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Capolow teases forthcoming album with new single "Presidential' [Video]

East Oakland's Capolow has been making noise in the Bay Area for last few years. His latest release, Room 304, featured Bay Area hitmakers like Guapdad 4000, ALLBLACK, and Philthy…

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PROTOTYPE zeros in on some rousing electro-funk goodness on "I Came From The Future"

Multi-hyphenated creative and self-described “oneironaut” PROTOTYPE” captures a slinky and imaginative electro-funk sound on her single “I Came From The Future”. The single is a strikingly vibrant splash of energy…

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Jazmen Safina's "Summertime Love" is a winning ode to sunny days and short-lived flings [Video]

Jazmen Safina – a former Durham, NC resident who now calls Los Angeles home – satisfies our thirst for breezily paced R&B brilliance with the release of her late-summer bop…

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Yasin helps us all "Stay Strong" [Video]

Yasin is here to help anyone struggling with their mental health, releasing his supportive new track "Stay Strong." A Bay Area native, Yasin brings his own flavor to…

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Roll through Interstate 5 with C5's "Quarantine Freestyle" [Video]

Oakland hip-hop artist C5 just released a captivating visual to "Quarantine Freestyle" —the latest single off of his blazing new album Interstate 5 Deluxe. On May 15th, C5 released his…

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Casey Veggies and Rockie Fresh reconnect with their "Fresh Veggies 2" tape

Longtime cohorts Casey Veggies and Rockie Fresh feed off of one another's energy on the full-on flex mode album Fresh Veggies 2 – the follow up to their 2013 mixtape Fresh…

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Miki Rose cuts straight to the chase on "Back To Complicated"

On last year's Nomad Diaries, vol 1 EP, sultry-voiced singer Miki Rose outfitted the alluring neo-soul set with songs that readily enveloped its listeners in warm vocals and lush-yet-wonderfully-woozy arrangements. Overarching…

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THURZ and 14KT bask in the glow of melanin magic on their single "The Queen Said"

Since about the top of the year – back when 2020 seemed like a lush field teeming with potential – Los Angeles king THURZ began treating his fans to a…

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Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

Singer and actress Kiana Ledé’s voice lends itself well to the poignant, stripped-down power of an acoustic performance. It is angelic and delicate and also strengthened by a seriousness that…

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Rayana Ragan wants answers as she asks "Why Mama Why"

The multi-talented California native Rayana Ragan just dropped her new chilling single "Why Mama Why." Although Rayana's love for music has always been strong, she has only recently started recording. “Why…

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Jwalt releases new powerful single "Where You Been"

Once you become familiar with his music, it is almost unbelievable to grasp the fact that Jwalt is only 18-years-old. This hip-hop artist from Oakland, California is way ahead of…

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Hello Forever redefines the modern hippie on "I Want To Marry You" [Video]

There is no shortage of diversity and creativity when it comes to musical styles. But perhaps there is a shortage of recognition for styles that are more classic than innovative,…

Capolow teases forthcoming album with new single "Presidential' [Video]

PROTOTYPE zeros in on some rousing electro-funk goodness on "I Came From The Future"

Jazmen Safina's "Summertime Love" is a winning ode to sunny days and short-lived flings [Video]

Yasin helps us all "Stay Strong" [Video]

Roll through Interstate 5 with C5's "Quarantine Freestyle" [Video]

Casey Veggies and Rockie Fresh reconnect with their "Fresh Veggies 2" tape

Miki Rose cuts straight to the chase on "Back To Complicated"

THURZ and 14KT bask in the glow of melanin magic on their single "The Queen Said"

Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

Rayana Ragan wants answers as she asks "Why Mama Why"

Jwalt releases new powerful single "Where You Been"

Hello Forever redefines the modern hippie on "I Want To Marry You" [Video]

Trans Voices go beyond the binary on UN/BOUND

Trapped inside a “Snow Globe”: Phoebe Isobel’s ethereal debut single captures stillness and longing

MkX shoots “UP” with euphoric dance-pop bliss

Tebi Rex bow out with final album ‘Fin.’ and standout single “And I’m Mad.”

Luke Champion and Ella Eliza deliver a smooth escape on “YOUR LOVE’S A FEVER”

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