Egbodo Benjamin – Founder & CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Egbodo Benjamin is the visionary founder and CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Magazine, a premier platform dedicated to amplifying voices in the hip-hop industry. His commitment to authentic music journalism and artist promotion has positioned This Is Hip Hop HQ as a trusted space for rising talents and industry discussions. In 2024, Benjamin was recognized as a Founder of the Year (Under 30) Nominee by FOYA.Africa, a testament to his impact and entrepreneurial excellence in the digital media and entertainment space. Beyond music and media, he is also a Quantity Surveyor, bringing precision, strategy, and analytical thinking to every project he undertakes. His diverse expertise bridges the gap between structured business growth and creative storytelling, making him a dynamic force in both industries. Under his leadership, This Is Hip Hop HQ continues to grow as a global hub for hip-hop culture, artist reviews, and industry insights.
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The Cosmic Lobotomy: Why DESU TAEM is the Kick in the Teeth You’ve Been Waiting For
Listen, grab a chair and pour yourself something that burns on the way down. We need to have a heart-to-heart. You know as well as..
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The Clock is Ticking, but Zagnutt is Right on Time
By Mr. Benjamins January 11, 2026 Pull up a chair, my friend. Pour yourself something stiff—or perhaps something herbal if you’re still pretending to keep..
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The Baptism of Savage Retro Rock: DESU TAEM and the High Art of the “Fuck Up”
In the gilded age of the “clean aesthetic” and the carefully curated Instagram feed, there exists a sonic equivalent of a grease fire in a..
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DESU TAEM Ask the Question No One Wants to Answer on “How Many More Times” — A Grit-Soaked Rock Reflection With Cinematic Bite
By Mr. BenjaminsThis Is Hip Hop HQ Some songs entertain.Others confront. With “How Many More Times,” DESU TAEM step firmly into the second category—delivering a..
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DESU TAEM Unleash Savage Retro Chaos on “Hulk on Heroin” — A Tongue-in-Cheek Rock Riot With Teeth
By Mr. BenjaminsThis Is Hip Hop HQ Some songs knock.Others kick the door off its hinges. “Hulk on Heroin” by DESU TAEM does the latter—with..
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RUIN79 Turns Graffiti, Grit, and Myth Into Motion on “Spray Paint Dreams (Get Up)”
By Mr. BenjaminsThis Is Hip Hop HQ Some records feel like postcards. Others feel like manifestos. “Spray Paint Dreams (Get Up)” by RUIN79 is neither—it..