Part of the post-NW.An explosion of California gangsta rap, Above the Law, came out of the eastern Los Angeles suburb of Pomona; leader Cold 187um, aka Big Hutch (born Gregory Hutchinson), was joined by KMG the Illustrator (born Kevin Dulley), Go Mack (born Arthur Goodman), and DJ Total K-Oss (born Anthony Stewart). Mixing '70s vintage funk and soul samples with live instrumentation (Hutchinson had studied jazz while in school, the group signed with Eazy-E's Ruthless Records and issued its debut album, Livin' Like Hustlers, in 1990; split into violence- and sex-themed sides, it was co-produced by Dr. Dre (before N.W.A's…

Introducing Ariel J., an electrifying force in the realm of contemporary music. Born and bred in the vibrant cultural landscape of Los Angeles, Ariel's journey into the world of music began at an early age, fueled by a passion for storytelling and a love for melody. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of influences spanning pop, R&B, and electronic music, Ariel's sound is a captivating fusion of soulful vocals, infectious rhythms, and introspective lyricism. Ariel J. Online: Apple Music:    / ariel-j   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0KVhK... Instagram:    / arielj.music   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imarielj?_t=8... Facebook:    / arieljmusic    

Since first exploding onto Soundcloud back in 2014, Brixton-born Hertz has become a darling of the bedroom producer generation, thanks to his knack for blending soulful electronica with upbeat r&b. Billboard described his breakthrough 2017 EP, Night/Daze, as "a collection of calming antidotes for the stresses of daily life," and Complex noted that it "oozed both talent and creativity in abundance."