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'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
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip
June 16, 2021
Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
Author:
Carter Fife
IDK's "Peloton" Is The Perfect Song For Getting Over Your Toxic Ex
June 14, 2021
With three successful singles and a Migos co-sign under his belt, 2021 is certainly shaping up to be IDK's year.
Author:
Carter Fife
Florida Rapper Cochise Is Finally Getting His Flowers
June 8, 2021
Cochise's music is a testament to the power of being yourself and making art that you believe in.
Author:
Carter Fife
B.I Opens the Page on a New Chapter With Debut Album 'WATERFALL'
June 1, 2021
A king is coming for his crown ðŸ''
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
again&again Delivers an Irresistible Vibe on "baby"
June 1, 2021
The breakneck pacing at which again&again embraces their rotating spotlight.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
kxvg Breaks Free and Soars to New Heights on 'cloudburst*' EP
May 24, 2021
Inspired by themes of youth, discovery, love, and loss, kxvg delivers a collection of futuristic bangers.
Author:
Carter Fife
New Zealand's PollyHill Is Taking Back Space For Female Rappers [Q&A]
May 13, 2021
It's only been about a year or so since PollyHill has really taken her shot at music and she's hit the bullseye dead-on.
Author:
Max Tetlow
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.
Author:
Carter Fife
haroinfather Is a Stylistic Enigma Giving New Life to SoundCloud Rap
February 26, 2020
haroinfather is flipping the "SoundCloud rapper" trend on its head.
Author:
Emily Bird
Kota the Friend Shares a Piece of Himself on "Dear Fear"
January 10, 2022
Kota flawlessly spits timeless advice and hard-hitting, life-learned lessons.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
RICEWINE Walks Us Through 'Lovesick,' His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love
April 24, 2020
Now is the time to get familiar with RICEWINE and his infectious brand of "dreamhop."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
AUDREY NUNA Flexes Her Dynamic Range in "Long Night"
March 23, 2020
"Long Night" finds AUDREY NUNA in her element.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Easy Life Crash-Landed On "Earth" And Want to Get Out ASAP
July 16, 2019
When it comes to implementing space themes in their music, English band Easy Life doesn't hold back.
Author:
Jess Myers
StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Boslen Sees Nothing but "VULTURES" on New Single
April 22, 2020
"VULTURES" is a glimpse into Boslen's world, a small sliver of what the rapper is seeing, feeling, and experiencing.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
With 'DSM,' Van Buren Records Is Looking to Put Brockton and Themselves on the Map [Q&A]
September 12, 2022
"It’s the album of the year."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Confidence Is Key and SwaVay Has Plenty in "Who We Be" Video [PREMIERE]
June 12, 2019
"'Who We Be' is my most liberating song. It's me telling myself to embrace who I AM."
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Dominic Fike and Kenny Beats Launch a Heist for Halsey's Grammy in "Phone Numbers" Video
October 15, 2019
Dominic Fike links up with Kenny Beats for a heist that falls somewhere between "Breaking Bad" and "Even Stevens."
Author:
Precious Kato