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Faye Webster Releases New Single 'Feeling Good Today'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2024 Vocoder, newly present in this album, distorts the song's timeless melody as she sings about the simple joy of a good day - an ever increasing rarity in this world. A companion video shot by Pooneh Ghana is also out now and features TikTok/YouTube star Lili Hayes going about her business wearing a l...
Ngeeyl Unleashes New Mixtape 'Hiatus 2: Ssetelian'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 With his new mixtape HIATUS 2: SSETILIAN, NGeeYL embarks on a sonic journey with guest appearances from Baby Drill and multi-platinum superstar Lil Uzi Vert, who also serves as executive producer of the project. SSETILIAN is a symbol of allegiance and testament to his supporters' awareness of his ar...
Faye Webster Announces New Album & Shares New Single Featuring Lil Yachty
by Michael Major - January 11, 2024 The album was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas with her longtime band. She shares the new single “Lego Ring (ft. Lil Yachty).” The new song comes with a music video featuring both Faye and Yachty playing a video game, created by the video's director Kyle Ng of Braindead Studios. Check out to...
Ish Couture Releases Techno-Infused Alt Rap Single 'Sex in the City' (Feat. Ize)
by Michael Major - October 31, 2023 Featuring Brooklyn emcee ize and production by transatlantic Austrian/American producer duo Violeta Telavia, the techno-infused alternative rap single “SEX IN THE CITY” is the first offering from Ish Couture's forthcoming NEW MANTRA EP, due out early December via Eartheater's Chemical X. Listen and ...
Dina Ayada Releases New Single 'Way Up'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023 Dina Ayada returns with her new single “Way Up!” out now via LISTEN TO THE KIDS / Santa Anna in partnership with RCA Records UK, produced by Chuki Beats, LZI FT. With a minimum of 3,000 new Instagram fans and followers alike weekly–– Dina Ayada continues to trend upwards across all social accounts....
Dina Ayada Releases New Single 'Flowers!'
by Michael Major - September 01, 2023 Dina Ayada returns with her new single ‘Flowers!’ out now via LISTEN TO THE KIDS / Santa Anna in partnership with RCA Records UK, produced by Chuki Beats, Joe Stanley and KimJ. Since her last release, Dina has been busy hanging out with KPOP stars like Giselle and aespa, wrapping up her deput EP and...
Travis Scott's 'Utopia' Breaks Streaming Records
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023 Travis Scott’s UTOPIA is setting records. Apple Music confirmed the biggest first day streams of an album in 2023. The album features KayCyy, Teezo Touchdown, Bon Iver, Yves Tumor, Sampha, Drake, Playboi Carti, Sheck Wes, Beyoncé, Rob49, 21 Savage, the Weeknd, Yung Lean, Young Thug, James Blake, Wes...
Travis Scott Drops 'UTOPIA' Album Featuring Beyoncé, SZA, Drake & More
by Michael Major - July 28, 2023 Travis Scott has released his new album, 'UTOPIA.' The LP features collaborations with KayCyy, Teezo Touchdown, Bon Iver, Yves Tumor, Sampha, Drake, Playboi Carti, Sheck Wes, Beyoncé, Rob49, 21 Savage, the Weeknd, Yung Lean, Young Thug, James Blake, Westside Gunn, Kid Cudi, Bad Bunny, Future, and SZ...
Faye Webster Releases New Song 'But Not Kiss' & Shares Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 Faye Webster has released her first new single in 2 years. 'But Not Kiss' towers as a modern love song, steeped in the in-between feelings where romantic longing crashes into ambivalence, with an explosive piano hook the song oscillates between Webster's near-whispered intimacies and a stunning, max...
AUNDREY GUILLAUME. Shares New Single 'zip.'
by Michael Major - February 01, 2023 'zip.,' produced by LIA, Kimmo, and featuring additional prod. from AUNDREY, is a mantra to the creative hustle, reminiscent of flows pioneered by Migos and Playboi Carti; its production highlighting AUNDREY's well-rounded ability. 'zip.' shows off his ability to work in many different sonic spaces,...
Rich Brian Unveils New Single 'Vivid' Featuring $Not
by Michael Major - November 17, 2022 Produced by Rich Brian himself, “VIVID” layers a flute-laden loop above a throwback nineties-style R&B guitar lick, skittering 808s, and swooning strings. Brian and $NOT trade verses back and forth in a hypnotic volley, dissecting relationship ups and downs. It builds towards a biting send-off with ...
Kelow Latesha Taps Asian Doll for New Single 'He Ain't Mine'
by Michael Major - July 21, 2022 Kelow LaTesha arrives full speed with the release of her base-knocking new single “He Ain’t Mine” featuring Dallas-born rapper Asian Doll. Kelow LaTesha is gearing up to release her forthcoming new project set for arrival before the last quarter of this year. Her single “Titanic,” featuring Goonew a...
Polyphia Share New Single 'Neurotica'
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022 Featuring collaboration from Sims Cashion, Luke Holland, & Brady Watt, “Neurotica” follows the previously released lead single “Playing God,” which Rock Sound called “intricate, expansive, and utterly captivating.” To date, “Playing God” has amassed over 15M+ streams and views. Listen to the new sin...
Kelow Latesha Unveils 'On the Radar' Freestyle Performance
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022 Kelow garnered acclaim and a range of fans thanks to her definitive album TSA which was released in 2019 followed closely by TSA Deluxe in 2020. Songs like “PowerPuff Girls,” “Hammer Time,” and “The Real Deal,” showed off her ability to transcend genres and consistently innovate. Listen to the new p...
SoundCloud Profiles Underground Rap Scene Plugg Featuring Mexikodro, Nebu Kiniza, Bktherula & More
by Michael Major - June 07, 2022 The episode dives into how the underground hip-hop movement “plugg” first broke out on SoundCloud and in close-knit communities around Atlanta, and is exploding around the globe today. Interviews include producer Mexikodro, Nebu Kiniza and Yung Bans, and up-and-comers BabySantana, Bear1Boss, Bktheru...
VIDEO: Future Releases Music Video for 'Puffin on Zootiez'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2022 Directed by Nick Walker [Billie Eilish, Playboi Carti], the visual showcases a slick, stylized, and stunning performance vignette of the GRAMMY Award-winning Atlanta hip-hop titan. It exudes otherworldly energy on another level—just like everything he does....
VIDEO: TM88 & Pi'Erre Bourne Drop 'Oms' Video
by Michael Major - May 04, 2022 The song’s countless sonic and lyrical twists are captured in the hallucinogenic, Daniel Kelly-directed video, which presents a dizzying dystopia. The vintage, computer game-like animation brilliantly matches the surreality of TM88’s digital-leaning production and the thematic leaps of Pi’erre Bourn...
Faye Webster Releases New Track 'Suite: Jonny'
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022 She shares a new track from the project - “Suite: Jonny.” “Suite: Jonny” brings together two fan-favorite songs from her previously released Atlanta Millionaire’s Club. The original songs, “Jonny” and “Jonny (Reprise)” are presented together in this composition and given a lush orchestral treatment....
Multi-Platinum Selling Rapper Trippie Redd Signs Global Deal with 10K Projects Label
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022 Since his 2017 debut album, A Love Letter to You, Trippie Redd has continually defied genre boundaries, embedding his melodic take on rap with frenetic elements of rock-and-roll and heavy metal. In just five years, the artist has set a new standard for prolificness, releasing 4 studio albums, 6 mixt...
Governors Ball Music Festival 2022 Lineup Announcement
by Michael Major - January 25, 2022 Governors Ball has announced the lineup of 60+ performing artists including headliners J. Cole, Halsey, and Kid Cudi, all with strong ties to NYC. They’re joined by performers including Playboi Carti, Roddy Ricch, Glass Animals, Migos, Jack Harlow, Kaytranada, Joji, Louis The Child, Clairo, Jazmine ...
Erika Tham Releases New Single 'Shhh'
by Michael Major - January 21, 2022 LA-based pop/R&B singer-songwriter and actress Erika Tham makes a fiery entrance this year with new single “Shhh” and reveals the coinciding Patrick Wilcox-directed video. The track is co-written with GRAMMY-nominated producers Deion Gill (Kelly Rowland, Miguel, Playboi Carti, Usher) and Major Myjah...
Sam Austins Taps Caspr for 'Mind On Drugs' Remix
by Michael Major - November 19, 2021 Sam Austins stays prolific post-release of HOMELESS STAR, a coming of age project and an ode to Detroit youth. He quickly followed with the official visual to “DRIFTING AWAY,” a stand-out track that touches on acceptance of the unknown. Now, he has teamed up with Caspr for a remix of “MIND ON DRUGS....
VIDEO: Rich Brian Releases 'New Tooth' Music Video
by Michael Major - November 04, 2021 Indonesian rapper/singer/producer Rich Brian has released his introspective and hard-hitting new single “New Tooth” on 88rising. Viciously urgent, the track acts as Brian's internal monologue as he fights back on self-doubt, negative impulses, and creative blocks. Watch the new music video now!...
VIDEO: BOYS NOIZE & ABRA Reveal 'Affection' Video
by Michael Major - November 04, 2021 BOYS NOIZE (Alex Ridha, Berlin) and ABRA (Atlanta’s Darkwave Duchess) reveal the official music video for “Affection” (directed by Mad Max). 'Affection' is part of BOYS NOIZE’s fifth studio album +/- (pronounced Polarity) and the follow up to their recent collaboration “UNLOCK IT” feat. PLAYBOI CAR...
Bktherula Releases New Single 'IDK What to Tell You'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2021 Produced by both Mac and Bk, the indie sound infused with alternative R&B is dreamy and sonically soothing. In the video, Bk’s carefree spirit and youthful glow take center stage as she fantasizes over an unsuspecting love interest. Watch the music video for the new track now!... |