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Mariposa Attempts to Break Free From the Monotony on "Pastorita Mariposa"
August 11, 2021
"This song is about being stuck in life." We all can relate.
Author:
DJ Connor
Juice Drops a Late Contender For Song of the Summer With "Superimposed"
August 6, 2021
"Superimposed" doesn't invite you to just dance along but urges you to lose yourself alongside Juice.
Author:
EJ Saftner
Who Is AG Club?
August 5, 2021
Meet the alternative rap collective with no ceilings.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Making Tyler, the Creator His Brown Sugar Salmon
August 3, 2021
This one is dedicated to Tyler Baudelaire.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sango and Waldo Establish Themselves as Grand Rapids' Finest on 'Lake Effect'
July 28, 2021
A creative love letter to Grand Rapids, Lake Effect is vying to push Michigan closer to the forefront of hip-hop culture.
Author:
Carter Fife
Carter Ace Is Just Here to Enjoy the Ride on "The One and Lonely"
July 26, 2021
"This track is about creating art in the void of loneliness."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Marco Luka Shows His True Colors on "get me high"
July 24, 2021
"I can't wait for people to take in the rawness and beauty of this one."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Kevin Abstract, slowthai, and $NOT Pull No Punches on "Slugger"
July 19, 2021
Between Abstract, $NOT, and slowthai, this collaboration made in heaven seems simply incapable of missing.
Author:
Carter Fife
Peach Tree Rascals and AG Club's "Popeye" Is the Collaboration of the Summer
July 16, 2021
The wild party anthem is pure organized pandemonium at its finest.
Author:
EJ Saftner
Little Simz's "I Love You, I Hate You" Sees the UK Rapper at the Top of Her Game
July 14, 2021
"I Love You, I Hate You" synthesizes the best parts of both classic and contemporary hip-hop.
Author:
Carter Fife
10 Questions WIth Barny Fletcher on His New 'Jetpack' Mixtape
October 19, 2022
"It was made during a time when there was a lot of uncertainty in my life. The only certainty was that the songs were hot shit."
Author:
DJ Connor
Issey Cross Delivers Another Formidable Pop Anthem With "Boys Make Promises"
February 26, 2021
This week, pop artist Issey Cross returns with her second single and video of 2021, "Boys Make Promises."
Author:
Carter Fife
Myles Lloyd Means Business in Commanding New Single "Down Under"
September 24, 2021
"I had enough of being patient and had to start coming for what is mine."
Author:
Joe Beer
Tebi Rex Plant Their Roots on the Emotional Journey 'It's Gonna Be Okay'
October 29, 2021
Broken into three parts, <i>It's Gonna Be Okay</i> lacks a true resolution but does not lack when it comes to emotional pathos.
Author:
DJ Connor
Tommy Newport and EARTHGANG Collide on "Stargazer"
April 13, 2021
Newport and EARTHGANG lay down the perfect foundation for a sentimental yet bittersweet banger.
Author:
Carter Fife
Tahj Keeton Explores His Dual Identity in the Ominous "KELLY"
June 5, 2023
This is your time to familiarize yourself with the multifaceted talent of Keeton.
Author:
Isabella Margolis
Kabwasa Announces His Debut Album with the Retro "You Gon See"
August 3, 2020
Vintage aesthetics paired with cutting edge flows and ideas, Kabwasa makes a statement with his single "You Gon See."
Author:
Tyler Borland
kxvg Breaks Free and Soars to New Heights on 'cloudburst*' EP
May 24, 2021
Inspired by themes of youth, discovery, love, and loss, kxvg delivers a collection of futuristic bangers.
Author:
Carter Fife
Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary Flows on "HARDHEADED"
May 7, 2021
Projects like <i>HARDHEADED</i> are an important reminder that up-and-coming artists like Juvann are the true backbone of the hip-hop sphere.
Author:
Carter Fife
Saba and Krayzie Bone Keep It Real on the Stirring "Come My Way"
January 18, 2022
Saba's empathic, affective sonic storytelling feels more poised than ever.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde