Joyce Wrice – Live @ Aisle 5
There’s an exciting aura revolving around the women in music currently. They have seemingly overthrown the matriarch and become many of the powerful, fearless voices listeners are gravitating towards. While this is true, there are few women within the pack who’re finding ways to separate themselves even further. There’s a level of creativity and star […]
REVIEWED: Gunna – A Gift & A Curse
Hip-Hop has been in an intriguing state thus far in 2023 regarding the majors. There’s been a plethora of releases but a majority to this point have not made any distinction in standing out amongst the rap community. Memorable music seemingly isn’t being chased at the moment; Rather, viral moments and a quick fill which […]
Dende’s ’95 Civic Tour Live in Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
Dende has been a force to be reckoned with in 2023. He’s released two (2) captivating projects that have jumpstarted the conversation of him being one of R&B’s top rising stars. The Texas native’s intentionality behind the creative direction of the releases and continued storytelling have been world-class. This has assisted in narrating an evolving […]
Baby Rose & Q: Live @ Terminal West
As the Summer kicks into high-gear, there will be a variety of stellar concerts to attend for those who love live music, great musicians and incomparable vibes. An event with all the stated characteristics and more is the THROUGH THE SOUL Tour which was hosted by Terminal West this past Sunday, June 4th in the […]
FINDER’S KEEPERS ATL: Live @ AISLE 5
Artist discovery is one of music’s purest spots. In the age of social media, it’s become standard practice to search for emerging names on various sites we claim are “next to blow” but the difficulty in that is the volume of consumption from the digital era. Attention spans are lost in the matter of minutes […]
ChuckXL: Analyzing Nights Like This
Locating gems in a digital era where thousands of artists are releasing music seemingly every day is a thorough process. You have to be patient and understand the emphasis is on emerging artists. The quality of music being released by the artists emerging from the scene rivals that of any major drop. ChuckXL is one […]
Kiree3600: On The Heels of Munna World 2
The last time NP spoke to the prodigious talent, Kiree 3600, was before the release of a notable collaborative project, E And Three. Now we are days from his highly anticipated first release for 2023 titled, Munna World 2. The heart & soul of Suffolk, VA is on a mission to continue his rise as […]
Novice Talk: Deangelo Xavier
The resurgence of Norfolk, VA as a figurehead for musicians has been astonishing to witness. There’s a plethora of talented artists equipped with a variety of flows, wordplay and techniques to separate themselves amongst the masses; A new generation to carry the torch for legends whose influence is undeniable. A lyricist to who has all […]
Bahja Rodriguez – Live @ The Masquerade ATL
R&B has a compelling aura at the moment. Decades worth’s of legendary names have left irreplaceable marks; Crafting seemingly an impossible path to recreate those type of moments. This has created a contentious conversation around the current state of R&B. Even so, there’s a plethora of talented, emerging artists who possess stunning voices, are impacting […]
REVIEWED: Young Nudy – GUMBO
Although hoisting a menacing presence, Young Nudy is Rap’s underground hero. Years of consistency, defined by a colorful choice of song titles, a plethora of projects with unforgettable moments, defiant lyricism and an evolving producer class has allowed Nudy to state his case as one of music’s faces for the new generation. We’re now privy […]