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DRKSHDWDEV - RE2

Interview · 2026-05-01

DRKSHDWDEV - RE2

The experimental artist drops a 4-track EP recorded with Resident Evil running in the background - flex bars in a deep monotone over booming production that hits opposite of moshpit rap and lands the same.

Monica Pane

Welcome To DEATHROW, A World Built By Nick Andree

Interview · 2026-04-30

Welcome To DEATHROW, A World Built By Nick Andree

The Houston artist on his producer August who calls him when a beat can't wait, why every tape is a world-building moment, and treating his Spotify profile like a piece of art.

Dylan Servyngton

9CLOUDZ Makes Music That Doesn't Hide

Interview · 2026-04-30

9CLOUDZ Makes Music That Doesn't Hide

The Edmonton-based multi-disciplinary artist on recording PIXIE DREAMS entirely on her phone, rejecting the copy-paste formula, and why vulnerability in art means being comfortable with ugly.

Sam Beres

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DRKSHDWDEV - RE2

DRKSHDWDEV - RE2

The experimental artist drops a 4-track EP recorded with Resident Evil running in the background - flex bars in a deep monotone over booming production that hits opposite of moshpit rap and lands the same.

Monica Pane · 2026-05-01 · 3 min read

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Welcome To DEATHROW, A World Built By Nick Andree

Welcome To DEATHROW, A World Built By Nick Andree

The Houston artist on his producer August who calls him when a beat can't wait, why every tape is a world-building moment, and treating his Spotify profile like a piece of art.

Dylan Servyngton · 2026-04-30 · 5 min read

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9CLOUDZ Makes Music That Doesn't Hide

9CLOUDZ Makes Music That Doesn't Hide

The Edmonton-based multi-disciplinary artist on recording PIXIE DREAMS entirely on her phone, rejecting the copy-paste formula, and why vulnerability in art means being comfortable with ugly.

Sam Beres · 2026-04-30 · 5 min read

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diamond* - 3 PhØnes

diamond* - 3 PhØnes

Three phones ringing. diamond* not picking up. moses.xa shot the visual, track runs 2:27, no bloat. Ian Connor Sicko ties float somewhere in the background but that's not the headline.

Max Paign · 2026-04-22 · 1 min read

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29kylo on Staying Independent, Chief Keef, and Why He Hates Social Media

29kylo on Staying Independent, Chief Keef, and Why He Hates Social Media

The Southwest Georgia artist talks his Why Not? Part 2 project, freestyling high, finding his sound through Chief Keef and XXXTentacion, and why consistency is hard when you hate the internet.

Cesar Vialpando · 2026-04-17 · 6 min read

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Nine Vicious - Rolling Loud

Nine Vicious - Rolling Loud

'Rolling Loud' off Nine Vicious' EMOTIONS project hit early April and hasn't slowed down since. The whole thing clocks in under three minutes but the energy doesn't let up.

Monica Pane · 2026-04-17 · 1 min read

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Rx Papi - Dranc Wars (Official Video)

Rx Papi - Dranc Wars (Official Video)

Rochester's Rx Papi back with the visual treatment for 'Dranc Wars' - title track off the February EP that's been circulating in the real ones' rotation.

Monica Ophelia Pane · 2026-04-17 · 1 min read

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Zukenee - SGA (Official Video)

Zukenee - SGA (Official Video)

Atlanta's Zukenee just dropped the official video for 'SGA' and it's exactly the kind of energy we been championing since day one. Released late March via SLAYLIFE LLC.

Monica Pane · 2026-04-17 · 1 min read

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Ugazee Built His Own Lane

Ugazee Built His Own Lane

The self-produced afro-fusion artist on learning beats by ear, the Drax collective, and why a TikTok post blew up in Nigeria before it hit the US.

Dylan Servyngton · 2026-04-15 · 4 min read

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DRKSHDWDEV - RE2

DRKSHDWDEV - RE2

The experimental artist drops a 4-track EP recorded with Resident Evil running in the background - flex bars in a deep monotone over booming production that hits opposite of moshpit rap and lands the same.

R E A D M O R E

Welcome To DEATHROW, A World Built By Nick Andree

Welcome To DEATHROW, A World Built By Nick Andree

The Houston artist on his producer August who calls him when a beat can't wait, why every tape is a world-building moment, and treating his Spotify profile like a piece of art.

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The Dresoglo Interview

The Dresoglo Interview

356 tracks, a self-coined subgenre, and a weekend at Lil Yachty's house. The industry hasn't caught up yet.

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