Hip Hop From The Woods Archives

“Take Off” – Rapping over a new style of music

September 22, 2023 No Comments

Available on all major streaming platforms.

Rapping over this style of music is new for me. I wrote my song “Take Off” to reflect on how much my life has been changing lately. Becoming a dad, focusing on fitness, and fully going for it with music, there’s been a lot of personal growth that’s been happening in my life, so that’s where my songwriting is going too. Lately, it’s been all about leveling up.

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Opening for GZA

February 10, 2023 No Comments

I opened for GZA in Greenfield, MA to a sold-out crowd and got to build with his band backstage.

BRK BRD Releases Corona Diaries: A Berkshire Hip-Hop Legacy Album

September 11, 2022 No Comments

Berkshire County, MA hip-hop artists Quintavious Walls (Carolina Black), Regi Wingo (Dominik Omega), Eric Shuman (D.R.A.M.A.T.I.C.), and Jackson Whalan collaborated to put out a full-length album called Corona Diaries, under the group name BRK BRD.

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Producing the Beat for “Think Bigger” on KRS-One’s New Album IMAMCRU12

February 22, 2022 No Comments

I produced the beat for KRS-One’s song “Think Bigger” from his 24th album, IMAMCRU12. Stream the full album and learn more.

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No Matter What: A Lyrical Boom Bap Hip-Hop Song and Video

January 22, 2022 No Comments

Listen to “No Matter What” by Jackson Whalan, a classic, alternative hip-hop single, out now on all streaming platforms. Here is the story behind the song.

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This Is How I Freestyle Rap

January 2, 2022 No Comments

In this blog post, I share a bit about how I freestyle: why I love it, how I learned, and some straight-forward techniques and exercises that I use to stay on my toes and get better.

Still Different Song & Music Video

October 22, 2021 No Comments

I wrote this song to offer the affirmation that what sets you apart and makes you different can be your biggest strength. “Still Different” is out now on all streaming platforms with a music video on Youtube.

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From the Woods Beats: Hip-Hop Instrumentals from Boom Bap to Trap

July 23, 2021 No Comments

Instrumental versions from my album, ‘From the Woods, great for forest-bathing, driving, and all sorts of other activities. These beats are inspired by producers from J Dilla to Russ, everything from boom bap to R&B and Trap.

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KRS-One Teams with Jackson Whalan on “From the Woods” Remix [PRESS RELEASE]

March 25, 2021 No Comments

Pre-Save/Stream Press Release After releasing my album From the Woods with coverage from Earmilk and Upful Life, I’m featuring KRS-One on the remix of my album’s title track. The song

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Music Release Checklist PDF for Independent Artists

January 27, 2021 No Comments

This music release check list is helpful for any artists who wants to follow ALL of the steps for a successful music release.

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