Hip-Hop

Estella Dawn brings attitude and confidence with “I Like It Rough”

Need a track full of attitude and spunk? Look no further, Estella Dawn has it in spades. Cue her recent single, “I Like It Rough,” a track that blends alt-pop,…

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Riser maq 22 chats new EP MUNINN, Norse mythology, China tour and more [Interview]

maq 22 is an experimental musical mastermind who blends hip hop with electronic, hyper-pop and more for a listening experience unlike any other. His new EP is called MUNINN, and…

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Duke Charelle shares funk-fueled musical celebration with "Tangerine Sky"

Acclaimed musician, guitar virtuoso, and songwriter Duke Charelle returns with a riveting and enticingly potent new single, "Tangerine Sky". A fusion of psychedelic funk, raw hip-hop, and soul-searching lyricism, the…

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Magi Merlin on Broken R&B, Exploring Lyrical Themes, and Her FME 2025 Debut [Interview]

Montréal-based Magi Merlin, who grew up in Saint-Lazare, Canada, brings an otherworldly aura and thought-provoking lyricism to her gritty, punk-tinged R&B and neo-soul. Merlin’s music tackles political themes, racial identity,…

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Latte Samuels drops new single “Evil Eye” showcasing bold alt R&B sound

Meet alt R&B singer-songwriter Latte Samuels—an artist with a fresh, bold sound. Samuels began her career as a model, quickly earning credits in top publications like Vogue Italia, Elle, Glamour,…

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Shayla the Artist captures resilience on empowering LP "Burnt Toast"

San Jose-raised talent Shayla the Artist establishes her distinct sonic identity rooted in a blend of 90s-inspired R&B and hip-hop. Standing tall as an enchanting musician who carves vibrant soundscapes,…

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AXL FOLIE chats New Year's Eve with Kendrick Lamar, prolific producing career and more [Interview]

Los Angeles based producer AXL FOLIE has had a prolific career, transforming the hip hop musical landscape while collaborating with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Nipsey Hussle to…

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Texas rapper Ajoshd commands attention on “Y’all Don’t” [Video]

Ajoshd’s new single, “Y’all Don’t,” is pure southern hip-hop heat. Taken from his new album, TEJAS, the track is his way of saying, “I’m here,” and he backs it up…

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Ella Mai returns and isn’t playing about her man with new song "Tell Her”

With the influence of Destiny's Child “Say My Name” and her signature R&B sound, Ella Mai sings to remind her man her love is real and wants him to tell…

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Lil Mike shares reflective new single "gist"

Lil Mike has shared a new track called "gist". Mike is a native of Anderson, Indiana- which isn’t the first city people think of when hip-hop comes to mind- but…

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Blood Orange returns with his most poetic project to date in 'Essex Honey'

Dev Hynes is a man of many talents when it comes to the realm of music. Over the past few years, Hynes had produced some of Hollywood's best soundtracks. From…

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Øyunn finds "New Life" in latest single [Music Video]

If you love a unique beat-drop, this is sure to scratch an itch in your brain. Born in Norway but now based in Copenhagen, triple-threat singer/rapper/drummer Øyunn (Siv Øyunn Kjenstad)…

Estella Dawn brings attitude and confidence with “I Like It Rough”

Riser maq 22 chats new EP MUNINN, Norse mythology, China tour and more [Interview]

Duke Charelle shares funk-fueled musical celebration with "Tangerine Sky"

Magi Merlin on Broken R&B, Exploring Lyrical Themes, and Her FME 2025 Debut [Interview]

Latte Samuels drops new single “Evil Eye” showcasing bold alt R&B sound

Shayla the Artist captures resilience on empowering LP "Burnt Toast"

AXL FOLIE chats New Year's Eve with Kendrick Lamar, prolific producing career and more [Interview]

Texas rapper Ajoshd commands attention on “Y’all Don’t” [Video]

Ella Mai returns and isn’t playing about her man with new song "Tell Her”

Lil Mike shares reflective new single "gist"

Blood Orange returns with his most poetic project to date in 'Essex Honey'

Øyunn finds "New Life" in latest single [Music Video]

Bobby Hagens turns pain into purpose on the emotionally charged “Check On Me”

Strange Lot unveil textured and ethereal single "Nobody Seems To Do The Math"

ARK IDENTITY captures the feeling of chasing your dreams on euphoric new single “Closer”

Markoe chats transformative musical journey, "Everyday" and motherhood [Interview]

Ary Maudit makes a memorable entrance with “No Intention”

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

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

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