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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

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…

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LaDonnis intensifies the fire of these revolutionary times with the single "Black Boy" [Video]

Since being featured as a part of XXL's "2010 Freshman Class", the world traveling emcee LaDonnis (formerly known as Donnis) has been steadily hammering away at the door of critical and public acclaim.…

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Singer Esabalu pours fuel onto kindling romantic flames with the single “Wildfire” [Video]

Esabalu, a young singer from a little known area of New York called (checks notes…) Brooklyn, sails through these early days of summer with a glittering new single entitled "Wildfire".…

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Franc Moody flickers in and out of frame on new single "Flesh and Blood" [Video]

The London-based duo of Ned Franc and Jon Moody – who travel under the collective handle of Franc Moody – showcase a real talent for mixing sleek, almost chic, grooves…

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Natalie Slade surrenders a dynamic future-soul set with her debut LP ‘Control’

Natalie Slade is a singer with a warm, rich voice that she uses to lovely effect on her debut album Control. Working with producer/arranger Simon Mavin (of the celebrated band…

Marvin Twiggs

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"

LaDonnis intensifies the fire of these revolutionary times with the single "Black Boy" [Video]

Singer Esabalu pours fuel onto kindling romantic flames with the single “Wildfire” [Video]

Franc Moody flickers in and out of frame on new single "Flesh and Blood" [Video]

Natalie Slade surrenders a dynamic future-soul set with her debut LP ‘Control’

Romantic vibes meet tropical beats in Star2's "Mamacita" [Video]

Good Moraale shares vivid single, "I Swear to You"

Sink shares dark yet elegant debut album 'Flaw State'

Hanorah's EP 'Closer Than Hell' is soft, strong, and stunning

Peter Donovan stages life’s rawest acts on "Community Theater"

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