New Music Friday: 50 Hip-Hop, R&B Releases You Need On Your Playlist
Dive into the latest sounds from Coco Jones, Snoop Dogg, Nas, and more as we break down the essential tracks and albums dropping this week.
Charlotte Tremblay
Kamaiyah Celebrates 10 Years of ‘A Good Night in the Ghetto’ with Historic Oakland Concert
Kamaiyah marked the 10th anniversary of her breakout mixtape with a sold-out, high-energy homecoming show at Oakland’s Fox Theater.
Kehlani Announces Self-Titled Album Release Date and Shares Cover Art
Grammy Award-winner Kehlani has officially announced their fifth studio album, ‘Kehlani,’ set to arrive on their 31st birthday.
Young Meepa Continues His Unfiltered Mixtape Series With MXTPE #3
Atlanta’s hip hop scene has always respected artists who move on their own terms, and…
AKTHEPROD’s DNR Moves With Intent, Not Impulse
AKTHEPROD is not chasing a moment on DNR. He is defining one. In a scene…
Sandy Ortega Turns Spanish Guitar Into Something Deeply Human
There’s a reason Sandy Ortega’s music feels lived-in rather than carefully engineered. His work doesn’t…
Longboat and the Absurd Intelligence of His Latest Album
With The Merry Blacksmith’s Song Bucket, Longboat continues to operate in a space where satire,…
Makes My Blood Dance Launches Explosive 2026 Tour Run
Makes My Blood Dance is not interested in staying inside a single scene. The Brooklyn-based…
Katie Runnels Is Creating Music With Meaning on “Imperfect Beauty”
Katie Runnels isn’t following the usual path, and that’s exactly what makes her stand out….
Grit Meets Soul On KeonXavier’s “On Go Part 2”
From the jump, KeonXavier’s “On Go Part 2” carries a certain weight. The beat leans…
Lipstick Killer Brings Heavy Emotion and High Voltage Energy on “Darkness”
Lipstick Killer has been buzzing for a minute, but with “Darkness,” she steps into the…
“Friend 4 U” Is DYLI’s Open Invitation to the Real Ones Only
There’s something quietly radical about how DYLI navigates pop music. She’s not chasing viral moments…