Mike DFG cements his place in the Chicago rap scene with new LP 'Heisman' [Interview]
Chicago is shaping up to be one of the hottest rap scenes of the 2020s, and Mike DFG sits at the nexus of it. After scoring one of his most…
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88 ULTRA's "Florida Keys" delivers a cinematic hip-hop experience wrapped in atmosphere and consequence
“Florida Keys,” by 88 ULTRA, is a gripping hip-hop record that sounds more like a short film than a traditional single. The track blends atmospheric production with cinematic storytelling inspired…
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ALTRBOY releases “Lost Angels,” exploring ambition, identity, & the cost of dreams
Meet independent Northern California-born, Los Angeles-based artist ALTRBOY, whose grungy alt-rap single "Lost Angels" was made for the dreamers. Blending gritty production with introspective lyricism, the track explores the feeling…
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OG Keemo taps into nostalgia and dystopia on 'BERSERKER+'
German rapper OG Keemo explores loss, depression, fractured family ties and responsibilities on latest album BERSERKER+, weaving cinematic street-rap stylings with existential storytelling rooted in deeply personal experiences. Produced by Funkvater Frank,…
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Jairic's "Don’t Let Me Put A Track On You" gains fresh musical perspective with NERVO's remix
Rapper, producer, and storyteller Jairic's 2025 single "Don’t Let Me Put A Track On You," is infused with new life by dance duo NERVO, with Jairic’s blend of genre-blurring sonics and sharp…
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Kojo Kay breaks new ground with “THIS DOESN'T FEEL GOOD BEING STUCK HERE IN THE SAME SPOT :(” an EP that redefines melodic rap
Some projects are designed to entertain, while others challenge listeners to step into an artist's evolving creative world. Succinct but deeply engaging, Kojo Kay offers a five-track EP, THIS DOESN'T…
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Yalee and Kvng Shad deliver a moving reflection on survival with “Paper Cups Paper Plates Part 2”
Los Angeles based artist Yalee continues to define his described “Hood Soul” sound on “Paper Cups Paper Plates Part 2,” a heartfelt collaboration with fellow Ohio native Kvng Shad that…
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Your Stepdad shares refreshing, versatile new project ‘glowop genesis’
Chicago artist Your Stepdad has never been interested in following a predictable path. Emerging from the city's underground under earlier names like Doowop and Steppops before embracing the moniker that…
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1300 blend confidence and experimentation on "clear out the room" [Video]
Whether you're a hip-hop fan or not, it doesn't matter; you just need to enjoy moving, because that's exactly what you'll instinctively do once you tune into "clear out the…
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OKay The Duo shares raw power and unapologetic identity on “SUPER VILLAIN”
OKay The Duo bring undeniable intensity on their latest single, “SUPER VILLAIN,” a record that feels like a defining moment in their artistic evolution. The track is powered by a…
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Siyi Lyu chats PURPLE SOUL, cultural translation and building scenes beyond borders [Interview]
The purple hit Basing House around eleven. Not stage-light purple, but haze purple, the kind that settles in your clothes. Up front, a kid in a North Face puffer was…
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Zy Smoke is a 22-year-old rapper putting a different side of Staten Island on the map [Interview]
If you know Staten Island, you know it doesn't make things easy for you. The borough has always had a complicated relationship with recognition. Wu-Tang Clan had to practically build…
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