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Cliff Henderson V is an emerging rapper based in Pittsburg, California. Debuting near the tail end of the previous decade under the name Fifth (which is derived from the suffix in his full name), Henderson’s sound embraces a range of classic and modern influences, from Tupac Shakur and Jay Z …

Taiwo Oyinloye is a Nigeria-born and bred, Canada-based rap artist and songwriter. Utilizing the roots of his upbringing in Lagos and translating them to his current situation in Toronto, Oyinyloye strives to expand his unique perspective on an otherwise largely overlooked hip hop scene. He has left a sizable imprint …

Having gone through many varied permutations since their formation in 1978, Toronto metal legends Anvil are maintained by the core of childhood friends, singer/guitarist Steve “Lips” Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner. The band is held together by bassist Chris Robertson, who has solidified the lineup since 2014. Now, Anvil is …

Marcus Giavanni is a New York-based artist who holds a diverse profile as a songwriter, record producer, and spiritual medium. Working alongside executive producer Brandon Johnson under the name Vitruvian MAN, he strives to utilize those three skills as part of his musical pursuit. His collaboration with Johnson is a …

King Femi is a Bermuda-born, Georgia-based hip hop artist. Having debuted in 2015 and kept a steadily prolific stream of singles for four years, he continues to make a solid impact on the current Atlanta scene. Femi’s first single release for the new year, “Live to Ball,” has already been …

Denver, Colorado R&B/neo-soul artist Anna Orsborn, who records and performs under the mononym Annabelle, is kicking off 2020 right. In the two weeks since her full-length album, XI:XI, was released, it has been continually well-received among various musical outlets and streaming sites. Prior to that, Annabelle achieved initial success with …

Wendy Halo offers a refreshing and competent alternative to the often-saturated modern music scene. The pop singer is currently based in Marbella, Spain, after freeing herself from the confines of her corporate job. That transition was emphasized on her new single, appropriately titled “High Life,” which will also be the …

Ro$ewood Renegade is the stage name of Jimmy Brown Jr, a born-and-raised Austin, Texas rapper and songwriter with an extensive musical family. Several of his family members have achieved success individually, and Brown aims to follow suit by carving out his own path. Indeed, he has, having initially gained local …

Lil Dream is an emerging Washington, D.C.-based rapper. Since debuting in 2016 with the single “RBB” (featuring acclaimed Maryland rapper Rezt), his skills have earned him exposure on both national and international levels. He stands out in having gained support from Grammy-nominated artist GoldLink, as well as a unique identity …

Kamryn Marie is a Washington, D.C. born, Alabama-based singer/songwriter. While naturally a pop artist, Marie’s sound encompasses a nuanced range, including anthemic EDM, driving rock, sensual balladry, and even a bit of country. She has accumulated steady success based on seven singles and one longplay album, As Is, since debuting …

San Francisco’s RPxSB (an abbreviation of the stage names Roddy Picante and Stay-Bizzy) initially laid the blueprints for their project during their college days, creating an unreleased demo album titled The Cutty Online Mixtape. From there, the hip hop duo’s efforts would carry over into two additional splinter albums, TMP …

On the heels of his successful 2019 debut album, Rookie of the Year, New Jersey rapper Vae Day has continued to leave a resonant impact on the hip hop scene. Day recently emphasized that success with a slew of rising singles these past few years, as well as a guest …