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KayCyy and Gesaffelstein Collide on Cinematic Visual For "OKAY!"
February 15, 2022
The latest from the Kanye West protégée has all the makings of an avant-garde hit.
Author:
Carter Fife
$NOT and A$AP Rocky Collide on "Doja" Cat-Inspired Visual
February 7, 2022
"Doja" is a hard-hitting hit written in praise of one of hip-hop's most celebrated icons.
Author:
Carter Fife
Elevating Hip-Hop Standards: "Arya" Sees Nigo and A$AP Rocky Return in Full-Force
January 31, 2022
"Arya" is a full dose of modern culture, where fashion, music, and film collide into one harmonious fusion.
Author:
Carter Fife
SSGKobe Lives By One Rule: "Don't Miss" [Q&A]
January 28, 2022
SSGKobe on Pop-Tarts, Harry Potter, and his past year of viral fame.
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
CLOUDxCITY Leave Their Mark With Debut Single "Find a Way To You"
January 21, 2022
On their debut single, the duo presents a woozy vision for hip-hop.
Author:
DJ Connor
Saba and Krayzie Bone Keep It Real on the Stirring "Come My Way"
January 18, 2022
Saba's empathic, affective sonic storytelling feels more poised than ever.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
EARTHGANG Tell It How It Is on "All Eyes On Me"
January 18, 2022
If EARTHGANG is eating, we're all eating.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
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
Kota the Friend Shares a Piece of Himself on "Dear Fear"
January 10, 2022
Kota flawlessly spits timeless advice and hard-hitting, life-learned lessons.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Leven Kali Enlists Smino and Topaz Jones to Clear Things Up in "Homegirl"
December 11, 2019
An ode to anyone who has ever been caught sending that "I miss you" text.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Smino's Dynamic Opening Acts: EARTHGANG and Phoelix [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 11, 2019
EARTHGANG and Phoelix have different styles, but both acts's witty lyrics and electrifying rap beats will impress audiences across the country.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Vince Staples' Self-Titled Album Presents an Unflinching Look at the Artist
July 9, 2021
Vince Staples is a representation of who the artist was and who he has grown to be.
Author:
EJ Saftner
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.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
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
CHLOBOCOP and Lee Scott's "BELL ME BACK" Is Nothing Short of Intoxicating
April 13, 2020
CHLOBOCOP is ready to dominate the rap game.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is Kenny Mason? | Kenny Mason on Frank Ocean and Copping a PS5
August 12, 2021
Meet the Atlanta rapper with an intoxicating, genre-bending vision for rap.
Author:
Ruby Scott
GoldLink Digs Deep in Experimental Album with Power Collaborators, 'Diaspora'
June 12, 2019
+ Catch Goldlink on tour with Tyler, The Creator this fall.
Author:
Jess Myers
Noname Scores a Revolution in the Succinct But Powerful "Song 33"
June 19, 2020
"Song 33" is not a diss track; it is a call to arms.
Author:
Ruby Scott