“Still Summer In The Projects” may be 03 Greedo’s last release for a while as he is currently in jail for drug and gun possession.
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The downbeat: YBN Cordae’s dual videos showcase the relationship between marketing and artistry
YBN Cordae released two music videos for his new song, bringing up the question of how important visual artistry is to enjoying music.
The downbeat: The price and politics of the free-spirited Coachella
Coachella is known worldwide for its lineups of popular and successful artists, but political conflict abounds with the festival.
Modern-day cassette tape: Your ultimate poolside playlist
The return of warm weather means that people are returning to the pool. Here’s my list of song suggestions to meet your group vibes.
The downbeat: Kari Faux’s latest release speaks to mainstream music’s still-present objectification of women
Kari Faux’s latest release, “CRY 4 HELP,” presents a vulnerability and compassion that is often missing from music.
Former Vampire Weekend singer Rostam Batmanglij delivers raw performance at Pomona
Rostam Batmanglij left Vampire Weekend to pursue his own identity, and he has since learned to acknowledge endings and embrace complexities.
Ambiance and mindfulness: Making a case for ‘boring’ music
Music is often used to escape the present, but can ambient music enhance my surroundings and change my perspective on the environment?
Indie music is the place behind the bleachers: A week of nobody-gets-you radio
The two saddest indie superstars released an album under the band name “Better Oblivion Community Center” Jan. 24.
Debut project “Malibu Ken” rejects traditional rap norms with surprising introspection
Malibu Ken is a new hip-hop duo, consisting of rapper Aesop Rock and electronic musician Tobacco. In their eponymous debut album, the two work surprisingly well together. Credited as one of the most verbose MC’s of modern-day hip hop, Rock mixes clever, poetic rhymes with intentionally emotional vocals, while Tobacco
Seven female rappers worth listening to in 2019
Leikeli47 Leikeli47’s latest album made NPR’s 50 Best Albums of 2018, but that’s hardly what makes her such a compelling artist. With her ski mask on at all times, poetic lyrics and wide selection of beats incorporating R&B, jazz and blues, Leikeli47 crafts a fresh vision for the new direction