May 29, 2026
BKTHERULA and Whethan Collide on 'I Go Punk'
The Atlanta native trades cloud-rap for industrial distortion on her latest collaboration with Whethan.
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May 28, 2026
Kneecap and Killer Mike Bridge Belfast and Atlanta on 'Smugglers & Scholars' Remix
The Belfast trio taps the Run the Jewels MC for a transatlantic update to their standout anthem 'Smugglers & Scholars.'
May 28, 2026
VIBE Returns to the Newsstand
Thirty-two years after Quincy Jones founded the title, VIBE is bringing its definitive cultural coverage back to physical paper.
May 28, 2026
Ebubé Receives Wooster Co-Sign
Following the success of 'A Mile In My Mind' and a string of major editorial adds, Ebubé earns the Wooster Co-Sign for consistent quality and rising conviction.
May 28, 2026
YG Announces New LP 'The Gentlemen’s Club' for Juneteenth Release
Moving away from the raw minimalism of the 'Just Re’d Up' era, YG signals a pivot toward a more refined West Coast sound with his upcoming solo effort.
May 28, 2026
6LACK Announces 10 Years of 6LACK Tour with Eem Triplin and Johnny Venus
A decade into his career, 6LACK returns to the road with a North American tour featuring Eem Triplin and EarthGang’s Johnny Venus.
May 28, 2026
Lamb’s Ascent: From Subculture Buzz to Heavyweight Co-signs
With co-signs from Drake and SZA, Lamb’s 'overkill' is more than a viral hit—it's the arrival of a major new voice in alt-R&B.
May 27, 2026
Hmm... The Durutti Column
The Factory Records architect returns after sixteen years of silence to see if his skeletal guitar work still haunts the modern landscape.
May 26, 2026
In Rotation: Flippa T
On the heels of a massive 2 Chainz remix and a string of editorial playlist adds, the Southern rapper is proving that staying true to her own timeline pays off.
May 26, 2026
In Rotation: Dua Saleh
With their new project 'Of Earth & Wires', the Minneapolis-based artist translates existential dread and displacement into magnetic, genre-blurring rap.
May 26, 2026
In Rotation: Jahson Paynter
A grassroots surge meets editorial validation as the rising alternative artist commands attention with stark, intimate songwriting.
May 26, 2026
$NOT Returns with Sharp-Edged "GET + OUT + MY + WAY"
$NOT trades melodic melancholy for industrial grit on his latest single, signaling a stylistic shift for the Florida-raised rapper.
May 26, 2026
KC Da Beatmonster Reflects on the Reality of Incarceration
The veteran Atlanta producer discusses the sobering reality of his year in prison and the shift in perspective required to prioritize his career.
May 26, 2026
The Biggest Song in Atlanta Just Got a Carti Verse
Atlanta’s newest breakout star recruits Playboi Carti for a high-octane overhaul of his local anthem.
May 26, 2026
Prentiss
A high-profile feature with The Avalanches signals a sophisticated pivot for the Mississippi native.
May 26, 2026
Hmm... BalloutDaDon
A concentrated Spotify surge and strategic regional collaborations have BalloutDaDon’s momentum trending upward.
May 26, 2026
Hmm... CAMO
A strategic leak and a Concrete Boys connection suggest CAMO is ready to move beyond the Seoul underground.
May 26, 2026
Lucy Spraggan
A decade into her career, Lucy Spraggan is reclaiming her space within the UK tastemaker circuit.
May 26, 2026
Hmm... Reezy Givenchy
A concentrated Spotify surge around his new single 'GG' suggests Reezy Givenchy is building a high-conviction audience in the shadows.
May 26, 2026
Annahstasia
A magnetic presence bridging the gap between traditional folk and modern vocal restraint.
May 26, 2026
Hmm... Sickboyrari
A decade into his career, the Goth Money founder is seeing a sharp rise in momentum following his latest drop.
May 26, 2026
Hmm... RXKNephew
The Rochester outsider is trading chaotic absurdity for a somber, focused clarity on his latest single.