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DJ Bern In an era where club DJs substitute talent for hype and promoters sell events to consumers with drink specials rather than good music, one up-and-coming DJ uses the essence of the artform to elevate the standard in today’s nightlife. Born and raised on the south side of Columbus Ohio, DJ Bern was groomed […]

Jason Rawls (born February 27, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American hip hop, soul, and neo-soul producer whose work crosses over into jazz. He has worked with Dose One, Beastie Boys, Slum Village, El Da Sensei, Count Bass D, Grand Agent, 9th Wonder, J-Live, Us3, and Moka Only. J. Rawls’ production is best known […]

Cool Kid Radio is hip, funny, and as the name says, Cool. Its the newest thing sweeping the internet and when turned on it, instantly grabs your attention and keeps it. Join SPdaCoolKid, SmackMarcus, and DissMiss, for an hour of your time, as they take you on a journey which includes some of today’s hottest […]

Fly Paper Supports Columbus in Black Music Month When Big Yogi birthed the Fly Paper idea and brand, he wanted to make sure he gave back to the same people who supported him. It’s very important for us as a staff, crew, and family to hold down the same people who keep us up and […]

Shotty Mayes is climbing up the ranks faster than some of Columbus’ most seasoned artists. Is he the next young gun to rep Columbus nationwide? Shotty Mayes has won an unprecedented amount of awards and showcases but he is most noted for winning the Ohio Hip Hop Awards showcase in 2008, alongside with his startling […]

Bow Wow maybe not be old but he is a pioneer when it comes to taking Columbus Hip Hop to another level. Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987) is an American rapper and actor. He released his debut album, Beware of Dog at age 13, then under the stage name Lil Bow Wow, which […]

VIA FLYPAPERNEWS.COM Columbus’ Hip Hop Founder Takes Us to Hollywood! Arrested Development. 2 Live Crew. Willie D. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. D.O.C. Dana Dane. Mega Banton. These are just some of the notable artists that visited the old Groove Shack here in Columbus, Ohio in the 90’s era. Anyone in-tune to the local hip hop scene in […]

Murdock started out singing gospel music in her native Toledo. Singer/musician Roger Troutman hired Murdock as a backing singer for his family’s band Zapp, who had several hits on Warner Bros. (or its Reprise Records imprint). Based on this success, Troutman began recording tracks with Murdock and lead singer Sugarfoot of the Ohio Players, among […]

The Liquid Crystal Project calls their sound Jazz Hop because it blends the old school be bop of jazz legends like John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and George Duke with hard hitting drums of Hip Hop influences like J Dilla, A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Premier and Pete Rock. A Liquid Crystal Project performance includes everything […]

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Zapp, also known as the Zapp Band or Zapp and Roger, is a soul and funk band originated in 1978 out of Dayton, OH. The band was formed by a group of brothers Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Tony Troutman, and Terry “Zapp” Troutman. The group became famous for their style of electro funk […]

Capital City's Finest

Can Hip-Hop evolve any more????????? Do emcees still have something to say???????? This five member crew out of Columbus, Ohio screams Yes, we have to! Rashad, Pa.Flex, Co City, Shakes and Blaksmif, also known as The 3rd, has been a work in progress since they met in middle school. But like P.A. says, something so […]

Can Hip-Hop evolve any more????????? Do emcees still have something to say???????? This five member crew out of Columbus, Ohio screams Yes, we have to! Rashad, Pa.Flex, Co City, Shakes and Blaksmif, also known as The 3rd, has been a work in progress since they met in middle school. But like P.A. says, something so […]