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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
Tyler Thomas Thinks It's Time For a "Roll Call"

Tyler Thomas Thinks It's Time For a "Roll Call"

July 1, 2020 Los Angeles-based artist Tyler Thomas won't let the pandemic stop him.
Author: Malc.
Rap
Please Don't Hold Your "applause" for whiterosemoxie [Premiere]

Please Don't Hold Your "applause" for whiterosemoxie [Premiere]

June 30, 2020 Watch the premiere of whiterosemoxie's "applause" music video.
Author: Malc.
rap
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
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
LOWERLIPDRIP Sets a New Tone With "Everything Is Fare"

LOWERLIPDRIP Sets a New Tone With "Everything Is Fare"

May 18, 2020 It's addictive in the most ambiguous way. With every listen, you seem to hear something new within the production you didn't notice before.
Author: Joey Legittino
Rap
LLD
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
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
BRELAND Proves Himself a Hitmaker With the Infectious "Horseride"

BRELAND Proves Himself a Hitmaker With the Infectious "Horseride"

May 11, 2020 The rapidly rising country rap newcomer is no one-hit pony.
Author: Maddy Quach
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
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
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