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Kembe X's "Scared" Is an Honest and Aggressive Lyrical Display
November 2, 2020
The Chicago born rapper Kembe X is a master at conveying internal struggle over dark and ominous instrumentals.
Author:
Tyler Borland
bbno$'s 'good luck have fun' Will Have You Wishing You Could Stay
October 29, 2020
<i>good luck have fun</i> is the perfect dose of lyrical levity and heavy, hard-hitting rhythms.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Dro Kenji's "Codeine Punch" is a New Direction For Emo Trap
October 26, 2020
The newest artist in the melodic hip-hop space, Dro Kenji, takes note of his influences, but in a new and refreshing direction.
Author:
Tyler Borland
TyFontaine Is a Star in the Making on "Delectable"
October 14, 2020
DMV rapper TyFontaine's energy is unmatched on any track he hops on and delectable is no different.
Author:
Tyler Borland
REI AMI's "MAC & CHEESE" Is as Delectable as Its Namesake
September 28, 2020
"MAC & CHEESE" is the latest single from an artist whose acrobatic dexterity seemingly knows no bounds.
Author:
Ruby Scott
badmonsham's "Sometimes" Is a Story of Overcoming the Hardships of Change
September 21, 2020
Hailing from south Florida, badmonsham [Sham] is a diverse singer/songwriter and rapper.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Baby Keem Packs a Punch With Double Singles "hooligan" and "sons and critics freestyle"
September 21, 2020
What's better than a new Baby Keem single? Two new Baby Keem singles.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Can You Spot All the Cultural Commentary in Mez's "Loading..." Video?
September 18, 2020
Multi-hyphenate Mez is back with a new song and video.
Author:
Malc.
Christian Blue's "Leave It Unlocked" Leaves Us Wanting More
September 11, 2020
Between writing, producing and being a multi-instrumentalist, it seems as if Christian Blue can do it all.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Paris Michael Blends Punk and Hip Hop on His Debut 'PUBLICITY STUNT'
September 11, 2020
Paris Michael's rebellious attitude and ear for gritty and industrial instrumentals make his debut EP, PUBLICITY STUNT, an engaging and memorable listen.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Who Is bbno$?
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