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KIANA Articulates Love's Darkest Qualities on "Playing with Fire"
August 6, 2019
With unrelenting transparency and powerfully haunting talent, KIANA manages to write some of the best sad songs you've ever heard.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]
August 6, 2019
In celebration of his new music, we recently chatted with AYLà˜ about his musical upbringing, his continual growth, and of course, 'dnt'dlt.'
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Abhi the Nomad Pleads for Action on Overconsumption in "House of Clocks" Video
August 5, 2019
"House of Clocks" is a soulful hip-hop crossover track built on a viscous drumbeat foundation and adorned with vibrant, sun-soaked horns.
Author:
Brady Moses
Frequent Ariana Grande Collaborators, Social House, Surprise Lolla Ahead of Debut EP
August 5, 2019
Though "boyfriend" is the first time Ariana Grande fans may have seen the name Social House, it's almost certainly not the first time they've heard artists' work.
Author:
Brady Moses
Channel Tres Shouts Out His Native Compton on "Black Moses" with JPEGMAFIA
July 30, 2019
Among Compton's freshest exports is Channel Tres, who reminds everybody that the city of less than 100,000 is still the hip-hop capital of the world.
Author:
Brady Moses
Your "Post Mates" Has Arrived, With Smooth Delivery From Cautious Clay and Jarami
July 29, 2019
The pop-fueled R&B single is the perfect track to jam to when you're waiting for that delivery to come through.
Author:
Jess Myers
Bryce Vine Is the Ringmaster of His Own 'Carnival' of Melodic Hip Hop Bangers
July 29, 2019
"It's supposed to make people accentuate the good feelings and decrease the bad ones."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
COTIS Is Unfiltered and Unrestrained in Sophomore EP 'Patience'
July 23, 2019
Listening to 'Patience' is akin to tapping into COTIS' private thoughts or ripping pages from his journal.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift' Overshadows Its Dull Film Accompaniment
July 23, 2019
Beyoncé's creative vision makes the Disney remake feel like an afterthought.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LAUNDRY DAY Is a Gen Z Force to Be Reckoned With
July 18, 2019
Drawing inspiration from Tyler, the Creator and BROCKHAMPTON, Laundry Day wants to be the next best boy band in the world.
Author:
Jess Myers
Saweetie Is the 'Icy' '90s Rap Goddess We All Need
April 1, 2019
This one is for all the hard-working females out there.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
$NOT Drops Hypnotic Visual For "PRESSURE"
May 7, 2020
"PRESSURE," video and all, is a promising illustration of hip-hop's woozy, limitless future.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Easy Life Transmutes the Mundane into the Glamorous with 'Houseplants'
May 20, 2019
While it's exceedingly difficult to confine Easy Life's music to one specific genre, nothing describes the group's sound more flawlessly than its name.
Author:
Brady Moses
Dominic Fike's "Phone Numbers" Is Your Soundtrack to Overcast Summer Days
July 8, 2019
If you're wondering why you didn't already have "Phone Numbers" playing on repeat, it's because the distinctive hip-hop and pop amalgamation nonchalantly dropped on the 4th of July.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bryce Vine Romanticizes Cali Culture in "La La Land" Video
April 16, 2019
Before Bryce Vine drops his debut album, 'Carnival,' waste your time with him in California with the "La La Land" music video.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Deante' Hitchcock on Atlanta Rap, the Dreamville Sessions, and His Debut Album 'BETTER'
May 7, 2020
We sit down (via email) with the Atlanta upstart ahead of his highly-anticipated major label debut album.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Aries' "Conversations" Is Not Afraid to Beg For Your Attention
December 9, 2020
Reveling in an intoxicating fusion of slacker rock, West Coast alternative, and emo rap, Aries' latest feels surprisingly laser-focused.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Arizona Zervas' "24" Is This and Every Weekend's Soundtrack
May 8, 2020
Zervas' larger-than-life vision is intoxicating.
Author:
Jenna Singer
From Childish Gambino to 'Atlanta' & Everything in Between: The Rise of Creative Genius Donald Glover [WHERE ARE THEY NOW?]
January 23, 2019
We recount the rise of the renaissance man who has not just left a mark on culture but arguably shaped it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Yeek Does Not Waste a Moment in the Impressive 'IDK WHERE'
May 13, 2019
Yeek is thriving in a genreless era.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo