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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Damola Davis Presses “REWIND” and Finds the Sweet Spot Between Desire and Distance
Some songs ask you to think.Rewind asks you to sway first and figure things out later. Released on October 24, 2025 as the lead single
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SavaBCO’s “If You Knew”: A Confession That Crosses Continents
Some songs arrive polished and packaged, already dressed for playlists and press photos. If You Knew did not arrive like that. It arrived as a
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Damos’ “Runnin Gunnz”: Finding Inner Peace While the World Is on Fire
There are records that chase adrenaline, and there are records that interrogate it. Runnin Gunnz does the second one, which already puts it ahead of
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Eylsia’s “Not Like Anyone Else” Marks a Historic Comeback Fueled by Resilience, Innovation, and Unbreakable Will
In an industry that often celebrates overnight success while quietly ignoring survival, Eylsia’s return with Not Like Anyone Else stands as a rare and powerful
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Joshua Jamison’s “Johnson County Line”: A Song That Knows Where It Comes From
By Mister BenjaminsFor This Is Hip Hop HQ Some songs chase trends. Others chase memories. Johnson County Line does neither. It stands still, plants its
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Damos and the Art of Suspense: How an Independent Vision Is Quietly Redefining Alternative Hip-Hop
By Mister BenjaminsFor This Is Hip Hop HQ In an era where speed has replaced substance and algorithms often decide taste before listeners do, moments