Hip-Hop

Jacob Banks hits us with a "Monster 2.0"

Jacob Banks, the Nigerian-born yet London based, is next up as a singer, songwriter and producer. Last week he released "Monster 2.0" featuring the West Coast native Boogie. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/295708185"…

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Get "Zoned Out" to Louis Futon's velvety new mix

Philly is known for its wiz-drenched cheesesteaks and agonizingly disappointing sports teams. Ask any Eagles fan when their last championship was – you'll receive nothing but secondhand embarrassment and an…

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Taylor Bennett, Stro, & Jordan Bratton team up for "New York Nights"

Taylor Bennett's Broad Shoulders project dropped exactly one year ago, and to celebrate this he dropped a new track with two talented artists. Long Island's Jordan Bratton provides a soulful…

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Injury Reserve & Vic Mensa team up on "Keep On Slippin"

Stepa J. Groggs and Ritchie With A T play with lyrics while Parker Corey produces the music. These three artists from Arizona combine to make the dynamic hip hop trio known…

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HERO releases new project, "LOOSIES"

Canadian artist HERO is moving forward by going backwards. His latest release, LOOSIES, is a collection of unreleased tracks, singles, demos and instrumentals covering 2009 to 2015. Expanding the "familiar sounds run through…

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Mick Jenkins releases a lackluster BTS video for "Spread Love"

Mick Jenkins released a video for The Healing Component standout “Spread Love” and it’s a bit of a disappointment. I know, I know, that’s a little harsh, but it doesn’t…

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BJ the Chicago Kid uncovers "The Lost Files: Cuffing Season"

After this February's critically-acclaimed (and grammy nominated) In My Mind, BJ the Chicago Kid is back with a 9-track tape. The songs, including one inspired by Marvin Gaye ("Uncle Marvin"), were lost on…

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Lupe Takes a shot at J. Cole on "N.E.R.D."

When J. Cole dropped his documentary “Eyez” a little over a week ago, everyone seemed to have an opinion. In two tracks released within the doc, he seemingly dissed Kanye…

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"Love Can Wait" finds Amon squaring off against cupid

At this point, it should come as no surprise that I’m a fan of San Diego-based rapper, Amon. He puts out consistent music, produces his own tracks and has a…

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Sevdaliza & A$AP Ferg are haunting in "That Damaged Girl"

After her 2015 breakout year, Sevdaliza has remained relatively quiet. Instead of greedily cashing in on her hit single, "That Other Girl", the Iranian-born Dutch artist choose to selectively release enough…

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Mell Jiggson & Allstar NOVES drop bars in "Pharaohs"

Who said hip-hop was dead? New York is responsible for some of the most notable names in the history of hip hop and it seems like there will always be…

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G-Eazy's "Vengeance on my Mind" is featured Rousey/Nunes fight song

G-Eazy has dropped a new single, “Vengeance on my Mind” which is being used as the theme song for the Dec. 30 UFC fight between Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes. …

Jacob Banks hits us with a "Monster 2.0"

Get "Zoned Out" to Louis Futon's velvety new mix

Taylor Bennett, Stro, & Jordan Bratton team up for "New York Nights"

Injury Reserve & Vic Mensa team up on "Keep On Slippin"

HERO releases new project, "LOOSIES"

Mick Jenkins releases a lackluster BTS video for "Spread Love"

BJ the Chicago Kid uncovers "The Lost Files: Cuffing Season"

Lupe Takes a shot at J. Cole on "N.E.R.D."

"Love Can Wait" finds Amon squaring off against cupid

Sevdaliza & A$AP Ferg are haunting in "That Damaged Girl"

Mell Jiggson & Allstar NOVES drop bars in "Pharaohs"

G-Eazy's "Vengeance on my Mind" is featured Rousey/Nunes fight song

MaYeN blends introspection and ambition on 'Nothing To Prove'

Deakxn pairs immersive production with bold lyricism on 'One-8hunnid-Crank'

Island rhythms meet California vibes: Beenie Man and Snoop Dogg are joined by top artists on “For You”

Bijou Belle shares swoon-tastic alt pop anthem "Blind Crush"

Zorza enters debut album era with new single and video for "Haunted"

Multi-national record label Cheerful Music appears at AI Summit London panel

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

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