California

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,…

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Sip some "Coffee In The Morning" with The Millennial Club's newest single

From the salty air to the sunny hills, the intangible qualities of Southern California can make anyone a little more whimsical, and a lot more dynamic. At least, that is…

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WENS reflects upon her life amidst the "Rich & Famous"

Alt-pop singer-songwriter WENS is an artist who thrives on her differences rather than her counterpart comparisons. Hailing from a uniform Southern California beach town, she's constantly faced the question of…

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]

Sip some "Coffee In The Morning" with The Millennial Club's newest single

WENS reflects upon her life amidst the "Rich & Famous"

Artists to put on your playlist for Summer 2025

Hoodtrophy Bino and Lefty Gunplay prove you should never underestimate them on “123” [Video]

Cory Cullinan, Riley Max and Sidney Cullinan collaborate for riveting "2025 Alive" [Video]

House Of Hustle releases a collection of dance-floor ready tracks in May

Imogen Clark finds strength in new single “The Art of Getting Through” [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

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