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again&again Delivers an Irresistible Vibe on "baby"
June 1, 2021
The breakneck pacing at which again&again embraces their rotating spotlight.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
kxvg Breaks Free and Soars to New Heights on 'cloudburst*' EP
May 24, 2021
Inspired by themes of youth, discovery, love, and loss, kxvg delivers a collection of futuristic bangers.
Author:
Carter Fife
New Zealand's PollyHill Is Taking Back Space For Female Rappers [Q&A]
May 13, 2021
It's only been about a year or so since PollyHill has really taken her shot at music and she's hit the bullseye dead-on.
Author:
Max Tetlow
Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary Flows on "HARDHEADED"
May 7, 2021
Projects like <i>HARDHEADED</i> are an important reminder that up-and-coming artists like Juvann are the true backbone of the hip-hop sphere.
Author:
Carter Fife
Brevin Kim Delivers a Raw Intensity to New Single "Naples"
May 7, 2021
"Naples" sees Brevin Kim synthesizing brooding pop music with hard-hitting hip-hop percussion.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kyle Dion and Kari Faux Are Effortlessly Charismatic on "PURR"
April 30, 2021
Over a bouncy and experimental R&B cut, Dion and Faux truly embody the subtle art of the perfect collaboration.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Adam Pastel Returns on the Dreamlike "WISH FOR"
April 28, 2021
"WISH FOR" is a song made for white boy summer.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Buppy. Rejects the Blueprint on the Ominous "TELL ME YOU'RE SORRY"
April 28, 2021
Ominous, dejected, and introspective, "TELL ME YOU'RE SORRY" recounts a toxic relationship in undeniably raw fashion.
Author:
Tyler Borland
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
Aries Returns With "Fool's Gold," an Intoxicating Joyride From Start to Finish
November 6, 2020
Aries' first taste of new music in 568 days arrives at perfectly the right time.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019
The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Peach Tree Rascals Try to Find Their Way Through a Terrible Day in "Things Won't Go My Way"
March 30, 2020
"In the end, we're all just trying our best and it's about acknowledging that."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
whiterosemoxie's Diverse Debut 'white ceilings' Cements Him as a Prominent New Voice
April 29, 2020
whiterosemoxie jumps between genres without ever expensing or sacrificing quality.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Kota the Friend Shares a Piece of Himself on "Dear Fear"
January 10, 2022
Kota flawlessly spits timeless advice and hard-hitting, life-learned lessons.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
The Dismissal of Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" as Country Speaks to a Larger Issue in Music
March 30, 2019
This is bigger than a country music problem; this is a music problem.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Boslen Sees Nothing but "VULTURES" on New Single
April 22, 2020
"VULTURES" is a glimpse into Boslen's world, a small sliver of what the rapper is seeing, feeling, and experiencing.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
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.
Author:
Emily Bird
BIGBABYGUCCI on Staying Independent, His Upcoming EP, and More [Q&A]
February 26, 2021
We got the chance to connect with BIGBABYGUCCI via email and learn more about his project, dream collaborations, his major influences, and more.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo