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Kofi Reflects on the Past, Present and Future on "Came Up"
January 18, 2019
With an angelic voice and ability to deliver both trap anthems and softer ballads, Kofi proves he has the artistic arsenal to last.
Emotional Oranges Concludes 3-Part Love Story in "Hold You Back"
January 18, 2019
"We were inspired by the guitars on Sade's 'No Ordinary Love' all the way over to the drum beat on Drake's 'Just Hold On, We're Going Home.'"
If "You Don't Know" Loyle Carner Yet, Now Is the Time to Get Familiar
January 17, 2019
Existing between an old school hip-hop flow and spoken word poetry, every time Carner hits the track feels like a remarkably impactful moment.
Mark Evich Drizzles Soul Over Sizzling New Single, "Stuck"
January 17, 2019
"It was inspired by Robert Glasper's rendition of 'Letter to Hermione' by David Bowie."
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Jay Wile Turns On the Charm With "2AM" [PREMIERE]
January 15, 2019
Every note and sung word of Jay Wile's feels prophesized.
MIKNNA Provides an 'Escape' From the Mundane in Conceptual Debut Album
January 14, 2019
"Wherever your desired destination may be in life, we hope that each piece enlightens the way."
Cub Sport Revisits Their First Love Story in the Ethereal "Party Pill" Video
January 11, 2019
"So, I finally turned the pain of those years into something beautiful and it feels like I'm setting myself free."
Charlotte Cardin's "Drive" Is a Mesmerizing Excursion Worth Taking
January 9, 2019
There is a mystical quality to Charlotte Cardin's jazz-infused pop.
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REASON Is Penning a Rich Lyrical Chapter in West Coast Rap [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
January 9, 2019
Continued proof as to why South Los Angeles has remained a breeding ground for some of the best names in the rap game.
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Jordan Tariff Leaves His Old Self Behind in Moody Visual for "Warning Shot" [PREMIERE]
January 9, 2019
"We wanted it to look and feel isolating, the way a lot of us feel in tough times of our lives. But ultimately strong and ready to take on whatever lies ahead."
Evann McIntosh Is Making Music Like "Nobody Else"
May 4, 2021
McIntosh provides all the talent and tension required for an artist to puncture through the clutter, staking claim to a sound all their own.
Mustafa Explores Humanity and Heartbreak in "Gaza is Calling"
June 14, 2024
"The hope is that this serves as a stark reminder that every path is ours, every child is ours, and every war is ours to answer for and speak against."
Cautious Clay's Rhapsodic "Roots" Takes Us Back to the Basics
March 8, 2021
With "Roots," Clay has mastered the art of musical minimalism done right.
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Noah Slee Writes a Love Letter To New York Following Majestic Casual World Tour [TOUR DIARY]
January 8, 2019
"I am surprised every time how much I get from just being present in this city."
Zacari Drops "Edamame" and a Rendition of Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work"
April 21, 2020
Zacari relishes in moments of tender pop-R&B introspection.
Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink
June 16, 2021
Hope Tala's music is a lucid daydream given sonic form.
Almondmilkhunni Embarks on a Sonic Joyride in Debut Album 'Enjoy The Ride'
August 30, 2023
Almondmilkhunni's debut album sees her setting course for soundscapes both familiar and novel.
Raveena's 'Lucid' Is the Sonic Personification of a Mental Health Day
June 4, 2019
The Indian-American artist has spent the last few years crafting a daydream of a world from the threads of transcendent R&B and silky soul.
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Porsh Bet$ Tackles Long-Distance Relationships on "Things In The Way" [Premiere]
January 19, 2022
Despite its bittersweet subject matter, "Things In The Way" is one of those songs that you cannot help but groove along to.
All Almondmilkhunni Is Looking For Is Something Real in "fake deep"
February 2, 2023
"fake deep" is an intoxicating blend of R&B aesthetics and hyperpop sonics.