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Pitchfork
2 months ago
Music

Listen to Tonn2Lit's "Trappa of the Year": The Ones

Tonn2Lit brings a new digital bounce to trap music reminiscent of ATL gems.
Trap music continues to influence street anthems in the DMV region. [ more ]
KQED
5 months ago
Music

The Best Bay Area Music of 2023 | KQED

AG Club's EP 'WE'RE ALL BRODIES*' stands out as a whimsical and chaotic-good rap project.
B. Hamilton's EP 'Other Lives of Magic and Wonder and Whatever' showcases the band's versatility in blending various genres. [ more ]
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Pitchfork
3 months ago
Music

Cadence Weapon Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song "Press Eject"

Cadence Weapon announces new album Rollercoaster
Rollercoaster features collaborations with various producers [ more ]
Pitchfork
3 months ago
Music

John Glacier Signs to Young, Announces EP, and Shares Video for New Song

John Glacier has a new EP, Like a Ribbon, set for release on February 23 via her new label Young.
The EP features the song 'Money Shows' featuring Eartheater with production by Kwes Darko. [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
3 months ago
Music

Angry Blackmen talk influence of Danny Brown, Nine Inch Nails, Philip K. Dick & more on new LP

Experimental rap duo Angry Blackmen releases new album
The Legend of ABM, on Deathbomb Arc [ more ]
Pitchfork
3 months ago
Music

Listen to Kim Gordon's "Bye Bye": The Ones

Opium Kim G's music has a unique sound with blown-out bass and distorted beats
The Ones is a daily post that highlights new rap songs that listeners need to hear [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
4 months ago
Music

16 New Songs Out Today

Young Miko and Bizarrap collaborate on a trap-pop banger.
Packs releases a cat-perspective song ahead of upcoming album Melt The Honey. [ more ]
Pitchfork
4 months ago
Music

Listen to Glorygirl2950's "Dior Skirt": The Ones

Glorygirl2950's song 'Dior Skirt' features a mix of intense ad libs and a shrill, scream-rap flow.
The song has a stylish sound with Bear1boss-style melodies and a rage-driven guitar beat. [ more ]
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New York Post
2 weeks ago
Music

Eminem's new album announcement is worrying fans: 'The end of his rap career'

Eminem, aka Marshall Mathers, to release 12th studio album 'The Death of Slim Shady'. [ more ]
Consequence
1 month ago
Music

J. Cole responds to Kendrick Lamar on surprise new album, Might Delete Later

J. Cole released surprise album 'Might Delete Later'
Closing track includes response to Kendrick Lamar's diss [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Music

On Residente's New Album, a Troublemaker Reveals His Heart

Residente is still deeply invested in lyrics and storytelling despite the album's title
Residente's new album features diverse influences and collaborations showcasing a wide range of musical styles and themes. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Music

Feb 19: Brooklyn Black History Maker, MC Lyte

MC Lyte's roots in rap date back to her teenage years, heavily influenced by her family members.
She is known for her narrative, story-telling style of rap that addresses social issues and personal experiences. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Music

The best songs of 2023 you may not have heard

You might've missed this track from London-based rapper Ashden because it came out in late November, on his EP Grace, and isn't technically a single (there aren't any on the EP, he tells me).
Pitchfork
5 months ago
Music

Listen to L5's "Momma We Made It": The Ones

Druski's parody skit critiques the emotional simplicity of the new generation of Atlanta rappers.
L5's track 'Momma We Made It' is praised for adding emotional depth to the Atlanta wave of rap music. [ more ]
euronews
2 weeks ago
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Les Flammes 2024: Aya Nakamura reigns supreme wins three top awards

Aya Nakamura solidified her position as the French queen of hip-hop at Les Flammes, receiving three major awards. [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
5 months ago
Music

Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist played NYC w/ MIKE, Wiki, Armand Hammer, Navy Blue & more (pics, video)

Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist performed a guest-filled show at Brooklyn Steel in NYC.
Wiki named Earl, MIKE, Navy Blue, and others as his favorite current rappers.
The setlist included songs from The Alchemist, Wiki, and Earl Sweatshirt, as well as collaborations with other artists. [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
5 months ago
Music

5 New Songs Out Today

17-year-old Dominican rapper J Noa releases hard-hitting new single "Spicy"
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy releases full-band version of song not included on his recent album
UK metallic hardcore band Last Wishes returns with new music
Chicago emo band Dowsing shares second single from upcoming album
London-based duo O. releases debut EP with anger-fueled single "ATM" [ more ]
Consequence
5 months ago
Music

Prince lectured Andre 3000 after subpar OutKast reunion performance

Prince lectured André 3000 after OutKast's reunion performance at Coachella.
OutKast is unlikely to end their hiatus anytime soon due to changing chemistry and lack of interesting things to say in raps. [ more ]
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