Hip-Hop

Siyi Lyu chats PURPLE SOUL, cultural translation and building scenes beyond borders [Interview]

The purple hit Basing House around eleven. Not stage-light purple, but haze purple, the kind that settles in your clothes. Up front, a kid in a North Face puffer was…

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Zy Smoke is a 22-year-old rapper putting a different side of Staten Island on the map [Interview]

If you know Staten Island, you know it doesn't make things easy for you. The borough has always had a complicated relationship with recognition. Wu-Tang Clan had to practically build…

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Brini is confident and soulful on her lush new single "The Way I Move"

There's a confidence to "The Way I Move" that feels earned rather than performed, which makes sense once you understand where Brini is coming from. The Vienna-based artist co-founded Vienna…

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HoodTrophy Bino and Baby Money strip away the gimmicks on "Fell 4 It"

HoodTrophy Bino and Baby Money link up on “Fell 4 It,” a cross-regional record from the acclaimed Los Angeles and Detroit rappers. There’s a quiet confidence in knowing exactly when…

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"YKTV" signals a powerful new chapter for Jaz Vernon

Jaz Vernon is back after a two-year hiatus with a brand new R&B single entitled “YKTV." The track fuses contemporary pop influences with slick, emotionally charged production. This track is…

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4fro Nick explores confidence and growth in "Don't Waste My Time (LA Mix)" EP

"Don't Waste My Time (LA Mix)" is a compelling double-sided vinyl experience from 4fro Nick, combining thoughtful songwriting and rich musicianship. Teaming with Grammy-winning pianist Leo Genovese, legendary drummer Johnny…

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TK and bloody white deliver a reflection on desire and self-awareness with "PERFECT"

In “PERFECT,” TK collaborates with bloody white for an emotional ride on "DARKSIDE," an ambitious audio-visual project that traverses the fine line between destruction and transformation. The song is the…

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Shug Jackson blends honest storytelling and soulful production on “Just In Case” (ft. Sarah June)

For more than three decades, Tucson-based rapper Shug Jackson has built a career defined by longevity, versatility, and a commitment to authenticity. First gaining recognition through his Def Jam-affiliated debut…

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Atlanta rapper Keem captures the feeling of 'A Day in Heaven' on new album [Interview]

Keem is the kind of artist you stumble onto and immediately wonder where he's been your whole life. The pen, the melodies, the way he carries a concept from start…

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Brandon Rose shares hard-hitting EP ‘Rose Gold’

Bronx-born rapper Brandon Rose continues to establish himself as an artist driven by ambition, determination, and a strong sense of identity. Drawing from both personal experiences and the competitive spirit…

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Georgia Phantom shares dark yet vulnerable single "Who I Am"

Southern Florida-based artist Georgia Phantom delivers dark and emotionally charged offering "Who I Am," weaving a smooth blend of Southern hip hop, rock and country rap, framed by fierce energy and…

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Rise Above Everything shares a message of hope on “Fall On Me”

Rise Above Everything keeps things direct on new single “Fall On Me.” Taken from his latest project, A God’s Eye View, the track combines upbeat hip-hop beats with a clear…

Siyi Lyu chats PURPLE SOUL, cultural translation and building scenes beyond borders [Interview]

Zy Smoke is a 22-year-old rapper putting a different side of Staten Island on the map [Interview]

Brini is confident and soulful on her lush new single "The Way I Move"

HoodTrophy Bino and Baby Money strip away the gimmicks on "Fell 4 It"

"YKTV" signals a powerful new chapter for Jaz Vernon

4fro Nick explores confidence and growth in "Don't Waste My Time (LA Mix)" EP

TK and bloody white deliver a reflection on desire and self-awareness with "PERFECT"

Shug Jackson blends honest storytelling and soulful production on “Just In Case” (ft. Sarah June)

Atlanta rapper Keem captures the feeling of 'A Day in Heaven' on new album [Interview]

Brandon Rose shares hard-hitting EP ‘Rose Gold’

Georgia Phantom shares dark yet vulnerable single "Who I Am"

Rise Above Everything shares a message of hope on “Fall On Me”

Form Affinity share potent new album 'Needling'

Siyi Lyu chats PURPLE SOUL, cultural translation and building scenes beyond borders [Interview]

The Danphes explores the intensity of young love in new single “Distance”

Un:said captures motion and momentum on the electrifying “Isn't Over Yet”

KELS blends folk-pop and Americana beautifully on new single "Call Me"

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

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