Mamba Mentality Through Music: An Examination of Arin Ray’s ‘Phases III’
When in doubt, keep it simple. It’s a common, yet effective way of life and one of the few mottos that Arin Ray, the singer, songwriter, and producer, utilizes as…
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SadBoy Sessions: Reggie Becton Talks Working With Darkchild, Balancing Work With Music & His Latest Project
On an unseasonably cold November night in the nation’s capital, the band wrapped up its final note of the evening as cheers emanated from the crowd. From wall to wall,…
The Man Behind The Mask: A Conversation With LD About Drill Music, Counseling And The Future
Hailing from Brixton Hill, LD, formerly known as Scribz, came onto the U.K. music scene alongside his 67 brothers, kickstarting the earliest wave of UK drill. Eight years since his…
The Art Of Conversation: Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder & Fred Taylor Talk About The Pivot, Podcasting And Their Future Goals
It’s Thursday in New York City and I’m standing on the corner of 2nd Avenue and St. Marks Place. As I cross the street, I can see a younger white…
Louder & Prouder: Joyce Wrice Celebrates Her Debut Album, First Tour With Lucky Daye & More
If you’re reading this, I hope you know that R&B is far from dead. With the CandyDrip tour kicking off at the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon on March 18th,…
When Rapping Is Your Birthright, Meet Thunderous Knight
In a world full of gloom and doom, a spokesperson for joy and living life to the fullest is welcoming. Located in sunny California, Thunderous Knight, aka Darrian Hayes, sets…
Creatively Speaking: FORTHENIGHT Turned Sample Packs Into Diamond Plaques
Are you familiar with Japanese Jazz? What about Philip Glass, the composer behind the soundtrack for Candyman, the original motion picture released in 1992? While the latter influenced the beginning…