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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.
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.
Mariposa Makes Her Grand Debut With the High-Spirited "Callan"
May 21, 2021
Vicarious, emotive, confident, mysterious, and sensual only begin to explain Mariposa's debut effort.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Adam Pastel Returns on the Dreamlike "WISH FOR"
April 28, 2021
"WISH FOR" is a song made for white boy summer.
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.
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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."
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.
BROCKHAMPTON Celebrate 'ROADRUNNER' With Livestream Concert
April 14, 2021
There are few experiences greater than watching artists you love get lost in their work.
Tommy Newport and EARTHGANG Collide on "Stargazer"
April 13, 2021
Newport and EARTHGANG lay down the perfect foundation for a sentimental yet bittersweet banger.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
BK Rockstar's Delivers a Wild, High Energy Performance on "Smoke"
March 25, 2021
Brooklyn native, BK Rockstar, is relatively new to the hip hop scene, but he raps as if he's an established veteran.
KOAD Emanates Creative Energy on His Debut "pots n' pans"
March 25, 2021
The self-described rapper, singer, and "magician" known as KOAD makes his debut this month with "pots n' pans."
Hip-Hop Heavyweight Al-Doms Releases Powerful New EP 'NEW DREAM'
March 19, 2021
This month, Virginia rapper Al-Doms returns with his latest project 'NEW DREAM,' a nine-track EP full of some of the hardest hip-hop tracks to enter the scene this year.
Quadie Diesel's Video for "Backstreet" is Pure, Unfiltered Chaos in the Best Way Possible
March 19, 2021
In the emerging hip-hop scene, few rappers are as eccentric or entertaining as Quadie Diesel.
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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.
Collective O2worldwide Release Their Full Length Project 'BACK ON TRACK'
February 18, 2021
Oklahoma-based O2Worldwide has been steadily building anticipation for a full-length project and it's finally here.
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.
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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.
Who is Joey Valence & Brae?
September 15, 2022
Meet the brash, larger-than-life MCs bringing back a classic sound.
Yung Gravy Drops the Most Infectious Rick Roll With "Betty (Get Money)"
June 10, 2022
Getting Rick Roll'd has never sounded this good.
SAINt JHN's "Roses (Imanbek Remix)" Gets an Exhilarating Visual Treatment
March 6, 2020
SAINt JHN is a stylistic chameleon in the world of hip-hop.
Hip-Hop Is Under Construction, and Freddie Dredd Is Rebuilding It
April 15, 2020
Dredd has Gen Z under his spell.
Joey Valence & Brae Are Breathing New Life Into a Classic Sound
July 13, 2022
If you've ever once considered yourself a fan of the Beastie Boys, you need to listen to Joey Valence & Brae.
Doja Cat Goes Full Grunge With the Best Friend Anthem, "Bottom Bitch"
October 3, 2019
Who allowed Doja Cat to channel 2002 this hard?
Who Is AG Club?
August 5, 2021
Meet the alternative rap collective with no ceilings.
$NOT and Maggie Lindemann Embark for the "Moon & Stars"
February 3, 2020
$NOT samples Lord Huron in his latest infectious offering.
Ashnikko's Viral Hit "STUPID" Gets a Blood-Soaked Video Treatment
October 22, 2019
Suddenly going viral on Tik Tok earlier this fall, Ashnikko is not wasting any time.
The Visual for Mereba's "Sandstorm" feat J.I.D Gives Texture to a Haunting Track
July 9, 2019
R&B singer/songwriter Mereba has released a video for "Sandstorm" ft J.I.D., one that is as mesmerizing and emotional as the single itself.
Torrentiiial Is the Hawaiian Hip-Hop Artist You Need to Keep on Your Radar
April 14, 2020
Torrentiiial makes putting together high-quality music seem easy.
bbno$ and Yung Gravy's "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit
November 4, 2019
"Dude, I'd be pissed off if this song blew up on TikTok."
4 Moments of Enlightenment From Kota the Friend's 'FOTO'
May 20, 2019
The 19-track album is chock-full of wisdom and inspiration, making us sure that Kota the Friend is the modern day musical Yoda.
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reggie's "Southside Fade" Is Our New Favorite Hometown Anthem [Q&A]
August 27, 2020
reggie has arrived.
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Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"I believe that meme culture is the gateway for this genre... My mission, though, is to show people that this is the start of something enormous, not a temporary trend."
New Zealand's Will Swinton Exceeds Expectations on His Sophomore Single "Cocaine"
August 31, 2021
Swinton's music is in no way confined to the New Zealand city in which he makes it.
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.
StaySolidRocky's "Party Girl" Is a Budding TikTok Hit
May 5, 2020
The rapidly rising rapper may very well have a breakout hit on his hands.
Samm Henshaw and EARTHGANG Deliver a Gospel Hip-Hop Sermon in "Church"
January 20, 2019
Don't forget to go to "Church," kids.
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Who Is Rico Nasty? [Setlist.Fm x NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 18, 2019
Fueled by rage, colors and cartoons, the 21-year-old DMV rapper is becoming a force to be reckoned with.
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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.
RMR's "Rascal" Is a Transfixing Country Trap Ballad That I'll Play at My Wedding
February 27, 2020
The only song of 2020 that matters.
Baby Keem's 'DIE FOR MY B*TCH' Is the Hip-Hop Breakthrough We Needed
November 20, 2019
Baby Keem is here. Catch up.
Meet 1300, the Korean-Australian Group Looking to Change the K-Pop Game
March 29, 2022
The alternative K-rap outfit thrives on the idea of creating something new, fun, and chaotic.