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Little Simz's "I Love You, I Hate You" Sees the UK Rapper at the Top of Her Game
July 14, 2021
"I Love You, I Hate You" synthesizes the best parts of both classic and contemporary hip-hop.
Author:
Carter Fife
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
Vince Staples' Self-Titled Album Presents an Unflinching Look at the Artist
July 9, 2021
Vince Staples is a representation of who the artist was and who he has grown to be.
Author:
EJ Saftner
KDVSGOLIATH Proves Himself London's Best-Kept Secret on "Sad."
July 8, 2021
"Sad." sees the rising London artist make good on his alternative promise.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
99 Neighbors Deliver a Frenetic Hip-Hop Anthem on "Live a Little"
July 6, 2021
Every moment of "Live a Little" pulses with a manic, infectious energy.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
Wale the Sage Lives Up to His Name on "Stoves"
July 1, 2021
"Stoves" resonates on a deeply personal and universal level.
Author:
Giselle Libby
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
Doja Cat Shoots For the Moon on "Planet Her"
June 25, 2021
Doja Cat proves that "the sky's the limit" doesn't apply to everybody.
Author:
Carter Fife
Terry Presume Showcases His Eccentric Style on "Don't Play Yourself"
August 27, 2020
Blending indie, alternative, hip hop, and rock, Terry Presume has been making music that is specific and unique to him.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Aklesso Is Gearing up for His Debut With "Worst Year"
November 23, 2020
South Florida-bred Aklesso is in it for the long-haul.
Author:
Gregory Castel
LASTMONDAY Turned Chaos Into Pandemic Productivity in Wild "Audemars" Video
April 15, 2020
Dominican artist LASTMONDAY is breathing fresh life into the reggaeton.
Author:
Malc
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
SSGKobe's "Caddy" is 100 CC's of Aural Bliss
November 3, 2021
Goodbye Libra season, hello SSGKobe season.
Author:
Carter Fife
Hip-Hop Collective O2worldwide Displays Chemistry and Personality on "WHAT'S THE MOVE"
December 11, 2020
O2worldwide started out as friends casually making music together back in 2018 and has quickly evolved into one of the most exciting contemporary Hip-Hop collectives.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Sango and Waldo Establish Themselves as Grand Rapids' Finest on 'Lake Effect'
July 28, 2021
A creative love letter to Grand Rapids, Lake Effect is vying to push Michigan closer to the forefront of hip-hop culture.
Author:
Carter Fife
contradash Seeks Out Reassurance on "petal pickin'"
August 21, 2020
contradash seeks out reassurance that his feelings aren't one-sided while remaining effortlessly cool and self-confident on "petal pickin'"
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Who Is Maxo Kream?
October 6, 2022
Meet the Houston rapper whose come-up story is just beginning.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Jon Waltz and Verzache Embrace Change on "Trainwreck"
January 28, 2022
Acknowledging the crumbling world around him, Waltz feels as if he's still in control.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde