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papichuloteej's  "Boyfriend" Is an Instant Earworm

papichuloteej's  "Boyfriend" Is an Instant Earworm

April 23, 2021 "Boyfriend" is a song designed to be played on replay.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
Yuki Dreams Again's  "Pretty Face" Is a Mantra For Post-Pandemic Dating  [Premiere]

Yuki Dreams Again's  "Pretty Face" Is a Mantra For Post-Pandemic Dating  [Premiere]

April 20, 2021 In his latest single, Yuki Dreams Again proclaims there's more to life than a "Pretty Face."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
"Heterochromia" Sees kxvg Experiencing Double Vision

"Heterochromia" Sees kxvg Experiencing Double Vision

April 19, 2021 "Heterochromia" is a fast-paced genre-bending cut synthesizing hip-hop, pop, and electronic music into one harmonious union.
Author: Carter Fife
Kenny Mason Is  Aiming to Become the Biggest Artist in the World  [Q&A]

Kenny Mason Is  Aiming to Become the Biggest Artist in the World  [Q&A]

April 16, 2021 "I'm going to be me and like what I like regardless of who is and isn't surprised, it's not going to change my life."
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Meet the LA Collective That Is Here '2' CMMND Your Attention

Meet the LA Collective That Is Here '2' CMMND Your Attention

April 15, 2021 The beauty of a collective is in creating community, and CMMND is fostering an immersive one.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
R&B
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BROCKHAMPTON Celebrate 'ROADRUNNER' With Livestream Concert

BROCKHAMPTON Celebrate 'ROADRUNNER' With Livestream Concert

April 14, 2021 There are few experiences greater than watching artists you love get lost in their work.
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
rap
Tommy Newport and EARTHGANG Collide on "Stargazer"

Tommy Newport and EARTHGANG Collide on "Stargazer"

April 13, 2021 Newport and EARTHGANG lay down the perfect foundation for a sentimental yet bittersweet banger.  
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Florida Collective seeyousoon Is Breaking New Ground in 2021

Florida Collective seeyousoon Is Breaking New Ground in 2021

April 6, 2021 If you're a fan of hip-hop collectives or internet rap, seeyousoon should be an immediate addition to your weekly rotation.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Marco Luka Has No Ceilings on "pretty little lies"

Marco Luka Has No Ceilings on "pretty little lies"

April 5, 2021 "pretty little lies" has an inescapable bounce to it that will likely get stuck in your head for hours to come.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
rap
Kwame Adu Reconciles With His Past on "Counting Losses"

Kwame Adu Reconciles With His Past on "Counting Losses"

April 1, 2021 "Counting Losses" is a track that is just as meditative as it is energetic.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Kota The Friend and Statik Selektah Make a Run For Album of the Year Contender With 'To Kill A Sunrise'

Kota The Friend and Statik Selektah Make a Run For Album of the Year Contender With 'To Kill A Sunrise'

March 31, 2021 Over 34 minutes of classic mixes that only an East Coast legend could provide, Kota refuses to hold back.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
'ONCE UPON A TIME'  Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere

'ONCE UPON A TIME'  Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere

March 30, 2021 In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Blxst Joins Forces with Drakeo The Ruler & Russ on 'Just For Clarity' EP

Blxst Joins Forces with Drakeo The Ruler & Russ on 'Just For Clarity' EP

March 12, 2021 Blxst is back with a surprise two-track EP to reassert his status as one of LA's hottest upcoming artists.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
$avvy's 'Boys Wear Pearls'  Is R&B's Past, Present, and Future

$avvy's 'Boys Wear Pearls'  Is R&B's Past, Present, and Future

March 8, 2021 Nashville rapper/singer $avvy released his long-awaited debut project 'Boys Wear Pearls,' an eight-track tape featuring some of the most versatile performances and songwriting seen so far this year.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Boslen's  "TRIP" 
Is Hard-Hitting Psychedelic  Hip-Hop At Its Finest

Boslen's  "TRIP" Is Hard-Hitting Psychedelic  Hip-Hop At Its Finest

March 8, 2021 Last month, Vancouver rapper Boslen returned with "TRIP," his first single of 2021.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
LA Producer GYYPS Returns With Fiery New Single "Careless"

LA Producer GYYPS Returns With Fiery New Single "Careless"

March 8, 2021 LA-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and visual artist GYYPS returns with his newest single "Careless," releasing alongside its own eclectic visual.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Aries Displays a Refreshing Optimism on "DITTO"

Aries Displays a Refreshing Optimism on "DITTO"

March 1, 2021 Genre-bending wunderkind Aries is on a roll, and his momentum shows no signs of slowing.
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
Issey Cross Delivers Another Formidable Pop Anthem With "Boys Make Promises"

Issey Cross Delivers Another Formidable Pop Anthem With "Boys Make Promises"

February 26, 2021 This week, pop artist Issey Cross returns with her second single and video of 2021, "Boys Make Promises."
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
Pop
Who
The Invisible Hands That Changed Pop Music Forever

The Invisible Hands That Changed Pop Music Forever

February 25, 2021 In honor of Black History Month, we explore the legacy of The Funk Brothers, the original hitmakers.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
R&B
Lous and The Yakuza and Joey Bada$$ Go All-In on "Amigo" Remix

Lous and The Yakuza and Joey Bada$$ Go All-In on "Amigo" Remix

January 29, 2021 Lous and The Yakuza's latest is an entrancing remix that spans across the Atlantic.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
Channel Tres' 'i can't go outside' Is the Perfect Quarantine Escape

Channel Tres' 'i can't go outside' Is the Perfect Quarantine Escape

December 21, 2020 With his latest outing, Tres has brought to life a unique blend of house and hip-hop, with a touch of soul cherried on top.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
Charlie Curtis-Beard Reflects on New Changes with the 'Rain In Pasadena' EP

Charlie Curtis-Beard Reflects on New Changes with the 'Rain In Pasadena' EP

December 14, 2020 Los Angeles based rapper and singer Charlie Curtis-Beard is best known for his youthful demeanor and creative use of R&B, hip hop, and pop influences in his music.
Author: Tyler Borland
The Image Ends the Year Strong With the Gospel-Inspired Single "Every Woman"

The Image Ends the Year Strong With the Gospel-Inspired Single "Every Woman"

December 11, 2020 The Image is an enigmatic Hip-Hop duo best known for their forward-thinking production, wild vocal delivery, and signature masked personas.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
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Aries' "Conversations" Is Not Afraid to Beg For Your Attention

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
rap
Adam Pastel's Debut 'MISTAKEN MEMORIES' Demands Attention

Adam Pastel's Debut 'MISTAKEN MEMORIES' Demands Attention

November 25, 2020 Adam Pastel's music is just as bright and colorful as his name suggests.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
rap