Jazz Hop Archives

MAVI on the need for joy through sorrow and his album 'Laughing So Hard, It Hurts' [INTERVIEW]

Laughing So Hard, It Hurts- a title that puts both the concept and soul of a project on full display. mavi · Doves For most artists, a project not only…

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Butcher Brown tease new single and music video "Liquid Light", ahead of forthcoming LP

Seasoned Richmond, Virginia-based, jazz-fusing cosmonauts Butcher Brown have returned with "Liquid Light", the lead single from their forthcoming big band venture, Butcher Brown Presents Triple Trey, featuring Tennishu and R4nd4zzo…

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Oakland's Mejiwahn transcends sound and space with Beanna

The Oakland-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Mejiwahn returns to a realm most familiar with his sophomore LP. Beanna by mejiwahn Mejiwahn can be described as an anomaly- a low-key talent that’s spent…

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Shibo Shares the Gloriously Jazz-Tinged 'Thought Bubble' EP

Rising hip-hop producer Shibo from Berkeley California is best known for his forward-thinking mellow jazz rhythms inspired by his musical surroundings. Whilst studying Jazz composition and bass performance at UCLA’s…

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Wakai shares heartfelt album 'To a Dark Boy'

Baton Rouge, Louisiana artist Wakai has shared a fresh new album called To a Dark Boy. With an eclectic ear for production and a penchant for vivid lyricism, he has…

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Britton Rauscher's latest single "Nobody's Smiling" will have you smiling [Video]

Britton Rauscher makes some pretty good music. The South Carolina artist has a new single out this week, "NOBODY'S SMILING" and it's accompanied with a mystifying visual. Rauscher starts off…

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BLK ODYSSY tackles the hardest questions in 'BLK VINTAGE'

Music can be beautiful, and music can be uncomfortable. What exists in BLK ODYSSY's stunning debut album BLK VINTAGE is the type of sound that is beautifully uncomfortable. Raising oft-asked,…

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Melly-Mel & Tone Spliff’s “South Under Repo” is a laid-back lesson in maintaining your peace

South African emcee Melly-Mel links up with L.A.-based producer/arranger Tone Spliff on a hypnotic head-nod single called “South Under Repo”. Lifted from the pair’s collaborative album New People, this easy-flowing…

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Roots Manuva makes a debonair return with the track and video "So Jazzy"

UK hip-hop’s eccentric uncle Roots Manuva has returned from a reasonable hiatus with a new track and video “So Jazzy”, and the title is not a curveball. This is late…

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John Robinson shares magnificent new album 'King JR'

Underground hip-hop veteran John Robinson has shared a magnificent new album entitled King JR. Over top of quirky, nostalgic production from Blu, the rapper delivers intricate verses that are endlessly…

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Donovan's Playground shares bittersweet single "midnight thoughts"

Donovan's Playground, one half of the renowned lo-fi duo Fallen Roses, has shared a bittersweet new single entitled "midnight thoughts", featuring Fallen Roses' B Dom and YouTube star Wefere. This…

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lo.ceasar capture the essence of New York on “Friday Night Lights” [Video]

New York hip-hop duo lo.ceasar have shared a clean new visual for their song “Friday Night Lights”. lo.ceasar is a duo consisting of New York rappers YL and Starker. They…

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MAVI on the need for joy through sorrow and his album 'Laughing So Hard, It Hurts' [INTERVIEW]

Butcher Brown tease new single and music video "Liquid Light", ahead of forthcoming LP

Oakland's Mejiwahn transcends sound and space with Beanna

Shibo Shares the Gloriously Jazz-Tinged 'Thought Bubble' EP

Wakai shares heartfelt album 'To a Dark Boy'

Britton Rauscher's latest single "Nobody's Smiling" will have you smiling [Video]

BLK ODYSSY tackles the hardest questions in 'BLK VINTAGE'

Melly-Mel & Tone Spliff’s “South Under Repo” is a laid-back lesson in maintaining your peace

Roots Manuva makes a debonair return with the track and video "So Jazzy"

John Robinson shares magnificent new album 'King JR'

Donovan's Playground shares bittersweet single "midnight thoughts"

lo.ceasar capture the essence of New York on “Friday Night Lights” [Video]

Montreal’s Izzy-S shines on “Allo c’est qui?”

Chxrry22 shares elegant new cover of “Sacrifice”

Shuko links with Nia Wyn, Pete Philly, and Keymer for glowing single, “How Long”

Barely Legal connect with Jay Browne for new visual for “CHACHASLIDE”

Blvck Svm shares sleek new project ‘mangalica mink’

Soolking sells out London show and announces Europe tour

When We Were Young Festival 2022 – Las Vegas After Party Guide

Record label LoudKult achieve new milestone as it hits 1.5b streams

Primavera Sound announces set times for debut Los Angeles event

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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