“It's been on hiatus since 2012, but, from the looks of things, Dallas' Elements of Hip-Hop event is returning bigger and better than ever in 2015.”

“Washington D.C. spitter Doe Cigapom has been delivering heartfelt rhymes around the [DMV] area for a while now but his recent move to Texas might have given him a whole new perspective on how to get through to his people. If you don't know who he is this should be a good depiction of the man behind the bars.”

“I’ve known Doe for years & he’s not only been one of the most genuine & supportive people I ever met, he’s also one of the illest MCs I ever met from then ’til now.”

“If you know Doe Cigapom, he’s got a knack for very emotionally-backed microphone deliveries that can easily sit adjacent to some real bangers.”

“Over classic soul samples & heavy boom bap beats, D.O.E.'s razor sharp lyricism, metaphors & clever wordplay are in rare form & his intro(s)pective tales of crime & abuse in old Dodge City sheds light into his life as a rapper & someone trying to survive in the streets.”

“As a whole, Life as We Know It opens the book on Doe’s life as a rapper and someone trying to survive in D.C. It’s an offering for the laid-off Metro worker, the hard-working single parent, and the displaced D.C. native. Those hardships aren’t just germane to the city, of course. Real life happens everywhere.”

“NUWMagazine Artist Spotlight highlights @DOECIGAPOM. Originally from Chocolate City now hailing out of Dallas Texas.”

“He may have moved to Texas, but Doe still keeps it so DC with this new joint with his brother in rhyme Uptown XO. Make sure you watch the funny outtake at the end too.”

“Doe Cigapom jumps back into view of HHSE with the new video for his Uptown XO assisted “U KNOW WHO U R.” The booming instrumental supports the ode to authenticity as both emcees demonstrate their lyrical skills and abilities over this commanding beat.”

“Any time I hear D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M. spit a verse, it takes me back to when I was excited for the D.C. Hip-Hop scene.”

“Peep the visuals & be on the lookout for Doe‘s upcoming album with Drew Dave called LAWKI (Life As We Know It).”

“On his new single ("You Know Who You Are"), Doe and producer Drew Dave reunite for a searing critique of chatty rappers and their limited competence. Doe rips the triumphant beat with Uptown XO as co-captain.”

“Check out our exclusive interview and the new song from Doe Cigapom, "You Know Who You Are"”

“Producer extraordinaire Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA has liberated his latest video for ‘Music 4 The Mind’ featuring D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M., taken from his latest project Music 4 Ya Mind.”

“Got this in the inbox..I’m diggin it. Check it out.”

“Doe Cigapom is back with an all new track “Music 4 The Mind” that he collaborated on with TIGA, who held it down on the instrumental. Doe did not hold back on this one; discussing some deep problems in today’s society. Enjoy!”

“This department is DEDICATED to the continuation and preservation of HIP HOP. On the Mic: DC’s own D.O.E.C.I.G.A.P.O.M.”

“Take the exclusive opportunity to learn more about the man behind the music and enjoy the interview with Mr. Caged Bird, Doe Cigapom.”

“Although relatively short, this CagedBirds EP really shows off some incredible talent. The beats and the rhymes both scream hip hop and really do well to personify the ever-growing indie and underground world of music.”

“Tough narrative rhymes are everywhere on CagedBirds. It's an overall decent, nine-song compilation of gritty funk breaks and obscure vocal samples.”

“Off the DC native’s upcoming project with producer Soulful, entitled CagedBirds. And since this might be y’all first time listening, I’m well aware that a song about trees isn’t the greatest way to introduce new talent. So I’ve included the video for the project’s title track after the jump as well. Listen up.”