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Saint Lyor Fires a Warning Shot on "THIS IS NOT AN IMAGE" [Premiere]
November 11, 2020
Following up on the success of his 'IF MY SINS COULD TALK' project from earlier this year, Saint Lyor returns to give us the premiere of "THIS IS NOT AN IMAGE."
Author:
Malc.
Aries Returns With "Fool's Gold," an Intoxicating Joyride From Start to Finish
November 6, 2020
Aries' first taste of new music in 568 days arrives at perfectly the right time.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Kembe X's "Scared" Is an Honest and Aggressive Lyrical Display
November 2, 2020
The Chicago born rapper Kembe X is a master at conveying internal struggle over dark and ominous instrumentals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
bbno$'s 'good luck have fun' Will Have You Wishing You Could Stay
October 29, 2020
<i>good luck have fun</i> is the perfect dose of lyrical levity and heavy, hard-hitting rhythms.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Dro Kenji's "Codeine Punch" is a New Direction For Emo Trap
October 26, 2020
The newest artist in the melodic hip-hop space, Dro Kenji, takes note of his influences, but in a new and refreshing direction.
Author:
Tyler Borland
TyFontaine Is a Star in the Making on "Delectable"
October 14, 2020
DMV rapper TyFontaine's energy is unmatched on any track he hops on and delectable is no different.
Author:
Tyler Borland
REI AMI's "MAC & CHEESE" Is as Delectable as Its Namesake
September 28, 2020
"MAC & CHEESE" is the latest single from an artist whose acrobatic dexterity seemingly knows no bounds.
Author:
Ruby Scott
badmonsham's "Sometimes" Is a Story of Overcoming the Hardships of Change
September 21, 2020
Hailing from south Florida, badmonsham [Sham] is a diverse singer/songwriter and rapper.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Baby Keem Packs a Punch With Double Singles "hooligan" and "sons and critics freestyle"
September 21, 2020
What's better than a new Baby Keem single? Two new Baby Keem singles.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Can You Spot All the Cultural Commentary in Mez's "Loading..." Video?
September 18, 2020
Multi-hyphenate Mez is back with a new song and video.
Author:
Malc.
James Mantis Pays Homage to His Love of Basketball on 'Jab Step Pop'
November 4, 2021
Labeling the EP as "first major step out," Mantis does not disappoint.
Author:
Joe Beer
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'
June 21, 2021
Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author:
Carter Fife
99 Neighbors Hold Nothing Back With "Static"
August 12, 2022
It’s not easy to master the synergy that 99 Neighbors has.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Dai Burger Celebrates Queer Artists of Color With an Exclusive Playlist
August 14, 2020
In celebration of her 'Dessert' EP, Dai Burger curated an exclusive playlist of her favorite Queer artists of color.
Author:
Malc.
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
An Interview With Bri Steves: A Hip-Hop Visionary
June 13, 2019
Philly born-and-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Bri Steves does it all.
Author:
Jess Myers
CHAII Walks US Through Her Electrifying EP 'Pineapple Pizza,' Track By Track
November 16, 2021
CHAII is the New Zealand artist you need to be keeping on your radar.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Christian Blue Flexes a Versatile and Unpredictable Flow on "Pink Soda"
August 16, 2021
"Pink Soda" exists as a nebulous fusion of unorthodox hip-hop, skittering production, and alternative flourishes.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Johan Lenox and Ant Clemons' "You Up?" Is a Cuffing Season Anthem
November 15, 2021
"You Up?" is a melancholic love letter to romantic frustration and late-night indecision.
Author:
Carter Fife
Joey Valence & Brae Drop Bombs in New Single "DROP!!"
February 22, 2023
Don't step to Joey Valence & Brae.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon