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The Rise of Mobbin101: Hear His Music and Discover His Story
Rapper/CEO Mobbin101 sound is are resonating with fans all over the world with his unique blend of raw lyricism and storytelling
Capella Grey & Ty Dolla $ign Drop Off 2022 Summer Anthem - “OT” (Video)
“OT” continues a lengthy winning streak for Capella, who’s become one of New York’s fastest-rising stars over the last year
J. Brown Is On A Mission of Returning R&B Back To It's Roots: LOVE (Interview)
Detroit native, J. Brown has cultivated a new sound that continues to captivate R&B lovers. Tap in to learn more about his mission of love, working with Tank, and the excitement leading up to his debut album, "CHAPTER & VERSE"
Ahead of “The 11th Hour” IMVNI Returns with a Potent Slow Groove - “HELLO”
A vibey slow groove, “HELLO” finds IMVNI taking it back in the day Word Up! magazine posters and handwritten love notes ruled the world.
Nalij Bone Transforms Pain into Wisdom with The Ancient Art of “Alchemy” (EP Review)
iving by the mantra “Listen Twice, Speak Once”, Nalij Bone bets on leaving his imprint on Hip Hop culture with motivational music that sets fire in the chest of listeners
Nia Sultana Manifests"Bigger Dreams" with Debut EP ft. Rick Ross & Che Ecru
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
Lola Brooke Switches Up The Flow Over a Classic SWV Sample with "On My Mind" (Video)
Sensual and a major vibe, "On My Mind" is brought to life with a cinematic visual that cements Lola Brooke's knack for grabbing attention with her irresistible demeanor and lethal lyrical cadence
DaeShawn Forrest Unpacks Newfound Appreciation For Life On "Once More"
A perfect blend of Hip-Hop and R&B vibes for the summer, "Once More" showcases DaeShawn Forrest as an artist who is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after being in a dark space for so long
Muni Long Continues To Heat the Charts Up with New EP: "Public Displays Of Affection Too"
Breakthrough R&B star of the year, Muni Long just released the highly-anticipated follow-up EP to her 2021 debut, “Public Displays of Affection Too”
Jersey Club x Drill Pioneer Bandmanrill Taps Sha Ek for “Jiggy in Jersey”
Laced with high-wire flows, plus a pulsing Jersey Club soundscape, "Jiggy In Jersey" reinforces Bandmanrill’s status as the frontrunner in fusing drill with intoxicating club beats
11 Questions with Erica Banks
Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival Returns For Its 4th Annual Festival
Taking place over Juneteenth Weekend on June 18th in Leimert Park Village, the annual, free Juneteenth event will once again honor South Los Angeles’ Black community through art, music, food, and education
Thelonious Gives Us The Vibes On "Silvertone Summers II"
Canadian rapper Thelonious pays respect to the 90s Boom-Bap era through storytelling and slick wordplay, over Jazz tinged production on "Silvertone Summers II"
Mr. 44 Uses “License To Rhyme” to Drive Hip Hop In New Directions (Album Review)
In a world that values immediacy and material gain, gifted Cleveland-based MC, Mr. 44 comes through like a breath of fresh air with his latest project, “License To Rhyme”
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