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Seiji Oda's Singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins" Showcase Bay Area Past and Future
February 5, 2021
Rapper, singer, and producer Seiji Oda returns with two new singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins."
Author:
Carter Fife
Caught in a Romantic High, LA Rapper kxvg Looks to the Future on "Titania"
February 2, 2021
After dropping two full-length projects last year, LA rapper kxvg returns this week with his newest single "Titania."
Author:
Carter Fife
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
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
Lous and The Yakuza and Joey Bada$$ Go All-In on "Amigo" Remix
January 29, 2021
Lous and The Yakuza's latest is an entrancing remix that spans across the Atlantic.
Author:
Maddy Quach
The Oklahoma Collective O2worldwide Returns With Their New Single "ONLY ONE"
January 28, 2021
O2worldwide kicks off 2021 with the confident single "ONLY ONE."
Author:
Tyler Borland
'up bad' Is a New Direction for Experimental Artist David Shawty
January 26, 2021
David Shawty furthers his musical experimentation on the more melodic EP titled 'up bad.'
Author:
Tyler Borland
Lo Village Responds to Chaos on Their 'Lost in America' EP
January 26, 2021
Their latest EP 'Lost in America' is Lo Village demonstrating their artistic talent as well as their perspective on recent chaos.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Kota the Friend Takes a Victory Lap on "Lyrics to Go Vol. 2"
January 20, 2021
On Lyrics to GO Vol. 2, KOTA the Friend delivers his signature laid-back raps with an extra dose of reflection this time around.
Author:
Carter Fife
Paris Michael Is Headed for Stardom on "GWEN STEFANI"
January 15, 2021
Fresh off the heels of his eccentric PUBLICITY STUNT EP, Chicago native Paris Michael is back with another wild and abrasive single.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Who Is bbno$?
May 25, 2022
Meet the viral hitmaker who is most definitely not a virgin.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Deante' Hitchcock on Atlanta Rap, the Dreamville Sessions, and His Debut Album 'BETTER'
May 7, 2020
We sit down (via email) with the Atlanta upstart ahead of his highly-anticipated major label debut album.
Author:
Tyler Borland
St. Panther Is Aspiring For "Greatness" [Q&A]
November 18, 2021
"You wouldn't believe where I've been to get here."
Author:
Ruby Scott
EKKSTACY's 'misery' Is the Soundtrack to Your Nihilist Fantasy
October 6, 2022
This is an album constructed for those who see and feel, at amplified levels.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Arizona Zervas' "24" Is This and Every Weekend's Soundtrack
May 8, 2020
Zervas' larger-than-life vision is intoxicating.
Author:
Jenna Singer
The Dismissal of Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" as Country Speaks to a Larger Issue in Music
March 30, 2019
This is bigger than a country music problem; this is a music problem.
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
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019
The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Simpson Is Ready to Make Her Mark
July 15, 2020
After laying low for a few years, Simpson is claiming her place as a rising star.
Author:
Maddy Quach