Meet Def Jam’s Hyper-Confident Rapper, Singer & Motivational Speaker
When DaniLeigh was 18, she worked with Prince. Now 23, she wants to be known for her music, first and foremost.
Discovery
Meet Lucky Daye, the R&B Singer Who Ran out of F**ks
From cult living to giving Frank Ocean a run for his money.
Meet Franky Hill, the New Jersey Rapper Who’s Done Being Selfish With His Demons
"It’s so much easier being truthful. Everything is better when you’re honest."
Meet a Brooklyn-Based Singer Who Sees Fame as “Pretty Normal”
Cautious Clay talks indie success, working with John Mayer, and performing an NPR Tiny Desk concert.
The Starter’s Guide to YBN Cordae
Everything you need to know about YBN Cordae, a methodical young rapper with an impressive back catalog and bright future.
Meet QUADRY, the Baton Rouge Rapper Who Might Just Be the Best Rapper
“I have to be certain with this because this is the only thing in my life that I can control.”
'Project 0' & the Wizardry of Chester Watson
"I wanna be one of those people like Jimi Hendrix was for rock music; I wanna be that for rap."
The Starter’s Guide to Rico Nasty
Rico Nasty is taking over hip-hop, one unfiltered banger at a time. Here's everything you need to know about the shapeshifting DMV rapper.
The Starter's Guide to Juice WRLD
Juice WRLD is taking over with a potent brand of emo rap. Here's everything you need to know about the rising star.
Meet Ivy Sole, the Philly Rapper Bringing Every Type of Love to Hip-Hop
Ivy Sole wants you to find joy and guard it with everything you have.
The Starter’s Guide to Sheck Wes
Everything you need to know about the Harlem MC signed to Kanye West and Travis Scott.
Meet April + Vista, the DMV’s New Voice for the Forefront
Having helped GoldLink craft acclaimed projects, April George is making beautiful music one-half of DMV duo April + Vista.
The Ballad of Jay Park, Who Is Fighting to Be Hip-Hop’s First Asian Star
The Roc Nation signee has the talent, but it's an uphill battle.
Meet Aaron Aye, Minneapolis' Most Positive Young Artist (Interview)
For an orphan, Aaron Aye is unexpectedly radiant.
Meet Channel Tres, the Los Angeles Artist Blending Seduction, Deep House & Hip-Hop
"This is the first time I had songs that I spent time on."
Meet SwaVay, the Atlanta Rapper with Metro Boomin & James Blake In His Corner (Interview)
How a virtually unknown rapper from Atlanta ended up signing to Metro Boomin and becoming best friends with James Blake.
Meet Octavian, the Drake-Endorsed UK Rapper Bound to Explode in 2018
It seems Octavian's explosion is imminent.
The Starter’s Guide to Gunna
Gunna is a Young Thug protégé who is racking up features with some of Atlanta and trap's biggest names. Here's everything you need to know.
Meet MorMor, the Toronto Singer Conquering the Difficulty of Truth
"I hope that [my fans] learn something about themselves from my words."
The Path to Soaring: Arin Ray's Journey From 'The X Factor' to Touring with TDE's SiR
His story is one of consistency, patience, and constant fine-tuning.
Meet Drelli, Minneapolis' Most Vibrant New Voice (Interview)
Listen to the premiere of his new 'Hey Drelli' EP.
“Keep Screaming!”: An Interview with Forever Hungry Philly Rapper Armani White
Armani White knows his music is being heard, but he’s grown comfortable with silence.
