Keisha M. Tarver 11/7/25 Keisha M. Tarver 11/7/25

LA Commons Celebrates 25 Years of Community with Inaugural Gala

LA Commons celebrated its 25th year anniversary with its inaugural Colors of Connection Gala. Held at Los Angeles’ Skirball Cultural Center, the Gala was a night of impact and influence, filled with a pure sense of community, care, and connection

Keisha M. Tarver 9/24/25 Keisha M. Tarver 9/24/25

LA Underground Originator Kent Jamz Shares New Single

The frontman of OverDoz., the influential South Central-bred collective that helped shape LA’s underground scene during the SoundCloud era, Kent Jamz slides through with “renegade”, which is the latest drop from his upcoming EP releasing this fall

Hype Off Life 8/13/25 Hype Off Life 8/13/25

Nena’s Organics Is Healing the Community, One Plant-Based Product at a Time

Rooted in truth and guided by faith Malvena Walker’s Nena’s Organics gives back to the community the health and healing it needs. Launching her plant-based product line in her 50s, Nena’s journey wasn’t driven only by ambition. It was born from a personal search for healing. And a desire to share what she discovered with others.

Keisha M. Tarver 7/29/25 Keisha M. Tarver 7/29/25

Dough the Freshkid Trades Verses with Respected South LA Rappers On “Where Yo Grandma Stay?”

Respected South LA native, Dough the Freshkid teams up with fellow Los Angeles veterans for another cinematic release.

Keisha M. Tarver 5/13/25 Keisha M. Tarver 5/13/25

NURD Is Rewriting the Rules of R&B with GODSPEED: Act I (Interview)

NURD’s new EP, GODSPEED: Act I, isn’t just a project—it’s a full-on experience. With cinematic storytelling, raw vulnerability, and a hauntingly honest sound, the rising South Central artist invites listeners deep into her world. In this exclusive interview, NURD opens up about mental health, artistic rebirth, and what it took to shed her old skin. Tap in to meet the voice behind one of the boldest R&B releases of the year.

Keisha M. Tarver 11/23/24 Keisha M. Tarver 11/23/24

Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” Inspires to Excellence

Keisha M. Tarver 8/8/22 Keisha M. Tarver 8/8/22

HYPE FILES - The Peter $un Interview

Fresh off the release of his new EP, "Phone Calls Gimme Anxiety", we got a chance to chop it up with Peter $un about art as an escape, the healing power of music & much more

Keisha M. Tarver 7/4/22 Keisha M. Tarver 7/4/22

Summer Soundtrack to L.A. Innovator Bino Rideaux's "SORRY 4 THA WAIT II"

An essential voice from L.A., Bino Rideaux has not-so-quietly shaped the next era of West Coast Hip Hop. "Sorry 4 Tha Wait II" comes as a solid Summer '22 soundtrack