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Who Is Rico Nasty? [Setlist.Fm x NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 18, 2019
Fueled by rage, colors and cartoons, the 21-year-old DMV rapper is becoming a force to be reckoned with.
Winston Surfshirt's "Make a Move" Will Have You Struggling to Stay Dressed
June 17, 2019
With a sound that draws influence from funk, surf rock, West Coast hip-hop, soul, and disco, it's no wonder that Elton John has dubbed these genre-benders as "his favorite band of the moment."
An Interview With Bri Steves: A Hip-Hop Visionary
June 13, 2019
Philly born-and-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Bri Steves does it all.
Chase Atlantic Pens an Intergalactic Love Story in "LOVE IS (NOT) EASY" Video
June 13, 2019
The video arrives the day before the Australian trio's highly-anticipated Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented 'PHASES' tour.
The 15 Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)
June 12, 2019
Don't sleep on Aries, Stella Donnelly, and more.
GoldLink Digs Deep in Experimental Album with Power Collaborators, 'Diaspora'
June 12, 2019
+ Catch Goldlink on tour with Tyler, The Creator this fall.
![Confidence Is Key and SwaVay Has Plenty in "Who We Be" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/swavay-ones-to-watch-2_1560364255.jpeg)
Confidence Is Key and SwaVay Has Plenty in "Who We Be" Video [PREMIERE]
June 12, 2019
"'Who We Be' is my most liberating song. It's me telling myself to embrace who I AM."
Sampa the Great's "Final Form" Is a Middle Finger to Oppression
June 7, 2019
Sampa the Great is next in line for the throne bearing the most unapologetically political artist.
Chase Atlantic's "LOVE IS (NOT) EASY" Is What Love Sounds Like in 2019
June 7, 2019
The last couple of months have seen the band announce a Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour, announce their sophomore album PHASES, and release a series of singles each more infectious than the last.
Dominic Fike Delivers His Most Heartfelt Work to Date in "Aćaà Bowl" and "Rollerblades"
June 7, 2019
Fike is a musical chimera.
Carly Gibert Won't Waste Her Time Being Your Second Choice in "N2"
November 27, 2023
"N2" sees the rising artist hard launching a newly evolved sound.
Fresco Trey Takes 'Detour' For Brighter Horizons in Latest EP
November 13, 2023
"We must learn to embrace the detours in with enthusiasm and optimism.”
Matt Champion Ushers in a New Era With "Faye" and "Hacker"
November 5, 2024
Matt Champion has no interest in participating in genre.
Tahj Keeton Explores His Dual Identity in the Ominous "KELLY"
June 5, 2023
This is your time to familiarize yourself with the multifaceted talent of Keeton.
Flyana Boss Hush Any Haters With "Bitch Imma Star"
September 27, 2023
“’Bitch Imma Star’ is about claiming your own stardom!”
Eem Triplin’s “MISS ME?” Is a Hypnotic Descent Into the Fog of Feeling
January 29, 2025
Eem Triplin, in "MISS ME?," is as real as it gets.
Shelailai's Debut EP “Butterfly Effect” Sets Genre-Fusion into Motion
September 17, 2024
A wordsmith and world builder, her lyrics lean poetic, light and punchy, whatever the tempo.
KROWNS Celebrates Realness with 'Fake It' EP
January 23, 2019
A rising alternative band from Calgary, KROWNS refuses to waste a single bar on mediocrity in their thrilling new EP.
Foggieraw Gets the Alicia Keys Sign of Approval 'The Foggie Pound 3'
June 20, 2023
The PG-county rapper is just getting started.
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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.