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May 18, 20232 min read
Eddy Rivers "Damn Eddy" EP Review
Written by Longboy (@1longboybeats) New York, while also being the state that birthed hip-hop, is also responsible for a lot of gems that...
May 14, 20233 min read
Up The Ante : A Night With Detroit’s Rising Stars
Written by : Stacy James (@officialstacyjames) When you look at the landscape of America Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago are...
May 12, 20233 min read
I Am a Surgeon: The Rise of Shonci
Written By : Longboy (@1Longboybeats) One of the biggest music trends that’s currently experiencing a huge resurgence in popularity is...
May 6, 20232 min read
There Are Levels To Artistry
K.M.O “Judo” Song Spotlight Written by Stacy James (@stacyjamesofficial) here are exceptions to every rule but for the majority of...
May 4, 20232 min read
Melodic Rage - Bcuube “Him” Song Spotlight
Written by : Stacy James (@stacyjamesofficial) Whether it be through rock, rap, or any other genre, rage has long held its place in the...
Apr 29, 20232 min read
Montreal-born Patrik Kobongo lands #1 on Apple Music's New in R&B Chart
Written by @The.ni.ko With the Canadian rap and R&B scene bigger than ever, the Montreal-born, Toronto-bred artist has been making waves...
Apr 29, 20231 min read
The Importance of melodies and cadence
Father Frog “O-Kayyy” Song Review Written by : Stacy James (@stacyjamesofficial) An artist who spreads a deep rooted message should be...
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Pop Meets Rage : Evolution of the Underground
RDM “Provoke” Song Review Written by : Stacy James (@stacyjamesofficial) I constantly hear that genres are dying as we enter this new era...
Apr 20, 20232 min read
JORKE : The King In The North
“Control” EP Review Written By Stacy James (@stacyjamesofficial) Drake. I wanted to get that out of the way because you can’t write an...
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Keneck0 : Young and Consistent
Talk It Out (Ft.ih8kev) Review Written by Stacy James (@Stacyjamesofficial) I have to admit I’m a little surprised to be writing this...
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Long Awaited Virginia Artists Austin Skinner & 48Glo Collaborate on their New Single “Call Me Out”
Veteran Underground artist and BetterTempatures member Austin Skinner while being on tour with BIGBABYGUCCI has recently made connections...
Apr 14, 20231 min read
Surf Drops Off Two New Singles “No More Stressin” & “Birkin”
One of the most consistent and influential voices in the underground has yet to reap the fruits from his labor. Atlanta artist Surf has...
Apr 14, 20234 min read
Ademar Locke: A Diamond in the Ruff
Detroit. In the 50s and 60s Detroit was one of America’s’ meccas. Influencing both the nation and the world in everything from culture to...
Apr 14, 20232 min read
The Undergrounds Cheat Code: Marjety
Marjety is a name that frequently surfaces when discussing the underground music scene. His latest release, "Cheat Code," is a prime...
Apr 14, 20231 min read
The Era of Self Made Artists
We find ourselves in a very unique time. Never before has it been this easy for upcoming artists to crank out work and get their name out...
Apr 12, 20231 min read
What Makes a Prodigy ?
Far too often young kids with talent find themselves labeled as a prodigy, encasing them in a tomb of pressure. The word is defined as “a...
Apr 12, 20231 min read
Cartiyer JoJo and The Legacy of Soundcloud“Evol Love” video deep dive
We have SoundCloud to thank for todays’ current music landscape. There’s been claims of over saturation and that may be true, but it...
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Hyperpop...punk?
1800gs “TRUH” video breakdown Written by Stacy James 1800gs is a 26 year old Canadian artist hailing from Montreal. He’s been making...
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Ghetto Tech : The Next Evolution in Music
Written by : Stacy James (@Stacyjamesofficial) “HiTech” is a September 2022 release by a group named, you guessed it, HiTech. The...
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Ethereal Grunge - A look at Thirty Cloud’s song “Reason”
As of late the term “Midwest Emo” has skyrocketed into popularity. As a Michigander myself I was confused as to what it meant, what makes...
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