Bodega Bamz

If you were born in the '70s or early '80s -- or maybe even afterwards -- you're probably one of those fans who's interested in rap's history. Either way, there's a good chance that you're aware of what's known as the Golden Age of hip-hop, and how New York rappers played a pivotal role in that time period...

Bodega Bamz is quickly making his name on the unsigned rapper circuit. Now, the Spanish Harlem, N.Y., native talks with Fuse about his career beginnings and future.

New Bodega Bamz material has slowed down a bit since the release of last year's 'Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z.' mixtape. However, that's because he's currently working on a follow-up with the likes of producers A$AP P, John Boy, Slash Major and !llmind -- who collaborated with Kanye West and Pusha T for 'The Morning' on 'Cruel Summer.' Today, the Spanish Harlem, N.Y., MC finally drops a new track with

"If n----s didn't know what Latin trap was before, they gonna know now," Bodega Bamz tells TheDrop.fm. Currently, the Spanish Harlem native is crafting the follow-up to his 2012 mixtape, 'Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z.' More than 15 records into the making of this new project, the rapper will once again introduce fans to the sounds and lyrics he's becoming synonymous with: beats replete with s

Before the likes of A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar and Wu Tang Clan took the Summer Jam XX main stage at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., hip-hop's rising stars gave fans who decided to attend the Festival Village event earlier a good show and more of a reason to party it up on a blazing hot Sunday afternoon.

Hip-hop touring festival Rock the Bells will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year with all-star roster of rappers including Wu-Tang Clan, Common, Kid Cudi, Rakim, Big K.R.I.T., Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Tyler, the Creator.

Remember Bodega Bamz, one of the artists we put you onto as part of McDonald's Urban Bytes series? The Spanish Harlem-bred rapper proves exactly why he's a rising talent to pay attention to in the new video for his Tanboys anthem, 'Navy,' produced by P on the Boards.

What are you listening to these days? In 2013, there are so many new artists emerging and creating movements expanding outside of their respective cities in an effort to gain global recognition. We understand that it can get overwhelming at times to pay attention to every rapper and singer crafting bass-thumping tracks and catchy melodies...

Hot 97’s Summer Jam XX lineup has been announced for the event's Festival Village and the rappers gracing the stage are full of New York natives. The Festival Village is the pre-show for the main concert, held at MetLife Stadium on June 2 in East Rutherford, N.J.

Forgive him Lord, for Bodega Bamz has sinned. In his new video for 'Say Amen,' the Spanish Harlem emcee is looking for redemption with the help of fellow rapper A$AP Ferg.