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Bay area rapper Nimsins honors Black resistance with 'Black August 2' [Album Review]

Just in time for Black History Month, Bay Area rapper and hip-hop artist Nimsins has released another album–Black August 2. This project is Nimsins' way of speaking on Black literature,…

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Lexa Gates finds clarity in the cracks on 'I Am' [Album Review]

Colombian-Puerto Rican rapper from Queens, New York, Lexa Gates has just released I Am, her sophomore album, which plays like a raw temperature check on both her life and her…

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justbrandon taps Willie Jones for country-meets-rap banger “Bury Me On A Backroad”

justbrandon is the musical project of Southern Indiana–raised artist, singer-songwriter, and creative director Brandon Gabriel Jones. His latest single, “Bury Me On A Backroad,” features critically acclaimed artist and Beyoncé…

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Julixn reveals moody and atmospheric new single “Blurred Lines”

Julixn is back with “Blurred Lines,” a single that perfectly captures the hazy, in-between feelings we all know too well. Hailing from Minneapolis, Julixn is building a reputation for making…

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Tarrak expands on his ever-evolving sound with "Pigalugu" [Music Video]

Rapping in his native language of Kalaallisut, Greenlandic artist Tarrak (Josef Tarrak-Petrussen) is known for his storytelling abilities interwoven with anti-colonial political activism. His songs are both conceptual and structured,…

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KhakiKid hooks listeners with the addictive “Moved On” [Video]

Meet first-generation Irish alt-rapper KhakiKid, Dublin-born Abdu Huss, who grew up on the Crumlin council estate. His recent release, “Moved On,” blends alt-pop, rap, and good vibes into an effortlessly…

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SKYHIGH & jdrly Dominate the UKG & Grime Scene with Audacious New Track "Pressure"

Setting the scene with an offering that is cheeky and borderline provocative, SKYHIGH and jdrly's "Pressure" is a track set to dominate the UKG and grime landscape. Opening with floaty…

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Implicit breaks the mold with reflective new single “GUA SHA”

Rising London artist and MC Implicit returns with his new single “GUA SHA,” a track that feels like a stream-of-consciousness catch-up — whether you asked for it or not. Opening…

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Yonny chats the Seattle hip-hop scene, new music, Ethiopian heritage and more [Interview]

Seattle-born rapper/songwriter Yonny has just shared his new music, a twelve song special deluxe version of his acclaimed EP Everywhere But Always. The new edition features three additional songs with…

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Danny Brown's "Starburst" is an audio-visual pre-workout drink [Music Video]

Describing Danny Brown is an impossible task, but "wildly creative" is a place to start. In his newest single, you'll feel the electric shock before the track hits the one-second…

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Young Thug bleeds it all out on the 7-minute "Miss My Dogs"

Atlanta rap visionary Young Thug has returned with the 7-minute “Miss My Dogs,” released ahead of his much anticipated album, “Uy Scuti,” via his label, Young Stoner Life Records, and…

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Austin Fortson delivers the perfect late-night soundtrack with ‘Step Out Nights’

Austin Fortson’s new album, Step Out Nights, captures everything that makes the nighttime feel alive. Across 17 tracks, the Charlotte rapper seamlessly transitions between bass-heavy club bangers and smooth, reflective…

Bay area rapper Nimsins honors Black resistance with 'Black August 2' [Album Review]

Lexa Gates finds clarity in the cracks on 'I Am' [Album Review]

justbrandon taps Willie Jones for country-meets-rap banger “Bury Me On A Backroad”

Julixn reveals moody and atmospheric new single “Blurred Lines”

Tarrak expands on his ever-evolving sound with "Pigalugu" [Music Video]

KhakiKid hooks listeners with the addictive “Moved On” [Video]

SKYHIGH & jdrly Dominate the UKG & Grime Scene with Audacious New Track "Pressure"

Implicit breaks the mold with reflective new single “GUA SHA”

Yonny chats the Seattle hip-hop scene, new music, Ethiopian heritage and more [Interview]

Danny Brown's "Starburst" is an audio-visual pre-workout drink [Music Video]

Young Thug bleeds it all out on the 7-minute "Miss My Dogs"

Austin Fortson delivers the perfect late-night soundtrack with ‘Step Out Nights’

Atmo Nura introduces a cinematic world on debut album “Pawn’s Lament”

Producer Resolutions: 5 Artists on Their Creative Goals for 2026

Peter Manning Robinson shares cathartic piano masterpiece "Pure Heartbreak" [Video]

Ose Ose taps into relentless creative hunger on bold track "Don't Stop The Music"

TCM Pain shares emotive new single "In Too Deep"

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

J Consult : Transforming hit music into a bankable financial asset

Antania signs with Soundworks Direct Japan as futurist death metal takes hold

Moises "MO" Santizo introduces fresh concept of experiencing interviews through vinyl

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4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

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