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![Rapper love-sadKiD Begs Us to "Look At The Time" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/love-sadkid-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Rapper love-sadKiD Begs Us to "Look At The Time" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
At a notably young age, Ben McGibboney sacrificed a promising career in football and created the innovative moniker love-sadKiD to serve as their entry way into the booming rap world.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

TOBi Finds Inspiration in Sigmund Freud for Voluptuous Single, "Sweet Poison"
February 14, 2019
"In this song, I wanted to be open with my vices to show it's a prominent part of the human experience."
Author:
Andra Nechita

AUGUST 08 and Smino Meditate on Lost Love in "Blood on My Hands"
February 13, 2019
The fusion of tribal, hip-hop, and electronica undercurrents that surge forth paint a picture of love lost under the flashing lights of the dance floor.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

R&B Visionary Lucky Daye Teases Long-Awaited Debut Album With Hypnotizing Second Installment, II
February 6, 2019
If you have yet to familiarize yourself with Lucky Daye, it's about time you jump on the bandwagon.
Author:
Andra Nechita

Alec Benjamin Delivers a Moving Rendition of an Eminem Classic With "Stan"
February 4, 2019
We officially stan Alec Benjamin.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Daz Rinko Takes a Page Out of The 'Insecure' Handbook in His Video for "Broke Lawrence" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/daz rinko-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Daz Rinko Takes a Page Out of The 'Insecure' Handbook in His Video for "Broke Lawrence" [PREMIERE]
January 30, 2019
"As a fan of the show, I relate to the character of Lawrence and how he deals with the everyday struggles of being a black male making his way in the world."
Author:
Chuck Ramos

Take a Trip With the Enigmatic Aries to "SANTA MONICA"
January 30, 2019
Aries' latest sun-soaked venture is the perfect backing soundtrack for coasting down PCH, or any occasion really.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![GRAMMY-Winning Producer Kevin "Capi" Carbo Breaks Down Dominic Fike's "3 Nights" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kevin-carbo-ones-to-watch-2.png)
GRAMMY-Winning Producer Kevin "Capi" Carbo Breaks Down Dominic Fike's "3 Nights" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
January 29, 2019
"After the initial vibe got going, I just went forward with it. I felt good that day, and everybody in the room felt good. Positivity."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Rising Hip Hop Siren Bri Steves Shares Exclusive Photos from Tour with H.E.R. [TOUR DIARY]
January 29, 2019
Bri Steves has proven that if you put in the work, anything is possible.
Author:
Alyssa Yung

The Days of RAT BOY Being 'Internationally Unknown' Are History
January 28, 2019
I was trying to find that sweet spot between hip-hop and punk, and Tim [Armstrong] really understands that stuff."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

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

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
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

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

Octavian Is Sparking a Social Media Movement With His "Bet" Video
March 1, 2019
#OKBETCHALLENGE
Author:
Anna Scholfield

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