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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.'
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.
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."
COTIS Is Unfiltered and Unrestrained in Sophomore EP 'Patience'
July 23, 2019
Listening to 'Patience' is akin to tapping into COTIS' private thoughts or ripping pages from his journal.
![Get Your "Summertime Shine" On With MIKNNA's Effortless Beachside R&B [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/miknna-ones-to-watch-crop_1563303772.jpg)
Get Your "Summertime Shine" On With MIKNNA's Effortless Beachside R&B [PREMIERE]
July 16, 2019
We wanted to create a song that made you feel like you are always on vacation."
The Visual for Mereba's "Sandstorm" feat J.I.D Gives Texture to a Haunting Track
July 9, 2019
R&B singer/songwriter Mereba has released a video for "Sandstorm" ft J.I.D., one that is as mesmerizing and emotional as the single itself.
Shordie Shordie on "Bitchuary" and Getting 03 Greedo's Stamp of Approval | Quick 6
June 27, 2019
This is a thing or six you did not know about the viral artist.
Hobo Johnson's Pool Party-Themed Video is Anything But a "Typical Story"
June 25, 2019
With a record deal and national Ones To Watch-presented tour now under his belt, Hobo Johnson is winning with unparalleled creativity and uniqueness.
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Who Is Rico Nasty? [Setlist.Fm x NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 18, 2019
Fueled by rage, colors and cartoons, the 21-year-old DMV rapper is becoming a force to be reckoned with.
An Interview With Bri Steves: A Hip-Hop Visionary
June 13, 2019
Philly born-and-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Bri Steves does it all.
AG Club Breaks Free in 'WE'RE ALL BRODIES*'
November 6, 2023
There’s something contagious about the way that AG Club lives in their authenticity.
Saba and Krayzie Bone Keep It Real on the Stirring "Come My Way"
January 18, 2022
Saba's empathic, affective sonic storytelling feels more poised than ever.
Paris Michael Is Headed for Stardom on "GWEN STEFANI"
January 15, 2021
Fresh off the heels of his eccentric PUBLICITY STUNT EP, Chicago native Paris Michael is back with another wild and abrasive single.
![Cleo Reed's Album, Cuntry, Is A Folk-Rap Statement of Political History [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cleo-reed-cuntry-1200x1200-1-1753233867.jpg)
Cleo Reed's Album, Cuntry, Is A Folk-Rap Statement of Political History [Q&A]
July 23, 2025
Too curious not to ask the artist herself, we caught Cleo in NYC on their rooftop for a chat.
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.
Can You Spot All the Cultural Commentary in Mez's "Loading..." Video?
September 18, 2020
Multi-hyphenate Mez is back with a new song and video.
![Lo Village Finds Their Way Back to Themselves With 'Yellow Brick Road' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lo-village-yellow-brick-road-interview-1692127297.jpg)
Lo Village Finds Their Way Back to Themselves With 'Yellow Brick Road' [Q&A]
August 15, 2023
The substance of Lo Village’s work is culturally significant, speaking to the truth of the Black experience and every shade of that joy, fear, and expression.
Marcellus Juvann Delivers Introspective and Incendiary Flows on "HARDHEADED"
May 7, 2021
Projects like <i>HARDHEADED</i> are an important reminder that up-and-coming artists like Juvann are the true backbone of the hip-hop sphere.
Cara+Troy Drops Debut EP "PROTOSTAR" Just in Time For Cuffing Season
October 16, 2023
'PROTOSTAR' is your own personal soundtrack to introspection and self-reflection as the nights grow longer.
Tierra Whack Is Everything at Once in Long-Awaited Debut Album 'World Wide Whack'
March 15, 2024
“I hope your only expectation was for me to say how I feel.”