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RuudAwakening Promises ‘Catharsis’ in New Album

RuudAwakening is bearing his heart on his new album, Catharsis. Although he provides the fast-spitting rhymes associated with raps about savage relationship behavior, ...

By Victoria Johnson6 days ago0

Music

Indigenous Canadian Rapper Hope Provides History Lesson on the 60’s Scoop on ‘Red Man’ Album

Lin-Manuel Miranda schooled many on the Alexander Hamilton era of American history with catchy and clever rap songs in the hit Broadway show ...

By Victoria Johnson6 days ago0

Music

J’Moris’s ‘Til It’s Gone’ Takes You Back to Mid-2000s Hip-Hop For Better or Worse

J’Moris’s latest track “Til It’s Gone” sounds straight out of the mid-2000s era of hip-hop. Between the electric guitar and his slurry rhymes ...

By Victoria JohnsonSeptember 6, 20190

Music

Young Goats Take a Ride With an Actual Goat in ‘Take Me With You’ Video

The Young Goats dropped their album, Goat Life, earlier this year. Now they’re dropping a visual from the project for the song “Take ...

By Victoria JohnsonSeptember 6, 20190

Music

Old Lil Wayne Fans Will Love Jakk Jo’s ‘Graduated’

Lil Wayne is one of the biggest rappers to come out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Now, a fellow NOLA rhymer, Jakk Jo, may ...

By Victoria JohnsonSeptember 6, 20190

News

CW Allen’s ‘Bad Dreams’ Video Sheds Light on the Tragedy of Gun Violence

In his latest EP, The Dream Baby 2, CW Allen dives into “issues and relationships dearest” to him such as “addiction to attention” ...

By Victoria JohnsonJuly 30, 20190

News

Rapper Y-Kay Provides a Vibe With Trap Song ‘REPO’

Rapper Y-Kay, who lives in Dubai, dropped a single “Repo.” But while the string-filled trap beat hits hard, Y-Kay still has some work ...

By Victoria JohnsonJuly 30, 20190

Entertainment

Does Hip-Hop Duo Young Goats Live Up to Their Name?

Lil Nas X famously named himself after one of the GOATS–Nas. But now, hip-hop duo, Young Goats, are cutting the middle man out ...

By Victoria JohnsonJuly 16, 20190

Entertainment

Travis Scott Fans Will Love J’Moris’ ‘Til It’s Gone’

Combining rock and hip-hop is nothing new. From Run DMC to Travis Scott, rappers have been mixing the sounds of rock with hip-hop. ...

By Victoria JohnsonJune 20, 20190

Entertainment

Aaron Beri Gets ‘Naked’ With His Feelings [LISTEN]

Aaron Beri’s latest song, “Naked,” is a sensual tale about well, getting naked. The R&B and pop song has a few cliche, yet ...

By Victoria JohnsonJune 11, 20190

Entertainment

Indian American Rapper Badari Releases Debut EP ‘Dream Journal’

Indian American rapper Badari released his debut EP, Dream Journal. The project shows Badari is a promising artist to watch. The intro track, ...

By Victoria JohnsonApril 12, 20190

Music

Lachi & Julian Javan Bring the New Dancehall Song For The Summer

It wasn’t too long ago that dancehall filled the radio stations and Spotify playlists with Rihanna’s “Work,” Justin Bieber’s “Sorry,” and Drake’s “One ...

By Victoria JohnsonApril 4, 20190

Entertainment

Victorian Poetry Meets House Music in Matt Warren’s ‘How Do I Love Thee’

Matt Warren’s “How Do I Love Thee” featuring Pepper Gomez takes inspiration from the famous Victorian-era poem, “How do I love thee? Let ...

By Victoria JohnsonApril 4, 20190

Entertainment

Listen to Gideon King & City Blog’s ‘Upscale Madhouse’ for Halloween

Halloween is only a few days away and Gideon King & City Blog are giving all the horror vibes for the holiday with their ...

By Victoria JohnsonOctober 27, 20180

Entertainment

Portland Rappers Put On For Their City in Dope Cypher

Hip-hop has a number of movements in different cities. Future and Outkast are two of Atlanta’s biggest acts, DJ Khaled and Rick Ross ...

By Victoria JohnsonSeptember 20, 20180

Entertainment

Portland Rappers Put On For Their City in Dope Cypher

Hip-hop has a number of movements in different cities. Future and Outkast are two of Atlanta’s biggest acts, DJ Khaled and Rick Ross ...

By Victoria JohnsonSeptember 17, 20180

Entertainment

Chicago’s Matt Warren Creates Vibrant Nu House Music For Life

Matt Warren has been in the music game for decades but his upcoming project, Music Is My Life, is the first time in ...

By Victoria JohnsonSeptember 11, 20180

Entertainment

B. Mills Enlists Cardi B’s ‘I Like It’ Co-Producer For R&B Song ‘And We Rise’

Vincent “Invincible” Watson co-produced Cardi B’s hit song, “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Bavin. Now, he’s aiming to come through ...

By Victoria JohnsonSeptember 6, 20180

Entertainment

Chicago Rapper Hunnid Attempts to Bridge Dancehall and ‘Back That Ass Up’

Chicago has been in the spotlight lately as poet Eve Ewing was tapped to write Marvel’s Ironheart, Chance the Rapper continues to flourish ...

By Victoria JohnsonSeptember 6, 20180

Entertainment

Mavrick Savvy Catches Flights in ‘Paradice’ Video

Mavrick Savvy is feeling lucky. In his latest single, “Paradice,” the rhymer says he “feels like he’s rolling on a paradice/Cause I ain’t nothing ...

By Victoria JohnsonSeptember 1, 20180

Entertainment

Here’s Why Everyone’s Talking About Doja Cat’s Viral ‘Mooo!’ Song About Cows

Doja Cat has taken the internet by storm with her viral hit, “Mooo!” Between the catchy hook where Doja repeats “bitch I’m a ...

By Victoria JohnsonAugust 15, 20180

Entertainment

R&B/Pop Duo Tropic’s ‘Bittersweet’ Gives Soulful Vibes

Tropic, which consists of electronic producer and DJ Phuse and R&B singer/songwriter Jo-B Sebastian, clashes R&B and pop music in the best way ...

By Victoria JohnsonAugust 8, 20180

Entertainment

Meanr Mynr Is Putting The Colorado City ‘Park Hill’ On The Map

Every rapper has a city, neighborhood, or projects they rep. For Kendrick Lamar, it’s Compton. For Nas, it’s Queensbridge. For JAY-Z, it’s Marcy ...

By Victoria JohnsonAugust 3, 20180

Entertainment

Lola de Hanna is Filling The Gap For ’90s Pop Indie Queens

If you love t.A.T.u or Natasha Imbruglia, Lola de Hanna might be the artist you’ve been looking for. With a smooth sultry voice over ...

By Victoria JohnsonJuly 28, 20180

Entertainment

If You Miss ’90s R&B, Listen to Taylor James

Taylor James may not be what hip-hop heads are into these days but he’s surely providing sounds for the cookout. The Mississippi native ...

By Victoria JohnsonJuly 28, 20180

Entertainment

Vocaliz Provides Songs to Vibe To For The Summer

The Black Panther team may be building up Oakland, California but hip-hop, Afrobeat, and dancehall artist, Vocaliz, is showing up for New York. His ...

By Victoria JohnsonJuly 28, 20180