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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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HoodTrophy Bino and Baby Money strip away the gimmicks on "Fell 4 It"

HoodTrophy Bino and Baby Money link up on “Fell 4 It,” a cross-regional record from the acclaimed Los Angeles and Detroit rappers. There’s a quiet confidence in knowing exactly when…

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TK and bloody white deliver a reflection on desire and self-awareness with "PERFECT"

In “PERFECT,” TK collaborates with bloody white for an emotional ride on "DARKSIDE," an ambitious audio-visual project that traverses the fine line between destruction and transformation. The song is the…

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Atlanta rapper Keem captures the feeling of 'A Day in Heaven' on new album [Interview]

Keem is the kind of artist you stumble onto and immediately wonder where he's been your whole life. The pen, the melodies, the way he carries a concept from start…

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Brandon Rose shares hard-hitting EP ‘Rose Gold’

Bronx-born rapper Brandon Rose continues to establish himself as an artist driven by ambition, determination, and a strong sense of identity. Drawing from both personal experiences and the competitive spirit…

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Sam E Hues and Nino Breeze team up on breezy yet bass-heavy anthem "Chrome"

Florida rap powerhouses Sam E Hues and Nino Breeze captures breezy yet larger-than-life energy of the Gulf Coast on bass-heavy anthem “Chrome,” fusing Gulf Coast car culture and Southern hip-hop…

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13illy blends mood and motion on new single ‘NOTHING W/O YOU’

In his latest single, “NOTHING W/O YOU,” 13illy steps into a very atmospheric zone where emotion and rhythm blend together with an effortless control. The track comes as a striking…

Yalee and Kvng Shad deliver a moving reflection on survival with “Paper Cups Paper Plates Part 2”

Your Stepdad shares refreshing, versatile new project ‘glowop genesis’

1300 blend confidence and experimentation on "clear out the room" [Video]

OKay The Duo shares raw power and unapologetic identity on “SUPER VILLAIN”

Siyi Lyu chats PURPLE SOUL, cultural translation and building scenes beyond borders [Interview]

Zy Smoke is a 22-year-old rapper putting a different side of Staten Island on the map [Interview]

HoodTrophy Bino and Baby Money strip away the gimmicks on "Fell 4 It"

TK and bloody white deliver a reflection on desire and self-awareness with "PERFECT"

Atlanta rapper Keem captures the feeling of 'A Day in Heaven' on new album [Interview]

Brandon Rose shares hard-hitting EP ‘Rose Gold’

Sam E Hues and Nino Breeze team up on breezy yet bass-heavy anthem "Chrome"

13illy blends mood and motion on new single ‘NOTHING W/O YOU’

Josh Hoffman gives melancholy an equilibrium on "39 Steps"

Cage The Elephant turn mental health crisis into cathartic new single 'Beaches in Tennessee' [Music Video]

Alice Geary shares intimate yet anthemic single "Singing About My Problems"

Efro shares feel-good, vintage-inspired single "Run To The Sun"

Lauren Akosia inspires us to rise higher with vibrant new afro-electronic release "It's Time"

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