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GoldLink's Plethora of Summer Projects Further Unfolds with "Joke Ting"
June 3, 2019
As if he wasn't already busy enough, Goldlink was just announced as an opener for Tyler, The Creator's 'IGOR' tour this fall.
Author:
Jessica Myers
Yung Gravy's 'Sensational' Has No Right Being This Good
June 3, 2019
Despite the neon pink disco ball, cheetah, and Mario Kart - esque rainbow road that graces his debut album cover, Yung Gravy is no joke.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mod Sun Chats Sobriety, Lessons Learned, and "I Remember Way Too Much" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
May 31, 2019
Harnessing the creative energy that had always lived inside of him, Mod Sun traded his rags for riches and his currency? Art.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Khary Presents A Perfectly Weird Assessment On Growing Up in "Elmer's Single + Video [PREMIERE]
May 21, 2019
"...we'll all have to say goodbye to our former selves but it's ok to cry a little along the way."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
4 Moments of Enlightenment From Kota the Friend's 'FOTO'
May 20, 2019
The 19-track album is chock-full of wisdom and inspiration, making us sure that Kota the Friend is the modern day musical Yoda.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Duckwrth Aims for the Throne in 'THE FALLING MAN'
May 17, 2019
'THE FALLING MAN' sees Duckwrth embarking on a metaphysical journey for the throne only for that venture to manifest as a realized outing of one of hip-hop's most radical figures.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Pell Indulges in "Too Much Of A Good Thing" + Announces Final Album of Trilogy
May 13, 2019
Keep both eyes peeled for Pell's highly anticipated and final installment to his trilogy, 'Gravity,' due June 21.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Dave B Urges Us To Disconnect in Order to Connect in "CPU LUV"
May 3, 2019
"Love me like you do your computer, love."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
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
Pell Raps His Way to Self-Love in One-Take "Bitch Ass" Video
April 26, 2019
"I wanted more raw and focused energy so that people could hear the words and have to watch me say them."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Take a Trip With the Enigmatic Aries to "SANTA MONICA"
January 30, 2019
Aries' latest sun-soaked venture is the perfect backing soundtrack for coasting down PCH, or any occasion really.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
redveil Comes For His Crown in the Impeccable 'learn 2 swim'
April 21, 2022
Independent. Self-Produced. Self-Released. redveil is up next.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Nine-Piece Collective seeyousoon Makes Their "Steamy" Debut
February 28, 2020
Say hello to your new favorite music collective.
Author:
Emily Smith
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
Please Don't Hold Your "applause" for whiterosemoxie [Premiere]
June 30, 2020
Watch the premiere of whiterosemoxie's "applause" music video.
Author:
Malc.
Leven Kali Enlists Smino and Topaz Jones to Clear Things Up in "Homegirl"
December 11, 2019
An ode to anyone who has ever been caught sending that "I miss you" text.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Little Simz's "I Love You, I Hate You" Sees the UK Rapper at the Top of Her Game
July 14, 2021
"I Love You, I Hate You" synthesizes the best parts of both classic and contemporary hip-hop.
Author:
Carter Fife
Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"
October 18, 2019
Chicago's finest indeed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Peach Tree Rascals Try to Find Their Way Through a Terrible Day in "Things Won't Go My Way"
March 30, 2020
"In the end, we're all just trying our best and it's about acknowledging that."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Meet Smino's Dynamic Opening Acts: EARTHGANG and Phoelix [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 11, 2019
EARTHGANG and Phoelix have different styles, but both acts's witty lyrics and electrifying rap beats will impress audiences across the country.
Author:
Kelly Itatani