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'Happy Endings With An Asterisk' Is a Brilliant Showcasing of AUGUST 08′s Versatility

'Happy Endings With An Asterisk' Is a Brilliant Showcasing of AUGUST 08′s Versatility

August 12, 2019 Though classified as a contemporary R&B artist, AUGUST 08 continues to blur the lines of what it means to be a "traditional" singer in the genre.
Author: Emily Bird
Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow

Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow

August 7, 2019 Influenced by Kendrick Lamar and John Mayer, the Bay Area collective fuses alternative jazz, funk and hip hop into their self-released discography.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
rap
Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

August 6, 2019 Jumping into a rendition of FOTO's standout single "Alkaline," Kota the Friend showed us firsthand that the hype surrounding the Brooklyn artist and poet is very much real.
Author: Miranda Hyman
rap
R&B
KIANA Articulates Love's Darkest Qualities on "Playing with Fire"

KIANA Articulates Love's Darkest Qualities on "Playing with Fire"

August 6, 2019 With unrelenting transparency and powerfully haunting talent, KIANA manages to write some of the best sad songs you've ever heard.
Author: Chuck Ramos
AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]

AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]

August 6, 2019 In celebration of his new music, we recently chatted with AYLà˜ about his musical upbringing, his continual growth, and of course, 'dnt'dlt.'
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
rap
Abhi the Nomad Pleads for Action on Overconsumption in "House of Clocks" Video

Abhi the Nomad Pleads for Action on Overconsumption in "House of Clocks" Video

August 5, 2019 "House of Clocks" is a soulful hip-hop crossover track built on a viscous drumbeat foundation and adorned with vibrant, sun-soaked horns.
Author: Brady Moses
Frequent Ariana Grande Collaborators, Social House, Surprise Lolla Ahead of Debut EP

Frequent Ariana Grande Collaborators, Social House, Surprise Lolla Ahead of Debut EP

August 5, 2019 Though "boyfriend" is the first time Ariana Grande fans may have seen the name Social House, it's almost certainly not the first time they've heard artists' work.
Author: Brady Moses
pop
Channel Tres Shouts Out His Native Compton on "Black Moses" with JPEGMAFIA

Channel Tres Shouts Out His Native Compton on "Black Moses" with JPEGMAFIA

July 30, 2019 Among Compton's freshest exports is Channel Tres, who reminds everybody that the city of less than 100,000 is still the hip-hop capital of the world.
Author: Brady Moses
rap
Your "Post Mates" Has Arrived, With Smooth Delivery From  Cautious Clay and Jarami

Your "Post Mates" Has Arrived, With Smooth Delivery From  Cautious Clay and Jarami

July 29, 2019 The pop-fueled R&B single is the perfect track to jam to when you're waiting for that delivery to come through.
Author: Jess Myers
R&B
Bryce Vine Is the Ringmaster of His Own 'Carnival' of Melodic Hip Hop Bangers

Bryce Vine Is the Ringmaster of His Own 'Carnival' of Melodic Hip Hop Bangers

July 29, 2019 "It's supposed to make people accentuate the good feelings and decrease the bad ones."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
rap