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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 ...
