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Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth
May 29, 2020
In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kota-the-friend-interview-everything_1590156309.jpg)
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Lo Village Offer Something "Comfortable" to Listen to in Quarantine
May 20, 2020
"With us all being in the house because of COVID 19 we wanted to give the people something to get comfortable to!"
Author:
Malc.

boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort
May 14, 2020
Through his music, boylife reminds us we're not alone in facing our most brazen feelings.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
![ALX Lets Us Into His Honeymoon Phase in "Love On Top" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/alx-love-on-top_1589471904.jpeg)
ALX Lets Us Into His Honeymoon Phase in "Love On Top" [Premiere]
May 14, 2020
ALX, Dominic Fike's confident younger brother, and his undeniable talent for music is not going unnoticed.
Author:
Precious Kato

Abhi the Nomad Proves Himself a Veritable Entertainer in "Long Nights"
May 13, 2020
Abhi strikes an exquisite balance between hard-hitting sonics and impressive lyrical flow.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Arizona Zervas' "24" Is This and Every Weekend's Soundtrack
May 8, 2020
Zervas' larger-than-life vision is intoxicating.
Author:
Jenna Singer

Deante' Hitchcock on Atlanta Rap, the Dreamville Sessions, and His Debut Album 'BETTER'
May 7, 2020
We sit down (via email) with the Atlanta upstart ahead of his highly-anticipated major label debut album.
Author:
Tyler Borland

$NOT Drops Hypnotic Visual For "PRESSURE"
May 7, 2020
"PRESSURE," video and all, is a promising illustration of hip-hop's woozy, limitless future.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Rahli Carves Out His Niche in the Versatile 'Still Big Rallo From Lorna'
May 6, 2020
With exceptional flexibility, Rahli's sophomore tape recognizes the pitfalls of being a one-trick pony.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Winston Surfshirt Brings the Funk We All Need in 'Apple Crumble'
November 18, 2019
Good music never goes out of style.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

'Happy Endings With An Asterisk' Is a Brilliant Showcasing of AUGUST 08′s Versatility
August 12, 2019
Though classified as a contemporary R&B artist, AUGUST 08 continues to blur the lines of what it means to be a "traditional" singer in the genre.
Author:
Emily Bird

Collard Enlists Bakar for the Effortlessly Smooth "Stone"
November 11, 2019
Collard is the latest artist emerge to from this R&B renaissance.
Author:
Bianca Brown
![Lourdiz, Lil Gotit, and the Relentless Hustle of "Suicide Down" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lourdiz-lil-gotit_1585325544.jpg)
Lourdiz, Lil Gotit, and the Relentless Hustle of "Suicide Down" [Premiere]
March 27, 2020
"Suicide Down" is an addictive thrill ride fueled by extremes.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN
June 12, 2020
"get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Cochise's "Pocket Rocket" Is Finally Here. Does He Have Another Viral Hit On His Hands?
August 20, 2021
"Pocket Rocket" sounds like Playboi Carti if he was dropped into the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.
Author:
Carter Fife

tobi lou Proves His Career Is 'Non-Perishable'
March 14, 2022
tobi lou thrives in a state of comfortable unpredictability.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde

Octavian Is Sparking a Social Media Movement With His "Bet" Video
March 1, 2019
#OKBETCHALLENGE
Author:
Anna Scholfield
![With 'DSM,' Van Buren Records Is Looking to Put Brockton and Themselves on the Map [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/van-buren-records-dsm-1662997264.jpeg)
With 'DSM,' Van Buren Records Is Looking to Put Brockton and Themselves on the Map [Q&A]
September 12, 2022
"It’s the album of the year."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

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