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Johan Lenox and Ant Clemons' "You Up?" Is a Cuffing Season Anthem

Johan Lenox and Ant Clemons' "You Up?" Is a Cuffing Season Anthem
November 15, 2021 "You Up?" is a melancholic love letter to romantic frustration and late-night indecision.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
hip hop
johan lenox
ant clemons
you up?
HVN's 'All Girls Go to Heaven" Is the Hip-Hop Subversion 2021 Needed

HVN's 'All Girls Go to Heaven" Is the Hip-Hop Subversion 2021 Needed
November 10, 2021 If this is your first exposure to the Houston artist, then you're in luck, because this is the perfect place to start.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
hip hop
album reviews
hvn
all girls go to heaven
James Mantis Pays Homage to His Love of Basketball on 'Jab Step Pop'

James Mantis Pays Homage to His Love of Basketball on 'Jab Step Pop'
November 4, 2021 Labeling the EP as "first major step out," Mantis does not disappoint.
Author: Joe Beer
alternative
rap
hip hop
album reviews
james mantis
jab step pop
Malik Moses Drops Soulful Debut Single With the Bas-Assisted "Show Me Something"

Malik Moses Drops Soulful Debut Single With the Bas-Assisted "Show Me Something"
November 4, 2021 If you're a fan of artists like Smino, Buddy, Monte Booker, or JID, then Moses is the perfect new artist for you.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
hip hop
malik moses
bas
mixedbyali
show me something
SSGKobe's "Caddy" is 100 CC's of Aural Bliss

SSGKobe's "Caddy" is 100 CC's of Aural Bliss
November 3, 2021 Goodbye Libra season, hello SSGKobe season.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
hip hop
ssgkobe
caddy
Tebi Rex Plant Their Roots on the Emotional Journey 'It's Gonna Be Okay'

Tebi Rex Plant Their Roots on the Emotional Journey 'It's Gonna Be Okay'
October 29, 2021 Broken into three parts, <i>It's Gonna Be Okay</i> lacks a true resolution but does not lack when it comes to emotional pathos.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
rap
hip hop
album reviews
tebi rex
it's gonna be okay
Aries Delivers a "One Punch" K.O. on New Animated Single

Aries Delivers a "One Punch" K.O. on New Animated Single
October 22, 2021 Ahead of his highly-anticipated album, Aries reminds us of his undeniable, infectious promise.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
hip hop
aries
anti pop
one punch
believe in me who believes in you
Julius'  "jerry! jerry!" Explores the Aftermath of Heartbreak [Q&A]

Julius'  "jerry! jerry!" Explores the Aftermath of Heartbreak [Q&A]
October 21, 2021 Julius is an artist equally inspired by the euphoric highs and seemingly cataclysmic lows that define life.
Author: Ruby Scott
alternative
hip hop
julius
jerry! jerry!
litany
Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]

Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]
October 19, 2021 Alongside a live performance from MEOW in New Zealand, we take a closer look at the rising talent.
Author: Jessica Magtalas
soul
r&b
interview
hip hop
new zealand
rhys rich
Zack Fox's Debut Album 'shut the fuck up talking to me'  Is Unironically One of the Year's Best

Zack Fox's Debut Album 'shut the fuck up talking to me'  Is Unironically One of the Year's Best
October 18, 2021 The comedian-turned-rapper delivers bars and one-liners aplenty in one of the year's best hip-hop albums.
Author: Carter Fife
rap
hip hop
album reviews
zack fox
shut the fuck up talking to me
Feng Makes His Mark With Debut Album "Weekend Rockstar"

Feng Makes His Mark With Debut Album "Weekend Rockstar"
March 5, 2026 On his first studio album Feng introduces his sonic and thematic blueprint, offering a more scaled-back take on what's been emerging from the current British invasion of hip-hop’s underground scene.
Author: Kiani Shabazz
hip hop
debut album
pop-rap
feng
weekend rockstar

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