Written By: Julian Enghauser East vs. West Coast Hip-Hop: Why I Gravitate Toward the West While I could never choose which style of old-school hip-hop I love more—East or West Coast—I do find myself gravitating toward the feel of the West. The West tells gritty stories of an impoverished society at war with itself. But…
Written By: Wanjiru Waweru Rising R&B artist Khamari released his third single, “Lonely In The Jungle,” on July 25, 2025. The song reflects on the final episode in a rope of emotional luxury. It also highlights the development of his songwriting process. The track leads up to the release of his upcoming sophomore album via…
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Written By: Wanjiru Waweru Grammy-Award winning Recording Artist Tyla has released her mixtape, WWP. It is her latest project since her record-selling self-titled debut album. The four-track release features two summer singles: “Bliss” and “Is It.” Additionally, it includes two new songs: “DYNAMITE” featuring Wizkid, and the dancehall track “MR. MEDIA.” Produced by P. Prime…
Written By: Wanjiru Waweru Mariah Carey released “Sugar Sweet” featuring Shenseea and Kehlani on July 26, 2025, via Gamma. The follow-up single is “Type Dangerous.” The track combines Mariah’s lifelong songwriting skill with Shenseea’s Caribbean flavor and Kehlani’s smooth R&B vocal range. Carey and HARV produced “Sugar Sweet.” It became the second single from her…
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Featured Weekly Artist July 23, 2024 – July 30, 2025 Artist Name: In-Fes-tor City: Chattanooga, Tennessee Social Media Link: In-Fes-Tor (@in.fes.tor) • Instagram photos and videos
Event Manager Name: Christopher Johnson Email: weindabasementmusicgroup@gmail.com Event Title: BIG FUN Sunday’s @ ShantyTown Pub Event Date: 07/27/2025 Start Time: 4 PM End Time: 11:30 PM Event URL: https://bit.ly/3GUMMTA Event Description: Pull up and turn up at Big Fun Sundays — the ultimate Sunday day party going down at The Shantytown Pub! 🎉Get ready for…
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Featured Weekly Artist Jul 23, 2025 – Jul 30, 2025 Artist Name: ElBart City: North Carolina Social Media Link: https://x.com/thabartman Additional Info: https://share.amuse.io/track/elbart-push-start
Written By: Wanjiru Waweru Hip Hop Icon and multi-platinum hitmaker Kardinal Offishall to raise the summer temperature to release his latest single, SOAK on July 17, 2025, a sensual, Amapiano, and Afrobeats-combination anthem that provides reggae and dancehall-influenced “LET EM OUT”. Both tracks are featured on Kardinal Offishall’s EP “Everyday, Sometimes.” The legendary artist collaborated…
Written By: Wanjiru Waweru Alternative R&B singer-songwriter Khamari released his recent single, Sycamore Tree on June 20, 2025, via Encore Recordings. It was interpolated D’Angelo’s 2000 R&B classic, “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” which concentrates on the bloom and wither of a relationship – “Khamari contemplates whether to remain planted or uproot himself from the…
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Des Moines, IA may be known for cornfields and caucuses—but the real movement here is in the underground hip-hop scene. From pioneers with industry impact to street-bred spitters with global reach, these 10 artists are the cream of the crop when it comes to bars, beats, and influence.Let’s count it down—from 10 to 1. 💥…
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