Interviews
Mayorkun Is Afrobeats’ Trusted Prodigy
Signed to Davido, Mayorkun is one of Afrobeats’ fastest-rising stars. He breaks it down for Audiomack.
Joony Refuses to Be Complacent
Maryland native Joony is an unstoppable force in hip-hop. He breaks down his journey for Audiomack World.
The World Belongs to Show Dem Camp
With nine projects in 11 years, Show Dem Camp has become a crucial voice in Nigeria’s contemporary music scene. They break it down for Audiomack.
Darrell Cole Has No Time to Waste
London-based Darrell Cole has lived many lives, and breaks down his obsession with lineage for Audiomack.
BoofPaxkMooky Breaks the Mold
The 23-year-old from Tarboro, North Carolina has built a devoted internet following throughout the past four years. He breaks down his sound for Audiomack.
Charlotte Day Wilson Is Leaning Into Brutal Honesty
The Toronto artist speaks with Audiomack about her debut, ‘ALPHA,’ and her sprawling ambition.
Making Sense of Junior Mesa
Audiomack attempts to make sense of the ever-moving target of Junior Mesa’s soundscapes.
Bakersteez Puts His Own Spin on Culture
Jamaican artist Bakersteez is putting his own spin on music culture. He breaks it down for Audiomack.
Welcome to Smallgod’s Empire
From London to Ghana, Amsterdam, Jamaica, and back, Smallgod has carried and shed more labels than the average person.
Pink Siifu Embodies Southern Rap
The Alabama-born artist’s omnivorous taste has always harnessed a distinctly Southern flavor. He breaks it down for Audiomack World.
LA’s Ron-RonTheProducer Persists In the Face of Loss
The LA producer is at his best when building up others’ sound, lacing their beats with his signature thundering basslines and laser synths.
EST Gee Is #UpNow
Before becoming one of the biggest industry breakout stars of the last year, EST Gee was George Stone III, a freshman scholarship football star at Xavier High.
Cochise Is Being Himself
Cochise is rap's Peter Pan. The hip-hop act breaks down the importance of being yourself for Audiomack.
Sarkodie Feels No Pressure
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie is 10 years into an illustrious career that has seen him rise from underground acclaim to household name.
BbyAfricka Is Her Own Biggest Inspiration
Listening to BbyAfricka rap is like stumbling into the structured chaos of a MadLibs game. The Inglewood, CA rapper breaks down her style for Audiomack.
Lil Poppa Counts His Blessings
Lil Poppa is a reluctant rap star. The Jacksonville native speaks with Audiomack about his success.
Amindi Won’t Be Boxed In
Rapper and singer Amindi refuses to be boxed in. She breaks down her new EP, 'Nice,' for Audiomack.
Brasstracks Is Back Indie—Now What?
Brasstracks are back indie. One half of the duo breaks down their split from Capitol for Audiomack.
Welcome to 30 Deep Grimeyy’s Darkly Comic World
St. Louis' 30 Deep Grimeyy has a penchant for telling the whole truth, even when it’s messy. He breaks it down for Audiomack World.
Bfb Da Packman Is Dead Serious
Bfb Da Packman is dead serious. The Flint rapper has a deep love for rap and all things craft. He breaks it down for Audiomack.
Barry Jhay Is Pioneering His Own Legacy
Nigeria's Barry Jhay conveys moving messages capable of standing the test of time. He breaks it all down for Audiomack.
Who the F*ck Is Seyi Vibez?
Seyi Vibez was dropped from his label at 17. In a new interview with Audiomack World, he shares what he has learned since.
What Happens After You Produce a Hit Record?
Hit producer Rogét Chahayed explains the trappings of life once you produce a massive song for Audiomack.
Brennan Savage’s Number 1 Rule Is Authenticity
“I learned that if it’s not natural, and the frustration starts to build, you gotta take a step back and do something completely different.”
Tomi Thomas’ Hopeless Romanticism
Tomi Thomas, 10 years into his career, is a hopeless romantic, He breaks down his new music and his journey for Audiomack.
What Is Artist Development In 2021?
Jory Carver, marketing and artist development team member at AWAL, speaks with Audiomack about the meaning of artist development in 2021.
Sakura Puts Her Heart Into Alternative R&B Love Songs
Atlanta singer Sakura deals in tenderness, while trying not to overthink the process.
G Herbo Gets Candid About His Relationship to Drill
Chicago drill pioneer G Herbo speaks candidly about his relationship to the genre with Audiomack.
Cautious Clay Conquers the Algorithm with Honesty
Cleveland native Cautious Clay shatters any misconceptions about his honesty and breaks down his new album, ‘Deadpan Love.’
Meet Nardo Wick, Rapper Slash Sound Library
Nardo Wick is Florida's latest rap commodity, and his dark, yet playful, world is winning him fans in droves. He breaks it down for Audiomack.
Enter Majid Jordan’s Cinematic Universe
The Majid Jordan cinematic universe is an ever-expanding ocean. They break it down for Audiomack.
Projexx Is One of Dancehall’s Most Promising New Voices
Projexx is thriving amid strange times. The Dancehall act speaks with Audiomack about being a voice for the youth.
Fousheé Bends Time to Her Will
In 2020, all eyes were on Fousheé when her voice appeared on a viral Sleepy Hallow track. This is her full story, as told to Audiomack.
Ayra Starr Is a Voice for Nigeria’s Youth
Following the cultural impact of Ayra Starr's self-titled EP, the Nigerian singer breaks down how her life has changed for Audiomack.
OG Parker’s 10 Keys to Success as a Producer
The Atlanta producer shares 10 keys to success with Audiomack.
ekkstacy Doesn’t Care What You Call Him
ekkstacy sounds like pop’s new antihero. He speaks with Audiomack about genre, labels, and more.
Young Nudy’s Disorienting World
The versatile Young Nudy, a rapper from Atlanta, creates his own world of horror movie kitsch. He breaks down his process for Audiomack.
8 Artists on What Pride Means to Them
Audiomack spoke candidly with a handful of artists about Pride’s meaning in 2021 and how the music industry can do better.
Mndsgn’s Guide to Producing With Intention
Evolving consistently over the last decade, producer Mndsgn shares 10 keys for success.
For Big Scarr, Pain Is a Daily Battle
Memphis native Big Scarr battles pain on the daily, but his music embraces hardship. He breaks it down for Audiomack.
DJ Tunez Is Pushing Afrobeats Into the Stratosphere
DJ Tunez, Wizkid's DJ since 2015, is using his platform to push Afrobeats into the stratosphere. He breaks down his goals for Audiomack.
Fire In Little Africa Is Redefining Oklahoma’s Musical Lineage
In March 2020, dozens of artists convened in Tulsa over a long weekend to record an album. This is the story behind the project.
King Perryy Is a ‘Citizen of the World’
King Perryy is a ‘Citizen of the World.’ He breaks down the ethos behind his new album for Audiomack.
9 Keys to Increasing Fan Engagement on Social Media
Emelie Olsson, Director of Artist Relations for Corite, a crowdfunding platform, shares her advice on how artists can best engage with their fans on social media.
A Look at Sampling in 2021
Sample clearance expert Deborah Mannis-Gardner breaks down what artists and fans need to know about the sampling world in 2021.
How SoFaygo Rose Up From the Internet’s Underground
SoFaygo’s “Knock Knock” is the song of the moment, and he‘s got a Travis Scott co-sign.
Patrick Paige II Is Getting Over His Fear of Failure
Bassist for The Internet, Patrick Paige II, speaks with Audiomack about his sophomore solo album, ‘If I Fail Are We Still Cool?’
FCG Heem Is Fort Lauderdale’s Native Son
The bard of Fort Lauderdale, FCG Heem, speaks with Audiomack about his 2021 project, ‘Neighborhood Poetry.’
Snow Ellet Made Himself Into a ‘suburban indie rock star’
Snow Ellet makes music reminiscent of the bands that populated late-‘90s alt radio and ‘00s Warped Tour lineups. He breaks down his methods for Audiomack.
YTK Went Viral. Now What?
The Baltimore rapper struck gold with his spin on a Mariah Carey classic. What happens after you go viral?