Articles by Derrius Edwards

YN Jay

YN Jay Changed Michigan’s Soundscape

Before YN Jay started beating doonies down on camera, the Beecher, Michigan rapper was extremely reticent in more ways than one. He hasn’t always been the outspoken type to teeter between humorously indecent lyrics and…






Broccoli City Festival 2022

The DMV Music Scene Thrives at Broccoli City Festival

Broccoli City Festival celebrated Black culture in the blackest way possible. The DMV-based music festival played host to a two-day event that featured performances from Ari Lennox, Gunna, Jeezy, Lil Durk, Rico Nasty, Summer Walker,…


DJ Chose

DJ Chose Is Unselfish

DJ Chose‘s unselfishness plays a special role in business. He prides himself on being a dot connector: someone with the know-how required to build meaningful relationships.  The multi-platinum, multi-hyphenate artist has delivered RIAA-certified songs for…




Yeat

Yeat’s ‘2 Alivë’ Tour Hits North Carolina

Yeat knows how to use his influence. The 21-year-old rapper has taken over the internet with songs like “Gët Busy” and “Sorry Bout That,” spawning a turban-centric community of supporters. He’s established an organic fanbase…