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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
CLOVES Ushers in a New Era With the Delicate Yet Impactful "Good Try"
August 22, 2023
"Good Try" is an understated statement piece that finds its power in its simple, effective sonic composition.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Aáyanna Takes Us Through Her Debut EP 'Don't Look Back,' Track By Track
October 30, 2023
"Recording the songs on this EP taught me to trust my instincts and don’t look back.”
Author:
DJ Connor
#NowWatching Playlist: 03-15-19
March 15, 2019
Any week that SG Lewis and Clairo decide to drop a collab is a GREAT week, wouldn't you agree?
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Shirazee's "Zaddy" Is An All Out Vibe [Premiere]
August 25, 2020
Shirazee's "Zaddy" is one of the most vibrant Afropop tunes to drop this summer.
Author:
Precious Kato
ABISHA Releases an Ode to Self-Care
November 10, 2020
On "Time Alone,' twenty-five-year-old alt-pop singer/songwriter ABISHA speaks on the regenerative powers of time alone.
Author:
Malc.
Baker Grace Breaks Down Her Ethereal 'The Show Is Over' EP [Premiere]
May 26, 2021
Grace's latest EP is a coming-of-age story wrapped in velvety pop silk.
Author:
Ruby Scott
LØLØ Teams Up With girlfriends On Dance-Inducing Single "5,6,7,8" | THE NOISE
March 29, 2023
On the edge of becoming a true pop-punk icon, rising star LØLØ levels up with the release of her latest single "5,6,7,8" featuring Travis Mills of girlfriends.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cailin Russo Celebrates Her New Album 'Influx' With a Pineapple Crush Cocktail
May 31, 2023
Russo turns her intoxicating indie pop into an irresistible cocktail.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Corbin Butler Delivers Good Music For Good People in 'N.O.T.'
August 15, 2023
The self-proclaimed mayor of Chino Hills exemplifies his musical dexterity in the self-produced project.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene