto directed video finds...
Writers, Contribute To Insomniac Magazine
Writers, if you're interested in submitting quality pieces about the culture or industry of Hip Hop for publication within Insomniac Magazine, please reach out with a sample of your writing. Contributors are not paid, however, your published contributions will...
Flashius drops “Knucklehead (I Didn’t Listen)”
Hip Hop champ Flashius flexes his pen game on "Knucklehead (I Didn’t Listen)." You know the production is top tier when crafted by the legendary DJ Premier.
PruVen unveils “Dramatic Leo” [video]
Microphone master PruVen unveils the visuals for the Jak Progresso constructed "Dramatic Leo." Take time to take in this impressive talent's latest Hip Hop creation fresh off his full-length gem entitled "Tarnished Shrines."
Aswad Mikal (of Knotz) x Young Zee X Knotz reign on “The...
Real Hip Hop reigns supreme on the newest release from the DamaliUrbana crew. Aswad Mikal and the Knotz family combine with Young Zee to construct "The Iron Throne." The DonWil crafted banger coupled with lyrical excellence provide another impactful...
Hip Hop Excellence: Domo Genesis asks “Aren’t U Glad You’re U?” mixtape
Odd Future family member, Domo Genesis, brings his lyrical swagger and Hip Hop sensibilities to the forefront on this stellar 8-track project. The collection features impeccable production and is executive produced by Hip Hop royalty Evidence, who also contributes...