Hip-Hop

Pittsburgh's latest hip hop graduate, Boaz, drops the visuals for "Do It All Over" [Video]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has a rich history and strong record in the modern day hip hop realm. Rappers turned mega stars such as Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller all hail from…

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Tac XII's self-titled EP is a 9th Wonder masterpiece

Probably the most enticing feature of being a music blogger is the closer connection you most certainly do achieve with many of the artists you write about. I love going…

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Azizi Gibson is "Smoking with the Gods"

When I last covered Brainfeeder rapper Azizi Gibson, for his Kaytranada-produced track "Crown Violet," he was hinting at an upcoming release but giving no specifics. Now, with the arrival of new track "Smoking with…

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Mick Jenkins, Dally Austin, NoName Gypsy, & Saba prove they're "Realer Than Most"

Closed Sessions is one of Chicago's premier independent record labels, helping to break a number of emerging emcees that have pushed the city's scene to new heights. Additionally, they have brought together…

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Boston Bun and Bear Who? want to tell everyone "We Got Soul"

Boston Bun is a weirdo and I love it. In this new music video, directed by the man himself, he shows exactly why we've loved Ed Banger and its artists…

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Urban Noize deal a dope remix of Lana Del Rey's "Florida Kilos"

With Lana Del Rey’s new record currently monopolizing the internet, it’s important to diversify and remind yourself that there’s other music out there. However, given how big the album is,…

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Taking stock with G-Eazy in London [Interview]

2014 has witnessed the rise and rise of G-Eazy; a string of solid independent mixtape releases and years of hard work lead to slots opening for some of the biggest names in rap;…

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Kojey Radical premieres his brilliant new EP 'Dear Daisy : Opium' [Premiere]

The world of spoken word isn't one I've delved into frequently I'll admit, but theres something truly captivating about the art form of freely speaking your words. One Londoner is…

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Cash the Dead Man isn't going for "Plan B"

Hip hop submissions are difficult. More than in any other genre, people send in music without being quite ready for what they are trying to achieve. It ends with a…

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Busdriver picks up Danny Brown and Aesop Rock for "Ego Death"

Eccentric verbal gymnast Busdriver, real name Regan Farquhar, will release a new album, Perfect Hair, on September 9 via Big Dada. For his first single, "Ego Death", he's enlisted two of rap's biggest…

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Mile's gets dark and intense in "Syrup" [Premiere]

Going through emails and submissions is a bit like finding the needle in the haystack. Most of what we hear through these suggestions doesn't quite fit what we're looking for,…

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Float to Ego Ella May's "Come Close" Rework

Common and Mary J. Blige's "Come Close" is one of my favorite Common tracks ever. Everything about it transports me to easier times and sunny weather. There's something about the…

Pittsburgh's latest hip hop graduate, Boaz, drops the visuals for "Do It All Over" [Video]

Tac XII's self-titled EP is a 9th Wonder masterpiece

Azizi Gibson is "Smoking with the Gods"

Mick Jenkins, Dally Austin, NoName Gypsy, & Saba prove they're "Realer Than Most"

Boston Bun and Bear Who? want to tell everyone "We Got Soul"

Urban Noize deal a dope remix of Lana Del Rey's "Florida Kilos"

Taking stock with G-Eazy in London [Interview]

Kojey Radical premieres his brilliant new EP 'Dear Daisy : Opium' [Premiere]

Cash the Dead Man isn't going for "Plan B"

Busdriver picks up Danny Brown and Aesop Rock for "Ego Death"

Mile's gets dark and intense in "Syrup" [Premiere]

Float to Ego Ella May's "Come Close" Rework

OLIGARKH leads us through Russian's consciousness with their versatile sound

CB+J Celebrate Family and Connection on "We Love Our Mama"

Lon3! shares genre-bending offering "YOU’RE A SLAVE TO MONEY THEN YOU DI3"

Sam Macdonald shares nostalgic retro pop anthem "Starry Eyed"

Jay Diener’s “One In A Million” blends sunlit pop hooks with a spoken-word twist

Multi-national record label Cheerful Music appears at AI Summit London panel

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

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