As Black History Month closes and Women’s History Month begins, a comeback story rooted in resilience, loss, and legacy is unfolding. The industry might want to pay attention. R&B singer Wadena has officially stepped back into the spotlight with her new single “Bum Busta,” produced by Grammy-winning Atlanta heavyweight Zaytoven — and the early numbers are turning heads. Released on Valentine’s Day, the record made … Continue reading “They Tried to Bury Me” — Wadena Drops ‘Bum Busta’ With Grammy Winner Zaytoven After Decade-Long Industry Feud, Brain Injury Recovery & Father’s Death

Salt Lake City’s Bad Luck Brigade continue to define their place in the jazz-leaning hip-hop space with the release of their new album, NOTHING. Operating as a six-piece band rather than the more traditional structure of emcees and DJs, the group builds its sound from live drums, bass, guitar, keys, and horns, with sharp, intricate lyricism and raw flows. Their newest album NOTHING is a cohesive, energetic release that reinforces … Continue reading Bad Luck Brigade Channel Live Energy into Raw, Energizing album ‘NOTHING’

Maudixi’s journey into music started with curiosity and a love for crafting melodies, but it quickly became something deeper- a way to capture feelings and tell stories without words. Her songs act as a reflection of her inner world, an invitation for listeners to step inside and connect with the emotions she’s exploring. Songs like her newest offering, “not listening”, move with a natural, effortless … Continue reading Baton Rouge’s Maudixi on Songwriting, Emotion, and Storytelling [Interview]

David Collins, a talented singer-songwriter from Norfolk, Virginia, is making waves in the music scene with his heartfelt tracks and powerful vocals. Growing up in the rich musical environment of the church, Collins found his passion for music at a young age, nurtured by the vibrant community around him in Young Park and the Barnard Park area. Collins’ musical journey began during his teenage years, … Continue reading Rising Star: The Musical Journey of David Collins

Grammy-nominated North Carolina singer-songwriter BeMyFiasco and acclaimed Finnish producer-artist Misha unveil Aura Gold, a radiant cross-continental EP that proves great music is truly borderless. The project, crafted between North Carolina and Finland, is a richly layered tapestry of 70s funk and disco, 90s R&B and hip-hop, Afrobeats, Amapiano, and modern soul, resulting in a luminous, globally-infused sound rooted in radical honesty, courage, and love in all its messy, unapologetic forms. The heart of Aura … Continue reading Global Vibes, Pure Soul: BeMyFiasco and Misha Create “Aura Gold” On New EP

Since 2022, Salt Lake City’s Bad Luck Brigade has been quietly reshaping what live hip-hop can be. What started as a middle school friendship between Kilow and Ikaika Meatoga grew into a DJ/Emcee duo, and eventually blossomed into a six-piece band where drums, bass, guitar, keys, and horns collide with jazz, funk, and hip-hop energy. Their new album NOTHING captures the spirit of a band that thrives on improvisation, … Continue reading From Middle School Friends to Six-Piece Force: Inside Bad Luck Brigade [Interview]