30 Best Indie Hip Hop Blogs and Websites in 2025
Indie Hip Hop Blogs
Here are 30 Best Indie Hip Hop Blogs you should read and follow in 2025.
1. Word Is Bond
Blog https://www.thewordisbond.com/
The Word Is Bond started in 2010 and is a hip-hop blog that serves the best of the Underground hip hop scene from talented unknown acts & labels around the world. As a team of dedicated writers, we try our best to deliver quality hip-hop music and articles.MORE Email ****@thewordisbond.com
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2. UndergroundHipHopBlog.com
Blog https://undergroundhiphopblog.com/
Underground Hip Hop blog is the Highest-ranked Underground Hip Hop blog worldwide. Stay updated with new music, albums, mixtapes, interviews, reviews & mic sessions.
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3. Urban Vault UK
Blog https://urbanvault.co.uk/
Since Spring 2010, urbanvault.co.uk has been helping to source and bring together the best of Urban Music, Apparel, Interviews, and Events from around the world plus Competitions. Urbanvault.co.uk is updated consistently with fresh and relevant content 24/7.MORE Email ****@urbanvault.co.uk
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4. Digiindie
Blog https://digiindie.com/
Digiindie is the definitive blog to catch up on the latest trending music and videos online, explore new artists or submit your own creations to market yourself to the masses. We use our blog to focus our attention on the talent itself.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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5. MRCNNlive
Blog https://www.mrcnnlive.com/
At MRCNNlive, our focus is on classic underground hip hop culture, boom-bap, 90srap, reggae, DJs, emcees, style writing, street apparel, events & promotions.
Email ****@mrcnnlive.com
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6. Upcoming Hip-Hop
Blog http://upcominghiphop.net/
We at Upcoming Hip Hop believe every upcoming artist and producer deserves the chance to get their music heard. We also believe that artists and producers should get paid for their work. We share interviews, ciphers, in the studio web series, premieres, album reviews, advice/opinion articles, news, and events to the Upcoming Hip Hop brand.MORE Email ****@upcominghiphop.net
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7. Rosecrans Ave
Blog https://www.rosecransave.com/
Established in June 2014, RosecransAve.com has been created to fill the void major media has created by not covering the real LA, we don't all live on Fairfax or Slauson. We are here to cover everything happening in LA hip hop culture, shows, albums, singles, events, discovering new artists, lifestyles, fashion, and art.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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8. Indie Hip Hop
Blog https://indiehiphop.com/
IndieHipHop.com launched on May 1st, 2016, we are one of the largest growing independent hip-hop sites on the web today! Leading the way in promoting anything indie/underground Hip Hop related content. Pushing the freshest music videos, singles, albums/mixtapes, interviews, reviews, events, and most imphttps://indiehiphop.com/contact/ortantly, influencing as many kids as possible from coast-to-coast.MORE Email ****@indiehiphop.com
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9. Hip Hop Indie Music
Blog https://www.hiphopindiemusic.com/
Our site is one of the largest growing independent hip-hop blogs on the internet today! The blog is paving the way to give Indie Hip-Hop & R'n'B-related content to the world. Giving our fans new hip hop material like music videos, singles, albums/mixtapes, interviews, reviews, and many more, and our mission is to motivate as many young music creators as possible from coast-to-coast.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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10. HipHop Over Everything Blog
Blog https://www.hiphopovereverything.com/blog
HipHop Over Everything in Atlanta, Georgia, offers marketing and promotion packages for independent hip-hop music artists. Turn up your exposure with us. This is where Indie and Underground Hip Hop artists are heard. HHOE specializes in promoting, marketing, and management. We are always working hard to make sure that the indie and underground artists are being heard, and exposed. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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11. Obscure Sound » Hip-Hop
Blog https://www.obscuresound.com/category/hip-hop/
The following section of Obscure Sound features news, articles, and more about Hip-Hop. Obscure Sound is an indie music site that I formed in February 2006 out of a love for finding new and emerging quality music. My name is Mike Mineo and I'm the site's founder and editor. This site's aim is to provide music fans with the latest and greatest music, preferably from artists you've never heard of before.MORE Email ****@obscuresound.com
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12. A&R Factory » Hip-Hop
Blog https://www.anrfactory.com/category/music/hip..
View our Hip Hop music blog and promotion page to browse and find different music submitted by various artists. Find out more here! Since 2012, we have grown into one of the most respected artist and repertoire (A&R) blogs. We help music industry professionals discover new independent music from across the world.MORE Email ****@anrfactory.com
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13. its HIP HOP music
Blog https://itshiphopmusic.com/
Its Hip Hop Music is one of the leading Indie Hip Hop Blogs for Rappers, Producers to promote their music. We can help Hip Hop artists, rappers, and Producers promote Press Releases, New Music, and Music videos and also arrange interviews. We promote independent artists & rappers all across the globe.MORE Email ****@itshiphopmusic.com
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14. Sinusoidal Music
Blog https://sinusoidalmusic.com/
Your ultimate source of indie music reviews, interviews, latest news and trends, music industry tips and playlists!
Email ****@sinusoidalmusic.com
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15. Rap Olympus Media
Blog https://rapolympus.com/
Your hip hop news source for independent rap artists showcasing independent music artists looking to make a name for themselves. We continuously strive to elevate the Hip-Hop culture by featuring hard-working individuals seeking to push the art form further with each passing year.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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16. CULTURE KING Blog
Blog https://cultureking.co/blog/
Cultural King is the voice of independent hip hop. The website is home to anyone who is an indie hip-hop fan. Read blog posts, news, and articles on major hip-hop stars, their singles & albums, listen to podcasts, and more.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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17. Boom Bap Central Blog
Blog https://www.boombapcentral.com/blog
Boom Bap Central is a music blog and website dedicated to 'real' hip hop music. We feature OldSchool 90's Style Hip Hop Artists both upcoming and established. Our goal is to help preserve Hip Hop Culture.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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18. How Music Charts » Indie
Blog https://hmc.chartmetric.com/tag/indie/
Chartmetric's data-driven publication brings the music industry trends behind your favorite artists into conversation with culture.
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19. The Indian Music Diaries
Blog https://theindianmusicdiaries.com/home/
Explore India's vibrant indie music scene at TheIndianMusicDiaries.com—latest news, exclusive interviews, in-depth reviews, and event updates
Email ****@theindianmusicdiaries.com
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20. DMY
Blog https://dmy.co/
Welcome to DMY, a New Kind of Music Company. Helping Artists make a sustainable income from their music while helping fans build better connections with the artists they love.
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21. DezFlight Blog » Albums in French
Blog https://dezflight-underground.com/category/al..
DezFlight‑Underground is a blog dedicated to sharing rare and hard-to-find underground and hardcore rap/hip‑hop albums, instrumentals, and compilations from around the world in high-quality MP3 formatMORE Domain Authority 20 Read Now Get Email Contact
22. Britishhiphop » Articles
Blog https://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/features/arti..
The Original UK Hip Hop History and Database
Email ****@britishhiphop.co.uk
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23. Rap Fiesta Blog
Blog https://rapfiesta.com/category/blogs/
Our goal is to spread beautiful indie Hip-Hop far and wide. We want the world to enjoy the music we find, and to share that bond with others. Music is the one intangible that can truly hold the world together, and we're honed in on building that. Part of that process is educating independent artists on how to properly invest in themselves. We do so by providing them information from professionals that have done it themselves. We frequently bring on managers, stylists, music lawyers and any other moving piece in the industry, to educate on these topics...MORE Email ****@rapfiesta.com
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24. RapStar News » Hip-Hop
Blog https://rapstar.news/category/hip-hop/
RapStar.News delivers the latest updates, features, and interviews focused on hip-hop culture, emerging rap artists, and the global rap music scene.
Email ****@pophits.co
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25. HipHopDX
Blog https://hiphopdx.com/
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26. Sphere of Hip-Hop
Blog https://www.sphereofhiphop.com/
Sphere of Hip-Hop is a hip-hop & instrumental music magazine founded in 1997 that curates the freshest playlists, radio, culture & community.
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27. Big Noise Radio
Blog https://bignoiseradio.com/
Our blog reveals the lifestyle and culture, cultivated by the hip hop movement. Artists showcased on Big Noise Radio, are making significant contributions to hip hop culture. Their passion, ambition and history, have created a standard of quality, that resonates around the world. Today's timeless hip hop / rap music, embodies expressions of self, community and life. Delivering the complicated message of our day-to-day struggle.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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28. Nevernaire Stomping Ground
Blog https://nevernaire.com/
Shining light on the talent in the shadows Featuring street artists and performers with articles, videos, photos, and artist profiles - Indie Hip hop Blog
Email ****@nevernaire.com
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29. RIDE MUSIC » Hip Hop
Blog https://ridemusicblog.wordpress.com/tag/hip-hop/
Read about the best single reviews, artists, composers, new releases, and more on Hip Hop. Founded by Newcastle Upon Tyne-based journalist Johnathan Ramsay in 2016, RIDE Music is the hub for all things underground music and culture related in the UK, US, and around the world. If you want to find new artists that break boundaries, reject the norm, and push underground culture forward you've come to the right place.MORE Email ****@yahoo.com
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30. Magnetic Magazine » Indie Hiphop
Blog https://magneticmag.com/tag/indie-hiphop/
Email ****@magneticmag.com
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Indie Hip Hop Bloggers
Blogger Name | Designation | Blog Link | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | |
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George Gabriel | Editor | thewordisbond.com | @soulgkg | 136 | |
Matt Ogilvieee | Founder & Owner | upcominghiphop.net | @mattogilvieee | 940 | |
Upcoming Hip-hop | Submissions | upcominghiphop.net | |||
Bryson Paul | Author | upcominghiphop.net | |||
Nicola Davies | Contributing Writer | upcominghiphop.net | @nicola_jdavies | 540 | |
Isaac Ford | Contributing Writer | upcominghiphop.net | @ifo531 | 72 | |
Mike Mineo | Founder and Editor | obscuresound.com/category/hip-hop | @obscuresound | 6.3K | |
The Indian Music Diaries | Editorial Inquiries | theindianmusicdiaries.com/home | |||
Rap Fiesta | Submission | rapfiesta.com/category/blogs | |||
Will ‘ill Will’ Lavin | Managing Editor | hiphopdx.com | @officialillwill | 5.3K | |
Sharath "Tommy" Cherian | CEO & Publisher | hiphopdx.com | |||
Shawn Setaro | Weekend News Editor | hiphopdx.com | |||
Magnetic Magazine | Editorial Inquiries | magneticmag.com/tag/indie-hiphop | |||
Legends Will Never Die | Contributor | undergroundhiphopblog.com | |||
Val C. | Contributor | undergroundhiphopblog.com | |||
Doomstwin | Contributor | undergroundhiphopblog.com | |||
parabianxa | Contributor | undergroundhiphopblog.com | |||
PointBlvnk | Contributor | undergroundhiphopblog.com | |||
Cthree | Contributor | undergroundhiphopblog.com | |||
Digiindie | Contributor | digiindie.com | |||
UV Admin | Contributor | urbanvault.co.uk | |||
Chase March | Contributor | thewordisbond.com | |||
Nevernaire | Contributor | nevernaire.com | |||
msavino | Contributor | thewordisbond.com | |||
Rosecrans Vic | Contributor | rosecransave.com | |||
Jessica Starks | Contributor | nevernaire.com | |||
Artistrack | Contributor | itshiphopmusic.com | |||
Ride Music | Contributor | ridemusicblog.com | |||
indiehiphop | Contributor | indiehiphop.com | |||
Tayo Odutola | Contributor | thewordisbond.com | |||
Marty McFly | Contributor | rapolympus.com | |||
Ericsoul | Contributor | thewordisbond.com | |||
Kendra Kay | Contributor | digiindie.com | |||
Deleted-gj1dwiqs | Contributor | urbanvault.co.uk | |||
Vaultmasterg | Contributor | urbanvault.co.uk | |||
Jason Soto | Contributor | rapolympus.com | |||
Tokyo | Contributor | nevernaire.com | |||
Xplizitsouljah | Contributor | thewordisbond.com | |||
Drops Media | Contributor | rosecransave.com | |||
Jake Crates | Contributor | rosecransave.com |