Music

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…

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…

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…

She's new on the scene and with only one song right now, but showing a lot of promise: songwriter, storyteller, sound innovator, bassist, and vocalist. Hailing from the south, ZURI is a 19-year-old music artist from Atlanta, Georgia. With influences from contemporary jazz, neo-soul, & and R&B, her sound is uncommon and a fresh find…

From an early age Norman Sann has had a shine. The backdrop of his beginnings is all too normal these days, but Norman was built differently. Norman Sanchez was born in Houston, Texas to a single mother. His father was serving time in jail and his older brothers were busy making moves in the street.…

Beginning with his classic debut, Illmatic (1994), Nas has stood tall as one of New York City's leading rap voices, outspokenly expressing a righteous, self-empowered swagger that has endeared him to critics and hip-hop purists. Whether proclaiming himself "Nasty Nas" or "Nas Escobar" or "Nastradamus" or "God's Son," the self-appointed King of New York has…