While endless studies have been conducted on the psyche of the creative, many claims dance around the general consensus that a large majority of creative people are both uniquely introverted and extroverted. While this is not always the case, a major key lies in discovering and honoring the environment that best suits an individual’s creative […]
The connections between creating music and playing sports are not difficult to point out. Both require perseverance, practice and passion. Hard work goes into both, and at the end of the day, it feels like you win some and you lose some. For rising artist Manny Rite, the key is to apply what you learned along […]
Let’s face it. Every die-hard music fan’s guilty pleasure is to discover new artists and put them on to their friends, specifically when it’s before an artist takes off. With streaming sites such as Spotify and SoundCloud running the game, each and every person with an internet connection has the opportunity to be their own […]
As YG wondered aloud, “Why you hatin’ on the progress?,” one can’t help but feel how that very sentiment applies to so much we experience both on a daily basis and throughout our lifetimes. What’s the point if we’re not moving forward? Placing trust in the process, struggle and progress is what brings us all […]
When the type of music known as rhythm and blues came to be classified that way, and years later stylized as R&B, it was reputed for one thing—evoking emotion. R&B hit listeners with the force that it did for a simple reason; it hit you in the heart because it came from the heart. Now […]
When HansSOLO, a 19-year-old producer by way of Denmark, was asked to join one of the leading collectives in modern day Hip Hop, the Pro.Era crew, it became clear he was well on his way to making a name for himself in the United States. Creating beats for the past six years and studying his […]
This year has arguably been one of the most vibrant years for artists to thrive in the spaces between traditional Hip Hop as we know and love it and Hip Hop in the experimental way we’re learning to embrace. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Brooklyn’s producer/emcee duo Young Planet is no exception, and its hard-to-exactly-pin-down brand of […]
It was only a matter of time until 21-year-old Marc Stewy found himself behind the mic. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Growing up in a musical household, where his mother would have the jazz greats and neo-soul legends on repeat, and his father exposed him to artists such as Dead Prez, The Roots, Black Star and Slum […]
Allen Poe is old school, in all the best ways. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While the Lexington, Kentucky-based emcee has a diverse artistic output that spans over two decades, he’s exactly where he wants to be with his music career. His ability to trust the process and create a consistent body of work has […]
Two-thousand sixteen has seen a bit of a resurgence from Atlanta heavyweight 2 Chainz, at least as far as getting in his own studio time goes. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information To kick off this weekend, the rapper released his third project of the year, Daniel Son; Necklace Don, showcasing his ability to balance his […]
Last night (Saturday, July 30) HBO played host to an advance screening of one of its latest success stories, The Night Of. Taking place at The London in West Hollywood, CA., some of the mini-series’ key players, actors and creators alike came together to provide insight to the thriller that has everyone counting down the […]
Often times people say that you reflect the company you keep, and in Hus Kingpin‘s case, he’s surrounded by some of the best. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information #TheWinners, a collective group of emcees, producers and overall Hip Hop enthusiasts, have been building a la A$AP Mob, but came together through their like-minded nature despite […]
Selling out The Roxy in Los Angeles for their debut live performance is not a bad way to get started. But, of course, this is Wu-Tang’s RZA and Interpol’s Paul Banks we are talking about here, both of whom are geniuses in their own right. They’ve been sparking the curiosity of fans since announcing they […]
Los Angeles-born singer and rapper Young Scrap is winning listeners over with his own blend of Hip Hop and R&B, affectionately self-described as “Trill And B.” His latest project of the same name draws from those familiar influences, and presents a luxe collection of 18 tracks fit for chillin’ and partying alike. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
2016 has inspired producers to level their game up, maybe even more so now than ever. With artists looking to feature a variety of people and styles behind the boards, eclectic soundscapes are finding their way into Hip Hop and R&B-inspired tracks in an interesting way. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As experimental music finds its […]
When Nas penned a deal with Hennessy back in 2013, it was a long time coming for the inevitable partnership, with Nas saying himself it was two decades in the making. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While some criticized Nas for previously being adamant about being anti-liquor endorsements at the early stages of his career, […]
After having developed an impressive resume over the past 10 years, JAYLIEN is ready for his turn. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From gaining recognition for his work after working with Akon to building a clientele featuring the likes of Chris Brown, Cody Simpson, Cheryl Cole, T-Pain, LL Cool J, Quincy Jones, will.i.am and T.I., […]
In a cultural landscape desperately seeking authenticity, talent and genuine passion, Brooklyn’s G4SHi is leading a revolution entirely his own, with both middle fingers up and his signature gold-adorned grin gleaming. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Unapologetically himself, the young musician has fought battles and overcome challenges that permanently separate him from the pack, drawing […]
Flo Kennedy, a 22-year-old emcee from Harlem, is cultivating an air of vulnerability and passion that in turn is resulting in some of her most creative and honest work to date. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While her new EP, titled The He(art), has been a long time in the making, her debut collection of […]
F. Virtue can’t go a day without music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information And why should he? Whether he’s absent-mindedly honing his freestyle skills while cooking breakfast, finding inspiration in an obscure beat that likely hasn’t been given a name yet or hitting play on an Atmosphere record for the umpteenth time, music is woven […]
