By Micah Jacks

“Maryland rapper Black Fortune returned with a full-length project OSSHLORD after his 2018 debut mixtape, OsshRock. Following a near-fatal stabbing, Fortune lets the world know his survival was not by chance but rather…”

By Will Mossa

“Thinking that one of the hottest tracks of the year, “WHATS POPPIN’” by Jack Harlow couldn't get any better would be a reasonable thought, but as of June 24, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Normally remixes fall short of the electricity of the original, but the WHATS POPPIN REMIX will absolutely give the original track a run for its money and…”

By Kennedy Cook

“Pink Sweat$ released his new single Not Alright ahead of his forthcoming album Pink Planet earlier this week. This pop-centric solo track discusses the artist's lack of being in a functional space, whether that be head-space, physical location, or…”

By Dina Louis

“Born Chioma Ai Bendors IIozor, singer Ai Bendr is a young artist from Michigan who has created her own personal style and image. At age 17, Ai Bendr’s has released her debut track, “Love Me Low”, which has…”

By Will Mossa

“After a long awaited drop for the new year, it feels like Christmas came early with the release of new music video and track “Wounded/Surrounded” from very talented artist Kid Bloom. The LA native who has put a modern pop twist on a 70’s psychedelic vibe released this track that…”

By Michael Guarino

“The cover art for “You Wouldn’t Know” on John Tucker’s Spotify artist profile simply reads, “I Want Justice.” Tucker’s June 10 release is a sobering tribute to the countless Black lives lost to racist violence, but even more so, it’s…”

By Kennedy Cook

“Alabama native Houston Kendrick gifted listeners an ethnic love ballad about the phantasmal truths privilege holds in the land of the “free” this past Juneteenth. “American Spirit Blues” tells the story of…”

By Oliver Heffron

“Oliver Malcolm intends to burn the music industry down. The Sweedish-born, British-bred producer turned singer makes this abundantly clear on his debut single “Switched Up,” as Oliver’s soulful falsetto explodes over ominous guitar strums and…”

By Andrew Benzinger

“The latest single in a series of fresh pop releases starting with “Run into You”, Callaghan Belle’s “Sleepwalking” has a fittingly dreamy sound that compliments its subject matter well. Her second release of 2020 sets a tone of excellence for her avid followers, and promises…”

By Will Mossa

“With his first release of the new year, June 16 featured the new single “Sometimes” from Peter $un. He has become a very interesting artist in the industry with a distinct sound that he’s built over time, and this track adds only more fire to his discography. The instrumental…”

By Millan Verma

“Up until just 3 weeks ago, Wesson Desir was one of Atlanta’s best-kept secrets. For the past few years, the South Atlanta rapper quietly released a stream of Soundcloud songs that gained a notable amount of attention. Considering how…”

By Will Mossa

“Buddy came out firing speaking out on current issues with the frequent lyric “it’s a black thing” on his new June 12th release of single, “Black 2.” With a funky Caribbean beat complemented by a hard flow, you might be…”

By Oli Heffron

“Jordan Ward’s voice sneaks up on you. On his debut mixtape Valley Hopefuls, the St. Louis-turned-San Fernando Valley singer seduces the listener into a calming state with delicate control over his soft vibrato and minimalist instrumentals before…”

By Millan Verma

“Though Nashville-based newcomer $avvy has only released three songs, he has managed to build a solid amount of buzz around his city. Each track that he releases shows improvements in both production and flow, and on his latest effort, “Bag/Purse,” the rapper demonstrates…”

By Michael Guarino

“The Vermont-based indie pop band Moxie makes the type of music that’s perfect for a serene summer night outdoors -- bright, sleek, and unpretentious. When live shows and community get-togethers almost start to feel like a relic of the past…”