Hip-Hop

Codefendants continue to defy genre norms on the punk rock/hip hop fusion 'The Fix'

The punk rock trio, Codefendants, have released the follow-up to 2023’s This is Crime Wave in the form of LIFERS, released via Regime Music Group, and heralded by the gritty…

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Apropos Returns with “10th Floor,” a Vintage-Soul soundtrack for modern love

Detroit-born, now based artist Apropos returns with his new single “10th Floor,” a lush, emotionally charged release that blends vintage soul aesthetics with a contemporary lens on love and connection.…

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Yalee and Kvng Shad deliver a moving reflection on survival with “Paper Cups Paper Plates Part 2”

Los Angeles based artist Yalee continues to define his described “Hood Soul” sound on “Paper Cups Paper Plates Part 2,” a heartfelt collaboration with fellow Ohio native Kvng Shad that…

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Your Stepdad shares refreshing, versatile new project ‘glowop genesis’

Chicago artist Your Stepdad has never been interested in following a predictable path. Emerging from the city's underground under earlier names like Doowop and Steppops before embracing the moniker that…

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Wale's "Live in the District" Set to Become DMV's Premier Live Music Platform

It’s moments like this past weekend’s “Live in the District” at Nationals Park that further cements Wale’s status as a statesman for the entire DMV. Midway through his supporting tour…

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1300 blend confidence and experimentation on "clear out the room" [Video]

Whether you're a hip-hop fan or not, it doesn't matter; you just need to enjoy moving, because that's exactly what you'll instinctively do once you tune into "clear out the…

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KINGH and Shy FX deliver a soulful call to action with "DARE TO DREAM"

Raised between Lake Como and Milan, Italy, and now based in London, KINGH bends genres to her will on new single "DARE TO DREAM," released via Shy FX's Digital Soundboy…

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OKay The Duo shares raw power and unapologetic identity on “SUPER VILLAIN”

OKay The Duo bring undeniable intensity on their latest single, “SUPER VILLAIN,” a record that feels like a defining moment in their artistic evolution. The track is powered by a…

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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…

Codefendants continue to defy genre norms on the punk rock/hip hop fusion 'The Fix'

Apropos Returns with “10th Floor,” a Vintage-Soul soundtrack for modern love

Yalee and Kvng Shad deliver a moving reflection on survival with “Paper Cups Paper Plates Part 2”

Your Stepdad shares refreshing, versatile new project ‘glowop genesis’

Wale's "Live in the District" Set to Become DMV's Premier Live Music Platform

1300 blend confidence and experimentation on "clear out the room" [Video]

KINGH and Shy FX deliver a soulful call to action with "DARE TO DREAM"

OKay The Duo shares raw power and unapologetic identity on “SUPER VILLAIN”

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"

Kovei unites culture and conviction on the anthemic new hip-hop single "Mercy"

Substratos finds strength in reflection with the cinematic rock finale "Alive Within the Silence"

88 ULTRA's "Florida Keys" delivers a cinematic hip-hop experience wrapped in atmosphere and consequence

Hurricane accomplishes exactly that with "CYCLES"

Séhkou's "Psalms 13:1–2 (How Long) [Notebook's Lament]" turns lament into a powerful expression of faith and reflection

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