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![Akinyemi Dives Deep in the Self-Reflective "Seaworld" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/akinyemi-ones-to-watch-2_1569426650.jpeg)
Akinyemi Dives Deep in the Self-Reflective "Seaworld" [PREMIERE]
September 25, 2019
"It's a song for the outcast, for the introvert, for the person who needs some time to spend by themselves and pursue their dreams."
![Haviah Mighty - "Blame" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/haviah-mighty-polaris-ones-to-watch_1569353607.jpg)
Haviah Mighty - "Blame" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
September 24, 2019
Awarded the Polaris Prive for best Canadian album, Mighty's debut album beat out the likes of Jessie Reyez and PUP.
JPEGMAFIA Is Unapologetically Himself in 'All My Heroes Are Cornballs'
September 16, 2019
The Los Angeles - based artist feels like less like a byproduct of a musical era that has done away with genres, and more akin to the movement's leading innovator.
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Childish Major's 'Dirt Road Diamond' Shines Bright
September 6, 2019
South Carolina native Childish Major returns to his roots with his newest release, with features from Ludacris, Earthgang, Buddy, and Tish Hyman.
![Alec King & Kiana Ledé Embrace the Awkward in "Larry David" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Alec-King-ones-to-watch_1567699400.jpg)
Alec King & Kiana Ledé Embrace the Awkward in "Larry David" Video [PREMIERE]
September 5, 2019
'Cause sometimes you just have to revel in those terribly awkward "Larry David" moments.
![Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/peach-tree-rascals-ones-to-watch_1567123270.jpg)
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
![Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/SOAKY - PRESS SHOT 2 resize_1566502882-1_1567540470.jpg)
Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]
August 22, 2019
"I leaned on melody and production to serve bright, pop-y energy but the lyrics are an account of a time when the drug trade was lit on my island."
Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow
August 7, 2019
Influenced by Kendrick Lamar and John Mayer, the Bay Area collective fuses alternative jazz, funk and hip hop into their self-released discography.
![Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/AEO_Kota01_1565131244.jpg)
Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
August 6, 2019
Jumping into a rendition of FOTO's standout single "Alkaline," Kota the Friend showed us firsthand that the hype surrounding the Brooklyn artist and poet is very much real.
![AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/aylo-ones-to-watch_1565116278.jpg)
AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]
August 6, 2019
In celebration of his new music, we recently chatted with AYLà˜ about his musical upbringing, his continual growth, and of course, 'dnt'dlt.'
Hobo Johnson's Pool Party-Themed Video is Anything But a "Typical Story"
June 25, 2019
With a record deal and national Ones To Watch-presented tour now under his belt, Hobo Johnson is winning with unparalleled creativity and uniqueness.
JPEGMAFIA Is Unapologetically Himself in 'All My Heroes Are Cornballs'
September 16, 2019
The Los Angeles - based artist feels like less like a byproduct of a musical era that has done away with genres, and more akin to the movement's leading innovator.
LOWERLIPDRIP Sets a New Tone With "Everything Is Fare"
May 18, 2020
It's addictive in the most ambiguous way. With every listen, you seem to hear something new within the production you didn't notice before.
Smino's "Z4L" Video Is Just Another Reason to Catch the 'Hoopti' Tour
April 3, 2019
Who can blame these three young legends for getting down while on the road?
BigKlit Shines While Taking Risks on Her Newest Record "Fatality"
January 11, 2021
Released earlier this month, 'Fatality' is the newest record from LA-based rapper BigKlit.
Tierra Whack Is Once Again Proving Herself a Genre-Spanning Visionary
December 16, 2021
Whack consistently delivers on a multidisciplinary vision in a way that few of her peers can match.
Channel Tres Shouts Out His Native Compton on "Black Moses" with JPEGMAFIA
July 30, 2019
Among Compton's freshest exports is Channel Tres, who reminds everybody that the city of less than 100,000 is still the hip-hop capital of the world.
HVN's 'All Girls Go to Heaven" Is the Hip-Hop Subversion 2021 Needed
November 10, 2021
If this is your first exposure to the Houston artist, then you're in luck, because this is the perfect place to start.
Austin Millz & Pell Might Leave You "On Read" in 2020
March 25, 2020
If you've ever ghosted somebody, this song is for you.
Pell Indulges in "Too Much Of A Good Thing" + Announces Final Album of Trilogy
May 13, 2019
Keep both eyes peeled for Pell's highly anticipated and final installment to his trilogy, 'Gravity,' due June 21.