In the Just Like Music channel of Loud News Net you will find an eclectic collection of music news, culture, album reviews, interviews, listicles, hip hop culture and much more. Loud News Net was birthed from Hip Hop culture and will always be who we are, but there’s too much other dope music in the world to not talk about it here. (s/o Marvin Gaye and EPMD)
Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. was born in Chicago on March 13, 1972. Nobody around him in his youth could have guessed the trajectory his career would take, branching out from local rapper to a nationwide success in media from music to acting and writing. Becoming involved with many major names in the industry through music,…
Daniel Dumile, better known as MF DOOM, is dead at the age of 49. This has been confirmed by his family. MF DOOM was an influential, prolific, and well respected producer and rapper from the UK. He broke into the music industry in the 1990s hip hop scene with KMD. We will have further updates…
In 1919, Marcus Garvey organized the Black Star Line, a shipping and trading company meant to facilitate black-owned business across the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and North America. While it’s history was short, the significance of it is not to be understated. In a way, it was a symbol of determination and success for the…
LAUSSE THE CAT released his first track on Soundcloud over four years ago and his identity still remains a mystery. He combines lo-fi beats with jazzy samples and introspective verses about drug addiction, sex, and his internal battles. LAUSSE THE CAT is in his own lane and brings something really unique and fresh to the…
So, you keep bumping into your ditsy, older neighbor who never seems to run out of tie-dye T-shirts. The smell of patchouli invades your nostrils as she mumbles something, “Steal Your Face.” Was that a threat? Don’t fret, your neighbor isn’t high on bath salts and planning violent attacks. She’s just a Deadhead. The Grateful…
It was Los Angeles in the late ’80s and early 90’s when a young Michael Perretta (Evidence) began experimenting in QD3’s studio next door to his house. The teenage graffiti artist would there learn how to execute an iconic hip hop sound that would have ripple effects across the culture forever. Joining forces with Rakaa…
“I have been assembling my notes for some time now. My intent is to create a guide for anyone whose path may lead them to this unwavering otherness. There are days I fear my work will only serve to create more confusion about what I’ve found / but I felt it nеcessary to stay the…
2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year for the music industry as a whole. With a global pandemic shutting down tours and bringing financial strain to entertainers and venues alike, the picture seemed pretty bleak. Even now, a select few states and countries are opening up their stages for artists to cater to the…
Most mainstream rappers nowadays have predictable trajectories, returning year after year to push the boundaries and present their newest project to the public. You’ve heard it a hundred times before. It’s rare for artists to slow their roll as fame increases and the demand rises for their art. Unfortunately this has created an unhealthy expectation…
While the rest of the world had a spoiled 2020, Daniel Alan Maman was hard at work crafting another wildly prolific year. With over two decades of work under his belt, it’s no surprise that the experienced producer hit the ground running once again. As the year comes to a close, we look back on…
