Monikker Music

Monikker Music’s weekly fresh picks:

Joey Bada$$ - “Temptation”
While the new Kendrick Lamar album distracted hip-hop fans for the last week, the smoke was still settling from the release of the new Joey Bada$$ album. It’s an excellent East…

This week’s fresh pick: Mindz of a Different Kind - BORDERLINEZ EP

MDK is one of the most popular hip-hop groups in Austin, and rightfully so. This EP gets right at why they’re having success in the industry and making…

This week’s fresh pick: Logic - “Everybody”

The first taste of Logic’s third studio album Everybody is the title track and it’s short & sweet. If you’re a Logic fan, this single won’t disappoint. This is a much anticipated album…

May 6 release date
Got this album in my car ;)

Austin hip-hop act Dat Boy Supa opened for Thee Phantom & the Illharmonic Orchestra at the sold out 600 seat venue Bates Recital Hall. Monikker Music was there for exclusive photos and a review. Read the comprehensive coverage here and…

Austin rapper @datboysupa shut it down with passion. Opening act for @theephantom5000 & the Illharmonic Orchestra.

Mar 18, 2017

Also pictured: bass - Marc Martellica, drums - Jake Rabin, vocalist - Willie B.

Not pictured but totally rockin it: guitar…

The Illharmonic Orchestra rocked Austin in late March. The sold out venue was an unlikely spot for a hip-hop show: Bates Recital Hall at the Butler School of Music, on UT's campus. Led by the hot lyrical duo Thee Phantom…

Pastor with swag or rapper that can rival the likes of C.L. Smooth? @theephantom5000

Mar 18, 2017

Getting ready to start the hip-hip orchestra with @theephantom5000

Mar 18, 2017 (at Bates Recital Hall)

Sold out crowd response to @theephantom5000 & Illharmonic Orchestra

Mar 18, 2017 (at Bates Recital Hall)

Nitty Scott MC - “Buddhaveli (NahImaStay)”
Nitty’s new Creature LP is coming, and she flaunts that in new single “Buddhaveli (NahImaStay).” It seems like Nitty is trying to stay namaste but is having a hard time with all the people…