R&B Singer Antonio Ramsey returns with an infectious feel-good track titled “Nights in Malibu” ft. Milaniaa Monroe. The soulful singer wanted to lift spirits during the unprecedented time of the Continue Reading
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Sum 2 ProveFlipp Dinero applies some pressure.Words: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Flipp Dinero is a certified Continue Reading
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Emo rap is massive, and there’s no other way to put it. Candid lyrics centered on emotional and confessional subject matter make up the sub-genre, which, at times, merges hip-hop and Continue Reading
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For decades, hip-hop fans have been leaning on the anticipation and excitement about a new project coming out. Some of the genre's greatest albums were sought after for some time, Continue Reading
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I'm DifferentRico Nasty has been rediscovering who she is as an artist. Now, she’s ready to show the world what she discovered.Interview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in Continue Reading
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Ola Runt's path to rap recognition has been full of ups and downs, but he eventually found his calling, and it was behind the mic. As a teen, he was Continue Reading
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Hip-Hop JunkieMaking hits with rappers comes easy when you’re a true fan of hip-hop like Marshmello.Words: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, Continue Reading
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Real music heads live for a good beat switch. How those diversions are executed is everything though. As usual, the ones with less flaws live rent free in people’s minds, Continue Reading
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Flava In Ya EarIssa Rae's knack for curating music moments made the Insecure soundtrack a breakout success. Now Raedio, her multi-armed audio platform, is slated to bolster new rap talent Continue Reading
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Show & ProveWords: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. While most 17-year-olds are wrapping up high school, The Kid Continue Reading
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Jazmine Sullivan just set the bar for 2021 R&B with the release of her brand new EP Heaux Tales. It’s her first body of work since 2015’s Reality Show. From Continue Reading
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ChangesCoronavirus challenged rappers to think creatively in the face of tours stopping and income dropping. Here's how the global pandemic changed hip-hop.Words: Sowmya KrishnamurthyEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in Continue Reading
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A great hip-hop song isn't complete without a memorable hook that works its way into your brain. Many of these songs have hooks and choruses so catchy that you have Continue Reading
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Remember My NameKing Von speaks on his come up two weeks before his tragic death.Words: Eric DuckerEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, Continue Reading
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The year 2020 in hip-hop was supposed to be way different than it actually was. The coronavirus pandemic put a halt to many highly anticipated albums that were scheduled for the Continue Reading
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Metal has always pushed the boundaries of what’s tasteful. But the genre remains compelling because of its ability to challenge what is deemed acceptable and “normal.” By delving into the Continue Reading
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In 2020, certain songs broke through the noise, connected us through our grief, and sometimes helped us remember the meaning of life. From Fiona Apple’s fractured-jazz ode to her middle Continue Reading
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Described as a down-to-earth joy and humble human, Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho brought an unmatched level of grace and humility to one of Rock’s most grotesque subgenres. Dead Continue Reading
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Before he was a Trump-supporting, Bible-thumping, Drake-hating member of the Kardashian family, Kanye West was a Hip-Hop renaissance man. The Chicago native worked his way up from being one of Continue Reading
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Now that we’ve covered some of 2020’s best hidden gems, it’s time to look forward to what the new year has to offer our ears. From Top 40 royalty to Continue Reading
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