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'Montero' Is Lil Nas X's Portrait on Fire
September 23, 2021
Lil Nas X has the power to shape culture as we know it.
midwxst Is 'Back in Action'
September 22, 2021
<i>Back in Action</i> sees midwxst leveraging everything from digicore, hip-hop, and hyperpop to deliver a controlled bout of chaos.
KayCyy's "ASTK!" Takes Us on the Trip of a Lifetime Ahead of His Debut Project
September 16, 2021
The Kanye West protegée is up next.
wolfacejoeyy Is Subverting Expectations With Each New Release
September 16, 2021
wolfacejoeyy refuses to be pigeonholed into a single sound or idea.
99 Neighbors Quietly Dropped One of the Most Breathtaking Tracks of the Year
September 13, 2021
"N. Michigan Gospel" is a testament to the Vermont art-rap collective's unbridled creative promise.
Jazz Cartier Blossoms Anew on the Explosive 'The Fleur Print'
September 13, 2021
Cartier pulls no punches on <i>The Fleur Print</i>, returning with a seasoned combination of styles old and new.
Baby Keem Makes His Case For Album of the Year With 'The Melodic Blue'
September 10, 2021
One of hip-hop's most anticipated projects is finally here.
Saint Bodhi Stays True to Herself on the Fearless 'Antisocial'
September 10, 2021
<i>Antisocial</i> feels like a reckless measurement of societal bullshit, a purge of nonsense for genuine feelings.
Abhi the Nomad Sets His Eyes on the Universe
September 2, 2021
In his fourth studio album, Abhi the Nomad delivers a perfect blend of hip-hop, funk, and R&B.
New Zealand's Will Swinton Exceeds Expectations on His Sophomore Single "Cocaine"
August 31, 2021
Swinton's music is in no way confined to the New Zealand city in which he makes it.
99 Neighbors Hold Nothing Back With "Static"
August 12, 2022
It’s not easy to master the synergy that 99 Neighbors has.
Corbin Butler Delivers Good Music For Good People in 'N.O.T.'
August 15, 2023
The self-proclaimed mayor of Chino Hills exemplifies his musical dexterity in the self-produced project.
Tierra Whack Flexes Her Range in "Wasteland"
March 12, 2019
We may only be a few months in, but Tierra Whack is already an early contender for 2019's most memorable hip-hop drop.
JELEEL! Flexes His Effortless Flow Alongside Armani White in "GNARLY!"
March 10, 2023
“GNARLY!” arrives as a welcome venture for JELEEL!’s sound.
Kembe X's "Scared" Is an Honest and Aggressive Lyrical Display
November 2, 2020
The Chicago born rapper Kembe X is a master at conveying internal struggle over dark and ominous instrumentals.
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip
June 16, 2021
Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
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.
I Died and Went to Yeat’s “AftërLyfe”
March 1, 2023
On 12:01 Friday, February 24, I ascended into the 'AftërLyfe.'
ToBy's Debut Album 'L'esprit' Is an Introspective and Multifaceted Journey
October 18, 2021
L'esprit is a project that is simultaneously cohesive and unrestrained in its omnivorous artistic direction.
Octavian Enlists SAINt JHN and Gunna For Intoxicating New Single "Famous"
September 1, 2020
"Famous" ruminates on the pitfalls of success through the lens of an infectious dancehall beat.