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Kid Quill Breaks Down His Hip-Hop Concept Album, 'Sunset Diner' [EXCLUSIVE]

Kid Quill Breaks Down His Hip-Hop Concept Album, 'Sunset Diner' [EXCLUSIVE]

September 9, 2019 The Indiana artist on the rise blends hip-hop and soul with a nostalgic '70s and '80s flair that is only elevated by his innate gift for storytelling.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Childish Major's 'Dirt Road Diamond' Shines Bright

Childish Major's 'Dirt Road Diamond' Shines Bright

September 6, 2019 South Carolina native Childish Major returns to his roots with his newest release, with features from Ludacris, Earthgang, Buddy, and Tish Hyman.
Author: Precious Kato
rap
Alec King & Kiana Ledé Embrace the Awkward in "Larry David" Video [PREMIERE]

Alec King & Kiana Ledé Embrace the Awkward in "Larry David" Video [PREMIERE]

September 5, 2019 'Cause sometimes you just have to revel in those terribly awkward "Larry David" moments.
Author: Jessica Thomas
r&b
rap
Discover Deb Never and the Infectious Melancholy of 'House on Wheels'

Discover Deb Never and the Infectious Melancholy of 'House on Wheels'

August 30, 2019 Rising artist Deb Never may have left the Pacific Northwest for sunnier Los Angeles skies, but she certainly did not abandon the region's noted penchant for grunge.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Peach Tree Rascals'  "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]

Peach Tree Rascals'  "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]

August 29, 2019 With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
rap
Levi Watson Is a Real-Life Synth-Lord in 'Daydreaming as The World Ends'

Levi Watson Is a Real-Life Synth-Lord in 'Daydreaming as The World Ends'

August 28, 2019 'Daydreaming as The World End's is a testament to Watson's ability to create outside the boundaries of hip-hop.
Author: Chuck Ramos
R&B
Ryan Caraveo Explores Mind Control with Hip Hop Melodies In 'Butterfly Boy'  [Q&A]

Ryan Caraveo Explores Mind Control with Hip Hop Melodies In 'Butterfly Boy'  [Q&A]

August 26, 2019 'Butterfly Boy' very much shares the narrative of Caraveo's inner workings as his brain bounces from one mindset to another.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
Jack Harlow Embodies Youthful Bliss In New Single & Video, "THRU THE NIGHT (feat. Bryson Tiller)"

Jack Harlow Embodies Youthful Bliss In New Single & Video, "THRU THE NIGHT (feat. Bryson Tiller)"

August 22, 2019 + Catch Jack Harlow on "THE MISSION TOUR" kicking off this October!
Author: Allissa Williams
Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]

Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]

August 22, 2019 "I leaned on melody and production to serve bright, pop-y energy but the lyrics are an account of a time when the drug trade was lit on my island."
Author: Jessica Thomas
pop
rap
Kodie Shane -  "End Like That" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

Kodie Shane -  "End Like That" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

August 21, 2019 Spitfire hip-hop musician, Kodie Shane, is dead set on taking the world by storm - and she is headed in the right direction.
Author: Allissa Williams
Juice WRLD Delivers Heat on Lil Tecca's "Ransom" Remix

Juice WRLD Delivers Heat on Lil Tecca's "Ransom" Remix

August 19, 2019 Listen to Juice WRLD add more fire emojis to Lil Tecca's viral hit "Ransom"
Author: Emily Bird
Do Not Sleep on Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA's "Awake"

Do Not Sleep on Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA's "Awake"

August 16, 2019 Punk in 2019 sounds a lot like Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA on the same track.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Is Jakey Ready to Be the Next Joji?

Is Jakey Ready to Be the Next Joji?

August 15, 2019 Jakey is going from critiquing Red Dead Redemption's 2 open-world mechanics to creating music quite like anything else out there.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
anders - "Bad Habits" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions

anders - "Bad Habits" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions

August 15, 2019 Emerging from the lush and competitive soundscape that brought us Drake and The Weeknd, anders' own ominous blend of hip-hop and R&B is nothing short of intoxicating.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
Who Is Jack Harlow? [Setlist.Fm]

Who Is Jack Harlow? [Setlist.Fm]

August 13, 2019 The 21-year-old rapper is on the fast track towards superstardom following the success of 2018′s project, 'Loose.'
Author: Gillian Searer
'Happy Endings With An Asterisk' Is a Brilliant Showcasing of AUGUST 08′s Versatility

'Happy Endings With An Asterisk' Is a Brilliant Showcasing of AUGUST 08′s Versatility

August 12, 2019 Though classified as a contemporary R&B artist, AUGUST 08 continues to blur the lines of what it means to be a "traditional" singer in the genre.
Author: Emily Bird
Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow

Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow

August 7, 2019 Influenced by Kendrick Lamar and John Mayer, the Bay Area collective fuses alternative jazz, funk and hip hop into their self-released discography.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
rap
Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

August 6, 2019 Jumping into a rendition of FOTO's standout single "Alkaline," Kota the Friend showed us firsthand that the hype surrounding the Brooklyn artist and poet is very much real.
Author: Miranda Hyman
rap
R&B
KIANA Articulates Love's Darkest Qualities on "Playing with Fire"

KIANA Articulates Love's Darkest Qualities on "Playing with Fire"

August 6, 2019 With unrelenting transparency and powerfully haunting talent, KIANA manages to write some of the best sad songs you've ever heard.
Author: Chuck Ramos
AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]

AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]

August 6, 2019 In celebration of his new music, we recently chatted with AYLà˜ about his musical upbringing, his continual growth, and of course, 'dnt'dlt.'
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
rap
Abhi the Nomad Pleads for Action on Overconsumption in "House of Clocks" Video

Abhi the Nomad Pleads for Action on Overconsumption in "House of Clocks" Video

August 5, 2019 "House of Clocks" is a soulful hip-hop crossover track built on a viscous drumbeat foundation and adorned with vibrant, sun-soaked horns.
Author: Brady Moses
Frequent Ariana Grande Collaborators, Social House, Surprise Lolla Ahead of Debut EP

Frequent Ariana Grande Collaborators, Social House, Surprise Lolla Ahead of Debut EP

August 5, 2019 Though "boyfriend" is the first time Ariana Grande fans may have seen the name Social House, it's almost certainly not the first time they've heard artists' work.
Author: Brady Moses
pop
Channel Tres Shouts Out His Native Compton on "Black Moses" with JPEGMAFIA

Channel Tres Shouts Out His Native Compton on "Black Moses" with JPEGMAFIA

July 30, 2019 Among Compton's freshest exports is Channel Tres, who reminds everybody that the city of less than 100,000 is still the hip-hop capital of the world.
Author: Brady Moses
rap
Your "Post Mates" Has Arrived, With Smooth Delivery From  Cautious Clay and Jarami

Your "Post Mates" Has Arrived, With Smooth Delivery From  Cautious Clay and Jarami

July 29, 2019 The pop-fueled R&B single is the perfect track to jam to when you're waiting for that delivery to come through.
Author: Jess Myers
R&B
Bryce Vine Is the Ringmaster of His Own 'Carnival' of Melodic Hip Hop Bangers

Bryce Vine Is the Ringmaster of His Own 'Carnival' of Melodic Hip Hop Bangers

July 29, 2019 "It's supposed to make people accentuate the good feelings and decrease the bad ones."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
rap