Rap Nerd Reviews

Rap Nerd Reviews

by Derek "D-Sick" Moore

Performing Arts Music Commentary

Rap Nerd Reviews Ep. 4 – Underground Fire or Nah?🔥

In Episode 4 of Rap Nerd Reviews, I give my honest thoughts on a fresh batch of indie and underground hip hop submissions. No sugarcoating—just real feedback for artists looking to grow.Some made the cut and are now spinning on Rap Nerd Radio, while others still got some work to do. Find out who’s #RapNerdApproved.🎧 Submit your music for review or Rap Nerd Radio rotation: submissions@rapnerd.com💿 Want your music reviewed on the next episode? DM or email us.#RapNerd #MusicReview #UndergroundHipHop #RapNerdRadio #IndieArtistSupport #HipHopCultureRap Nerd Radio | RapNerd.com Home of the 🌍's best indie Hip Hop📻RAP NERD RADIO: https://streaming.live365.com/a61621Rap Nerd is a multimedia Hip Hop platform, a radio station, a clothing line, a seasonal Magazine, and a lifestyle. The mission is to acknowledge, promote, and educate up-and-coming indie rappers. Submit your music for radio consideration here: SUBMISSIONS@RAPNERD.COMNEED A SONG OR ALBUM REVIEW FROM THE RAP NERD? JUST SUBMIT THIS FORM! https://www.rapnerd.com/rapnerdreviewssubmissionform🌍OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.rapnerd.com/👕RAP NERD CLOTHING:https://www.rapnerd.com/category/all-products📲INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rapnerdradio📲FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RAPNERDRADIO#UNDERGROUNDHIPHOP #indiehiphop #rapnerd

Heat or Nah? | Rap Nerd Reviews Ep. 3 | Weekly Indie Rap Reactions

Welcome to Rap Nerd Reviews – Episode 3 👓🎤This is the only show giving honest, unfiltered reactions to independent rap submissions from all over the map. No politics. No fluff. Just real feedback, real passion, and real hip hop. Whether you're a fan of boom bap, trap, lo-fi, or anything in between—this one’s for you.🎧 Each episode is packed with underground gems, tough critiques, and pure hip hop energy.📡 Streaming live weekly on YouTube, Instagram & TIKTOK🎙️ Now on Spotify – search Rap Nerd Reviews📩 Want your music reviewed? Submit your MP3 + cover art to:submissions@rapnerd.com (Top link in my bio)Hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe to discover the next wave of indie talent.Rap Nerd Radio | RapNerd.com Home of the 🌍's best indie Hip Hop📻RAP NERD RADIO: https://streaming.live365.com/a61621Rap Nerd is a multimedia Hip Hop platform, a radio station, a clothing line, a seasonal Magazine, and a lifestyle. The mission is to acknowledge, promote, and educate up-and-coming indie rappers. Submit your music for radio consideration here: SUBMISSIONS@RAPNERD.COMNEED A SONG OR ALBUM REVIEW FROM THE RAP NERD? JUST SUBMIT THIS FORM! https://www.rapnerd.com/rapnerdreviewssubmissionform🌍OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.rapnerd.com/👕RAP NERD CLOTHING:https://www.rapnerd.com/category/all-products📲INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rapnerdradio📲FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RAPNERDRADIO#UNDERGROUNDHIPHOP #indiehiphop #rapnerd

Rap Nerd Reviews Ep. 2: Fathers day bars & rap legends

Welcome to Rap Nerd Reviews Episode 2, where we dive into some of the dopest indie hip hop submissions — with a twist. This episode features tracks with Project Pat and Juelz Santana, plus an incredibly heartfelt Father's Day anthem by Marcus "M.Positive" Parker. It's all about celebrating talent, legacy, and real bars.Hosted by Derek "D-Sick" Moore, founder of Rap Nerd Radio and Rap Nerd Magazine, this show keeps it 💯 with honest reviews and spotlight on rising stars. Whether you're an underground head or a fan of lyrical heat, this one’s for you.Rap Nerd Radio | RapNerd.com Home of the 🌍's best indie Hip Hop📻RAP NERD RADIO: https://streaming.live365.com/a61621Rap Nerd is a multimedia Hip Hop platform, a radio station, a clothing line, a seasonal Magazine, and a lifestyle. The mission is to acknowledge, promote, and educate up-and-coming indie rappers. Submit your music for radio consideration here: SUBMISSIONS@RAPNERD.COMNEED A SONG OR ALBUM REVIEW FROM THE RAP NERD? JUST SUBMIT THIS FORM! https://www.rapnerd.com/rapnerdreview...🌍OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.rapnerd.com/👕RAP NERD CLOTHING:https://www.rapnerd.com/category/all-...📲INSTAGRAM: / rapnerdradio 📲FACEBOOK: / rapnerdradio #UNDERGROUNDHIPHOP #indiehiphop #rapnerd

How Good Is Your Music Really? | Rap Nerd Reviews Ep. 1

Rap Nerd Reviews is the official music review show from Derek “D-Sick” Moore, hip hop journalist, DJ, and founder of Rap Nerd Radio and Rap Nerd Magazine. On each episode, I give real-time, unfiltered feedback to indie and underground hip hop artists who submit their tracks for review. The best submissions may get added to rotation on Rap Nerd Radio, a spot on our official Spotify playlist The New Wave: Indie Hip Hop Bangers, and/or a feature article in Rap Nerd Magazine. Whether you’re an artist trying to level up or a hip hop head discovering what’s next, this is where raw talent meets honest critique—with nothing but love for the culture. Submit your music to: submissions@rapnerd.comWatch episodes & shop merch at: RapNerd.com

Rap Nerd Reviews Ep. 40 | Live Indie Rap Reviews & Artist Feedback (4/25/2026)

Welcome to Episode 40 of Rap Nerd Reviews! 🎧 In this live session, Rap Nerd dives into new music from independent artists, delivering detailed feedback on bars, delivery, beat selection, and overall vibe. Whether it’s boom bap, trap, or something experimental, every track gets a fair and honest breakdown. If you’re serious about your music or just love discovering real hip hop, this episode is for you. 🔥 Submit Your Music: 🎧 https://auxchord.app/@rapnerdreviews 📩 submissions@rapnerd.com 📻 Rap Nerd Radio (24/7 Indie Hip Hop): https://streaming.live365.com/a61621 🌐 Tap in: https://www.rapnerd.com/ The home of the world’s best indie hip hop.

Rap Nerd Reviews Ep. 28 | Live Indie Rap Reviews

In this episode of Rap Nerd Reviews, Rap Nerd dives into indie rap submissions, breaking down bars, production, originality, and overall execution. This is the edited podcast version of the live show, featuring standout moments, honest feedback, and underground hip hop energy. Rap Nerd Reviews exists to spotlight independent rappers worldwide and give real, respectful critique rooted in love for the culture. 🔥 In this episode: Indie rap song reviews Honest feedback on lyrics & production Underground hip hop discovery Select tracks considered for Rap Nerd Radio rotation 🎧 SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC: Artists can submit their songs for review using Auxchord or by emailing MP3 + cover art. 👉 https://auxchord.app/@rapnerdreviews 📩 submissions@rapnerd.com 📻 RAP NERD RADIO: Listen to Rap Nerd Radio 24/7 for the world’s best indie hip hop. 👉 https://streaming.live365.com/a61621 🎥 WATCH LIVE: New episodes every Saturday 12 PM EST | 11 AM CST 🌐 More from Rap Nerd: https://www.rapnerd.com Home of the 🌍’s best indie hip hop.

Texas Hip Hop Excellence: Reviewing J Soulja’s The Proclamation

Today’s bonus episode of Rap Nerd Reviews dives into The Proclamation, the 10-track album from Austin hip hop powerhouse J Soulja. As one of the city’s most influential artists, event organizers, and community builders, J Soulja has been shaping the Austin scene for years — and this project feels like a true statement piece. In this episode, I break down the production, the themes, the storytelling, and the energy behind each track while unpacking why The Proclamation stands out in Texas hip hop. Whether you’re an ATX local, a fan of independent rap, or an artist looking to understand what separates solid projects from great ones, this review gives you a full perspective on J Soulja’s evolution and the impact of this release. Tap in for an honest, in-depth, and respectful critique of one of Austin’s most respected voices. #RapNerdReviews

T.O. Lestat‬ "MEntal HELLth Despondent" | Full Album Review BONUS EPISODE

Bonus Episode In this episode of Rap Nerd Reviews, Derek “D-Sick” Moore, founder of Rap Nerd Radio, dives deep into MEntal HELLth Despondent, the concept LP from lyricist T.O. Lestat. This project is dark, personal, and cinematic — a reflection of Lestat’s 2023, shaped by real-life struggles, pain, and growth. With a Boom Bap foundation, intricate wordplay, and vivid storytelling, T.O. Lestat paints raw, emotional pictures through his Reality Rhymes. The album plays like an autobiographical movie, complete with a hidden track that caps off the journey. 🎧 Album Credits Artist / Executive Producer: T.O. Lestat Co-Producer / Engineer: CrackeRican Beat Production: Imminent Productions Recording Engineers: CrackeRican, JSLUGG Studios: ShadowWorks Ent., Salt Mine Studio Oasis, GAS Labs Mixing / Mastering: CrackeRican, KC Jones Artwork / Concept: T.O. Lestat Label: The Armed & Educated Ent. 🧩 About the Artist T.O. Lestat brings a style that’s unmistakably his — Boom Bap at its core, but with a poetic and introspective edge. His Reality Rhymes cut deep, depicting everyday life with honesty and craft. 📱 Follow T.O. Lestat: IG / Threads / TikTok — @to_lestat FB — @TO Lestat | @TO Lestat TheWize X — @TO_Lestat Twitch — @TOLestat3 YouTube — TO Lestat The Wise Bandcamp — TO Lestat 🎧 Stream on all DSPs (now) | Soon exclusive on Own Ln. https://open.spotify.com/album/2zZE3axOIySrZyWklUi3rN?si=Y12xyen4Qhu1jN69cMDGlg #rapnerdreviews #RapNerdRadio #TOLestat #MentalHELLthDespondent #BoomBap #RealityRhymes #HipHopReview #DSickMusic #UndergroundHipHop #RapNerdApproved #IndieHipHop #Lyricism #ConceptAlbum #IndependentArtist #HipHopCulture #UndergroundRap

Reviewing Your Music LIVE! | Rap Nerd Reviews Ep. 8🔥

Rap Nerd Reviews Episode 8 is here! In this episode, I go deep into new music submissions from indie artists, giving real feedback with no fluff. If you’re an up-and-coming rapper, singer, or producer, this series is for YOU. Want to be featured in the next episode? Submit your music here: https://aux.fan/1709Catch the real, raw, and respectful reviews every week. 🎧#RapNerdReviews #IndieArtists #HipHopHeads #MusicSubmission #UndergroundRapRap Nerd Radio | RapNerd.com Home of the 🌍's best indie Hip Hop📻RAP NERD RADIO: https://streaming.live365.com/a61621Rap Nerd is a multimedia Hip Hop platform, a radio station, a clothing line, a seasonal Magazine, and a lifestyle. The mission is to acknowledge, promote, and educate up-and-coming indie rappers. Submit your music for radio consideration here: SUBMISSIONS@RAPNERD.COMNEED A SONG OR ALBUM REVIEW FROM THE RAP NERD? JUST SUBMIT THIS FORM! https://www.rapnerd.com/rapnerdreviewssubmissionform🌍OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.rapnerd.com/👕RAP NERD CLOTHING:https://www.rapnerd.com/category/all-products📲INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rapnerdradio📲FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RAPNERDRADIO#UNDERGROUNDHIPHOP #indiehiphop #rapnerd

Rap Nerd Reviews Ep. 7 | Underground Gems & Honest Music Feedback

This week, D-Sick dives into fresh submissions from around the world, giving honest takes on bars, beats, and overall vibe. If you’re an artist, producer, or just a fan of real hip hop, tap in.🧠 No sugarcoating. No industry politics. Just real feedback from a real student of the game.👇 SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC FOR FREE LIVE REVIEW (SKIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE):📩 aux.fan/1709🌐 More: https://rapnerd.com🔔 Subscribe for more weekly reviews, interviews, and hip hop content.HERE ARE ALL THE SONGS FROM THE EPISODE:02:15 – Zaytee – Bump My Shii09:10 – B. Mitch – Good Plan, Bad Girl16:30 – Max Cupid – Hold of Me22:55 – Boo the Sleeper – Poor Her One27:20 – Chris Wolverine Matthew – Too Sexy for My Shirt32:00 – Lay Low – Forever34:30 – T.O. Lastat – Stan (Remix)41:00 – Sympl & DJ Scientist – Gimme a Dollar47:50 – Maddog McGraw – I Hate Your Guts55:30 – FGO Lafi – Blood and Bullets01:00:30 – Chingz – Shots01:04:45 – Young Man Nook & Kool G Rap – The Scheme01:11:00 – B the 1/8 Sin – Death Knell01:14:30 – Leafy Not New – Tommy Egan01:18:00 – Screw Blue – Wig 01:21:40 – Chopzilla – Scamapocalypse01:26:00 – Corey Gold Waves – My Mother Was Patatonic01:29:20 – Playboy Peso & Dom2XL – No Entiendo01:34:30 – Fjum – The Baker01:39:00 – Cam – Gratitude01:44:50 – Blue Loco – King01:48:20 – KD ft. Don Joe – Won’t Stop01:52:00 – Yosi Yo Dollar I – Eternal Spirits01:56:40 – Chris Wolverine Matthew – Cruise on My Own02:01:10 – 2Groovy – Blood02:06:30 – Royale Michelle – Myself02:11:30 – Mooce – Old Recordz (Winning Track)Rap Nerd Radio | RapNerd.com Home of the 🌍's best indie Hip Hop📻RAP NERD RADIO: https://streaming.live365.com/a61621Rap Nerd is a multimedia Hip Hop platform, a radio station, a clothing line, a seasonal Magazine, and a lifestyle. The mission is to acknowledge, promote, and educate up-and-coming indie rappers. Submit your music for radio consideration here: SUBMISSIONS@RAPNERD.COMNEED A SONG OR ALBUM REVIEW FROM THE RAP NERD? JUST SUBMIT THIS FORM! https://www.rapnerd.com/rapnerdreviewssubmissionform🌍OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.rapnerd.com/👕RAP NERD CLOTHING:https://www.rapnerd.com/category/all-products📲INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rapnerdradio📲FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RAPNERDRADIO#UNDERGROUNDHIPHOP #indiehiphop #rapnerd

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