At just 17, Ruel is prepping the release of his third EP. Bright Lights, Red Eyes arrives on October 23 and it’s destined to be yet another bold step forward on his musical journey — at least, on the strength of “as long as you care.” A breezy, ’70s-influenced anthem about the tyranny of distance, […]
New Video: Spillage Village, JID, EarthGang “Baptize” | Rap Radar
OMG! Following their “End Of Daze“, Spillage Village makes a splash with their latest recording “Baptize”. Over Olu’s production, JID and EARTHGANG’s Olu and WowGr8 cleanse their souls accompanied by guest vocals from Ant Clemons, Luke James, and Gallant. In correlation to the track, the visual finds the Dreamville trio balancing religion and lustful thoughts […]
The Vamps’ 5th Album Takes Shape With “Chemicals”
The Vamps returned in August with a new single called “Married In Vegas.” That rollicking love song set the tone for the UK band’s fifth album, Cherry Blossom, which is more rock and less pop than their previous offerings. They now follow it up with another ripper called “Chemicals.” “Swimming in a pool of people, […]
Stefflon Don Returns With Feisty Banger “Move”
Stefflon Don’s ‘HIT ME up’ With female rappers rewriting the record books on an almost-weekly basis, it’s only fitting that Stefflon Don returns for a piece of the pie. The Brit, who made huge waves in 2017 with “Hurtin’ Me,” bounces back from a mini-hiatus with a bone-rattling banger called “Move.” Produced by Troyton, this […]
Miranda Winters – “Little Baby Dead Bird”
Melkbelly’s Miranda Winters released her debut solo tape Xobeci, What Grows Here? a couple of years ago. In a few weeks, she’s putting out a new 7″ single, her first new music written since the birth of her daughter. And today, she’s sharing the B-side, a stark, powerful piece of music called “Little Baby Dead […]
Usher Shares His “Bad Habits” On New Single
Usher Announces Vegas Residency After a four-year hiatus, it looks like Usher is finally moving forward with his 9th album. The superstar returns today (September 10) with an old-school R&B anthem about cheating. “Every time I think that I found the one, I turn around and then another one come,” he croons in the opening […]
TOBACCO – “Jinmenken”
In addition to his work as the frontman of Black Moth Super Rainbow, Tom Fec takes the BMSR synth-psych aesthetic into scuzzier directions under the auspices of his solo project Tobacco. But with his new album Hot, Wet & Sassy, his first since 2016’s Sweatbox Dynasty (not counting last year’s Aesop Rock collab Malibu Ken), […]
Jack Gilinsky Teams Up With iann dior For “Lose Somebody”
Interview: Jack Gilinsky On Going Solo Jack Gilinsky, one half of hugely popular duo Jack & Jack, launched his solo career earlier this year with “My Love.” That was a great introduction to his sound, but the 24-year-old now ups the ante with “Lose Somebody.” Produced by Bantu & Dr. Chaii and featuring breakout rapper […]
New Music: Conway The Machine Ft. Freddie Gibbs “Seen Everything But Jesus”
Have you seen this? Conway The Machine’s done seen it all. And before we see his From King To God album at midnight (September 11), he drops one more cut before its premiere. Over Beat Butcher’s harmonious pianos, Conway The Machine and Freddie Gibbs rap the harsh reality of the streets and reflect on their […]
New Music: Spillage Village, EARTHGANG, JID “Baptize”
Following their “End Of Daze“, Spillage Village makes a splash with their latest recording “Baptize”. Over Olu’s production, JID and EARTHGANG’s Olu and WowGr8 cleanse their souls drenched in references to religion, perseverance and lustful thoughts. The track also features vocal appearances from Ant Clemons, Luke James, and Gallant. The super-group, which consists of EARTHGANG, […]