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boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort

boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort

May 14, 2020 Through his music, boylife reminds us we're not alone in facing our most brazen feelings.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
rap
R&B
ALX Lets Us Into His Honeymoon Phase in "Love On Top" [Premiere]

ALX Lets Us Into His Honeymoon Phase in "Love On Top" [Premiere]

May 14, 2020 ALX,  Dominic Fike's confident younger brother, and his undeniable talent for music is not going unnoticed.
Author: Precious Kato
Pop
ALX
Abhi the Nomad Proves Himself a Veritable Entertainer in  "Long Nights"

Abhi the Nomad Proves Himself a Veritable Entertainer in  "Long Nights"

May 13, 2020 Abhi strikes an exquisite balance between hard-hitting sonics and impressive lyrical flow.
Author: Joey Legittino
rap
Arizona Zervas'  "24" Is This and Every Weekend's Soundtrack

Arizona Zervas'  "24" Is This and Every Weekend's Soundtrack

May 8, 2020 Zervas' larger-than-life vision is intoxicating.
Author: Jenna Singer
pop
rap
24
Deante' Hitchcock on Atlanta Rap, the Dreamville Sessions, and His Debut Album 'BETTER'

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
rap
$NOT Drops Hypnotic Visual For  "PRESSURE"

$NOT Drops Hypnotic Visual For  "PRESSURE"

May 7, 2020 "PRESSURE," video and all, is a promising illustration of hip-hop's woozy, limitless future.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
Rahli Carves Out His Niche in the Versatile 'Still Big Rallo From Lorna'

Rahli Carves Out His Niche in the Versatile 'Still Big Rallo From Lorna'

May 6, 2020 With exceptional flexibility, Rahli's sophomore tape recognizes the pitfalls of being a one-trick pony.
Author: Maddy Quach
rap
StaySolidRocky's "Party Girl" Is a Budding TikTok Hit

StaySolidRocky's "Party Girl" Is a Budding TikTok Hit

May 5, 2020 The rapidly rising rapper may very well have a breakout hit on his hands.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
GOON DES GARCONS* Links With Cuco For the Cinematic "A24"

GOON DES GARCONS* Links With Cuco For the Cinematic "A24"

May 4, 2020 The ode to the cult indie film studio is intoxicating from start to finish.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
a24
Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]

Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]

May 1, 2020 "I believe that meme culture is the gateway for this genre... My mission, though, is to show people that this is the start of something enormous, not a temporary trend."
Author: Kristin Robinson
rap
24kGoldn and Kaash Paige Connect For the Compelling Ballad "Unbelievable"

24kGoldn and Kaash Paige Connect For the Compelling Ballad "Unbelievable"

April 30, 2020 The chemistry between these two superstars in the making is undeniable.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
R&B
whiterosemoxie's Diverse Debut 'white ceilings' Cements Him as a Prominent New Voice

whiterosemoxie's Diverse Debut 'white ceilings' Cements Him as a Prominent New Voice

April 29, 2020 whiterosemoxie jumps between genres without ever expensing or sacrificing quality.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
Top That Track Score the City of Angels With "A Love Letter To LA" Ft. Dana Williams

Top That Track Score the City of Angels With "A Love Letter To LA" Ft. Dana Williams

April 28, 2020 Since we can't go out just quite yet, this episode is all about admiring the city from afar.
Author: Precious Kato
Coco & Clair Clair Put Their Breezy Charisma on Display in 'Treat Like Gold'

Coco & Clair Clair Put Their Breezy Charisma on Display in 'Treat Like Gold'

April 27, 2020 Coco & Clair Clair make brazen pop rap reminiscent of the bedazzled flip phones and low-rise jeans of the early 2000s.
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
RICEWINE Walks Us Through  
'Lovesick,'  His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love

RICEWINE Walks Us Through   'Lovesick,'  His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love

April 24, 2020 Now is the time to get familiar with RICEWINE and his infectious brand of "dreamhop."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
Boslen Sees Nothing but "VULTURES" on New Single

Boslen Sees Nothing but "VULTURES" on New Single

April 22, 2020 "VULTURES" is a glimpse into Boslen's world, a small sliver of what the rapper is seeing, feeling, and experiencing.
Author: Chuck Ramos
rap
Powfu on Romantic Comedies, Viral Fame, and His New Single "im used to it"  [Q&A]

Powfu on Romantic Comedies, Viral Fame, and His New Single "im used to it"  [Q&A]

April 20, 2020 In the last year, everything has changed for Powfu.
Author: Kristin Robinson
Deante' Hitchcock's "I Got Money Now" Is a Triumphant Ode to the Come Up

Deante' Hitchcock's "I Got Money Now" Is a Triumphant Ode to the Come Up

April 20, 2020 The JID-assisted track is an infectious ode to perseverance and dedication.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
Kenny Mason Plays By His Own Rules in the Unshakable 'Angelic Hoodrat'

Kenny Mason Plays By His Own Rules in the Unshakable 'Angelic Hoodrat'

April 16, 2020 In his impeccable debut album, the West Atlanta rapper steps not only out of his comfort zone but the traditional rules of hip-hop.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
Hip-Hop Is Under Construction, and Freddie Dredd Is Rebuilding It

Hip-Hop Is Under Construction, and Freddie Dredd Is Rebuilding It

April 15, 2020 Dredd has Gen Z under his spell.
Author: Emily Bird
rap
gtg
MASN Enlists Trippie Redd For the "Psycho!" Remix

MASN Enlists Trippie Redd For the "Psycho!" Remix

April 14, 2020 MASN and his breakout single are blowing up.
Author: Emily Smith
pop
rap
Torrentiiial Is the Hawaiian Hip-Hop Artist You Need to Keep on Your Radar

Torrentiiial Is the Hawaiian Hip-Hop Artist You Need to Keep on Your Radar

April 14, 2020 Torrentiiial makes putting together high-quality music seem easy.
Author: Tyler Borland
rap
CHLOBOCOP and Lee Scott's "BELL ME BACK" Is Nothing Short of Intoxicating

CHLOBOCOP and Lee Scott's "BELL ME BACK" Is Nothing Short of Intoxicating

April 13, 2020 CHLOBOCOP is ready to dominate the rap game.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
RMR Switches Gears to Deliver the Tragic Story of "DEALER"

RMR Switches Gears to Deliver the Tragic Story of "DEALER"

April 10, 2020 The enigmatic viral artist is back.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
R&B
RMR
THE Peach Tree Rascals Interview

THE Peach Tree Rascals Interview

April 9, 2020 We spent the day painting in the backyard with anti-pop's most promising new collective.
Author: Maxamillion Polo