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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
With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]
June 18, 2021
"Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape
June 18, 2021
"It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]
June 17, 2021
"Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author:
Carter Fife
Danny Singh Proves Himself King of the New Wave With 'Ozone Park' Mini Movie [Premiere]
June 17, 2021
<i>Ozone Park</i> is equal parts multimedia experimentation and love letter to home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5' Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself
June 17, 2021
Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"
June 17, 2021
Wright is no stranger to upfront lyrics, unapologetic callouts, and lighthearted F yous.
Author:
Joe Beer
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off
June 17, 2021
<i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author:
Carter Fife
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her
June 16, 2021
From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Author:
DJ Connor
Who Is Maxo Kream?
October 6, 2022
Meet the Houston rapper whose come-up story is just beginning.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Bailey Bryan Takes One Last Look Back With "Tragic" [Premiere]
December 1, 2022
Bryan is a collage of feelings, honesty, and sensuality that hangs precariously balanced.
Author:
DJ Connor
Godly the Ruler Wants You to Know 'the world is big, get over it'
August 21, 2023
'the world is big, get over it' is a body of work that's equal parts imaginative, eclectic, and electrifying.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Artemas Expands on His Intoxicating, Inescapable Sound With 'pretty'
February 9, 2024
'pretty' is a slow descent into madness.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jean Dawson Teases Forthcoming Album With Lil Yachty-Assisted “Die For Me”
August 19, 2024
" I no longer have words except for in the songs I write. I hope you feel something.”
Author:
Gia Acosta
Ari Abdul Delivers a Dark, Cheeky Single in "Dreams" [Q&A]
March 12, 2025
"Dreams" marks the beginning and end of an era for the breakout star.
Author:
DJ Connor
Easy Life's "Nice Guys" Is a Chaotic Masterpiece
October 29, 2019
A naked trump cameo, a religious cult, and an unfazed Easy Life make for one of the best music videos we've seen all year.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Chloe Kae's "Misconception" Is a Gripping Case of Nostalgia
January 24, 2020
Kae's debut solo venture is an understated work of art.
Author:
Precious Kato
Casey Conroy and COASTCITY Deliver a Message of Heartfelt Vulnerability in "Best Shoes" [Premiere]
May 5, 2020
"It got to a point where I felt so defeated that I just wanted to run home."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Viral Sensation Lil Mariko Returns With the Four Loko-Fueled "Boring"
July 16, 2021
Lil Mariko's "Boring" was written to launch Four Loko Records, which may just be the wildest sentence I've written this year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo