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Childish Major's 'Dirt Road Diamond' Shines Bright
September 6, 2019
South Carolina native Childish Major returns to his roots with his newest release, with features from Ludacris, Earthgang, Buddy, and Tish Hyman.
Author:
Precious Kato
![Alec King & Kiana Ledé Embrace the Awkward in "Larry David" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Alec-King-ones-to-watch_1567699400.jpg)
Alec King & Kiana Ledé Embrace the Awkward in "Larry David" Video [PREMIERE]
September 5, 2019
'Cause sometimes you just have to revel in those terribly awkward "Larry David" moments.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/peach-tree-rascals-ones-to-watch_1567123270.jpg)
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.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/SOAKY - PRESS SHOT 2 resize_1566502882-1_1567540470.jpg)
Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]
August 22, 2019
"I leaned on melody and production to serve bright, pop-y energy but the lyrics are an account of a time when the drug trade was lit on my island."
Author:
Jessica Thomas

Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow
August 7, 2019
Influenced by Kendrick Lamar and John Mayer, the Bay Area collective fuses alternative jazz, funk and hip hop into their self-released discography.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/AEO_Kota01_1565131244.jpg)
Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
August 6, 2019
Jumping into a rendition of FOTO's standout single "Alkaline," Kota the Friend showed us firsthand that the hype surrounding the Brooklyn artist and poet is very much real.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
![AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/aylo-ones-to-watch_1565116278.jpg)
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

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

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
![Akinyemi Dives Deep in the Self-Reflective "Seaworld" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/akinyemi-ones-to-watch-2_1569426650.jpeg)
Akinyemi Dives Deep in the Self-Reflective "Seaworld" [PREMIERE]
September 25, 2019
"It's a song for the outcast, for the introvert, for the person who needs some time to spend by themselves and pursue their dreams."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

IDK Trades Agony For Affection on 'USEE4YOURSELF'
July 9, 2021
<i>USEE4YOURSELF</i> stands as an exercise of painstaking emotional catharsis from one of music's most promising artists.
Author:
Carter Fife

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

Don't Hit My Line. I'm Listening to redveil's "04"
November 23, 2021
hey, babe wake up. new redveil just dropped.
Author:
Carter Fife

Khi Infinite's Debut Album 'Take What You Need' Is a Limitless Take on Hip-Hop
October 12, 2021
Khi's debut pulls from disparate and far-ranging soundscapes, ranging from alternative rock to beach pop.
Author:
Carter Fife

Shygirl and slowthai Deliver a Hyperpop-Fueled Sex-Positive Anthem on "BDE"
July 6, 2021
Both of them revel in the literal BDE of "BDE."
Author:
Carter Fife

Tahj Keeton's 'SARF' is a Risky and Psychedelic Rap Album Unlike Its Contemporaries
August 11, 2020
Tahj Keeton's SARF s aggressive, grungy and versatile.
Author:
Tyler Borland

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

Baby Keem Makes His Case For Album of the Year With 'The Melodic Blue'
September 10, 2021
One of hip-hop's most anticipated projects is finally here.
Author:
Carter Fife

GOON DES GARCONS* Links With Cuco For the Cinematic "A24"
May 4, 2020
The ode to the cult indie film studio is intoxicating from start to finish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo