James Elliott

Michael Christmas – "Jackie Brown" (Feat. Manu Manzo) [Music Video]

A name like Michael Christmas immediately brings forth images of a short, portly man slaving over a work bench, anxiously rushing to meet his quota of toys and trinkets, due the…

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Iman Omari – "Unleash"

Iman Omari is one of the best kept secrets within Los Angeles' music scene, even though his work has gone all over the place. He has already developed a name for…

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Vandalyzm – "What That Mouf Do For The Holidays"

"Christmas time is here/ happiness and cheer/ fun for all that children call/ their favorite time for fellatio"—wait…what…I don't remember Vince Guaraldi being that graphic about holiday festivities. As we all…

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Calez – "Peaceful"

Chicago has a laundry list of issues that should be of the primary concern in society; from the rampant gun violence claiming the lives of young adults on the streets,…

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Mélat – "Stardate" [Video Premiere]

Recently, converting the traditional R&B sounds to accommodate the internet generation's needs has had a significant impact on the musical landscape. Traditional walls that separate genres have slowly dissolved, leaving…

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Dally Auston – "Save It" (Prod. SMOKO)

SaveMoney's Westside emcee, Dally Auston, return this week with a brand new single to lace fan's ears. Since the release of his debut project, The Wood, back in May, Auston has built…

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Noname Gypsy – "Samaritan" (Feat. Mick Jenkins)

Noname Gypsy has quickly become one of my favorite emcees releasing music; from the moment I heard her on Chance The Rapper's "Lost", off of his Acid Rap mixtape, I felt an instant…

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Rome Fortune – "Turn Left" (Prod. Dun Deal) [Premiere]

In recent years, rappers seem to be obsessed with their haters; success has been directly correlated to the amount of people who oppose you, creating an odd phenomenon. While other…

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Lil Bibby – "Change" [Video]

There has to be something in Chicago's water, what else can possibly explain the fact that there seems to be an infinite stream of talented emcees all washing up on…

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Blended Babies – "See The World" (Feat. Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish) [Video]

Blended Babies have quietly built an impressive library of work, helping artists such as Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Kid Cudi, Bun B, and King Chip craft their sound and create sonic landscapes…

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Tokyo Shawn – "U No Me" (Ta-Ku "Hey Justin" Remix)

SaveMoney has enjoyed unprecedented success this year; thanks to fan's and critic's high praise for both Chance the Rapper's Acid Rap and Vic Mensa's Innanetape, the Chicago crew have found their way to the…

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Isaiah Rashad – "Ronnie Drake" (Feat. SZA) [Video]

Top Dawg Entertainment fans haven't received a project from their favorite label in over a year, the last being Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, Maad City. However, they will not have to wait…

Michael Christmas – "Jackie Brown" (Feat. Manu Manzo) [Music Video]

Iman Omari – "Unleash"

Vandalyzm – "What That Mouf Do For The Holidays"

Calez – "Peaceful"

Mélat – "Stardate" [Video Premiere]

Dally Auston – "Save It" (Prod. SMOKO)

Noname Gypsy – "Samaritan" (Feat. Mick Jenkins)

Rome Fortune – "Turn Left" (Prod. Dun Deal) [Premiere]

Lil Bibby – "Change" [Video]

Blended Babies – "See The World" (Feat. Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish) [Video]

Tokyo Shawn – "U No Me" (Ta-Ku "Hey Justin" Remix)

Isaiah Rashad – "Ronnie Drake" (Feat. SZA) [Video]

Star Bandz on the rise with deluxe release of "Estrella", upcoming tour, and more [Interview]

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Inge Lamboo teams up with Pete Townshend on “Call Out Your Name”

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Austin's Honey Made lit up the SXSW stage

Community-owned music platform Audius celebrates success by rewarding artist and fan communities

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022