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Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"
October 18, 2019
Chicago's finest indeed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Mack Keane's 'Aquanetta Dr. - Pt. II' Is an R&B-Fueled Trip Down Memory Lane
October 18, 2019
Mack Keane continues to surprise us with some serious emotional and sonic heat.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Transviolet Takes a Stab at Donald Trump and Our Capitalist Hellscape in "Money Money" Visual
October 18, 2019
"Money Money" is a tongue-in-cheek ode to greed, corruption and rampant consumerism.
Author:
Precious Kato
Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]
October 17, 2019
Au/Ra may be the only artist we know who can speak Elvish.
Author:
Precious Kato
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
Author:
Precious Kato
Riz La Vie Explores Emotional Intimacy in Heartbreaking "Napkins" Video [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"This film is about perspective and life"
Author:
Bianca Brown
O Future's "Telephone" Visual Is a Glossy, Hyperfutristic Trip [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"Telephone" takes a transparent look at existing in a manner you truly desire and the feeling of craving something more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Daniela Andrade's "Gallo Pinto" Holds a Message for the Dreamers
October 16, 2019
"I wanted to bring a sense of honesty and humanness to what my family and other immigrants are striving for; hope and a better future."
Author:
Bianca Brown
UMI's "Sukidakara" Is a Japanese-Sung Twist on R&B the World Needs to Hear
October 16, 2019
UMI embraces her multicultural identity in a bedroom R&B track that plays out like a dream.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Mark Diamond - "Steady" (Live) | All Eyes On
October 16, 2019
Diamond delivered a performance we will not be forgetting anytime soon.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Silver Sphere's "crowd" Is an Iridescent Portrait of Vulnerability
July 24, 2020
"'crowd' is about allowing yourself to be vulnerable after building up walls with someone. It's about the hard conversations, and demanding accountability in exchange for forgiveness."
Author:
Ruby Scott
Rising Star Kara Marni Releases "Young Heart" featuring Russ
July 21, 2020
Kara Marni's light keeps getting brighter with her latest release, "Young Heart"
Author:
Malc.
Celebrate Black Music With Brandon Banks On Top That Track
August 25, 2020
Inglewood's own neo-soul star Brandon Banks joins Top That Track for a hilarious episode.
Author:
Precious Kato
Elohim Accepts the Impermanence of Life in Optimistic New Video for "Good Day Bad Day"
October 2, 2020
Reintroducing herself in fully-saturated color for "Good Day Bad Day," Elohim takes on both the highs and the lows that have become increasingly familiar in 2020.
Author:
Rachel Lai
Tia Gostelow Discusses New Dazzling Retro Single and Video Development [Q&A]
March 10, 2021
Ever listen to an artist that possesses such a rare, entrancing quality that you disappear into their music for a while? Tia Gostelow is that kind of haunting talent that transports you to another place.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Hollis Feels Larger Than Life on the Cathartic "Let Me Not"
September 24, 2021
"Let Me Not" rushes forward with a frenetic, infectious energy.
Author:
DJ Connor
Celebrate Black Artists This Week With Stevan on Top That Track
September 1, 2020
Joining Top That Track from down under this week is indie pop newcomer Stevan!
Author:
Precious Kato
Boy Willows Drops Dreamy Music Video for "Fila" [Q&A]
September 21, 2020
Boy Willows, aka Landon Fleischman, makes music that offers a deep amalgamation of incandescent alt-pop, jubilant jazz, and psychedelic-tinged folk.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Brooke Fair Proves She's One Beyond Her Years in "Universe"
July 17, 2020
At the age of 16, Brooke Fair is setting out on a lifelong adventure of becoming the artist she wants to be.
Author:
Joey Legittino
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."
Author:
Carter Fife