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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
With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]
June 18, 2021
"Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape
June 18, 2021
"It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]
June 17, 2021
"Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author:
Carter Fife
Danny Singh Proves Himself King of the New Wave With 'Ozone Park' Mini Movie [Premiere]
June 17, 2021
<i>Ozone Park</i> is equal parts multimedia experimentation and love letter to home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5' Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself
June 17, 2021
Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"
June 17, 2021
Wright is no stranger to upfront lyrics, unapologetic callouts, and lighthearted F yous.
Author:
Joe Beer
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off
June 17, 2021
<i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author:
Carter Fife
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her
June 16, 2021
From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author:
DJ Connor
TSHA Scores the Return to the Dancefloor With "Power"
August 9, 2021
"I wrote this track with clubs in mind, in the midst of the pandemic, with a dream to play it out to a large crowd and have a proper dance again."
Author:
Alec Wing
Kacy Hill Blossoms With Experimental Poise on "Seasons Bloom"
August 30, 2021
Equally invested in the past, present, and future, Hill's songwriting is a testament to the power of endurance.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sebastian Mikael's Unique Brand of R&B Will Make You An Immediate Fan [Q&A]
March 4, 2020
We caught up with Sebastian Mikael about his new life as an artist and his "From Scratch" series.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
Experience Speelburg's 'Cosmic Longing' On New Single "When You Want Me" [Premiere]
July 1, 2020
Hoping to turn things around as we say goodbye to the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad first half of the year is emerging singer/songwriter/producer Speelburg.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
merci, mercy's "Fall Apart" is an Anthem for Overthinkers
July 23, 2020
There's a saying that goes "you're your own worst critic." merci, mercy channels that sentiment for her new single "Fall Apart."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Thutmose Dedicates "On the Run" to All the Women Fighting For Our Freedom
July 31, 2020
Thutmose paints a picture of 2020 through the eyes of the people facing danger fighting for a better tomorrow.
Author:
Malc.
Mark Ambor Makes For Good "Company"
November 3, 2021
"The idea is simple: life is better with each other."
Author:
DJ Connor
LilyIsThatYou Sets the Dancefloor Ablaze With "Party 22"
December 6, 2021
"Party 22" is an instantaneous earworm sure to carry your well into the new year.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
St.Arnaud's 'Love and The Front Lawn' Is a Raw and Vulnerable Sophomore Effort
May 2, 2022
"It was important to honor the dream and the partnership of our late friend and bandmate."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Dear Spring Release Thrashing Single "Newspeak" Ahead Of EP | The Noise
May 23, 2022
"'Newspeak' examines self-destructive tendencies and the struggle of expression in an age of extreme polarization."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon