Smino – blkswn
We have seen every new rising artist go through the process: they start to blow up and after the initial life change wears off, a sort of reflection happens. Kendrick…
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Priests – Nothing Feels Natural
Quality punk has always gained power from what it opposes. With Nothing Feels Natural, out January 27 via Sister Polygon, D.C. quartet Priests have crafted an album full of opposition.…
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Bonobo – Migration
It's the incredible UK-based label Ninja Tune, with artists such as Bonobo (Simon Green) that first introduced me to electronic music, and now 10 years on I'm still amazed by his work.…
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Ab-Soul – Do What Thou Wilt
As if 2016 has not already been a great year for TDE. The label has released five albums and have had some fantastic feedback from critics as well as the public.…
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Nicole Moudaber – Silent Sigh EP
When Nicole Moudaber dropped Silent Sigh back in February via her own MOOD Records, the London-based Nigerian-Lebanese producer/DJ probably didn’t imagine the three track-EP would become anyone’s anthem-of-sorts for 2016.…
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Childish Gambino – Awaken, My Love!
In light of the new year around the corner, I think it's safe to say when people say they're going to "glo' up in the new year" Donald Glover's 2016…
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AKTHESAVIOR – Blessings In The Grey 2
AKTHESAVIOR also known as simply AK is one half of the New York hip hop duo, The Underachievers. The group is known for their string of mixtapes and being part of…
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YG – Red Friday
Compton rapper YG is back with his second project of 2016. This new project titled, Red Friday is an eight song mixtape (one of those being the intro that only lasts nine seconds)…
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The Weeknd – Starboy
Following The Weeknd’s journey to stardom has been an enriching experience; not only as a fan of his work and creative direction but as a fan of music. Abel Tesfaye,…
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Deca – Forest Agates
Deca, the New York-based rapper/producer from Denver, released the first of a two-part album on November 14th titled Forest Agates. Best known for “Breadcrumbs,” a track from his 2013 album The Ocean…
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Justice – Woman
Over the past 10 years there have been few electronic artists more influential than Justice. The French duo comprised of Xavier De Rosnay and Gaspard Augé, who have been at the forefront…
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6lack – Free 6lack
Last night, 6lack had his listening party at The Chateau Marmont hotel (and it was so dope as you felt just reading that sentence out loud). I met 6lack in all…
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