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Noname Scores a Revolution in the Succinct But Powerful "Song 33"
June 19, 2020
"Song 33" is not a diss track; it is a call to arms.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Ashnikko and Grimes Deliver a Genre-Pushing Hybrid With "Cry"
June 17, 2020
"Cry" leverages its avant-garde stars to their fullest.
Author:
Ruby Scott
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN
June 12, 2020
"get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author:
Ruby Scott
StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
LOWERLIPDRIP Sets a New Tone With "Everything Is Fare"
May 18, 2020
It's addictive in the most ambiguous way. With every listen, you seem to hear something new within the production you didn't notice before.
Author:
Joey Legittino
boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort
May 14, 2020
Through his music, boylife reminds us we're not alone in facing our most brazen feelings.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Abhi the Nomad Proves Himself a Veritable Entertainer in "Long Nights"
May 13, 2020
Abhi strikes an exquisite balance between hard-hitting sonics and impressive lyrical flow.
Author:
Joey Legittino
BRELAND Proves Himself a Hitmaker With the Infectious "Horseride"
May 11, 2020
The rapidly rising country rap newcomer is no one-hit pony.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Arizona Zervas' "24" Is This and Every Weekend's Soundtrack
May 8, 2020
Zervas' larger-than-life vision is intoxicating.
Author:
Jenna Singer
James Mantis Pays Homage to His Love of Basketball on 'Jab Step Pop'
November 4, 2021
Labeling the EP as "first major step out," Mantis does not disappoint.
Author:
Joe Beer
slowthai's 'TYRON' Endorses Personal Growth With Hard-Hitting UK Bangers
February 17, 2021
UK rapper slowthai returns with his sophomore record TYRON, a two-disc project providing fans with over a dozen eclectic tracks.
Author:
Carter Fife
B.I Opens the Page on a New Chapter With Debut Album 'WATERFALL'
June 1, 2021
A king is coming for his crown ðŸ''
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kill Jasper Displays a Relentless Flow on "Muddy Flow"
June 28, 2021
The Compton-bred artist seems to move at a mile a minute on his latest showstopper.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Dai Burger Celebrates Queer Artists of Color With an Exclusive Playlist
August 14, 2020
In celebration of her 'Dessert' EP, Dai Burger curated an exclusive playlist of her favorite Queer artists of color.
Author:
Malc.
CHAII Walks US Through Her Electrifying EP 'Pineapple Pizza,' Track By Track
November 16, 2021
CHAII is the New Zealand artist you need to be keeping on your radar.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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.
Author:
Carter Fife
99 Neighbors Hold Nothing Back With "Static"
August 12, 2022
It’s not easy to master the synergy that 99 Neighbors has.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Christian Blue Flexes a Versatile and Unpredictable Flow on "Pink Soda"
August 16, 2021
"Pink Soda" exists as a nebulous fusion of unorthodox hip-hop, skittering production, and alternative flourishes.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ZPLUTO Talks Sharing Experiences and Reaching for Opportunities
October 13, 2022
“If you’re listening to my music, you’re coming to Pluto with me."
Author:
Jessica Magtalas