New York based experimental electronic producer Evan Shornstein, better known by his stage name Photay, is still a relatively unknown name in the music industry. Over the past four years, Shornstein has released a total of three projects almost completely under the radar. 2014 saw the release of his debut self-titled EP, 2016 saw the […]
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Soundbite: “Neo Wax Bloom” by Iglooghost
Irish electronic music producer Seamus Malliagh, better known by his moniker Iglooghost, is steadily shaping up to be a breakout star in the experimental electronic scene. Malliagh debuted in 2014 with his “Treetunnels” EP on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder record label alongside titans of the industry like Mr. Oizo, TOKiMONSTA and Flying Lotus himself. In just […]
Soundbite: “The Bigger Artist” by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Bronx rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie released his first studio album “The Bigger Artist” in September. The young rapper collaborated with R&B artists such as Chris Brown and Trey Songz, also sharing ideas with fellow 2017 XXL freshmen like PnB Rock and YoungBoy while staying “Undefeated” with 21 Savage and hitting the album’s most […]
Soundbite: “American Teen” by Khalid
Released in March, “American Teen” is American singer Khalid’s debut studio album. Since its debut, Khalid was voted “Best New Artist” at the Video Music Awards and became one of the most streamed artists worldwide on Spotify in September for five consecutive days. In the album, Khalid sings straightforwardly about teenagers’ aspirations and love in […]
“Dubloadz and the 9000 Ghosts” by Dubloadz
Dave Nardolilli, better known by his stage name Dubloadz, is a formidable and rapidly rising force in the underground electronic music scene. Still fairly new to production, Nardolilli released his very first EP “Fight Music” in 2014 and since then has released four more. Within four years, Nardolilli went from being a niche artist to […]
Flower Boy by Tyler, The Creator
Frontman and co-founder of the Los Angeles based hip-hop group Odd Future, Tyler Okonma, better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is well known for his controversial lyrics and public persona. Okonma first gained popularity with the dark and depressing subjects he rapped about on his 2009 debut mixtape “Bastard” and his first […]
“Big Fish Theory” by Vince Staples
California rapper Vince Staples has been on a significant rise in the underground hip-hop scene since his debut in 2010. The 24-year-old first appeared as a featured artist on popular tracks from the now mostly defunct Odd Future group, with rappers such as Earl Sweatshirt and Tyler, The Creator. Since then, he released four mixtapes, […]
Soundbite: “Climate Change” by Pitbull
The Cuban-American hip-hop artist Pitbull released his 10th anticipated album, “Climate Change,” on March 17. His 12-track album features a series of collaborations with powerhouse performers like Robin Thicke, Flo-rida, R. Kelly, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias and Stephen Marley. His smash hit singles from last year – “Greenlight,” “Messin’ Around” and “Freedom”- are highlighted throughout […]
Soundbite: “Mansionz” by Mansionz
By Aidan Rivas First things first, this album is tight. I’ll rank it an 8.5 out of 10 right now before the review even starts. Onwards to the musicians themselves: Mansionz is an alternative hip-hop and R&B duo consisting of singer-songwriter Mike Posner and producer/singer Matthew Musto, known more commonly by his stage name Blackbear. […]
Soundbite: “More Life” by Drake
By Celina Mahabir Whether you’ve kept up with mainstream music or not, the name Drake should be no stranger to you. The Toronto-born actor-turned-rapper has taken home three Grammys thus far, continuing to deliver since his debut in 2009. His latest release, “More Life,” dropped on March 18, featuring 22 tracks that Drake described during […]