Underground rap can be a solitary, monk-like pursuit, but for a lot of its participants, it’s about seeing how many different ways you can mix and match into various configurations. Case in point: After working together in various pairs for years, serial collaborators Larry June, Curren$y, and the Alchemist are dropping a full-length project as a trio one week from …

Over the past few months, Fred again.. has been rolling out a trilogy of music videos under the banner “brandon’s night out,” featuring the continuing nightlife adventures of actor Brandon Bendell. The first part was Fred’s collab with KETTAMA and Shady Nasty, “HARDSTYLE 2.” The second was “scared,” the banger he built out of an… The post Fred again.. & …

“Baggage from my ex with a one-sentence breakup text.” That’s the opening line from “Comedy 42,” New York indie duo Um, Jennifer?’s new song “Comedy 42.” That’s good writing, and it’s better when rendered as a jaunty, shambling take on ’60s pop music. Um, Jennifer? were a Band To Watch last year, when they released… The post Um, Jennifer? – …

“Miss You,” the new collaboration from London vocalist Ms Ray and Baltimore phenom Nourished By Time, is a pure delight. The percussion glistens. Highlighter synths dart in the background. The ping-ponging beat provides some sort of neurological massage. But sadness lurks amongst the song’s brightness. “Oh, I miss You,” Ms Ray’s vocals float during the… The post Ms Ray – …

The Scottish dance producer Rustie pioneered an overwhelming digital-maximalist style that paved the way for entire generations of hyperpop, but he’s been mostly absent for the past decade. After the release of his 2015 surprise album EVENIFUDONTBELIEVE, Rustie canceled all of his tour dates, citing addiction and mental health problems. Two years ago, he returned… The post Rustie – “Amentet” …

Bladee-heads never have to go too long without new music from their hero. Today, two months after releasing new songs “Ingen hör” and “Förstelnad,” the Swedish rapper/singer is back with another one. “Magic Misery” offers more of the dreamy iciness Bladee has become known for, and somehow, it turns the following phrase into a hook:… The post Bladee – “Magic …

In a moment that nobody expected but a lot of people probably needed, Ja Rule is stepping forward with a different kind of energy after a recent confrontation on a… The post Ja Rule Offers Peace In Heartfelt Letter Following Confrontation On Plane With Uncle Murda And Tony Yayo appeared first on .

Love is in the air! Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and Cupid is getting ready. Pennsylvania-born rapper and producer Eem Triplin is also preparing. Today he has returned with a song to soundtrack the Hallmark holiday titled “a love song for you.” It’s his first music of 2026, following last year’s debut album Melody Of A… The post Eem Triplin – …

Justine Skye has announced a new EP Candy, out March 27 via Warner Records. Along with the announcement comes new single “Thong,” which was produced by friend and collaborator KAYTRANADA and co-written with Daniel Caesar. As the title suggests, “Thong” is sleek and seductive. Skye maintains icy sighs over Kaytranada’s flouncy beat. She’s also released… The post Justine Skye Announces …

Pink Mexico come from Queens, and they make music that drifts prettily while still crunching hard. Thus far, they landed on our radar with the impressive 2024 tracks “Petting Zoo” and “Soaked,” and now they’re ready to announce an album. Thus far, we don’t really know anything about the band’s upcoming LP beyond its title… The post Pink Mexico Announce …