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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
Deb Never Gives a Voice to the Outsider on "Crutches"
February 24, 2022
"Crutches" is a reminder that even enigmatic forces like Never are still human.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
adam brian paul's "Chillin in the Garden" Is Infectious Emotional Decay
February 25, 2022
There is a compositional fearlessness to "Chillin in the Garden" that mirrors deep therapy.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dava Proves Herself with "ASOS"
July 17, 2020
Mesmerizing and trippy is the best way to describe Dava.
Author:
Joey Legittino
LÉON, JAWNY, Tkay Maidza, & More Artists You Should Listen to | #NowWatching
August 7, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist on Ones to Watch.
Author:
Malc.
Searows Gives Us a Front-Row Seat to His Self-Discovery in "Funny"
October 18, 2023
Displaying vulnerability is never easy, but it’s what makes “Funny” an emotional triumph.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ben Kessler Tells a Coming-of-Age Story Still Being Written With 'Violet'
December 9, 2022
"Violet is the color I see when I close my eyes and do all this dreaming — it is my most scared, introspective space."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Selfish Sons Are Capturing the Essence of Nostalgia with Their Captivating Authenticity
February 9, 2023
“We’re about making music, having fun at shows, and loving each other”.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
ThxSoMch Delves Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole in "Sprial"
August 30, 2023
"It's about whatever the listener needs it to be about - I don't care."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tierra Whack's #whackhistorymonth Is in Full Swing With "Gloria"
March 5, 2019
If there were any lingering questions that a GRAMMY nomination somehow did not put to rest, "Gloria" cements Whack as a bona fide hip-hop artist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo