Category: rap
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ANGEL CHILD – CMRNPRKR
CMRNPRKR, a dynamic hip-hop artist hailing from Suffolk, Virginia, is making waves in the music scene at the age of 28. With a string of impressive accomplishments already under his belt, including opening for Virginia’s own Pharrell Williams and collaborating with the legendary Teddy Riley, CMRNPRKR is not only a regional icon but also a…
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September Favorites
September is over? It feels like it just started. Yet here I am, cataloging my most listened-to tracks for the month. Some of these are new, and some are a few years old. Still, they captured my heart and stayed in my brain nearly every day this month. “Dummy” – Zack Fox The comedian (slash…
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NPR Tiny Desk: Juvenile
Since 2008, Bob Boilen of NPR has generously offered his office desk to artists of diverse backgrounds and genres. The result was the gift of the video concert series we have grown to love, NPR Tiny Desk. By deviating from the conventional concert setting, Tiny Desk offers a refreshing alternative. It is an intimate space…
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Loud & Proud Artist Showcase
In honor of Pride and Black Music Month, Universal Music Group partnered with GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) to host a Loud & Proud artist showcase this June. Walking into the space, I had no idea what to expect. I was immediately greeted by an array of music videos from queer artists playing…
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succession
Succession has emerged as a show that mirrors a manner of living most of us will never experience. It portrays the opulent wealth and extravagant lifestyles that only a select few attain. With that life comes decisions that are fraught with tension and potential betrayal. Succession centers around the Roy family, owners of the powerful…
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aries artists to get you through the season
Aries season is almost over, but don’t let that get you down! We’ve compiled a list of our top five Aries artists, and a deep dive to explain how the stars influence their music. 1. Audrey Nuna – April 2 – R&B, pop, trap, and hip-hop Audrey Nuna’s skillful ability to weave R&B, pop, trap,…
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march favorites
March has honestly been quite an exciting month in terms of music this year. For months on end, I struggled to stay up-to-date with new releases and invest my time in finding new artists to listen to. It was hard for me to find excitement in listening to new music when I found far more…
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truancy – 4KPHIL.
Hailing from New York City, 4KPHIL. is a rapper and producer that should not be slept on. In only a minute and thirty-seven seconds, 4KPHIL. really packs a punch in his single, “Truancy.” Behind a very nostalgic, orchestral beat, 4KPHIL. discusses becoming a father while reflecting on temptations as a man in today’s society. The…
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