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![Verzache Relates to a Generation Stuck Indoors in "Life Inside"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/verzache-life-inside_1588004216.png)
Verzache Relates to a Generation Stuck Indoors in "Life Inside"
April 27, 2020
Verzache captures an ongoing collective melancholy with a rare sense of optimism.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Deante' Hitchcock's "I Got Money Now" Is a Triumphant Ode to the Come Up](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/deante-hitchcock-ones-to-watch_1587398564.jpg)
Deante' Hitchcock's "I Got Money Now" Is a Triumphant Ode to the Come Up
April 20, 2020
The JID-assisted track is an infectious ode to perseverance and dedication.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Kenny Mason Plays By His Own Rules in the Unshakable 'Angelic Hoodrat'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kenny-mason-angelic-hoodrat_1587051222.jpg)
Kenny Mason Plays By His Own Rules in the Unshakable 'Angelic Hoodrat'
April 16, 2020
In his impeccable debut album, the West Atlanta rapper steps not only out of his comfort zone but the traditional rules of hip-hop.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Torrentiiial Is the Hawaiian Hip-Hop Artist You Need to Keep on Your Radar](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/torrentiiial-ones-to-watch_1586885053.jpg)
Torrentiiial Is the Hawaiian Hip-Hop Artist You Need to Keep on Your Radar
April 14, 2020
Torrentiiial makes putting together high-quality music seem easy.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Oscar Welsh Captures the Melancholy of These "Weird Times"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/oscar-welsh-weird-times_1586793676.jpg)
Oscar Welsh Captures the Melancholy of These "Weird Times"
April 13, 2020
The sophomore single from the British bedroom pop artist encapsulates the isolation of the COVID-era zeitgeist.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Zaia Has an Ominous and Funk-Fueled Vision For Atlanta Rap](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zaia-ones-to-watch_1586288966.jpg)
Zaia Has an Ominous and Funk-Fueled Vision For Atlanta Rap
April 7, 2020
Zaia is conveying complex ideas in infectious refrains and melodies.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Je$$e Debuts with the Punk Influenced Single "Barbie"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jesse otw copy_1609876637.jpg)
Je$$e Debuts with the Punk Influenced Single "Barbie"
January 5, 2021
Je$$e's debut single "Barbie" is punk-infused and shows his ability to pen a memorable hook.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Civ Pierre Let's His Music Speak on His Behalf](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/civ otw_1607119154.jpg)
Civ Pierre Let's His Music Speak on His Behalf
December 4, 2020
With a masked face and an anonymous persona, Civ Pierre shows there's beauty in building mystique.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Young Smoke Gives New Perspective to Melodic Trap on "Block Boy"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/smoke otw_1611956711.jpg)
Young Smoke Gives New Perspective to Melodic Trap on "Block Boy"
January 29, 2021
Toronto rapper Young Smoke is making melodic trap music unlike any of his contemporaries.
Author:
Tyler Borland
!["west" Is Cybertrash at His Most Inventive](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cybertrash-west_1620147002.jpeg)
"west" Is Cybertrash at His Most Inventive
May 4, 2021
Unlike anything he's made before, "west" sees Cybertrash taking huge experimental risks.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Civ Pierre Returns with Lyrically Intricate Tracks "BILLIE" and "THE LAW"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/civ otw copy_1611956761.jpg)
Civ Pierre Returns with Lyrically Intricate Tracks "BILLIE" and "THE LAW"
January 29, 2021
Anonymous artist, Civ Pierre, has an unorthodox approach that makes his music undeniably captivating.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Khamari on His 'Eldorado' EP, Creative Process, and What's Next [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/khamari_1603498557.jpg)
Khamari on His 'Eldorado' EP, Creative Process, and What's Next [Q&A]
October 24, 2020
Khamari has been one of the most consistent new acts of the year.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![99 Neighbors on Vermont, 99 Radio, and Their New Singles "QWOP" and "Basement" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/99 Neighbors - otw_1595954651.jpg)
99 Neighbors on Vermont, 99 Radio, and Their New Singles "QWOP" and "Basement" [Q&A]
July 24, 2020
99 Neighbors has been disrupting current notions of what band and rap collectives look and sound like.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Jelani Aryeh Covers The xx in His Nostalgic Reinterpretation of "Angels"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Jelani Aryeh_1610725106.jpg)
Jelani Aryeh Covers The xx in His Nostalgic Reinterpretation of "Angels"
January 15, 2021
Jelani Aryeh is back and building off this momentum by paying homage to Alternative Pop legends The xx.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Isaia Huron's "Somehow I Knew" Is an Incredible Vocal Display](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/tumblr_e91ddf82fd726cc6a6f95bfea322e635_fe43ca51_2048_1608232620.jpg)
Isaia Huron's "Somehow I Knew" Is an Incredible Vocal Display
December 17, 2020
Nashville R&B artist Isaia Huron has built up a following through self reflexive songwriting and a smooth vocal performance.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Zac Greer Shows Off His Sentimental Side in "melatonin"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zac-greer-melatonin_1620068584.jpeg)
Zac Greer Shows Off His Sentimental Side in "melatonin"
May 3, 2021
Singer, songwriter, and producer Zac Greer has yet to miss.
Author:
Tyler Borland