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!

Rock Star With It

Quite possibly one of the best emcees on the microphone in the State of New Mexico, solid competition for anyone in the Southwest and a powerful presence on the microphone. One of the gems the Southwest is bringing to the forefront!

MusicGabriel BarrioJune 8, 2020Notorious T, Albuquerque, Lyrical, Southern Royalty StudioComment

Tae Zu

The approach to art a creative person takes is evident in their work. A martial artist would practice their art and would make a habit out of being a good steward of the art they hold dear. Tae Zu is that artist, that practitioner and that person who makes music with a dedication to its philosophies.

Gu$to•

Gu$to is an artist that is creating a powerful message and overcoming all adversity. Learn about his story here.

MusicGabriel BarrioMay 21, 2020Gu$to°, Gusmaniiac, Hip Hop, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Rap, Southwest Indie, Indie MusicComment

Day Ones Rooted

A clothing brand, a movement, a Universal Battle Realm favorite battler, and a musician. Organized in large due to Phrase Frazier. Learn about the man and the message.

Throw it Back

Loyalty, dedication and commitment to your craft and scene is rare. However, in a game of constant change, there are those who stay solid. From beginning to end, true to their word they move forward.

MusicGabriel BarrioApril 20, 2020Zilla Bones, Ka$ino Collective, Throw it Back, LoyaltyComment

Trailblazing

How to be yourself, never sell yourself short and always make the art that you deserve. The Inspired Ones is a name that is absolutely perfect. Listen and learn how to walk a path of genuine truth.

MusicGabriel BarrioApril 8, 2020The Inspired Ones, T.I.O., Aeros Independent Studio, The Southwest Sixteen, Troll, ControversyComment

Magadino The Chemist

To appreciate the light we must also have darkness, to enjoy the highs we must also have experienced the lows. Learn how Magadino reminds us how to be human and how art and hip hop is always been about honesty in expression.

Mazerati Vinci

Born of chaos, used to struggle, ability to transcend and create lasting art. This is an unusual time but the circumstances are typical, hustle, eat, survive, thrive.

The Network

An artist could be the most talented singer, lyricist or producer and we would never know if they didn’t try to reach us. This is how you reach an audience, you go to the people!

Marketing, MusicGabriel BarrioMarch 30, 2020Live Music Review, Creator CappComment

Rookie of The Year

To be hungry in the music game isn’t enough. You have to be smart, didactic and be able to make moves that help you grow daily. Watch Kraft as he makes those moves and makes music to inspire others.

MusicGabriel BarrioMarch 11, 2020Kraft, Southwest, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Rap, Southwest Indie, Hip Hop, New Mexico, New ReleaseComment

St. Bedlam

To transcend borders one has to exhibit the ability to speak a universal language. Listen to the artist who transcends borders and has support from around the world! St. Bedlam’s Midnight Matineee out on March 12th!

MusicGabriel BarrioMarch 8, 2020St. Bedlam, Hip Hop, Indie Rap, Indie Music, International Hip Hop, Album Release, Midnight MatineeComment

Came Up On My Own

How to survive on your own, the come up, the game and how one artist makes it through it all.

MusicGabriel BarrioFebruary 26, 2020Lil Doe, Indie Rap, Southwest Indie, Southwest, Southwest Rap, Southwest Hip Hop, Came Up On My OwnComment

Gunz and Ginzuz

A dose of reality for the state of hip hop and the State of New Mexico.

MusicGabriel BarrioFebruary 25, 2020D.We$t, Hip Hop, Southwest, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Rap, Southwest IndieComment

League Vs League

Universal Battle Realm’s 7th Anniversary presents a UBR vs BOTZ event filmed in both Albuquerque and San Jose. The leagues working together has created an inter-league promotion and an ultra-competitive demeanor. Watch the first release of Rahney vs Grey Fox here!

Battle RapGabriel BarrioFebruary 3, 2020Universal Battle Realm, UBR, BOTZ, Battle Rap, Rap BattlesComment

You Gone Need

The streets are littered with those who were not focused enough to reach the end of its path. Rarely do artists come out against all odds, S.L.B. is one of those artists that is doing just that and is telling his story.

MusicGabriel BarrioJanuary 29, 2020S.L.B., Sterling The Paperboy, Southwest Hip Hop, Southwest Indie, Southwest Rap, Indie Rap, RapComment

The Opposite of Energy

Sub-genres be damned. SHYWILL breaks convention and creates art, pure unadulterated, not stepped on, pure, addictive new music/art.

Culture Fuzz

The soul needs a voice to speak for it, otherwise it is relegated to a silent, slow, and crushing existence.

CultureGabriel BarrioJanuary 27, 2020Culture Fuzz, Rissa, Blogger, Culture Curator, Art, Life Comment

Sticks and Stones

Sticks and Stones is the latest project from one of the hardest working emcees in the Southwest. Catch it on all streaming platforms!

Bud Stones Smoke Shop

It has been said that Albuquerque looks like a city that has been through the purge. They aren’t wrong, and at the center of all of it is a place that one can find calm.

MarketingGabriel BarrioDecember 30, 2019Bud Stones Smoke Shop, Smoke Shop, UBR, Universal Battle Realm, 2ndVerse, Rahney, Albuquerque, CommunityComment