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Established by rapper J. Cole, Dreamville Records is the most exciting collective in music currently. After releasing a collaboration mixtape at the end of 2022, Dreamville now soundtracks the revered new movie “Creed III.”
Cactus Jack artist Don Toliver released his third project “Love Sick” on Feb. 25. This album follows his album “Life of a DON,” which received good reviews, but nowhere near the level of his debut “Heaven Or Hell.”
In January this year, Sam Smith released their latest album "Gloria." The album contains the famous song "Unholy" featuring the German singer Kim Petras. The album itself has been successful so far as it reached number one in countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.
Eastern Michigan University student Antonio Byrd, known as Queso Tone, dropped his debut album titled "Raw Ambition" on Feb. 17. The project explores a variety of topics and demonstrates a unique sound that shows promise for Queso Tone's future in the music industry.
Eastern Michigan University students Jaida Turner and Jessica Turner are not just sisters, but are also best friends who create music together. For many people, music is a way to get through every mood, which is especially true for the duo.
Caroline Polachek has been making records for well over a decade now, first coming into the scene with her synth-pop group Chairlift.
After a seven year wait and three singles promoting their upcoming release, Pierce The Veil (PTV) returns to the music scene with their record “The Jaws of Life.”
Surprising for both artists' fanbases, pop-star Dove Cameron and r&b musician Khalid have come together to release a captivating new single named "We Go Down Together" on Feb. 9.
Ypsilanti City Council members, business owners and creatives gathered Friday for a discussion at 2 West Michigan Avenue to talk about their dreams for an artist's haven in the historic building.
Every so often, a decent love song is released into the airwaves, and all of sudden, someone has a song to have their first dance to at their wedding. Love can be a beautiful thing, but it is common for someone’s heart to break.
The Recording Academy of the United States hosts the Grammy Awards to acknowledge the art and content presented by musicians over the past year.
Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty first came to prominence during the SoundCloud rap era, becoming the poster boy for the fun and melodic time. Being known for his bubbly trap songs, he caught fans by surprise with the release of his single “Poland.” However, his most recent project “Let’s Start Here.” released on Jan. 27, may be his most artistic endeavor to date.
Claiming to be influenced by superstar artists such as MARINA, Amy Winehouse, and Kehlani, Shane Garcia has a deep appreciation for songwriting. Pair that with their captivating energy and unique voice, the 26-year-old alt-pop artist born and raised in New York has steadily grown their fanbase.
When I heard the powerhouse indie/alt super-group boygenius, made up of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus, had announced that they were finally releasing a debut album together, I wasn’t surprised. To the delight of myself and many fans, rumors of a debut boygenius album had been swirling on the internet ever since their appearance on the Coachella festival lineup.
Artists face plenty of pressure when releasing music. Due to the high standards that fans hold them to or other outside circumstances, some artists have more on the line with their upcoming albums.
More rock bands seem to be making their way out of the woodwork already in 2023. With Pierce The Veil’s long-awaited release and Paramore’s return just around the corner, it would be a good time to take in some of the underappreciated bands of the scene, specifically ones like Sleep Token.
Figuring out the breakout artists of the year is almost impossible, especially thanks to social media and streaming. Last year, artists like Glorilla, Ice Spice, Steve Lacy, Yeat, and others were almost impossible to ignore. Now that 2023 has kicked off, here are the potential breakout artists of the year.
2022 was filled with some of the most revolutionary and spectacular albums when compared to the last few years. With many memorable projects, singles, and new artists, it can only make one excited for what's to come in the future.
As we leave 2022 in the past, it's hard to imagine 2023 following up this year in music. In all genres, but especially in R&B, this year has contained some of the most spectacular albums of the decade. Continuing my last two week's articles on the top 6-15 R&B albums of the year, here are my top five.
As 2022 nears its end, it's great to reflect and be grateful for what we've received. Last week, we started to look at some of the top R&B albums including Steve Lacy's "Gemini Rights" and Alex Isley's "Marigold." Continuing this, here are the next best R&B projects of the year.
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