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xaviersobased Comes of Age in His Experimental Debut Album 'Xavier'
February 4, 2026
'Xavier' arrives as 48 minutes of mind-altering magic from one of the most promising acts in hip-hop’s underground space.
fakemink Sets the Stage For a Global Takeover With 'The Boy who cried Terrified .'
February 3, 2026
fakemink is singlehandedly bringing back the grit of the SoundCloud rap he grew up on, only on a relentlessly propulsive mass scale.
PawPaw Rod Forges Ahead by Returning to His Roots in “The Get Back”
January 26, 2026
“The Get Back” is a reverie of pure authenticity.
Malammore's Album, Aurora, Is A Multlingual, Multi-Genre, Showstopping Debut
January 25, 2026
The Portuguese singer and producer jumps into identity, ideas and spirituality over a dose of intoxicatingly rhythmic songs.
Filipino-Murawarri artist DOBBY is in a league of his own.
January 21, 2026
Rhyan Clapham, otherwise known as ‘DOBBY’, is a proud Filipino-Murawarri rapper, drummer, composer, and producer.
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Sherwyn's EP "Spin City" Captures the Dizzy Vulnerability of Falling in Love [Q&A]
January 8, 2026
From collaborating with his twin brother to radical optimism, we got all the latest from Sherwyn.
Lexa Gates Announces Sophomore Album, 'I Am,' Alongside Single, "Estranged"
December 8, 2025
The single is a moody, introspective anthem of love fading in the glow of ambition as Lexa boldly wears her vulnerability on her sleeve.
KOAD Returns with Long-Awaited Single “Jaanu”
November 13, 2025
“jaanu" is an infectious banger whose cleverness is just as undeniable as it is understated.
PARTYOF2 Unleashes the Ultimate Merge of Genre, Influence, and Belief of AMERIKA'S NEXT TOP PARTY!
October 20, 2025
The duo has released their debut album as a duo, solidifying their persistence and perspective in the alternative-rap scene.
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WHATMORE Are Best Friends First, Artists Second [Q&A]
September 17, 2025
"We never put ourselves in a box... for now, we like to say we’re just WHATMORE."
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Derek Luh's "Hoodie" Is Not Your Typical Break Up Song [Premiere + Q&A]
November 14, 2019
"It's a beautiful break up song. No animosity; just real feelings about not fully being over someone."
again&again Delivers an Irresistible Vibe on "baby"
June 1, 2021
The breakneck pacing at which again&again embraces their rotating spotlight.
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019
The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Simpson Is Ready to Make Her Mark
July 15, 2020
After laying low for a few years, Simpson is claiming her place as a rising star.
Aries Returns With "Fool's Gold," an Intoxicating Joyride From Start to Finish
November 6, 2020
Aries' first taste of new music in 568 days arrives at perfectly the right time.
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Meet Flyana Boss, the Breakout Duo Running Through Our Hearts and Playlists [Q&A]
July 20, 2023
Flyana Boss is more than just a viral success; they're what's next.
Kota the Friend Keeps It Real in 'Lyrics to Go, Vol. 1'
January 27, 2020
Kota the Friend's distinctive brand of hip-hop is rooted in complex ideas and thoughtful interpretation.
BROCKHAMPTON's "SUGAR" Video Is an Extraterrestrial Trip
December 10, 2019
Fair warning, BROCKHAMPTON's latest video is 100% NSFW.
Who Is Warren Hue?
October 20, 2022
Meet the 88rising-backed hometown hero turned international sensation.
Ama Lou Cements Herself as an Artist to Know in 'Ama, who?'
November 15, 2019
In her major label debut, Lou captures what it sounds like to be effortlessly self-assured.