Kalen Murphy

Estelle on Stay Alta, Embracing Transformation, and entering a new, purposeful Era [Interview]

At this point in her career, Estelle is focusing on embracing the transformation in an era where most chase reinvention. Artist-wise, the British singer has always done a good job…

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Dear Summer Festival Co-Founders on Building a Cultural Pillar, One City at a Time [Interview]

As the sun sets in Southeast D.C., it’s almost impossible to ignore the electricity in the air as attendees pour into the Gateway Pavilion for the Dear Summer Festival. Still…

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

For teen rap phenom Star Bandz, the story of her rise is as written as they come. The origin point to her buzz starts right before her 16th birthday, when…

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Turbo's Ready for 2025 Takeover with New Gunna Track "Classy Girl" and More Coming Soon [Interview]

Three months into 2025, Turbo is already set on making another run as one of music's most prominent producers—not just in hip-hop but throughout the industry. Last year, we saw…

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Five Rising Rappers To Watch For In 2025

After a stellar 2024 filled with countless impressive releases, rap is breathing new life and looking reenergized heading into 2025. Within the past year, fans enjoyed various standout moments credited…

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BeatStars CEO Talks G3's Viral Hit "Tweaker" and How New Voloco Partnerhips Can Shape Music's Future

The success of G3, aka LiAngelo Ball’s hit single, “Tweaker”, has been fascinating. The first certified viral hit of the year delivers Gelo his first Top 40 appearance, his first…

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Rolling Loud Announces Lineup for 10-Year Anniversary Festival

After months of silence, Rolling Loud finally ends the wait for fans and releases their lineup for their 10-year anniversary in Miami Gardens. For this commemorative year, the popular rap…

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3 Best Things About Broccoli City Festival 2024

With a sold out of over 50,000 attendees, Broccoli City 2024 is another memorable weekend in the books. This year is a transitional one for the two-day festival, moving venues…

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SoFaygo Talks New "Precision" Single and Sequel to Debut "War" Project (Interview)

High energy production, infectious flows, and animated ad-libs: the three key ingredients that a signature SoFaygo song can't live without. It doesn't matter what direction a song goes, the platinum-selling…

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Veeze and Rylo Rodriguez Go Bar-For-Bar in New Collab, "F*cked A Fan"

After much anticipation, Veeze and Rylo Rodriguez have finally released their latest collaboration, "F*cked A Fan." For the past year, the two rappers have become fan favorites among listeners through…

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Turbo Discusses Surge in Country-Rap, Forthcoming Debut Album, & More [Interviews]

For the past six years, Georgia-based producer, and songwriter, Turbo has been playing a significant role in cultivating the sound of Atlanta's dominant rap scene. After multiple GRAMMY nominations and…

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Best Rap and R&B Songs of June 2024

It feels like the moment June began, it's been an influx of great music coming out. Fans have been eating this month, as everyone from Tems to Megan Thee Stallion…

Estelle on Stay Alta, Embracing Transformation, and entering a new, purposeful Era [Interview]

Dear Summer Festival Co-Founders on Building a Cultural Pillar, One City at a Time [Interview]

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

Turbo's Ready for 2025 Takeover with New Gunna Track "Classy Girl" and More Coming Soon [Interview]

Five Rising Rappers To Watch For In 2025

BeatStars CEO Talks G3's Viral Hit "Tweaker" and How New Voloco Partnerhips Can Shape Music's Future

Rolling Loud Announces Lineup for 10-Year Anniversary Festival

3 Best Things About Broccoli City Festival 2024

SoFaygo Talks New "Precision" Single and Sequel to Debut "War" Project (Interview)

Veeze and Rylo Rodriguez Go Bar-For-Bar in New Collab, "F*cked A Fan"

Turbo Discusses Surge in Country-Rap, Forthcoming Debut Album, & More [Interviews]

Best Rap and R&B Songs of June 2024

Paul Hennessy turns time into art on "The Cost Of The Escape" [Album]

Saynt Ego’s “Voices” turns quiet reflection into cinematic power

David J Boswell turns uncertainty into art on hypnotic new single “I KNOW WHAT I SAW”

Neurolapse returns with his most intimate body of work yet on "Be Like Anyone" [Premiere]

The Venice Kid ushers in a bold new era with “Say Less”

Origins Inconclusive partner with DiscoverNü (DNÜ) marking new chapter for UK emerging artist culture

The Architect of Independent Empire: Rob Terell named among the world’s Top 10 Global A&R Executives

Ultra Music Festival's RESISTANCE unveils stacked 2026 lineup led by rare B2B Pairings

Cenyc : A rising artist building soundscapes laden with legacy and discipline

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