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Tate Tucker Is Reinvigorating a New Generation of Pop-Rap
January 7, 2020
Tucker is creating music as breezy as the place he calls home.
Sam Tompkins Is England's Most Promising and Versatile New Act
January 7, 2020
Tompkins blends the sensibility of UK pop with the honest flow of its underground stars.
adobee. Enlists haroinfather for "sent you flowers."
January 6, 2020
"sent you flowers" is a succinct, captivating portrait of love dead on arrival.
Zack Fox the Rapper? An Investigative Report
January 6, 2020
Fox is turning the Internet's best joke into one of hip-hop's most provocative figures.
From SoundCloud to Rolling Loud, $NOT is Solidifying His Place in Hip-Hop's Next Wave
December 18, 2019
Hello, world. Meet $NOT, Gen Z's hip-hop star.
Free Nationals Shine on Their Own in Long-Awaited Debut Album
December 16, 2019
The star-studded debut album sees the Free Nationals stepping into their own.
070 Shake's "Under The Moon" Is a Beautiful Glimpse Into 'MODUS VIVENDI'
December 13, 2019
Set to appear on her debut album, "Under The Moon" sees 070 Shake taking her genreless inclinations to newfound heights.
KnowKnow Flexes His Universal Appeal in 'Mr. Enjoy Da Money'
December 13, 2019
Higher Brothers' DzKnow goes solo.
Blimes Gets Personal and Intimate in "Under My Skin"
December 12, 2019
Meet Blimes, the rapper, singer, and songwriter who can do it all.
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.
Rahli Pays Tribute to His Loved Ones in "Ooh Child"
December 11, 2019
Hip-hop newcomer Rahli is taking on a much smoother and raw persona.
Dounia Delivers a "DELIGHTFUL" Scene in Candlelit Video
December 10, 2019
Although Dounia is only 22, she connects with her listeners in ways not many other musicians can.
BROCKHAMPTON's "SUGAR" Video Is an Extraterrestrial Trip
December 10, 2019
Fair warning, BROCKHAMPTON's latest video is 100% NSFW.
Destiny Rogers Takes Us to "Euphoria"
December 5, 2019
The perfect song and video to hold us over as we wait for season two of Euphoria.
Meet Jelani Aryeh, the Alternative R&B Artist Destined for Greatness
December 5, 2019
Aryeh's name and music convey an inimitable, soft-spoken power.
SiR and Zacari's Latest Visual Is a Heart-Racing "Mood"
December 3, 2019
"Mood" is just that, a laidback and effortless vibe.
LAUNDRY DAY Shines Bright in 'LIGHT UP SHOES 2'
December 2, 2019
Inspired by BROCKHAMPTON, the high school collective is bending the rules of hip-hop and anti-pop.
Jean Dawson's "Ooga Booga" Is a Fever Dream We Don't Want to Wake From
November 22, 2019
Dawson is doing music differently.
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Jez Dior Wants to Be for Others What Eminem Was for Him [Q&A]
November 21, 2019
"If it is just one person reaching out to me saying I saved their life, that alone is success to me."
Winston Surfshirt Brings the Funk We All Need in 'Apple Crumble'
November 18, 2019
Good music never goes out of style.
Ama Lou Cements Herself as an Artist to Know in 'Ama, who?'
November 15, 2019
In her major label debut, Lou captures what it sounds like to be effortlessly self-assured.
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Derek Luh's "Hoodie" Is Not Your Typical Break Up Song [Premiere + Q&A]
November 14, 2019
"It's a beautiful break up song. No animosity; just real feelings about not fully being over someone."
Baby Keem's "Orange Soda" Video Is a Film Reel of Rap's Next Star
November 13, 2019
Baby Keem is ready to take the hip-hop crown.
Oliver Malcolm Is Setting the Stage to Become 2020's Breakout Artist
November 13, 2019
2020 belongs to Malcolm.
Collard Enlists Bakar for the Effortlessly Smooth "Stone"
November 11, 2019
Collard is the latest artist emerge to from this R&B renaissance.
Powfu's "death bed" Has People Confessing Their Love
February 25, 2020
The Internet is getting swept up in Powfu's sad boy sound.
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Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Who is Joey Valence & Brae?
September 15, 2022
Meet the brash, larger-than-life MCs bringing back a classic sound.
Yung Gravy Drops the Most Infectious Rick Roll With "Betty (Get Money)"
June 10, 2022
Getting Rick Roll'd has never sounded this good.
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For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
"I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
SAINt JHN's "Roses (Imanbek Remix)" Gets an Exhilarating Visual Treatment
March 6, 2020
SAINt JHN is a stylistic chameleon in the world of hip-hop.
Hip-Hop Is Under Construction, and Freddie Dredd Is Rebuilding It
April 15, 2020
Dredd has Gen Z under his spell.
Joey Valence & Brae Are Breathing New Life Into a Classic Sound
July 13, 2022
If you've ever once considered yourself a fan of the Beastie Boys, you need to listen to Joey Valence & Brae.
Doja Cat Goes Full Grunge With the Best Friend Anthem, "Bottom Bitch"
October 3, 2019
Who allowed Doja Cat to channel 2002 this hard?
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Is Jakey Ready to Be the Next Joji?
August 15, 2019
Jakey is going from critiquing Red Dead Redemption's 2 open-world mechanics to creating music quite like anything else out there.
Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith Just Dropped the Best Collaboration of 2019 With "Loose Ends"
February 28, 2019
It does not get much better than this glorious fusion of hip-hop and soul.
keshi and the Infectious Melancholy of 'bandaids'
March 24, 2020
"The <i>bandaids</i> record is about vulnerability but also about moving forward, and I hope that in some way it can be your friend in this strange time."
Powfu Drops Visual For Viral Breakout Hit "death bed"
April 1, 2020
The beabadoobee-assisted breakout single gets a heartbreaking music video.
Who Is AG Club?
August 5, 2021
Meet the alternative rap collective with no ceilings.
Coco & Clair Clair Put Their Breezy Charisma on Display in 'Treat Like Gold'
April 27, 2020
Coco & Clair Clair make brazen pop rap reminiscent of the bedazzled flip phones and low-rise jeans of the early 2000s.
$NOT and Maggie Lindemann Embark for the "Moon & Stars"
February 3, 2020
$NOT samples Lord Huron in his latest infectious offering.
Ashnikko's Viral Hit "STUPID" Gets a Blood-Soaked Video Treatment
October 22, 2019
Suddenly going viral on Tik Tok earlier this fall, Ashnikko is not wasting any time.
5 Pieces of Wisdom Gleamed From Mereba's "The Jungle Is The Only Way Out"
February 27, 2019
We could all learn a thing or five from Mereba's impeccable debut album.
The Visual for Mereba's "Sandstorm" feat J.I.D Gives Texture to a Haunting Track
July 9, 2019
R&B singer/songwriter Mereba has released a video for "Sandstorm" ft J.I.D., one that is as mesmerizing and emotional as the single itself.
Meet Jelani Aryeh, the Alternative R&B Artist Destined for Greatness
December 5, 2019
Aryeh's name and music convey an inimitable, soft-spoken power.
Torrentiiial Is the Hawaiian Hip-Hop Artist You Need to Keep on Your Radar
April 14, 2020
Torrentiiial makes putting together high-quality music seem easy.
bbno$ and Yung Gravy's "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit
November 4, 2019
"Dude, I'd be pissed off if this song blew up on TikTok."
4 Moments of Enlightenment From Kota the Friend's 'FOTO'
May 20, 2019
The 19-track album is chock-full of wisdom and inspiration, making us sure that Kota the Friend is the modern day musical Yoda.
Sam Tompkins Is England's Most Promising and Versatile New Act
January 7, 2020
Tompkins blends the sensibility of UK pop with the honest flow of its underground stars.