Dark Rap

Downfvll’s “Hellos and Goodbyes” delivers a haunting exploration of grief and resilience

Paris-based producer and rapper Downfvll has unveiled his latest single, "Hellos and Goodbyes," a haunting exploration of grief and resilience. Musically, the track stands out for its innovative production. The…

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idkraeven shares anthems of survival and resilience in her debut EP ‘NETHERWATER’

idkraeven offers a deeply personal and empowering exploration into her life’s journey with her debut EP, NETHERWATER. The eight-track release details the profound challenges she has faced throughout her life,…

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88Rising alum Warren Hue searches for trouble and better days in atmospheric video for "TENNESSEE"

This is the first single to be released by the Jarkarta rapper Warren Hue since his official debut "BOY OF THE YEAR" from last year. Beaming with style, confidence, and a…

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Canadian rapper Haviah Mighty taps in Jean Deaux to conjure heavy performance for "Manifest"

The Brampton rapper Haviah Mighty links up with Chicago legend Jean Deaux for "Manifest It" in wake of her latest album Crying Crystals. Taking a direct approach to crafting their…

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Tremayne enlists Charlie Noiir and Backxwash to confront his "Daddy Issues"

Toronto artist Tremayne is no stranger to being on the forefront of the cutting-edge Toronto underground scene. Having floated around the periphery of the collective Canadian hip-hop conscious, he has absorbed…

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Ho99o9 return with their patented industrial punk clatter on the video for "Battery Not Included"

New Jersey’s hip-hop/punk/industrial bastard offspring Ho99o9 have been hacking out a niche for close to a decade now, and have scrapped and glitched their way to “final boss” status in…

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Haviah Mighty and Yizzy remind us of the battle that remains on "Protest" [Video]

When saluting artists who are courageously using their platforms to call for social change, Haviah Mighty has to be recognized. Using her mic as a megaphone, the Toronto-based rapper (by…

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Paris Texas scrap boundaries with the video for debut single “HEAVY METAL”

Seemingly conjured from nothing by willpower alone, Compton newcomers Paris Texas have crashed onto the scene with a hell of an opening statement with their debut single and video for…

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7ru7h brings in the new year with "Gelato"

Seeing 2020 off on a high note, 7ru7h (pronounced "truth") had one last single to share before entering the new year; dropping "Gelato" on New Year's Eve to ring in…

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Moor Mother and billy woods unite to devastating effect on new album ‘BRASS’

Moor Mother is a poet, musician and activist from Philadelphia. Her music is wildly experimental and disorienting in the best way, like an acid trip in the woods. billy woods…

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Norman Perry is dialed in on “2032305”

Underrated is a label that is thrown around very broadly in hip-hop music these days. No other descriptor seems more fitting, however, for an artist with the résumé of Norman…

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Run the Jewels drop ‘No Save Point’ from Cyberpunk 2077 game soundtrack

By now, Run the Jewels have pretty much got their formula down. For a group that seems to get some perverse joy from breaking formulae, this could be a warning…

Downfvll’s “Hellos and Goodbyes” delivers a haunting exploration of grief and resilience

idkraeven shares anthems of survival and resilience in her debut EP ‘NETHERWATER’

88Rising alum Warren Hue searches for trouble and better days in atmospheric video for "TENNESSEE"

Canadian rapper Haviah Mighty taps in Jean Deaux to conjure heavy performance for "Manifest"

Tremayne enlists Charlie Noiir and Backxwash to confront his "Daddy Issues"

Ho99o9 return with their patented industrial punk clatter on the video for "Battery Not Included"

Haviah Mighty and Yizzy remind us of the battle that remains on "Protest" [Video]

Paris Texas scrap boundaries with the video for debut single “HEAVY METAL”

7ru7h brings in the new year with "Gelato"

Moor Mother and billy woods unite to devastating effect on new album ‘BRASS’

Norman Perry is dialed in on “2032305”

Run the Jewels drop ‘No Save Point’ from Cyberpunk 2077 game soundtrack

Agatchu blends Brazilian warmth with Angolan soul on Lush new single “Chance”

Lyves Blooms anew with soul-stirring EP "Out Of The Blue"

Lagos In Paris redefine borders on debut EP "We Are Lagos In Paris"

Catalina Cara’s “Circles” is a dreamy spiral through fatigue and quiet power

Annie Tracy shares "Catching Feelings" off of impressive debut EP [Video]

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

Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'

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