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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.
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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."
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."
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.
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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."
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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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
The Best New Artists of the 2010s (According to the Grammys)
November 21, 2019
Remember that time fun. beat out Frank Ocean? We do.
emawk Sings of Self-Care and Hope in "tea"
December 12, 2019
emawk's soulful voice is as soothing as a cup of tea on a cold day.
grouptherapy. Reclaims Their Childhood Innocence in 'i was mature for my age, but i was still a child'
July 6, 2023
'i was mature for my age, but i was still a child' feels like an album levied at any and every "gifted kid."
![Jozzy Takes Us into the Writing Session for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)"
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Jozzy Takes Us into the Writing Session for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
May 7, 2019
Get to know the songwriter who merged the hip hop & country spheres by writing Billy Ray Cyrus's verse on Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road Remix."
Meet Jos, the 19-Year-Old Artist Crafting an Effortless Vibe
April 22, 2020
The debut single from Jos arrives like a breath of fresh air.
Breland and the Radical Rise of Country Trap
March 25, 2020
Breland is country trap's next star.
Haley Joelle Bares Her Sensitive 'Sideways Heart' on Debut EP
November 12, 2021
<i>Sideways Heart</i> is a tender, beautiful listen.
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'
October 28, 2019
Violet's 'Bad Ideas' is anything but.
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Chris Johnson Shares 10 Ways He Became The Most In-Demand Touring Drummer [INDUSTRY INFILTRATION]
February 20, 2019
Beyond lending his talents to recorded critically-acclaimed recorded work, Johnson has toured with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Madonna, Taylor Swift, & more.