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Signing Story: Bryce Vine
As in many industries, connections made in college can often prove invaluable down a later career path. Certainly they’ve paid off for New York native ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Prinse Tay
Pittsburgh rap artist Prinse Tay, though his vocal tone is not altogether distinctive, has a confident, credible flow that’s mixed front- and-center amid his stylishly ... -
Signing Story: benny mayne
In the pursuit of a music career, many artists seek label deals. But in recent years, the luster of a record company alliance has perhaps ... -
Signing Story: Dee-1
Hip-hop, at its best, shares storytelling sensibilities with genres such as folk and blues. It can be a means to express struggle and triumph, hope ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Righteous Reg
San Jose, CA’s Righteous Reg has no interest in mainstream b.s. As he says in the catchy “K.I.M.”: “I can’t stand some fake shit!” So ... -
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New Music Critique: Kali Késo
We hear a complex of elements in Kali Késo’s music that makes us want to hear and know more. Augmented by cool percussive effects bathed ... -
International Hip Hop Exchange Seeks U.S. Artist-Educators
Next Level, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, Meridian International Center, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking American ... -
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New Music Critique: Yung Pe$o
Yung Pe$o’s got a southern “mumble rap” vibe not unlike Hotlanta artists such as Migos and 21 Savage. That comparison aside, Pe$o got us hooked ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: BouyGenius
Ohio artist BouyGenius has no lack of self-esteem, a chanting childlike defiance that states his mission to gain rightful recognition. His sly, clever humor is ... -
7
New Music Critique: Necole Barz
Altlanta’s Necole Barz shows no shortage of sass and sex appeal, which she dishes out in bonus helpings on songs such as “Boss Night” where she ... -
7
New Music Critique: Elephant Pill
A trio of curious tracks from this Erie, PA composer are resolutely dark, dank, solitary and require patience from the listener. A beat slowly emerges ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Lil TaRus
Artist Lil TaRus has a natural vocal tone and a gift for catchy hooks that helps him stand out from the pack. He doesn’t dazzle or ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Corey Pro
Houston-based artist Corey Pro, from his tracks to his flow, is working at a high level, delivering recordings that (a la Kendrick Lamar) are as ... -
RJ and YG at the Observatory in Orange County, CA
Up-and-coming west coast rap star, RJ, performed hits from his O.M.M.I.O. trilogy mixtape series and from his Mr. LA album alongside YG at the Observatory ... -
Signing Story: Joyner Lucas
Worcester, MA rapper Joyner Lucas isn’t typical, either with his serious lyrical content, which covers everything from suicide to gang violence, or his methodology, which entails ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: TeBone
Georgia-based rapper TeBone is all about the message, with a stripped-down, uncluttered vision enabling his voice to be heard loud and clear. His rapid-fire flow ... -
Music Album Review: B.o.B - Ether (7/10)
Self-awareness is evident in Ether, B.o.B’s newly released fourth studio effort, as he confronts personal struggles varying from acceptance to depression. From the gecko, the listener is thrown ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: B-Awake
Higher-consciousness rapper B-Awake and his featured vocalists deliver edgy- sounding messages that are optimistic and inspirational. Best of all, this is an artist who values catchy hooks and ... -
Live Review: MrGBLAZE at the Five Star Bar in Los Angeles, CA
Material: MrGBLAZE prefaced his time onstage with a brief introduction for his audience: they’ve seen a lot so far, with at least two separate lists ... -
Music Album Review: Murs - "Captain California" (7/10)
Another 24 months have gone by, which means another Murs release has surfaced. On this, the rapper’s 10th solo record, the former Living Legend has returned to speak up ...
