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(09/22/22 12:00pm)
When fans of R&B discuss neo-soul artists, the same names are mentioned. Those names being D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, India.Arie or Musiq Soulchild, who all deserve their flowers. However, here are some more underrated talents who fit into this flavorful genre.
(09/11/22 7:28pm)
Thanks to the gift of streaming, music is being pushed out at a violent speed every Friday. Almost at the same space, reviews and reactions are released within a couple of days to a few hours. This rapid consumption and production of art and content, however, may not be as pleasant as it seems.
(09/07/22 12:00pm)
Even though Ari Lennox has been in the R&B scene since the early 2010s, she did not fully break into the mainstream until the release of “Shea Butter Baby” ft. J. Cole in 2018. Since then, the Queen of Dreamville has been a beloved voice and personality, accumulating four million monthly followers. Continuing this success, she plans to release “age/sex/location” Sept. 9, and to help with that, she just released an unanticipated EP “Away Message.”
(09/01/22 4:00am)
As technology advances new ideas are always sprouting with the hopes of change. However, recently the artist FN MEKA has been the point of discussion as this artist is not even human. FN MEKA is an AI that is branding a style similar to SoundCloud rappers such as Lil Pump and 6ix9ne.
(08/30/22 12:00pm)
As the days get shorter and school starts back up, having a playlist full of warming tracks can help create a good time regardless. If you’re moving in on campus, enjoying a walk in the park, or just need some good tunes, here are some songs that are perfect to add to your fall playlist.
(08/17/22 12:00pm)
Since the release of “Funk Wav Bounces, Vol 1” in 2017, there has yet to be a project more synonymous with Summertime. When the single “Potion” was released in late May featuring Dua Lipa and Young Thug, many fans were hoping for the long-awaited volume two. With 14 tracks packed with wide-ranging features, Calvin Harris finally released the album three months later.
(08/08/22 12:18pm)
After an untimely hiatus due to the pandemic, the Mo Pop Festival in Detroit came back in fashionable style. Relocating from the Riverfront to the Hart Plaza, the festival hosted a miraculous two-day event. From Big Sean to Glass Animals, here were the highlights of the festival.
(08/02/22 4:00am)
In the early ages, artists like Tina Bell, Skin, Death, Bad Brains and more were scarce in the heavily white-dominated rock scene. However, as the genre has started to resurrect itself back into the mainstream, it has been represented by new faces. Coming from far and wide, here are some of the best of the new age black alternative artists.
(07/27/22 12:00pm)
People love Friday for many reasons: it not only signals the end of a long week, but also the release of heavily anticipated music. With more surprises than disappointments, July 22 featured some amazing projects. Check out the best albums and EPs of this week:
(07/19/22 12:00pm)
It has been a rapid rise to the top for Maryland's own Brent Faiyaz thanks to commercial success from his 2016 feature on “Crew” by Goldlink and the release of his pandemic project “Fuck the World.” Now having the rhythm and blues scene in the palm of his hands, the artist has released his sophomore album “Wasteland.”
(09/10/22 3:32pm)
Over the years, the Minions and Despicable Me franchise has been known to contain surprising hit songs thanks to a soundtrack composed by Pharrell Williams and Heitor Pereira.
(07/07/22 12:00pm)
Whether it's having hidden gems in your playlist, being the first to put your friends on, or watching the artists blow up, it’s always fun being the first to know about an artist.
(06/28/22 12:00pm)
Out of nowhere, on Kendrick Lamar's birthday, Drake released a dance-influenced album titled “Honestly, Nevermind." Many people claim Drake to be a genius for this house style, as it may be the new wave. The only issue is Drake is not the first. Here are a few artists who have been mastering the sound of electronic, dance and house.
(06/22/22 12:00pm)
Since 2017, many rap fans have complained about the names listed on the XXL Freshman class as well as some of the weak rap cyphers that have been featured.
(06/15/22 12:00pm)
The grand majority of music lovers were first introduced to the Kenyan-American artist KayCyy through Kanye West’s "Donda" album. However, even before then, he has been building up steam as he nears the release of his debut LP “Who Is KayCyy?"
(06/07/22 12:00pm)
Since 2016, Spotify has been curating a 'Fresh Finds' playlist to help launch rising artists' careers. Now, with the Fresh Finds Program, Spotify aims to develop the careers of four independent artists.
(05/31/22 12:00pm)
Chicago is home to so many brilliant artists that it becomes hard to keep count, yet not many shine as bright as R&B singer Rayvn Lenae. Following the success of her 2018 EP “Crush,” she has now come up with a full 16-track album titled “Hypnos.”
(05/25/22 12:00pm)
Shane Garcia comes from a unique background, having roots going back to the Dominican Republic and Ecuador. Not only this, but her experience growing up in New York City, along with coming out at an early age, are important parts of her identity. In her music, you can hear the influence her background has as she writes from her world.
(05/23/22 12:00pm)
Kendrick Lamar is arguably the biggest name in hip-hop and is already considered one of the greatest of all time. Hours before his latest release, social media was in a frenzy as there was no real information on the upcoming album.
(05/16/22 12:00pm)
Jack Harlow has been slowly climbing to popularity since he started his rap career. Thanks to hit songs like “Thru the Night,” “What's Poppin,” and “Industry Baby,” he has been one of the most mainstream artists of the past year.