Half the Animal have been on hyperspeed since the spring. After months in the studio with Captain Cuts (Walk the Moon, Iconapop), HTA released their first single of 2018 this May, “Too Late.” Quietly on its way to a million streams, “Too Late” is a preview of what’s in store from the HTA and Cuts…
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Daisy Gray liberates her “About You” video
Daisy says, “Feeling things both good a bad on an extreme level is both a curse and a blessing. But when it comes to processing, it always pours out onto a page in my journal as either a song or poem or sometimes just a journal entry. These two songs I just released are both…
Ruff Ryder signee Lee Mazin pays homage to DMX with “What These Niggas Want”
New Ruff Ryder Signee and Philly Native, Lee Mazin in celebration of DMX’s December 8th birthday, drops bars to his classic track, “What These Bitches Want”
Ishani releases dark new single “Stormy Emotions”
Dark and brooding, Ishani’s new single ‘Stormy Emotions’ is a genre-bending edifice of brutalist electro-pop experimentation. Evoking alt-pop artists like Santigold with the expansiveness of Lana Del Rey, the production lends the track a dark trip-hop/industrial vibe that chimes with its tempestuous subject matter. Its vast oceanic sound expresses the tumultuous depths of tragic love…
17-year-old Lavaado finds viral success with “Switch It Up”
Lavaado, a 17-year-old dancer and rapper from Atlanta, follows in the footsteps of Soulja Boy, Silentó and iHeartMemphis, going viral with his song “Switch It Up” and its #SwitchItUpChallenge. While the challenge has been building momentum, it received a substantial boost on Sunday, Dec. 9, when it was featured in an 8-minute package on ASAP…
Devmaccc returns with “I’m Not A Doctor” short film
The progression of Devmaccc has been quite the joy to watch. In an enigmatic fashion the MC burst onto Mississippi’s indie scene and never looked back. Even in a slower year for him in 2018, with his lone release being a repackaging of his “Four.Twenty” EP, Dev’s growth is still undeniable. It shines once more…
Review: Izzy Strange plays it cool on “Izzy Duz It” mixtape
When you reach a certain level of success what’s the best way to maintain it? The answer is simple: work harder. Often times people can get their pat on the back and forget about maintaining their hunger for more. That can be a damning habit to have. Fortunately for our old friend Izzy Strange that’s…
Virginia’s Scuba & Griffin Ireland drop off their “Square One” video
Richmond, Virginia artists, Scuba & Griffin Ireland come back after a 2 year hiatus with a new head bopping visual for “SQUARE ONE” shot by @highclubproductions. Be sure to follow their journey on instagram! @scubasnaxx @garfieldfluff @highclubproductions
C. SHIROCK takes us to the prom in “Stand With Me Tonight” visual
C. SHIROCK brings his new release entitled “Stand With Me Tonight”. The single is a stunning love song featuring heartfelt, shimmering vocals with ethereal synthscapes. The video features twinkly vintage prom night visuals and narrate a teenage romance between two high school students. C. SHIROCK has found success with his music featured in multiple TV…
Velvet Starlings brings winter cheer on “It’s Christmas Time (A Winter Paradise)
It’s winter time and that means the holiday is in full spring. With that being said the music must match and it and we have something that fits the bill today. It’s Christmas Time (A Winter Paradise) is the infectious holiday anthem from Indie rock singer/songwriter Velvet Starlings. Featuring an uptempo 60’s era Phil Spector/Jagger-esque…
Chill Fam calls on DLA, Dre Murro & Marie Escobar for “For The Night”
Chill Fam brings their new single “For The Night” featuring DLA, Dre Murro & Marie Escobar. The track is a new twerk anthem for all the ladies while they get ready for the club or just lounging around the house after a long day. Peep it below.
First Day Feature: Tonii Boii talks new single “Right Or Wrong”, his process of creation and more
There is something notable about an artist who can make you feel as though you are in the struggle with them. The gritty rappers who represent their hood to the fullest and draw you into it with their music. Not every rapper has this appeal but when they do and know how to use it…
