Slot-A has quickly become one of the Windy City’s go-to producers. Probably best known for working extensively with Add-2 and Gerald Walker, Slot-A also has a variety of projects with Neak, Mike Schpitz, Sheme, Sincerely Yours, plus many more. Not to be confined behind the boards, Slot-A recently release a mixtape titled The Transition. The … Continue reading The Slice Extended: Slot-A →

SmCity describes juggling being a MC, promoter and video director as “the indie life.” If you live in the DMV, there is a good chance you have been to or seen an event under The Indie Life banner. Not satisfied with the performance opportunities in his area, Simeon “SmCity” Booker created The Indie Life concert … Continue reading SmCity: Finding Water in the American Sahara →

After an extended hiatus, RCQ is back with a new First Spin!. Changing up the format a little bit, Mickey Retro and Boman12l hold it down alone, making this return episode a more intimate affair. Speaking on a variety of topics, the two discuss: Kid Cudi’s Indicud, Ghostface Killah and Adrian Yonge’s Twelve Reasons to … Continue reading First Spin: Indicud & Twelve Reasons to Die →

Nas, Game, Killer Mike, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, who will win the RapConQueso Album of the year? In part two of our special podcast series, a winner is crowned. Passionate arguments are given, hard decisions are made, albums are torn apart. This is the finale, it does not get any more raw than this! Listen below … Continue reading RapConQueso Album of the Year 2012 Podcast Part 2 →

By now you have seen the nominations, it is time for the debate. Returning for a second year is the RapConQueso Album of the Year discussion podcast. RapConQueso editors and contributors put it all on the table as they fight to name the 2012 Album of the Year! This podcast series is an inside look … Continue reading RapConQueso Album of the Year 2012 Podcast Part 1 →

Game returns with another studio album and RCQ is skipping church to check it out! After last year’s R.E.D. Album, how does Jesus Piece compare? Is Game just looking to stir controversy with his album cover or is this his best work since The Documentary?  The crew has heard the album and is already breaking … Continue reading First Spin: Jesus Piece – Game →

The RCQ staff has been waiting and anticipating Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, and first official studio album, Good Kid, m.A.A.d city. With K.Dot giving us an intimate look into the life he came from, how will it stack up to last year’s album of the year, Section.80? And how will the guys, including special guest … Continue reading First Spin: Good Kid, m.A.A.d city – Kendrick Lamar →

It’s sad to say, but A3C has come to an end. The stages are broken down, venues cleared, and RapConQueso has a recap of Day 3 at A3C. Boman, Queso, and Shay-J recall their favorite performances, the man hustling his album amongst a sea of free albums and, careful saying this around Boman…Wu-Tang. Enjoy the … Continue reading The Slice (Special Edition): A3C Day 3 →

The RapConQueso away team assembles once again to recap another day in Atlanta. This voyage proved to be less treacherous, yet…about as treacherous. We discuss the “Regional Sound in Hip-Hop” panel, parking, and hustling on this episode of The Slice. Download[Here] Subscribe[Here] Twitter [@RapConQueso] Facebook [www.facebook.com/RapConQueso]

The Slice is back for a special edition live from A3C! Setting up shop in Criminal Records, Boman12L, Senor ConQueso with special guest Shay-J recap the sites and sounds of the first day of the festival. The producer battle is broken down, a caravan of food trucks is found and The Iron Flag was waved,  … Continue reading The Slice (Special Edition): A3C Day 1 →