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Marvin Twiggs

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Marvin is a music writer focused on sound, substance, and everything soul music related. He covers hip-hop, R&B, soul, and genre-defiant pop—often with a spotlight on rising independent talent. Rooted in the South but writing with a global ear, his reviews lean into the details. He’s got a soft spot for music that lingers and a bias toward artists who bring more to the table than just a beat and a hook. marvin.twiggs@outlook.com

Yamin Semali's "Phantom Feeling" is a soulful hip-hop LP straight from the heart of ATL

Rapper Yamin Semali connects with DMV-based producer Dublohskytzo (pronounced “double-oh-skit-zo”) to deliver his latest full-length project, the Phantom Feeling album. Together, the duo masterfully balances both the poignant and the…

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Dynas holds fast to memories and the struggle on the single "Hands Up"

If you’re like me, then the times in which we live really have you questioning Gil Scott Heron’s proclamation that “The revolution will not be televised”. It seems lately that…

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Busty and the Bass pack a lot of funk & soul into a small package with their 'Out of Love' EP

Alternately funky and deeply felt, the recently dropped Out of Love EP from the Canadian-bred nu-soul outfit Busty and the Bass captures a satisfying morsel of the band's free-spirited sound and…

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Mai Moxi taps Charles Hamilton for her self-affirming single "B.A.D."

Sometimes you have to be your own biggest fan. What some see as vanity, others will view as a survival tactic that is absolutely necessary to make it in a…

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Miki Rose cuts straight to the chase on "Back To Complicated"

On last year's Nomad Diaries, vol 1 EP, sultry-voiced singer Miki Rose outfitted the alluring neo-soul set with songs that readily enveloped its listeners in warm vocals and lush-yet-wonderfully-woozy arrangements. Overarching…

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Young Lit Hippy views the truth with superhuman clarity on the single "Superman"

Sometimes the old adages still apply. In particular, the saying that “you can’t judge a book by its cover” continues to resonant through the centuries. I was recently reminded of…

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STORRY carries listeners away with the sultry and soulful "For No One"

Earlier this year, singer/songwriter STORRY gave music fans a soaring thrill ride of an album with her CH III: The Come Up LP. The set teems with impassioned performances that…

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Christinna O wears her vulnerabilities for all the world to see on the single "Hot Head"

Turning inwardly with her new single “Hot Head”, Philly singer, songwriter, and spoken-word poet Christinna O surrenders a haunting thunderstorm of a song that works on a couple of different…

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Brooklyn emcee Sasa Juste proves she has "Plenty" to offer on new single

With a heavy dose of unblushing bluntness and an alluring “don’t talk about it…be about it!” bravado, Brooklyn queen Sasa Juste drowns out the noise of any self-congratulating fuckboy jockeying…

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THURZ and 14KT bask in the glow of melanin magic on their single "The Queen Said"

Since about the top of the year – back when 2020 seemed like a lush field teeming with potential – Los Angeles king THURZ began treating his fans to a…

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Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

Singer and actress Kiana Ledé’s voice lends itself well to the poignant, stripped-down power of an acoustic performance. It is angelic and delicate and also strengthened by a seriousness that…

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Ida Divine rides an emotional rollercoaster on the single "Cyclone"

I've never been mistaken for an especially profound or empathetic individual. But I’m fairly certain that the "person" that we're listening to in Ida Divine's new single “Cyclone” isn't actually a…

Marvin Twiggs

Yamin Semali's "Phantom Feeling" is a soulful hip-hop LP straight from the heart of ATL

Dynas holds fast to memories and the struggle on the single "Hands Up"

Busty and the Bass pack a lot of funk & soul into a small package with their 'Out of Love' EP

Mai Moxi taps Charles Hamilton for her self-affirming single "B.A.D."

Miki Rose cuts straight to the chase on "Back To Complicated"

Young Lit Hippy views the truth with superhuman clarity on the single "Superman"

STORRY carries listeners away with the sultry and soulful "For No One"

Christinna O wears her vulnerabilities for all the world to see on the single "Hot Head"

Brooklyn emcee Sasa Juste proves she has "Plenty" to offer on new single

THURZ and 14KT bask in the glow of melanin magic on their single "The Queen Said"

Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

Ida Divine rides an emotional rollercoaster on the single "Cyclone"

LA band garbagebarbie releases "kiss," a flirty garage-pop anthem for Summer

awfultune releases new single and 'split' EP

Bailey Martin says goodbye to the haters with “Ain’t My Fault”

Andrew Canlon shares riveting double single "Love Is Enough" and "To Live a Dream"

Taylor Jules impresses with R&B laced embrace "Sage Advice"

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

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

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