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Griff's 'One Foot in Front of the Other' Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph
June 21, 2021
This feels like not just an introduction to Griff but a testament to the mainstream appeal of the rapidly rising UK star.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021
"HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.
Author:
Carter Fife
Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies
June 21, 2021
<i>chamber johan</i> almost feels like a victory lap, one where the horns are replaced by lush string orchestration.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'
June 21, 2021
Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author:
Carter Fife
With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]
June 18, 2021
"Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape
June 18, 2021
"It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]
June 17, 2021
"Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author:
Carter Fife
Danny Singh Proves Himself King of the New Wave With 'Ozone Park' Mini Movie [Premiere]
June 17, 2021
<i>Ozone Park</i> is equal parts multimedia experimentation and love letter to home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5' Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself
June 17, 2021
Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author:
Carter Fife
Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]
May 6, 2022
"<i>BRAND NEW YOU</i> is about gender, trauma, ego, and the other things on my mind after leaving high school."
Author:
DJ Connor
Dylan Conrique Bids a Fond Farewell to Her Childhood in “Gatekeeper”
February 9, 2023
There is a comforting and familiar nostalgia to be found in Conrique's latest stripped-back stunner.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Mitch Santiago is a Soaring Through His Career with Fiery Devotion
May 5, 2023
“Six years ago, I was playing Ed Sheeran and Passenger covers – so we’re not doing that anymore.”
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Addison Rae's Major Label Debut Goes Down Smoother Than "Diet Pepsi"
August 9, 2024
Rae is shaping up to be one of 2024's pop music it girls.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Isabel Dumaa's Debut Album, “Just My Nature,” Is a Portrait of Her Purpose
October 18, 2024
We reached out to the Bay Area-born-now-LA-based artist to get all the deep details of this amazing release.
Author:
DJ Connor
Daz Rinko Takes a Page Out of The 'Insecure' Handbook in His Video for "Broke Lawrence" [PREMIERE]
January 30, 2019
"As a fan of the show, I relate to the character of Lawrence and how he deals with the everyday struggles of being a black male making his way in the world."
Author:
Chuck Ramos
NoMBe Offers a First Look Into 'They Might've Even Loved Me- Re:Imagination'
February 28, 2019
With over 30 features, Nombe is gearing up to release the remix album to end all remix albums.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
John The Blind Embraces His Laid Back Personality in Acoustic "Sticky" Video [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Former songwriter for Harry Styles, John Legend, and Maroon 5, John The Blind has officially stepped into his own.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Dominic Fike's Long-Awaited Debut Album 'What Could Possibly Go Wrong' Has Landed
July 31, 2020
Does Fike's highly-anticipated debut album live up to the hype? Short answer: yes.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021
"HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.
Author:
Carter Fife