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Editor's Choice: Best Produced Hip-Hop Projects of 2022

December 31, 2022 in Music, News

By Oliver Heffron

“Here are ten hip-hop albums from 2022 with incredible, world-building production…”

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Mar 20, 2025

Interview: Uche

Mar 20, 2025

By Oliver Heffron

“Uche sat down with NUANCE to discuss his HOW TO DIE, multi-cultural upbringing, and distinct creative vision…”

Mar 20, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

Nuance Music Friday: February 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

by Nuance Editorial Team

“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope your February has been fabulous. Today, we’ve got some fantastic new sounds from familiar and fresh faces to share. Enjoy!…”

Feb 21, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

Interview: Ben L’Oncle Soul

Feb 7, 2025

by Oliver Heffron

“French Soul star Ben L’Oncle Soul recently sat down with NUANCE to discuss his inspirations, creative process, and the emotions behind his new music…”

Feb 7, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Nuance Music Friday: January 31, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Written by: Nuance Editorial Team

"Happy Nuance Friday! It’s time to celebrate that the first month of 2025 is done with a timeline cleanse. Luckily, we’ve got some incredible new music to share from fresh voices on the rise..."

Jan 31, 2025

Jan 24, 2025

Review: Balloonerism by Mac Miller

Jan 24, 2025

by OIiver Heffron

“Created during his psychedelic Larry Fisherman era–where it felt like he was most embodying a character from a Kurt Vonnegut novel while spewing visceral imagery reminiscent of a Bukowski poem–Balloonerism displays what made Mac Miller special: his gift for grounding visceral depictions of pain, existential dread, and addiction with imaginative production and a kind, poetic perspective…”

Jan 24, 2025

Jan 17, 2025

Nuance Music Friday: January 17, 2025

Jan 17, 2025

by Nuance Editorial Team

“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope the new year is treating you well. It’s about two weeks into January that the resolutions get tested, and your 2024 recap playlists begin to grow stale. No need to fret; your NUANCE friends are here to share our favorite new releases of 2025 from some artists you should keep an eye on…”

Jan 17, 2025

Dec 5, 2024

Interview: Benji.

Dec 5, 2024

By Oliver Heffron

“With his breakout trilogy complete, Benji. sat down with NUANCE to discuss his musical upbringing, unique sound, and the production process for Love Gun 3…”

Dec 5, 2024

Nov 18, 2024

Interview: Trevor Spitta

Nov 18, 2024

By Oliver Heffron

“Fresh off a mini tour run for the album with stops in NYC, Chicago, and LA, Trevor Spitta sat down with NUANCE to discuss his musical background, creating the Sunset Moshpit sound and capturing cinematic visuals…”

Nov 18, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: November 8, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Written by Nuance Editorial Team

“Happy Nuance Friday! Yes, this week is ending, and that’s something to celebrate. Nothing helps you help you kick back and take your mind off things more than a good song, and this week, we’ve found some excellent new releases from artists worth keeping an eye on. Enjoy!…”

Nov 8, 2024

Oct 18, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: October 18, 2024

Oct 18, 2024

by Nuance Editorial Team

“Happy Nuance Friday! It’s that special, spooky time of year again, and we hope you’ve had an excellent October thus far. In case you’re too busy figuring out what to wear at the first costume party to find some new music, here are some of our favorite new releases…”

Oct 18, 2024