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Paris Texas Honors Their Villainous Sound in "Everybody's Safe Until..."
June 20, 2023
“We’ve never been this excited to show y’all a piece of work in our lives.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Foggieraw Gets the Alicia Keys Sign of Approval 'The Foggie Pound 3'
June 20, 2023
The PG-county rapper is just getting started.
Author:
Gregory Castel
Tahj Keeton Explores His Dual Identity in the Ominous "KELLY"
June 5, 2023
This is your time to familiarize yourself with the multifaceted talent of Keeton.
Author:
Isabella Margolis
JELEEL! Gets 'REAL RAW!' in Explosive Debut Album
May 9, 2023
The larger-than-life rapper delivers exponentially in his long-awaited debut album.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Shame Gang Links With Lute and Cyanca For a Poignant Message of Perseverance in "I Survive"
April 18, 2023
“Just be yourself and tell your story and everything else will come on time.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
redveil Enlists JPEGMAFIA For the Explosive and Unapologetic "black enuff"
April 10, 2023
"black enuff" is a bold offering to anyone who has had their identity diluted.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Doechii Gifts Us With Every Possible Version of "What It Is"
March 17, 2023
It’s not often that an artist comes out the gate so willing to be experimental.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
10 Questions With Rarelyalways on His Debut Album 'WORK'
March 13, 2023
Very few artists can make you question your perspective quite like Rarelyalways.
Author:
DJ Connor
JELEEL! Flexes His Effortless Flow Alongside Armani White in "GNARLY!"
March 10, 2023
“GNARLY!” arrives as a welcome venture for JELEEL!’s sound.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Flyana Boss Make For a Fearsome and Charismatic Duo in 'Boffum'
March 9, 2023
'Boffum' is a two-track offering that sees the young duo exploring a colorful array of hip-hop sonics.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Dounia Claims Her Throne in "Royal"
February 22, 2019
Her dreamy blend of singing and rapping is showcased in this inspiring anthem about thinking outside of the box to climb to the top.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
TyFontaine Is a Star in the Making on "Delectable"
October 14, 2020
DMV rapper TyFontaine's energy is unmatched on any track he hops on and delectable is no different.
Author:
Tyler Borland
$NOT's "Can You Help Me" Is a Visceral Response to Ongoing Police Brutality
July 6, 2020
The woozy hip-hop meditation is one that posits that the ongoing revolution is one beyond political affiliation; it is the very real fight for human life.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Shygirl and slowthai Deliver a Hyperpop-Fueled Sex-Positive Anthem on "BDE"
July 6, 2021
Both of them revel in the literal BDE of "BDE."
Author:
Carter Fife
Ovrkast. and Samara Cyn Give It to Us Straight in New Single “Small Talk”
April 21, 2025
“Small Talk” cuts straight to the chase, delivering one of the most infectious collabs of the year.
Author:
Gia Acosta
Nilo Blues Pays Homage to Cult Anime Film Akira in "Akira Harakiri" [Premiere + Q&A]
March 19, 2020
The multi-hyphenate Toronto rapper's latest single is designed to bump in Neo-Tokyo.
Author:
Emily Bird
Free Party Embark on a New Era in "DND"
October 27, 2023
Free Party is not interested in sounding like other acts, but rather, honing the sound emerging from the DMV.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Tate Tucker Is Reinvigorating a New Generation of Pop-Rap
January 7, 2020
Tucker is creating music as breezy as the place he calls home.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Hip-Hop Heavyweight Al-Doms Releases Powerful New EP 'NEW DREAM'
March 19, 2021
This month, Virginia rapper Al-Doms returns with his latest project 'NEW DREAM,' a nine-track EP full of some of the hardest hip-hop tracks to enter the scene this year.
Author:
Carter Fife
Carter Ace Is Just Here to Enjoy the Ride on "The One and Lonely"
July 26, 2021
"This track is about creating art in the void of loneliness."
Author:
Joey Legittino