DMV

Deakxn pairs immersive production with bold lyricism on 'One-8hunnid-Crank'

For Deakxn, music has always been part of a much bigger creative vision. The DMV rapper, producer, and engineer approaches every release as an opportunity to combine sound, visuals, and…

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Wale's "Live in the District" Set to Become DMV's Premier Live Music Platform

It’s moments like this past weekend’s “Live in the District” at Nationals Park that further cements Wale’s status as a statesman for the entire DMV. Midway through his supporting tour…

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Deakxn shares hard-hitting new release "LOOK AT YA MANZ" [Video]

Deakxn has shared a new song and video, “LOOK AT YA MANZ”. Deakxn is a DMV artist and producer steadily carving out his own lane through sharp lyricism and intentional…

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Five Rising Rappers To Watch For In 2025

After a stellar 2024 filled with countless impressive releases, rap is breathing new life and looking reenergized heading into 2025. Within the past year, fans enjoyed various standout moments credited…

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Backyard Band on Longevity, Roots Picnic, 'The Wire', and More [Interview]

When it comes to performers keeping the signature DC sound alive and growing throughout generations, none compare to the legendary Backyard Band. Even before they hit the stage, you can…

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Shaboozey Delivers Country Party Smash "The Bar Song (Tipsy)"

Shaboozey gives a classic J-Kwon sample a country spin to get the whole party tipsy on his new single: “Bar Song”. The Virginia native is emerging as one of country’s latest…

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Celebrating ten years of Broccoli City with festival co-founder Jermon Williams [Interview]

It’s amazing what a decade and a commitment to community has done for Broccoli City. As I begin to approach co-founder Jermon Williams, he is all smiles and taking in…

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Synae drops addictive R&B gem "Play" [Video]

Another vibrant and colorful rising star from the DMV, Synae makes quirky and confident sonic canvasses that blend elements of R&B, pop, and hip-hop together to create a silky smooth listening experience…

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Olumide connects with Chelly the MC for fresh visual for “Flip”

DMV artist Olumide has connected with Chelly the MC for a new visual for his track “Flip”, which appears on his new album Road to Riches. A Maryland native, Olumide…

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DAMFO creeps his way onto the scene with "GUAVA"

DAMFO, pronounced “dah-foe” is a 16-year-old new and upcoming artist from the DMV. With only 3000 monthly listeners, he is beginning to make a name for himself on Tiktok, posting…

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Kinrose shares refreshing new single "credit union"

DMV rapper and singer Kinrose has shared a fresh new single called "credit union." After going from a beneath-the-radar underground artist to a breakout name after gaining momentum from his EP…

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Shalom makes waves on debut singles "Bad To The Bone" and "Agnes"

Finding truly transcendent, genre-less artists seems harder than ever nowadays, not for lack of talent, but mainly because there's just so many ways to be boxed in. That's why finding…

Deakxn pairs immersive production with bold lyricism on 'One-8hunnid-Crank'

Wale's "Live in the District" Set to Become DMV's Premier Live Music Platform

Deakxn shares hard-hitting new release "LOOK AT YA MANZ" [Video]

Five Rising Rappers To Watch For In 2025

Backyard Band on Longevity, Roots Picnic, 'The Wire', and More [Interview]

Shaboozey Delivers Country Party Smash "The Bar Song (Tipsy)"

Celebrating ten years of Broccoli City with festival co-founder Jermon Williams [Interview]

Synae drops addictive R&B gem "Play" [Video]

Olumide connects with Chelly the MC for fresh visual for “Flip”

DAMFO creeps his way onto the scene with "GUAVA"

Kinrose shares refreshing new single "credit union"

Shalom makes waves on debut singles "Bad To The Bone" and "Agnes"

MEGGO builds a world of colliding textures on 'eavesdropper ;; the crash' [EP Review]

Ally Salort opens up about growth, inspiration, and her new EP 'Isn’t It Sweeter?' [Interview]

Luna Day turns teenage heartbreak into a cinematic indie pop journey on 'Hostage of the Heart' [Interview]

Betty Moon traces the journey from grief to acceptance on "A Taxi Ride"

Heavy Weather usher in a bold new chapter with "White Noise"

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