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Duckwrth Feels and Sounds 'SuperGood' on his Major Label Debut Album

Duckwrth Feels and Sounds 'SuperGood' on his Major Label Debut Album

August 25, 2020 <i>SuperGood</i> revels in the joys and nuances of life, rejecting the gravitas of current events without straying into frivolity.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
'Niagara' Is Redveil at His Most Unfiltered

'Niagara' Is Redveil at His Most Unfiltered

August 25, 2020 Maryland rapper redveil is outpacing his contemporaries on his album 'Niagara.'
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
WizTheMc Talks Growing Up in Germany, Signing to 10K Projects/Homemade Projects, and His New Single "Lied" [Q&A]

WizTheMc Talks Growing Up in Germany, Signing to 10K Projects/Homemade Projects, and His New Single "Lied" [Q&A]

August 24, 2020 Toronto-based MC WizTheMc has a new vision for rap.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
rap
Oranj Goodman's  "Purple Glitter" Sparks Acceptance [Premiere]

Oranj Goodman's  "Purple Glitter" Sparks Acceptance [Premiere]

August 19, 2020 Pacific Northwest native Oranj Goodman has so much to say, and he's ready to say it.
Author: Precious Kato
Kavale Continues to Flourish with Release of  "Faith" Music Video [Premiere + Q&A]

Kavale Continues to Flourish with Release of  "Faith" Music Video [Premiere + Q&A]

August 19, 2020 Kavale continues his 2020 run with the release of his video for "Faith."
Author: Malc.
Q&A
EARTHGANG Has the Perfect Track to Get You "Powered Up"

EARTHGANG Has the Perfect Track to Get You "Powered Up"

August 19, 2020 "Powered Up" is a three minute injection of pure, unfiltered energy.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
Chase Alex Dives Into Moody and Experimental Hip Hop with the Melodic "Swiper"

Chase Alex Dives Into Moody and Experimental Hip Hop with the Melodic "Swiper"

August 18, 2020 Chase Alex takes influence from the current trap scene that focuses on song melody, but he does so with an interesting and fresh perspective.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
AJRadico Is a Rising Voice in New York's Rap Counterculture [Q&A]

AJRadico Is a Rising Voice in New York's Rap Counterculture [Q&A]

August 13, 2020 There's a new voice coming out of Queens, New York and his name is AJRadico.
Author: Malc.
Ashnikko Reveals Next-Level TikTok, Beats & Fan Collaboration in Kaleidoscopic  "Daisy" Video

Ashnikko Reveals Next-Level TikTok, Beats & Fan Collaboration in Kaleidoscopic  "Daisy" Video

August 7, 2020 The internet's favorite blue-haired, viral feminist, Ashnikko, graces her loyal subjects with the brand new video for latest single "Daisy."
Author: Jessica Thomas
rap
Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act

Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act

August 7, 2020 In her sophomore mixtape, Maidza proves herself essential listening.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
Khamari's "The Heat" 
Is a Vibrant Display of Songwriting and Vocal Ability

Khamari's "The Heat" Is a Vibrant Display of Songwriting and Vocal Ability

August 5, 2020 Few artists have been able to strike such a strong balance between lyrical vulnerability and catchiness as newcomer Khamari.
Author: Tyler Borland
Pop
Kabwasa Announces His Debut Album with the Retro "You Gon See"

Kabwasa Announces His Debut Album with the Retro "You Gon See"

August 3, 2020 Vintage aesthetics paired with cutting edge flows and ideas, Kabwasa makes a statement with his single "You Gon See."
Author: Tyler Borland
Thutmose Dedicates "On the Run" to All the Women Fighting For Our Freedom

Thutmose Dedicates "On the Run" to All the Women Fighting For Our Freedom

July 31, 2020 Thutmose paints a picture of 2020 through the eyes of the people facing danger fighting for a better tomorrow.
Author: Malc.
Oliver Tree Proves Himself a Peerless Entertainer With Debut Album 'Ugly is Beautiful'

Oliver Tree Proves Himself a Peerless Entertainer With Debut Album 'Ugly is Beautiful'

July 17, 2020 Part-time living meme, part-time professional scooter enthusiast, part-time JNCO jean brand ambassador, and full-time alternative auteur.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
Simpson Is Ready to Make Her Mark

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
pop
rap
$NOT's "Can You Help Me" Is a Visceral Response to Ongoing Police Brutality

$NOT's "Can You Help Me" Is a Visceral Response to Ongoing Police Brutality

July 6, 2020 The woozy hip-hop meditation is one that posits that the ongoing revolution is one beyond political affiliation; it is the very real fight for human life.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
brakence Revisits 'punk2' With the Electrifying "sauceintherough"

brakence Revisits 'punk2' With the Electrifying "sauceintherough"

July 1, 2020 Listening to brakence is nothing short of an adrenaline rush.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
IDK Releases 'IDK & FRIENDS 2,' the Soundtrack to Kevin Durant's New Showtime Documentary

IDK Releases 'IDK & FRIENDS 2,' the Soundtrack to Kevin Durant's New Showtime Documentary

June 29, 2020 Serving as both the music supervisor and composer for Durant's new documentary, IDK brings his enthralling vision to life.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
idk
Noname Scores a Revolution in the Succinct But Powerful "Song 33"

Noname Scores a Revolution in the Succinct But Powerful "Song 33"

June 19, 2020 "Song 33" is not a diss track; it is a call to arms.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
Ashnikko and Grimes Deliver a Genre-Pushing Hybrid With "Cry"

Ashnikko and Grimes Deliver a Genre-Pushing Hybrid With "Cry"

June 17, 2020 "Cry" leverages its avant-garde stars to their fullest.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
rap
cry
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN

boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN

June 12, 2020 "get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
emo
StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100  [Q&A]

StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100  [Q&A]

June 11, 2020 We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth

Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth

May 29, 2020 In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
Author: Ruby Scott
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in  'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]

Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in  'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]

May 22, 2020 Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
Author: Ruby Scott
rap
Lo Village Offer Something "Comfortable" to Listen to in Quarantine

Lo Village Offer Something "Comfortable" to Listen to in Quarantine

May 20, 2020 "With us all being in the house because of COVID 19 we wanted to give the people something to get comfortable to!"
Author: Malc.