Novice Talk: Mynameisntjmack
The emerging music scene in Virginia is on the way to reaching it’s most prominent peak yet. As each day passes, the stardom of someone different seems to be on display. Artists from all across the state are shining at the right time and contributing to the dominance at hand. One musician playing a pivotal […]
REVIEWED: Brent Faiyaz – WASTELAND
Brent Faiyaz has long been a wonder in music. From the early days of Sonder to his breakthrough feature on Goldlink’s Crew and an inspired performance on his 2020 project, F**k The World, his trajectory has steadily risen. Being an independent artist can make a stable surge increasingly difficult but Faiyaz has perfected the formula. […]
Novice Talk: Kiree 3600
The talent in Virginia continues to leave an indelible mark on the emergent music scene. Differentiation in flows, unique personalities and remarkable music create a formula like no other when it comes to states and regions worth seeking out. Kiree 3600 is undoubtedly apart of this equation and a name you should be getting familiar […]
REVIEWED: Megan Thee Stallion – TRAUMAZINE
The intricacies of Megan Thee Stallion’s (“MTS”) personal life has been in the headlines for some time now. This kind of unwarranted attention has had an adverse affect on the star but the beauty of it all is it hasn’t dimmed her light. Houston’s pride & joy is ready however-to provide us with a front-row […]
REVIEWED: Young Nudy – EA Monster
Nearly a year has passed since the pride of East Atlanta was in the spotlight. There is no way to understate the importance of his contribution to 2021. A stellar year in music wouldn’t have been complete without DR.EV4L and Rich Shooter. The return of Young Nudy is a major breakthrough after a year-long hiatus. […]
Novice Talk: ZAIRE
In today’s era , there aren’t many artists who’ve got the creative mind as a producer to go along with being a recording artist. This is a main difference which can separate everyone in the long run. We’ve seen success in this sense of being a dual-threat from some of the biggest names such as […]
Novice Talk: P$O Kwama
We have an an urgency in this era of music to find artists that fit the mold and constant formula seemingly over-saturating the music market. To find gems though, you have to be patient and understand the emphasis is on emerging artists. The less-familiar stars are making some of the best music currently. There is […]
Novice Talk: Vesta
Traditionalists have commonly critiqued this new era of music due to the vast differences in the realm of R&B. What was once simple vocals and melodies is no longer. Now we are witnessing the embodiment of traditional R&B qualities but expanded into a dynamic approach that pushes the needle into multiple genres. Vesta, a charismatic […]
Novice Talk: 180 Cruz
The talent displayed in Virginia compared to many states is premier. VA has recently become a coveted location to seek out rising artists and deservingly so; The range of artistry is a major component why. Hampton Roads, better known as the “7 Cities” has long been the popular area for the Virginia music scene. Home […]
REVIEWED: Future – I NEVER LIKED YOU
The 2nd album in a four week span of major artist releases, Future’s I NEVER LIKED YOU (INLY) album initially carried an eerie feeling that made it questionable on its release date. The difficulty of a first listen however is it never tells the full story. The rap community assembles to give early thoughts for […]