John Peterson

"Fantasy" announces Sam Ezeh as the next great funk maestro

Some artists are just so cool that you feel inadequate just by listening to their unflappable effervescence. Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, Sam Ezeh is just that cool. Quickly making a splash…

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L.O.V.E Culture demands your attention on '1827 N Pearl'

It's fair to say that Smino, Saba, and Noname left everyone wanting when they teased their supergroup Ghetto Sage back in 2019 and only dropped one single. Emerging as a…

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Van Buren Records can't miss on "CASH RULES" [Video]

Of the myriad rap groups emerging over the past several years, a very precious few take the "rap" moniker seriously. Chief among these is Brockton, Massachusetts-based rap crew Van Buren…

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Mcamp delivers a soulful banger in "Can't Watch You Fall"

A deft craftsman of soulful and lovelorn ballads, Portland-native Mcamp returns with a surprise single "Can't Watch You Fall." Head-turningly catchy and heartfelt; the new single is everything that you want…

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Archibald Slim battles his demons on "When The Light Hits" [Video]

Sitting squarely at the intersection between old-school and new-school hip-hop, Archibald Slim is a rare breed of emcee that is ruthlessly poetic in his delivery. After a nearly 5 year…

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Kevin Holliday defies all labels on 'OMNI'

Every artist is, to some extent, a product of their environment. For Kevin Holliday, it's clear to see the complex and diverse aura of Brooklyn truly personified in an artist…

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99 Neighbors' "49er" is a hazy summer visual to behold [Video]

Much like Ben & Jerry's, rising Vermont rap collective 99 Neighbors is capable of delivering diverse flavors and disparate flows that all seem to hit the mark, no matter how offbeat…

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Downtown Kayoto introduces himself on "Hello World" [Video]

Hull, UK's Downtown Kayoto has come a long way since his previous single "Rox" released last December. A brief hiatus allowed for the UK creative to further refine his artistry, delving into…

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Get your daily dose of bars on Gabe Nandez' 'Seven'

There's never been a shortage of refined and lyrically dominant emcees in New York. Recently, however, it just feels like you have to look a little bit harder to find…

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Emmavie provides a track-by-track breakdown of new EP 'What's a Diamond to a Baby"

London-based Emmavie is an eclectic individual who exists freely and fluidly, just like her music. A multifaceted songwriter, producer, and singer, Emmavie has grown to be a do-it-all Renaissance woman in the…

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Del Water Gap wants you to know him "Better Than I Know Myself"

{Photo credit Angela Ricciardi} What Brooklyn-based polymath Del Water Gap delivers in his music is nothing less than stadium-quality indie music that demands to be sung along with; in the car, in…

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Fana Hues, Paris Texas, and YouTube Music's Naomi Zeichner talk the Foundry class of 2021

Reflecting the global reach of artists and their content, YouTube Music's new Foundry class is more internationally diverse than ever before, with 27 different artists from 13 different countries. YouTube's…

"Fantasy" announces Sam Ezeh as the next great funk maestro

L.O.V.E Culture demands your attention on '1827 N Pearl'

Van Buren Records can't miss on "CASH RULES" [Video]

Mcamp delivers a soulful banger in "Can't Watch You Fall"

Archibald Slim battles his demons on "When The Light Hits" [Video]

Kevin Holliday defies all labels on 'OMNI'

99 Neighbors' "49er" is a hazy summer visual to behold [Video]

Downtown Kayoto introduces himself on "Hello World" [Video]

Get your daily dose of bars on Gabe Nandez' 'Seven'

Emmavie provides a track-by-track breakdown of new EP 'What's a Diamond to a Baby"

Del Water Gap wants you to know him "Better Than I Know Myself"

Fana Hues, Paris Texas, and YouTube Music's Naomi Zeichner talk the Foundry class of 2021

“Diamond Lane” is bat zoo's hazy, heartfelt drive through lost love [Video]

WHYDEE encapsulates ambition on "PRONTO"

CDSM (Celebrity Death Slot Machine) shares intense anthem "Shockable Rhythm"

Tristan Roberson turns a broken heart into a good time with ‘One Night in Dallas’

Lyrical Chris delivers a cinematic masterpiece with “Mind of the Grandchild” [Music Video]

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'

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