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“When I was nine years old, I wrote a story about an evil golliwog,” wrote New York underground rapper Billy Woods in a press release about his upcoming new album. “My mother read it and told me it was overly derivative and needed some work. Here we are.” This is the story of how Woods’ […]

MIAMI, FL — K. Charles, a prominent figure in Miami’s rap scene, has officially announced the release of his upcoming EP, GUESS WHOO, in collaboration with renowned DJ Whoo Kid. The EP is slated for release on March 7, 2025, and is expected to showcase K. Charles’ dynamic style and lyrical prowess. The announcement was

Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week. So that R&B heads can focus on listening to what they love in its true form, we’ll be

In the intricate and often perilous world of Chicago’s drill music scene, few figures embody its raw realities as authentically as FBG Butta. Born Rakeem Wilton on September 21, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois, Butta’s life narrative is a compelling blend of personal tragedy, street affiliations, musical ambition, and legal entanglements. Early Life and Formative Years

Canadian singer Aqyila didn’t have to wait until her debut album to earn the recognition she deserved. In 2022, she was nominated for Contemporary R&B/Soul Recording Of The Year at that year’s Juno Awards. In 2024, she was nominated again in the same category thanks to her For The Better EP. Her first win would

The Harlem, New York native Tommy Danger – The Now and Laterman, started making music to escape the harsh reality of growing up in a broken household. Using his music as a conduit, Danger vowed to use his platform to motivate and inspire others who may have had similar life experiences. With 20 years of

Photo: AP A$AP beat the charges like Rocky. After three weeks on trial, rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty in his highly-publicized trail for felony assault, which involved a shooting nearly four years ago. A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Meyers, jumped in joy and leaped into his girlfriend Rihanna’s arms after the verdict was revealed

If the only two things in life that are certain are death and taxes, allow us to propose a third: industry plant accusations. These days, it seems any artist with a handful of viral moments — or even just one really big one — get tagged as so-called “industry plants,” a derogatory term used to

Fr33 Tha Sinner is an up and coming hip-hop artist hailing from The Bronx, NY. He currently has two albums under his belt and has accumulated over 200’000 streams online. His hard hitting bars, that combine the street life with his own inner spiritual journey, continue to hook listeners worldwide. Inspired by artists like J