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Thutmose Is Living the Dream in 'Don't Wake Me' EP
November 5, 2019
Thutmose is living it up and it keeps getting better.
Author:
Precious Kato

Armani White's "2maro" Is a Spitfire Hip-Hop Declaration
November 4, 2019
White is a lyrical mastermind.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

bbno$ and Yung Gravy's "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit
November 4, 2019
"Dude, I'd be pissed off if this song blew up on TikTok."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
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Jae Stephens Asserts Her Independence With Debut 'f**k it i'll do it myself' EP [Q&A]
October 23, 2019
Jae Stephens' debut project is wholly true to its name.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Ashnikko's Viral Hit "STUPID" Gets a Blood-Soaked Video Treatment
October 22, 2019
Suddenly going viral on Tik Tok earlier this fall, Ashnikko is not wasting any time.
Author:
Precious Kato

Childish Major - "To My Little Homies" (Live) | All Eyes On
October 22, 2019
You will find traces of Childish Major throughout some of modern-day hip-hop's most pivotal works.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"
October 18, 2019
Chicago's finest indeed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

Dominic Fike and Kenny Beats Launch a Heist for Halsey's Grammy in "Phone Numbers" Video
October 15, 2019
Dominic Fike links up with Kenny Beats for a heist that falls somewhere between "Breaking Bad" and "Even Stevens."
Author:
Precious Kato

Doja Cat Goes Full Grunge With the Best Friend Anthem, "Bottom Bitch"
October 3, 2019
Who allowed Doja Cat to channel 2002 this hard?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019
The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
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

Jon Waltz and Verzache Embrace Change on "Trainwreck"
January 28, 2022
Acknowledging the crumbling world around him, Waltz feels as if he's still in control.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde

Octavian Enlists SAINt JHN and Gunna For Intoxicating New Single "Famous"
September 1, 2020
"Famous" ruminates on the pitfalls of success through the lens of an infectious dancehall beat.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Brevin Kim Delivers a Raw Intensity to New Single "Naples"
May 7, 2021
"Naples" sees Brevin Kim synthesizing brooding pop music with hard-hitting hip-hop percussion.
Author:
Carter Fife

Rarelylaways Signals His Debut Album With the Effortlessly Hypnotic "Let's"
January 9, 2023
"LET'S" has us longing for warmer, summer days gone by.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

'Montero' Is Lil Nas X's Portrait on Fire
September 23, 2021
Lil Nas X has the power to shape culture as we know it.
Author:
Carter Fife

RMR's "Her Honeymoon" Explores the Hidden Tension Behind Fame
January 8, 2021
This week Atlanta rapper and internet favorite RMR returns with "Her Honeymoon," his latest release since last year's EP "DRUG DEALING IS A LOST ART."
Author:
Carter Fife
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Jay Loud Escaped Naptown, and Now It's Shaping His Music [Q&A]
November 27, 2019
"Naptown is like a maze... either you fail or you find a way to get out."
Author:
Kenan Draughorne

'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Author:
Carter Fife

Johan Lenox Drops the RMR-Assisted "No One Gets Me" Ahead of Debut Album
January 17, 2022
"No One Gets Me" is a haunting critique of the collapse of the American dream.
Author:
Carter Fife