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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.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
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."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Baby Keem's "Orange Soda" Video Is a Film Reel of Rap's Next Star
November 13, 2019
Baby Keem is ready to take the hip-hop crown.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Oliver Malcolm Is Setting the Stage to Become 2020's Breakout Artist
November 13, 2019
2020 belongs to Malcolm.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Collard Enlists Bakar for the Effortlessly Smooth "Stone"
November 11, 2019
Collard is the latest artist emerge to from this R&B renaissance.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Mura Masa and slowthai's "Deal Wiv It" Is Unapologetically English
November 8, 2019
The newfound UK duo provides a moment of contained chaos.
Author:
Precious Kato
Easy Life and Arlo Parks' "Sangria" Is Intoxicating
November 7, 2019
This collaboration has us on cloud nine.
Author:
Precious Kato
Yes Please Is Your Latest Alternative Hip-Hop and R&B Obsession
November 7, 2019
The project of two childhood friends, Yes Please's music is not lacking in surprises.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Just John x Dom Dias - "MINUTIA" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
November 7, 2019
Canada has a budding hip-hop star on their hands.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Doja Cat's 'Hot Pink' Is the Most Versatile Hip-Hop Offering of the Year
November 7, 2019
Doja Cat's star power is undeniable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
8485 and Danny Brown Deliver New It-Girl Anthem With “G.I.R.L.”
May 1, 2025
The artist’s first single of the year is a self-celebritized anthem reminiscent of a time when flip phones and iPod Nanos were all the rage.
Author:
Gia Acosta
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.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Julius' "jerry! jerry!" Explores the Aftermath of Heartbreak [Q&A]
October 21, 2021
Julius is an artist equally inspired by the euphoric highs and seemingly cataclysmic lows that define life.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Claire Brooks Declares, "I Will Outlive You," And We Believe Her [Track-by-track]
November 18, 2024
Defying genre to create a beat-forward blend of indie pop influences, Claire Brooks intertwines humor with intimate observation.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Leikeli47 Is Finally Taking Off the Mask in 'Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only'
June 13, 2025
Leikeli47 is completely certain of who she is and the power that she holds.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
The Image Ends the Year Strong With the Gospel-Inspired Single "Every Woman"
December 11, 2020
The Image is an enigmatic Hip-Hop duo best known for their forward-thinking production, wild vocal delivery, and signature masked personas.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Flyana Boss' 'This Ain't The Album' Is For the Girls and Baddies
March 30, 2024
'This Ain't The Album' is one loud exclamation of Black girl joy.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
fakemink, Ecco2k, and Mechatok Link for the Trance-Inducing "MAKKA"
May 15, 2025
“MAKKA” has the potential to be the star child in fakemink’s near-perfect catalog.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Audrey Nuna Delivers an Otherworldy Hit in "Suckin Up"
August 16, 2024
Consistently singular, Nuna can be trusted to pave her own lane of genre-defying pop and rap.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Rich Brian, TiaCorine and 1999 Write the Future "Pump It Up ε=┌(^_^)┘" in Euphoric Banger
April 1, 2024
88rising's music collective 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE continues to bring the most immaculate vibes to the party
Author:
Alessandra Rincon