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Thutmose Is Living the Dream in 'Don't Wake Me' EP
November 5, 2019
Thutmose is living it up and it keeps getting better.
Author:
Precious Kato
Omar Apollo, Dominic Fike, and Kenny Beats Tackle Unrequited Love in "Hit Me Up"
November 5, 2019
The collaboration of the year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Armani White's "2maro" Is a Spitfire Hip-Hop Declaration
November 4, 2019
White is a lyrical mastermind.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
bbno$ and Yung Gravy's "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit
November 4, 2019
"Dude, I'd be pissed off if this song blew up on TikTok."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
mwami's Sound Is More Than Just Music. It's a Movement
October 29, 2019
mwami's debut EP, 'protean,' is the product of an artist seeking to leave his mark on dance music in a rapidly globalizing world.
Author:
Brooke Pohle
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
Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Jae Stephens Asserts Her Independence With Debut 'f**k it i'll do it myself' EP [Q&A]
October 23, 2019
Jae Stephens' debut project is wholly true to its name.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ashnikko's Viral Hit "STUPID" Gets a Blood-Soaked Video Treatment
October 22, 2019
Suddenly going viral on Tik Tok earlier this fall, Ashnikko is not wasting any time.
Author:
Precious Kato
Childish Major - "To My Little Homies" (Live) | All Eyes On
October 22, 2019
You will find traces of Childish Major throughout some of modern-day hip-hop's most pivotal works.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
anees Never Fails to Wears His Heart On Sleeve
April 28, 2022
anees is the very embodiment of sonic sunshine.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
brakence Conjures an Emotional Maelstrom on "argyle"
October 8, 2021
"argyle" sees brakence tackling themes of mental health, existential dread, and the cost of growing fame.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zack Fox the Rapper? An Investigative Report
January 6, 2020
Fox is turning the Internet's best joke into one of hip-hop's most provocative figures.
Author:
Precious Kato
Chase Atlantic's "LOVE IS (NOT) EASY" Is What Love Sounds Like in 2019
June 7, 2019
The last couple of months have seen the band announce a Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour, announce their sophomore album PHASES, and release a series of singles each more infectious than the last.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
MC Magic Teams Up with Cuco & Lil Rob for a Spanish-Drizzled Love Song, "SEARCH"
March 15, 2019
"A little over a year ago my manager sent me a video of a 19-year-old kid from Hawthorne who said my music influenced his style. Immediately after watching Cuco, I wanted to collaborate with him."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Saweetie Is the 'Icy' '90s Rap Goddess We All Need
April 1, 2019
This one is for all the hard-working females out there.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
'Dissect' Podcast Host Cole Cuchna on Taking a Critical Lens to Tyler, the Creator and Kanye's Sunday Service [Q&A]
May 8, 2019
You need to be listening to 'Dissect.'
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
Wale the Sage Lives Up to His Name on "Stoves"
July 1, 2021
"Stoves" resonates on a deeply personal and universal level.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Bryce Vine Romanticizes Cali Culture in "La La Land" Video
April 16, 2019
Before Bryce Vine drops his debut album, 'Carnival,' waste your time with him in California with the "La La Land" music video.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul