Raaddrr Van and Hip Hop Vibe partner for New Contest

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterVeteran rapper, Raaddrr Van is currently living on the West Coast, searching for new talent. As the head of Van Live Entertainment, Raaddrr is trying to build the West Coast branch of the label. Currently, the Brooklyn rapper is in the Bay Area.While he is developing new talent for his record label, Raaddrr Van is also working on a new mixtape. The

A-Thug: Independently Major

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn recent years, more rappers have been starting their own record labels and backing them with major labels. But, the major labels have become so demanding that many rappers have left major labels and partnered with independent distributors. Harlem rapper, A-Thug, has been doing his thing for seven years and he has been doing it all on his own.There