Hip-Hop

Queen Naija and Wale come together to give us "Butterflies Pt. 2"

Detroit Singer Queen Naija and the poetic genius Wale come together beautifully to give us a new single "Butterflies Pt. 2." Queen Naija, who first got her start as a famous YouTuber, made her…

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YG hops on a dynamic remix of Shoreline Mafia's "Gangstas and Sippas"

Rising hip-hop group Shoreline Mafia have returned with a remix of the Q Da Fool-assisted "Gangstas and Sippas," this time enlisting Los Angeles heavyweight YG to round out the dynamic track. The…

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James Tillman's "Arizona" takes us on a dreamy journey

Darker Than Wax is cooking up something special. The Singapore-based music and media company is putting together a new series of releases called “Various Channels” that will highlight their eclectic…

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It's Different and Akinyemi team up for the upbeat "No Time"

As NY emcee Akinyemi prepares to drop his new album, he treats us to a one-off collaboration titled "No Time" with production-duo It's Different. The song is quite different from…

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Bonelang has fun with urgency in new single "Lacrimosa" [Video]

There is no music genre so undisturbed these days as alternative hip-hop, which is what has kept its sonic habitat so irresistibly dark and exotic, a habitat where groups like…

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THURZ and 14KT bask in the glow of melanin magic on their single "The Queen Said"

Since about the top of the year – back when 2020 seemed like a lush field teeming with potential – Los Angeles king THURZ began treating his fans to a…

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Hojean releases R&B ballad "Hookup Culture" [Video]

R&B artist Hojean is two songs into 2020 and already making noise. The young singer produces and writes all of his music; his first single of the year, "Over 85,"…

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Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

Singer and actress Kiana Ledé’s voice lends itself well to the poignant, stripped-down power of an acoustic performance. It is angelic and delicate and also strengthened by a seriousness that…

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HANiF The Barber and Tope level up with "LLC"

HANiF The Barber (formerly known as Luck-One) and producer/rapper TOPE share the first visual for the single "LLC" taken from their new collaborative EP No Clout. The TOPE and Anthony…

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Jamo Gang share some historical facts on "Francis Scott Key" [Video]

Jamo Gang is the rap trio made up of LA legend Ras Kass, NYC veteran El Gant, and emcee/producer J57, and today they’re sharing the politically charged new video for…

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6LACK is back with a sizzling new EP '6pc Hot'

Atlanta's very own R&B star 6LACK is back with a new EP to add to your summer playlist, aptly titled 6pc Hot. The project comes nearly two years after the…

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Artist Spotlight: Peach Tree Rascals

Los Angeles group Peach Tree Rascals are a collective in the truest sense of the word. A lazy first listen might render them a "rap-group" label, but their diverse instrumentation…

Queen Naija and Wale come together to give us "Butterflies Pt. 2"

YG hops on a dynamic remix of Shoreline Mafia's "Gangstas and Sippas"

James Tillman's "Arizona" takes us on a dreamy journey

It's Different and Akinyemi team up for the upbeat "No Time"

Bonelang has fun with urgency in new single "Lacrimosa" [Video]

THURZ and 14KT bask in the glow of melanin magic on their single "The Queen Said"

Hojean releases R&B ballad "Hookup Culture" [Video]

Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

HANiF The Barber and Tope level up with "LLC"

Jamo Gang share some historical facts on "Francis Scott Key" [Video]

6LACK is back with a sizzling new EP '6pc Hot'

Artist Spotlight: Peach Tree Rascals

Pretty Girl Rico embraces duality and depth on “Beautifully Chaotic”

HIVESONG sparks a digital uprising with electrifying new anthem “Electric Fever”

TRYPT pulls the crowd into stillness with “Undone”

RESISTANCE at Ultra Music Festival 2026 delivered another landmark weekend for underground dance music [PHOTO GALLERY]

HIVESONG share energizing new single "Electric Fever"

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