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Doja Cat Shoots For the Moon on "Planet Her"

Doja Cat Shoots For the Moon on "Planet Her"

June 25, 2021 Doja Cat proves that "the sky's the limit" doesn't apply to everybody.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
rap
Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]

Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]

June 25, 2021 On his long-awaited debut album, Clay takes major stylistic risks that ultimately pay off and then some.
Author: Carter Fife
R&B
beabadoobee Makes Her Stunning Reintroduction With 'Our Extended Play'

beabadoobee Makes Her Stunning Reintroduction With 'Our Extended Play'

June 23, 2021 With her latest EP, beabadoobee doubles down on her new alt-rock-meets-brit-pop persona.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity

Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity

June 21, 2021 "HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.  
Author: Carter Fife
pop
R&B
Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies

Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies

June 21, 2021 <i>chamber johan</i> almost feels like a victory lap, one where the horns are replaced by lush string orchestration.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'

Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'

June 21, 2021 Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
zay
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]

Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]

June 17, 2021 "Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author: Carter Fife
rap
R&B
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'  Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself

'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
rap
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off

June 17, 2021 <i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author: Carter Fife
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

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
rap