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Zack Fox the Rapper? An Investigative Report
January 6, 2020
Fox is turning the Internet's best joke into one of hip-hop's most provocative figures.
Author:
Precious Kato
From SoundCloud to Rolling Loud, $NOT is Solidifying His Place in Hip-Hop's Next Wave
December 18, 2019
Hello, world. Meet $NOT, Gen Z's hip-hop star.
Author:
Emily Bird
KnowKnow Flexes His Universal Appeal in 'Mr. Enjoy Da Money'
December 13, 2019
Higher Brothers' DzKnow goes solo.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Leven Kali Enlists Smino and Topaz Jones to Clear Things Up in "Homegirl"
December 11, 2019
An ode to anyone who has ever been caught sending that "I miss you" text.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Rahli Pays Tribute to His Loved Ones in "Ooh Child"
December 11, 2019
Hip-hop newcomer Rahli is taking on a much smoother and raw persona.
Author:
Precious Kato
BROCKHAMPTON's "SUGAR" Video Is an Extraterrestrial Trip
December 10, 2019
Fair warning, BROCKHAMPTON's latest video is 100% NSFW.
Author:
Precious Kato
Jay Loud Escaped Naptown, and Now It's Shaping His Music [Q&A]
November 27, 2019
"Naptown is like a maze... either you fail or you find a way to get out."
Author:
Kenan Draughorne
Jez Dior Wants to Be for Others What Eminem Was for Him [Q&A]
November 21, 2019
"If it is just one person reaching out to me saying I saved their life, that alone is success to me."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Baby Keem's 'DIE FOR MY B*TCH' Is the Hip-Hop Breakthrough We Needed
November 20, 2019
Baby Keem is here. Catch up.
Author:
Emily Bird
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
BROCKHAMPTON Celebrate 'ROADRUNNER' With Livestream Concert
April 14, 2021
There are few experiences greater than watching artists you love get lost in their work.
Author:
Maddy Quach
It's Camp. It's Drill. It's Millie Go Lightly's "Drillie Go Lightly"
March 2, 2022
"I knew he was posh when he hit and said 'Golly!'"
Author:
Carter Fife
Joey Valence & Brae Are Having the Time of Their Lives in 'NO HANDS'
June 7, 2024
To put it simply, Joey Valence & Brae, and in turn NO HANDS, do NOT miss.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LOWERLIPDRIP Sets a New Tone With "Everything Is Fare"
May 18, 2020
It's addictive in the most ambiguous way. With every listen, you seem to hear something new within the production you didn't notice before.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Seiji Oda's Singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins" Showcase Bay Area Past and Future
February 5, 2021
Rapper, singer, and producer Seiji Oda returns with two new singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins."
Author:
Carter Fife
skaiwater Releases BDSM Anthem "wna torture me tn?," Announces 'gigi' Album
May 23, 2024
skaiwater's highly-anticipated forthcoming album is ready to set the summer ablaze.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Kwame Adu Reconciles With His Past on "Counting Losses"
April 1, 2021
"Counting Losses" is a track that is just as meditative as it is energetic.
Author:
Carter Fife
Christian Blue Flexes a Versatile and Unpredictable Flow on "Pink Soda"
August 16, 2021
"Pink Soda" exists as a nebulous fusion of unorthodox hip-hop, skittering production, and alternative flourishes.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'
June 21, 2021
Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author:
Carter Fife
James Mantis Pays Homage to His Love of Basketball on 'Jab Step Pop'
November 4, 2021
Labeling the EP as "first major step out," Mantis does not disappoint.
Author:
Joe Beer