California love has never been more real. Watsonville native Kabwasa is in the cut, flaunting his state in his latest release, an EP called Westside. Now based out of Los Angeles, the rapper reps the coast with two tracks that share just how much he adores his home. He shares with us, “There’s a lot of rappers reppin the Bay Area…
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As the year draws to its close it’s time for us to count down the Top 50 Songs Of 2021. It was a weird one for sure. With events coming back in varying capacities in varying places, it was the start of a return to normalcy, though life is still far from what it once was. Despite the weirdness that…
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If you’re familiar with the beat scene, then you’re probably already familiar with the name Elaquent. Despite being quite far from the scene’s Los Angeles roots, the Ontario native made a name for himself through his heart-warming sound, his unique approach to beatmaking, and his lengthy and prolific career. This year alone, Elaquent dropped 3 projects: Komfort Food; In Colour,…
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Festival season is slowly creeping upon us and with the holidays ahead, spending money on passes is probably the last thing on your mind. Maybe you’re going to ask for tickets from your family this month or maybe you decide you want to treat yo’self. Whatever you do, you have to think fast before Okechobee 2022 prices rise at midnight!…
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Last month, Italian bopsmith msft. announced his upcoming debut EP with the first single ‘bring/up’ and we had the honor of premiering it to the world. A notable name in the trap and bass scene, we’ve been supporting msft.’s music since 2017. So we’ve been anticipating this EP just as long as the rest of you. Last month, he told…
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As the year draws to a close, we’re back with one of our final installments of Focus Five of the year with Volume 46. This month we’ve got an underrated flip master, some Eastern D&B, a bass producer bringing some serious groove, a mind-melting artist, and a vibey new talent. Get familiar with all five below. DJ Pop Shuv Ever…
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We’re a simple blog—we see KAYTRANADA drop music, we write about it. And on November 19, the GRAMMY Award-winning artist dropped the Intimidated EP, made up of three tracks that represent KAYTRANADA in a nutshell. Supported by R&B songstress H.E.R., modern soul artist Thundercat, and Newark rapper Mach-Hommy, Intimidated lives up to its name, making anyone who release around that time quake. The title…
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There are not many people as influential as fashion mogul and DJ, Virgil Abloh. Unfortunately, on November 28, 2021, we learned that Virgil Abloh has died after secretly battling cancer via a social media post. We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his…
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Hailing from the Mediterranian coastline, Italy’s Kelbin is a young virtuoso in the making. The 18-year-old producer was first discovered by Tabula Rasa‘s label head RamonPang through Twitter. Now, Kelbin joins forces with the label for their latest LP, EFYL. Redefining the idea of what it means to release a record, the producer expresses, “EFYL is the opposite of a…
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Philadelphia-bred Louis Futon has been on our radar for over 5 years due to his ability to meld together electronic, hip-hop, r&b, and funk into one sexy sound. Since his hit track ‘Wasted On You’ made its way into our hearts (and playlists), we’ve seen him grow into the powerhouse we know and love today. His mainstage appeal captured our…
