Hip-Hop

Nosaj Thing shares eerie new video for Chance the Rapper collab "Cold Stares"

One of the highlights from Jason Chung's most recent album as Nosaj Thing, Fated, was his collaboration with Chance the Rapper, "Cold Stares." They'd worked together on "Paranoia" a few years back, but…

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Kojey Radical brings something beautiful in "Open Hand"

I've been realizing that as I get older, the artists I enjoy the most are the ones that carefully take time to focus on every aspect of their performance. Of…

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Rashaun Hampton releases "The City" and "The Notice"

Rashaun Hampton is getting ready for a November project release, and he's released two tracks to give us insight into his upcoming work. Both tracks are similar in style and nature, with…

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Goldin releases "Sandy Speaks" [Video]

A regular on the RVA hip-hop scene, Goldin, returns with "Sandy Speaks" . The track, which acts as a tribute to the life of Sandra Bland, comes at a very…

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Obenewa debuts new Machinedrum-produced single, "Save Me" [Premiere]

Machinedrum's most well-known vocal collaborator is Azealia Banks, but lately the producer, born Travis Stewart, has been on more of a subtle, R&B-tinged kick. On his recent track for up-and-comer Rosie Lowe, "Worry Bout…

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Your guide to the this week's tour announcements

As the weather gets colder here on the east coast, there are other ways we can get that happiness from sunshine and vitamin D, and that's from live music. Luckily,…

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Villa releases new single "Futuristic Boy"

Atlanta's dominance in hip-hop is undeniable. Trap's brooding 808s have club goers hooked and its tales of urban warfare remain radio mainstays. The city's do-it-yourself has even taken over the…

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Fredericks Reginald has something special with new video "KNOTS" [Premiere]

The world has been collectively looking at Drake as the representation of Toronto's hip hop scene for a while now, but delve a little bit deeper and it becomes obvious…

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Cozmost gets extra ironic on "Hipster Hop" [Video]

Editor's Note: We thought this video was cool before it was cool to think it was cool. San Francisco emcee Cozmost recently dropped the Ted Maider-directed visuals for "Hipster Hop," his quirky…

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Nü Age Syndicate come correct again, as Kent Loon drops new banger "Selena"

I think it's fair to say that Floridian rap music is booming right now. The Sunshine State has produced some of hip hop's brightest new stars, with the likes of…

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The UK's "Top Boy" Skepta tears down the East Coast, in brand new video

The UK rap scene is flourishing. It always has been, as a lot of prominent UK music scene associates will tell you. However what we are seeing, is a shift…

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Anik Khan's "Mantra" proves he's one to keep eye on [Video]

I know that the drippy, codeine laden R&B sound that The Weeknd cultivated back in 2011 is still all the rage right now, but I'm going to be honest for…

Nosaj Thing shares eerie new video for Chance the Rapper collab "Cold Stares"

Kojey Radical brings something beautiful in "Open Hand"

Rashaun Hampton releases "The City" and "The Notice"

Goldin releases "Sandy Speaks" [Video]

Obenewa debuts new Machinedrum-produced single, "Save Me" [Premiere]

Your guide to the this week's tour announcements

Villa releases new single "Futuristic Boy"

Fredericks Reginald has something special with new video "KNOTS" [Premiere]

Cozmost gets extra ironic on "Hipster Hop" [Video]

Nü Age Syndicate come correct again, as Kent Loon drops new banger "Selena"

The UK's "Top Boy" Skepta tears down the East Coast, in brand new video

Anik Khan's "Mantra" proves he's one to keep eye on [Video]

SHARKTANK explore indie, electronica and synth pop on stunning new album "3"

Amy Jay releases new single "Margins" off of upcoming album 'Mnemonics'

Sentury's "Forever" is a smooth proclamation of love [Video]

Broken Composers are the pinacle of unique, genre-bending techno on "ReAct"

Planet McKenna drops debut single, "Follow the Signs"

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

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