Hip-Hop

Optimystical's sophomore single "Away" is drenched in emotion

Optimystical is a hip-hop and indie rock group made up of Tom Clifton (guitar/bass), Lyle Begiebing (production), Keynan Willis – aka 'NutterTut' (rapper) – CaraN (classically trained pianist and cellist) and Gilbert Orrantia . The multi-talented, genre…

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ShaqIsDope takes over a Mike Will Made It instrumental for "Trouble"

Toronto emcee ShaqIsDope flexes his hard-hitting rap style on his newest single "Trouble." ShaqIsDope raps over the Mike Will Made It instrumental from the Rae Sremmurd track "Perplexing Pegasus," but…

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Listen to 070 Shake shine on new EP 'Glitter'

The G.O.O.D. Music signed 070 Shake released her first project on the label last weekend titled Glitter. This EP is hard to define as it takes influences from hip-hop, R&B, and…

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#WomenCrushWednesday Volume 003: Mahalia

While they are damn inspiring, you don't have to be a civil rights leader or cancer survivor to be featured in this series. Sometimes an artist possesses so much raw…

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Odie is officially on fire with latest single "Night Terrific!" feat. Yaqob

On his latest, “Night Terrific!” San Diego based artist Odie serves up a short but sweet track to go along with his recent string of incredible releases. Check out the…

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Blu & Nottz envision a brighter tomorrow on "Yesterday"

I’m guessing a good chunk of ya’ll have lent your ears to Below The Heavens, the iconic hip hop record from West Coast rhymer Blu, who today is teaming up…

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Lyric Michelle bares nothing but the truth on "Free Thoughts Freestyle" [Video]

Multi-talented emcee/actor Lyric Michelle delivers her newest record "Free Thoughts Freestyle" and it's accompanying video for our consumption. The Chris Rockaway produced track is built on a somber/cinematic soundscape that sounds like something…

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Rié's latest effort sees her coming to terms with the "Benevolent Creature" [Video]

Singer-songwriter Rié is back with her brand new record titled "Benevolent Creature" which was produced by Squizzle. Whereas Rié’s music has previously touched on themes of isolation and relocation, this time, with…

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Denmark Vessey drops "Trustfall," produced by Earl Sweatshirt [Video]

Detroit rapper Denmark Vessey is readying to release his upcoming album, Sun Go Nova – a record split into two EPs, with one EP produced entirely by Earl Sweatshirt and…

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Fat Tony throws some "Money All Around" [Video]

Last year, Houston-born rapper Fat Tony released his fourth studio album, MacGregor Park. The record was Fat Tony's first solo release since 2013's Smart Ass Black Boy, and paid homage…

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Belly has been up "4 Days", with brand new joint featuring YG [Video]

Having a studio session with arguably the greatest rapper of all time must be inspiring huh? That's what's been happening to Palestinian born artist Belly, who's been spending time in…

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NISSI shares the best things on her "Favourite List"

Rising singer/songwriter Nissi debuts on EARMILK with her infectious new record titled "Favourite List". The groovy jam is pure butter with its crisp lively piano chords, lush bass-line, and rollicking drum…

Optimystical's sophomore single "Away" is drenched in emotion

ShaqIsDope takes over a Mike Will Made It instrumental for "Trouble"

Listen to 070 Shake shine on new EP 'Glitter'

#WomenCrushWednesday Volume 003: Mahalia

Odie is officially on fire with latest single "Night Terrific!" feat. Yaqob

Blu & Nottz envision a brighter tomorrow on "Yesterday"

Lyric Michelle bares nothing but the truth on "Free Thoughts Freestyle" [Video]

Rié's latest effort sees her coming to terms with the "Benevolent Creature" [Video]

Denmark Vessey drops "Trustfall," produced by Earl Sweatshirt [Video]

Fat Tony throws some "Money All Around" [Video]

Belly has been up "4 Days", with brand new joint featuring YG [Video]

NISSI shares the best things on her "Favourite List"

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

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HIVESONG share energizing new single "Electric Fever"

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