Hip-Hop

Nick Nikon examines the struggles of success on "American Idol"

It's always a feat for a writer to decipher exactly what the musician was trying to convey on a track, but on new song "American Idol" by Toronto based artist Nick…

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Abrax Phaeton's gritty 'THUGLIFE' EP is more than meets the eye [Premiere]

The "thug life" expression is pretty much a boring cliché at this point, yet the debut EP from Philly rapper Abrax Phaeton, THUGLIFE, is brilliantly, ironically titled. That's because it's an acronym for…

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Bon Voyage's "Booshie" is absolutely fantastic

When I got an email that was titled 'Bon Voyage,' I thought a friend of mine was telling me that they were leaving for a trip, not that I was…

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Ed-Two's "Loveless" is the perfect pre-summer jam [Video]

As the weather begins to heat up again, it's primetime for music lovers to begin building their summer playlists – just in time for the season's festivals, parties and roadtrips.…

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SKAM2? breaks down the rap game in "Definition" [Video]

SKAM2? might have been immortalized as an obscure, underground figure on Eminem's "Stan," but it would be a crime to simply mention this accolade as the only highlight in his career. The…

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Catch an international flight with Mishka's 'Seasick/Jetlag' beat tape

First we stopped down in Chicago, with the W2NDCH2LL; then we took a nationwide road trip, with Surf N Turf; now Mishka has invited us on a world tour to visit some of…

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Maxo Kream returns to trapping in 'Maxo 187' [Mixtape]

Maxo Kream is hyper self-aware of the evil that comes with his life in the streets, but he is equally unrepentant of his past decisions. The Houston emcee released his…

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Nick Brewer teams up with Shakka on "I'm A Pro"

"I'm A Pro" is the latest release from Island Records signee Nick Brewer. Hailing from Essex, Nick is set to release his debut single under the label later this year. The collaboration has received…

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Jay Electronica walks the "Road To Perdition", on his epic new single

The ever lingering question surrounding Roc Nation signee Jay Electronica has been a case of WHEN will his album be released? The Louisiana native is yet to release his Roc…

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Tim Gent's got some game in "Foreplay"

Tim Gent has been an artist we've been following for some time now, and he does not disappoint yet again with "Foreplay." Taking the seductive route with this one, this…

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It's a "Mad World", as Aesthetics Sound show us in brand new video [Premiere]

Manchester, England, has always been associated with one thing; rain. In fact, it's known as one of the rainiest cities in the UK, so much so that a famous soccer…

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Deli Bricks and Yungen say "I Know" [Video Premiere]

While so many are quick to dismiss the UK hip hop scene, particularly snubs in the US, it's actually an incredible hub with various interesting characters and artists. Deli Bricks…

Nick Nikon examines the struggles of success on "American Idol"

Abrax Phaeton's gritty 'THUGLIFE' EP is more than meets the eye [Premiere]

Bon Voyage's "Booshie" is absolutely fantastic

Ed-Two's "Loveless" is the perfect pre-summer jam [Video]

SKAM2? breaks down the rap game in "Definition" [Video]

Catch an international flight with Mishka's 'Seasick/Jetlag' beat tape

Maxo Kream returns to trapping in 'Maxo 187' [Mixtape]

Nick Brewer teams up with Shakka on "I'm A Pro"

Jay Electronica walks the "Road To Perdition", on his epic new single

Tim Gent's got some game in "Foreplay"

It's a "Mad World", as Aesthetics Sound show us in brand new video [Premiere]

Deli Bricks and Yungen say "I Know" [Video Premiere]

Ines Rae Gives Voice to the Silent Pain in Latest Track “Bad Things Scream When They’re Dying”

Will Foulkes releases a new album, “Charleston Blues”

ALEXIS dances on the edge of heartbreak with “HATE IT HERE”

Elare André turns shyness into swagger on new single “What’s Baby’s Name?”

Christine Sako returns with an emotionally charged alt-pop, “Catch My Breath”

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

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