Hip-Hop

Charlotte OC’s “Cider and Black” is a heartbreak anthem with bite

Looking for an explosive track to soundtrack your glow-up? Charlotte OC’s latest single, “Cider and Black,” is so cinematic and packed with attitude, it practically begs to be on a…

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“GETAWAY” by Romel is a must-add to your R&B rotation

You know that feeling when a voice hits just the right spot—scratching a part of your brain and leaving you craving more? That’s exactly what Romel delivers on his new…

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K.O.V delivers summer catharsis on new single "SUNNY DAZE"

Need a track to replay on a long, hot drive through the summer heat? Queue up “SUNNY DAZE” by rapper, singer, producer, and mixing engineer K.O.V.—a song that transports you…

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BIQD turns up the emotional temperature with his latest single, “This Love Is On Fire”

Nigerian rap phenom and rising hip-hop artist BIQD gets the feelings percolating with his newest single, “This Love Is On Fire,” a moody, hypnotic, and heartbreak-heavy anthem that burns right…

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"Broncos Y Benzes" by Obed Padilla is the feel-good track you need right now

Hailing from Oceanside, California, Obed Padilla is a rapper, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist with a style all his own. Padilla just dropped a playful, genre-blending single called “Broncos Y Benzes,” fusing…

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Lew Apollo releases new single "Let the Light In" ahead of debut album [Video]

Hailing from rural Northern Minnesota, genre-bending soul artist Lew Apollo transforms deeply personal struggles into hypnotic tracks. Blending smoky vocals with guitar-driven production, Apollo crafts a lush, highly aesthetic sonic…

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Ivana June leans into the rush of new love on “Butterflies”

Meet rising London-based indie R&B artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ivana June. June just dropped her new single “Butterflies”—and as the title suggests, it’s a fluttering gem, built around an intoxicating…

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Berlin’s Devantier Rain delivers hypnotic flow and emotional depth on “U.A.N.”

Meet Berlin-based German-Cameroonian artist Devantier Rain. He just dropped his latest single, “U.A.N.,” produced by celest* and inspired by artists like BLK ODYSSY. The track explores the emotional tug-of-war between…

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“Lemon” showcases bat zoo’s sultry, soul-soaked sound [Video]

“Lemon” is alternative R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and artist bat zoo’s newly released sensual single—and it’s easily one of his most emotionally expressive tracks to date. It’s a sultry, slow-burning…

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Gigi Wilde’s “permission” offers a glimpse into the ethereal soundscape of her EP

London-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gigi Wilde has just released her fluid, emotionally rich new single, “permission”—an intimate track that lyrically takes a doer’s approach to love, exploring the complexities…

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Cam Be and Neak deliver soulful reflections on "Better"

“Better” is a standout single from the recently released album, a film called black by Chicago-based artists Cam Be and Neak. If you’re not familiar with the duo, Cam Be…

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Southside Releases "King of Trap Vol. 1" Sample Pack, Opens His Vault to New Producers

Acclaimed trap producer Southside has released "King of Trap Vol. 1," the first in a series of three sample packs that distill the aggressive energy and raw grooves that have…

Charlotte OC’s “Cider and Black” is a heartbreak anthem with bite

“GETAWAY” by Romel is a must-add to your R&B rotation

K.O.V delivers summer catharsis on new single "SUNNY DAZE"

BIQD turns up the emotional temperature with his latest single, “This Love Is On Fire”

"Broncos Y Benzes" by Obed Padilla is the feel-good track you need right now

Lew Apollo releases new single "Let the Light In" ahead of debut album [Video]

Ivana June leans into the rush of new love on “Butterflies”

Berlin’s Devantier Rain delivers hypnotic flow and emotional depth on “U.A.N.”

“Lemon” showcases bat zoo’s sultry, soul-soaked sound [Video]

Gigi Wilde’s “permission” offers a glimpse into the ethereal soundscape of her EP

Cam Be and Neak deliver soulful reflections on "Better"

Southside Releases "King of Trap Vol. 1" Sample Pack, Opens His Vault to New Producers

Tamar Berk returns with vulnerable new album “ocd”

Indie duo The Bergamot returns with heartfelt anthem of hope on “Give Love Away”

P Dope shares engaging new release "Dime Bags" [Video]

AQT releases eclectic new album 'Olánrewàjú'

BABY T’s “40” delivers heartbeat hip-hop with global flavor

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

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