Born from the hip-hop blog era, Garden State Hip-Hop has evolved into a New Jersey-based company specializing in music publicity, web content creation, creative consulting, event production, and project management. We utilize our expertise and strategic communication skills to craft impactful campaigns that establish credibility for our clients.

Our team focuses on developing thoughtful, well-crafted projects that authentically represent you, ensuring a structured and intentional approach. Clear and effective communication is at the heart of our campaigns. We respond promptly to inquiries during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and offer opportunities in a professional and organized manner.

Our services include local, regional, and national press outreach, connecting with publications aligned with your music and uncovering opportunities in untapped markets.

Music Publicity

Our mission is to leverage our expertise and strategic communication skills to deliver impactful publicity campaigns that establish credibility for artists like you.

Creative Consulting

We’re here to help you reach your full potential. Let us craft your artist biography or EPK and even plan your next event.

Project Management

Whether it’s short-term or long-term, we’ve got you covered.

“Last year, Asbury Lanes had Lupe Fiasco and Talib Kweli perform, and the Stone Pony had a headlining gig for Wyclef Jean, but there’s a lack of consistency. Together, Coursey and local promoters are trying to remedy this.”

Billboard Magazine

 

“One of the people making the push for the inclusion of hip-hop in the Asbury scene is Rodney Coursey, the founder of Garden State Hip-Hop.”

The Pop Break

“The Shore has a lot of venues, there are few that consistently book hip-hop, let alone local artists. [Coursey] blames this on long-persisting, racially-driven stigmas about hip-hop on the part of the shore’s older venue owners.”

DJ Booth

 

“What’s the makings of a hip-hop musician from Asbury Park? Rodney Coursey, founder of the Garden State Hip-Hop, knows.”

Asbury Park Press

“Rodney Coursey, the founder of the Garden State Hip-Hop, recently called for the Jersey hip-hop community to create music that reflects the times.”

Asbury Park Press

“Coursey and his cousin, Shah Al-Amin, aim to shine a light on anyone slapped with the underground label.”

NJ.com