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Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"
October 18, 2019
Chicago's finest indeed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Mack Keane's 'Aquanetta Dr. - Pt. II' Is an R&B-Fueled Trip Down Memory Lane
October 18, 2019
Mack Keane continues to surprise us with some serious emotional and sonic heat.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Transviolet Takes a Stab at Donald Trump and Our Capitalist Hellscape in "Money Money" Visual
October 18, 2019
"Money Money" is a tongue-in-cheek ode to greed, corruption and rampant consumerism.
Author:
Precious Kato
Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]
October 17, 2019
Au/Ra may be the only artist we know who can speak Elvish.
Author:
Precious Kato
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
Author:
Precious Kato
Riz La Vie Explores Emotional Intimacy in Heartbreaking "Napkins" Video [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"This film is about perspective and life"
Author:
Bianca Brown
O Future's "Telephone" Visual Is a Glossy, Hyperfutristic Trip [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"Telephone" takes a transparent look at existing in a manner you truly desire and the feeling of craving something more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Daniela Andrade's "Gallo Pinto" Holds a Message for the Dreamers
October 16, 2019
"I wanted to bring a sense of honesty and humanness to what my family and other immigrants are striving for; hope and a better future."
Author:
Bianca Brown
UMI's "Sukidakara" Is a Japanese-Sung Twist on R&B the World Needs to Hear
October 16, 2019
UMI embraces her multicultural identity in a bedroom R&B track that plays out like a dream.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Mark Diamond - "Steady" (Live) | All Eyes On
October 16, 2019
Diamond delivered a performance we will not be forgetting anytime soon.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Isaac Dunbar, Ama Lou, Doja Cat & More | #NowWatching Playlist
October 4, 2019
Today's playlist additions include bedroom pop heart throb Isaac Dunbaar, soulful R&B stand out Ama Lou, unpredictable hip hop maven Doja Cat, and so much more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Berel's "Before You Go" Video Is a Blissful Ode to Human Connection
February 11, 2020
Berel manages to carve out his own space in the sensual R&B genre.
Author:
Precious Kato
CJ Flemings - "Acquainted" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
February 13, 2020
CJ Flemings delivers a standout rendition of "Acquainted."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
contradash Seeks Out Reassurance on "petal pickin'"
August 21, 2020
contradash seeks out reassurance that his feelings aren't one-sided while remaining effortlessly cool and self-confident on "petal pickin'"
Author:
Rachael Jansky
conner Embraces a Punk Rock Attitude on "bite the bullet"
January 29, 2021
conner's recent single "bite the bullet" is a hard-hitting punk rock anthem.
Author:
Tyler Borland
THE BLOSSOM Celebrates Their Insecurities in "SHAPESHIFTER"
March 9, 2021
"'Shapeshifter' is a reminder I'm not worthless and neither are you."
Author:
Ruby Scott
88Rising's Stephanie Poetri Contemplates Time & Space on Debut EP 'AM:PM'
March 12, 2021
Following years of singles, Indonesian singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri returns with her long-awaited debut project, 'AM:PM.'
Author:
Carter Fife
Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Jake Wesley Rogers Finds Magic in the Mundane [Q&A]
January 13, 2022
"You still have to eat after Elton John tells you he likes your music. You still have to pay your bills."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LAUNDRY DAY Find Their Sound on Major Label Debut 'We Switched Bodies'
February 11, 2022
<i>We Switched Bodies</i> signals a new era for the New York five-piece.
Author:
Kelly Park