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On The Rise: HellaNames Is Making Hella Moves His First Year In The Game
Let’s face it. Every die-hard music fan’s guilty pleasure is to discover new artists and put…
On This Rise: AirlineJay Is Fighting The Good Fight With His Brand Of Feel-Good Music
As YG wondered aloud, “Why you hatin’ on the progress?,” one can’t help but feel how…
On The Rise: Chris Stylez Is Putting His Heart On His Sleeve In The Realest Way
When the type of music known as rhythm and blues came to be classified that way,…
On The Rise: Young Planet’s New EP ‘All Our Lives Dreaming’ Is Exactly What Experimental Hip Hop Needs
This year has arguably been one of the most vibrant years for artists to thrive in the…
On The Rise: 21-Year-Old Malc Stewy Takes It To The Everglades On “Decisions”
It was only a matter of time until 21-year-old Marc Stewy found himself behind the mic.…
On The Rise: Life From #TheWinners Circle With HusKingpin
Often times people say that you reflect the company you keep, and in Hus Kingpin‘s case,…
On The Rise: Get Lost In OBESØN’s R&B-Influenced Soundscapes
2016 has inspired producers to level their game up, maybe even more so now than ever. With…
On The Rise: After A Decade Behind The Scenes JAYLIEN Steps Into The Spotlight
After having developed an impressive resume over the past 10 years, JAYLIEN is ready for his…
On The Rise: Flo Kennedy Is Living Out Her Destiny As A Lyricist
Flo Kennedy, a 22-year-old emcee from Harlem, is cultivating an air of vulnerability and passion that…
On The Rise: F. Virtue Is Soundtracking Hip Hop’s Big Hang-Up
F. Virtue can’t go a day without music. And why should he? Whether he’s absent-mindedly honing…
On The Rise: Aaron Cohen Is In The Middle Of Seattle’s Grunginess And New York’s Grind
Aaron Cohen continues to navigate uncharted waters with a confidence that only comes from someone who…
On The Rise: JSWISS Is Bringing The Focus Back To The Art Of Emceeing
While many are blessed with multiple creative talents, it’s not every day that someone can not…
On The Rise: Mic Lanny Celebrates Life’s Simple Pleasures On New EP ‘Sex And Breakfast’
When navigating our contemporary rap landscape, it’s all too easy to remain focused on the music…
New Rap Hope Dash Machete Might Just Kill You With Kindness
Much like many rising artists, 19-year-old Dash Machete has a lot on her plate. Between being…
[Watch] London’s Nolay Discusses Turning To Music To Work Through Depression
For Nolay, a UK-based grime emcee, making music is therapy—it’s everything. As part of Mental Health…
Get To Know: Houston’s Lyric Michelle Is Up To Somethin’
This past weekend, Houston’s Lyric Michelle graduated with another college degree, declaring on social media that…
About His Art And On His Grind: Tunji Ige Shares New Music Video
Churning out incredible visuals that better accentuate a song is no easy feat, and Tunji Ige…
Get Lost In Darrein Safron’s Sultry New Track “Bad Gurl”
Hailing from St. Louis, rising artist Darrein Safron makes music with the chops of an R&B veteran,…
[Interview] Meet New Haven’s Hip Hop Hope, JoeyAX
New Haven, CT’s JoeyAX has quite the elusive and exciting repertoire for an underground recording artist, with…