Meet Slatt Zy, Rap’s Unrelenting Grinder
At just 18-years-old, Slatt Zy is slated to take over the music industry, one dolorous melody at a time. The Atlanta bred, Chattanooga raised emcee has a vocal texture that’s unhurried, supported by a brash…
Articles by Derrius Edwards
My Favorite Color is an Optimistic Pain Artist
My Favorite Color doesn’t make sad boi music, he’s just chasing self-realization. The 23-year-old’s debut album, Velma, dabbles between an altered state of consciousness and bouts of depression, exploring a range of emotion — the…
Cocoa Sarai is a Bellwether of Change
At this stage in her career, Cocoa Sarai’s music isn’t political, it’s personal. The Grammy-Award winning songstress has provided a new meaning to the term unapologetic, leaving no stone unturned in route to exposing an…
Steven Malcolm Gives Grand Rapids’ Soundscape a Facelift
Steven Malcolm is Michigan’s best kept secret. Sonically, the Grand Rapids wordsmith’s tonal versatility is unmatched, spotlighting his affinity for uptempo production, while also reaffirming his Jamaican lineage with a reggae undertone. He has this…
The Gospel According to Big Havi, Atlanta’s Melodic Wordsmith
Big Havi’s vulnerability in the booth is therapeutic. The Atlantan rapper has a sense of artistic expression that is both personal and reflective. Listening to his music, it’s clear to understand that growth is the…
MANILA GREY Return With Smooth New Single ‘Shibuya’
MANILA GREY is a hidden treasure within rap’s ever-changing industry. The Vancouver duo has unearthed their new single ‘Shibuya’, an upbeat blend of lo-fi recording efforts with a smooth delivery that provides a revamped R&B…
Germ is Hellbent on Defying Music Industry Standards
Germ does his own stunts, no kizzy. The G*59 RECORD$ (Grey Five Nine) signee is arguably one of Atlanta’s more polished hidden gems with a cult-like following. Before he was cranking in vacant parking lots…
“I don’t find fear in stepping outside of my comfort zone”: A Conversation with Dot Cromwell on Code-switching, Milllion Watts & Black Empowerment
Dot Cromwell is the change agent that hip-hop so desperately needs, he just has to surpass the infancy stage of mainstream notoriety — but he’s in no rush to grow up, musically speaking that is. …
Germ Offloads Mixed Emotions and Angst With ‘The Hijinx Tape’
Germ comes through with mischief and hella horsepower. The Atlantan hitmaker returns with his latest effort, The Hijinx Tape. At 12 tracks in 28 minutes, Germ’s expressive disdain for normalcy is best identified through choleric…
From Beyond The Turntables, Meet DJ Gift
DJ Gift, the self-described Rockstar DJ, is hellbent on making it out of The Gate City (Greensboro, NC) and making a name for himself, one venture at a time. The recent high school grad is…