Behind The Lite: A Conversation with HONNE about Music, Touring and more.
I had a conversation with one of Atlantic Records most exciting new acts, HONNE, ahead of their show at the Triple Rock Social Club (8/5). This conversation took place over the phone on Tuesday (8/2) as they settled in their hotel after two sold-out shows in California (L.A and San Diego). I spoke with James for the…
Olawumi ft. Khary – “Lost” [New Music]
OLAWUMI is back with some new music. She continues her R&B series “The Feels” with a new dreamy, bass and synth-heavy track featuring NYC based rapper, Khary Durgans. On this emotional Cloud Atrium – produced track, Olawumi croons about lost love and her search for the strength to move on from a love that she thought would…
Soundset Announces Last Of The Record Buyers Showcase 2016
Soundset is fast approaching and everyone is preparing for the annual Hip Hop mega-festival and it’s new venue at the MN State Fairgrounds. Following the recent release of the line-up official Before and After Soundset Party, Rhymesayers are keeping the moment going. They just announced the line-up for the Last Of The Record Buyers showcase, a very pivotal…
JMSN – Hypnotized [New Song]
Mid February of this year, Detroit singer/song-writer/producer/ indie label owner JMSN announced that he will be releasing a new single on March 1st. Since then he has gone on to release three singles: Cruel Intentions, Cruel Intentions (Remix) Ft. Snoh Aalegra and Most of All. He also shared the accompanying music videos to Cruel Intentions/Good Ol’ Case of…
MAOLU – Airplane Mode [Prod. by DomOnEarth]
This year, MAOLU (formerly known as Young Lou) has been doing a lot of traveling, networking and growing as an artist. He released his most recent project NoMAD/z PARADISE late last year, which was the follow-up to his highly praised project Conscious Conversations. MAOLU is back with new music, his new project “My Thoughts Exactly” is dropping in May. He recently shared a new song…
Metasota – Lake 80’s Ft. REEFA REI [Prod. By Tek]
About a month ago, Metasota shared some exciting news. He revealed that his anticipated new album ‘RUMDMT’ will be released on May 1st. #RUMDMT prod. @Tekhiphop features: TBA1st video: on the wayRELEASE DATE: 5/1/16ARTWORK: me (@nicregis digital) pic.twitter.com/liCYt2WHjN — kevin durag (@Metasota) March 4, 2016 Since then he released a new song, ‘Rumble‘ to serve as a…
John Scott – Hour Glass EP [Premiere]
Texas native, John Scott is always on his A game when it comes to putting out quality music. Since his last EP (Heartbreak Hotel) premiered on the blog last year, Scott has produced songs for artist such as Finding Novyon (NO XANS) and done some amazing remixes to songs by Taku, Erykah Badu, and much more. Scott is…
SOUNDSET 2016 at The Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul
Rhymesayers Entertainment and Rose Presents announce the 9th Annual Soundset Festival: your official Midwest kick-off of the summer, with over ten hours of the best Hip Hop music in one day. It all goes down at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Sunday May 29, 2016 (rain or shine). Gates open at 11:00 AM In 2015, Rhymesayers…
AfriTribeRadio – Volume One
The creative brand Afri Tribe is launching their latest platform ‘AfriTribeRadio‘. Afri Tribe will be using this platform to give exposure to music from rising local African artists as well as internationally known African and American music in a fusion referred to as “afrotrap”. Music ranging from local artists such as Olawumi and Ikey, to established artists…