By David Williams
“This is the most happy Cudi has ever sounded consistently over an album. He slayed his demons now all he wants is some summertime adolescent high jinks…"
Read MoreAlbum Review: Insano by Kid Cudi
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Review: For All The Dogs by Drake
by David Williams
“In the words of Drake For All The Dogs “contains some madness and badness…combination…”
Read MoreReview: Utopia by Travis Scott
by David Williams
“Utopia is where Travis Scott gives maximum effort to try and create the biggest rap blockbuster of the year. Which makes for a good time just based on vibes, but if you look any deeper you won’t find much substance…"
Read MoreInterview: Archy Moor
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By Oliver Heffron
“Archy Moor is a natural MC. Only a few years after picking up the mic for the first time, the Nigerian-born, Dublin-raised artist has quickly exhibited a natural knack for lyricism and a distinct ear for production with singles like “I’ve Been” and “Have It In My Hands'' before releasing his debut EP…”
Read MoreJordan Ward Drops Wavey New Video for Single “White Crocs” with Ryan Trey
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By Oliver Heffron
“LA-based artist and longtime friend of Nuance Jordan Ward drops wavey new video for single “White Crocs” with Ryan Trey. Matching the track’s dreamy, extravagant atmosphere and low-key hip-shaking flow, the textured black-and-white music video sees Ward lay back in a cloud of smoke before propping up with Trey and a group of talented dancers for a full-on hip-hop dance performance…”
Read MoreMoko Makes Grand Return to London Music Scene on New EP 48, Pt. 1
“Moko’s new eight-track EP, 48, Pt. 1, champions the rising star’s grand return to London’s music scene and further solidifies him as a force to be reckoned with…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Her Loss by Drake & 21 Savage
by David Williams
“Drake enlists the help of Savage to carry him in spurts helping him with the workload and filling in the cracks with a cement full of charismatic punchlines. But it’s time to come to the conclusion that Drake is past his prime and is nowhere close to the artist he was years ago…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: $oul $old $eparately by Freddie Gibbs
Written by David Williams: “$oul $old $eparately is a supreme showcase of Gibbs talent and skill that exemplifies him as one of the best in hip-hop today…”
Read MoreKid Cudi is "Willing To Trust" with His Latest Single
by David Williams “Fresh off his North American run of his To the Moon Tour Kid Cudi has shared his second single “Willing To Trust” from his forthcoming 10th studio album and Netflix television animated series..”
Read MoreAlbum Review: The Forever Story by JID
by David Williams
“In a sense, his latest offering, The Forever Story, serves as a prequel of sorts for the Atlanta rapper, where he showcases his upbringing. JID gives us a peek behind the curtain of his life before we knew him and how that turned him into the man he is today.…”
Read MoreSymba Teams Up With Pusha T for "Never End Up Broke Pt. 2"
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by David Williams
“Rapidly ascending Symba teams up with the ‘Prince of Powder’ Pusha T to take the king’s shillings in with a new banger “Never End Up Broke Pt. 2” produced by the iconic Dr. Dre & Dem Jointz…”
Read MoreSeddy Hendrix Releases New Video "WELL SED"
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by David Williams:
“Former Nuance cover star Seddy Hendrix releases new visuals for “WELL SED” He gets to show off his otherworldly melodic flows over sonically summery production…”
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Because the Internet by Childish Gambino
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By David Williams
“Because the Internet is a piece of work that was years ahead of its time in spirit and significance. The content matched the concept of coding a digital age triumph for all to enjoy…”
Read MoreInterview: Peter $un
in Interviews, Music
by David Williams
“Peter $un’s art has a deeply personal meaning through his trademark jazz-style instrumentation coupled with his hypnotic melodies treating Phone Calls Give Me Anxiety as his therapist, tieing vulnerable autobiographical lyrics while sending an uplifting message of inspiration and empowerment…”
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: 808s & Heartbreak by Kanye West
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by David Williams
“Time and time again Kanye has been at the forefront of creativity pushing boundaries past the point of exhaustion for the sake of art. Guaranteed is the impact 808s & Heartbreak have on music now and in the past which makes this an all-time classic…”
Read MoreReview: CyHi - EGOT the EP
By: Wyatt Westlake
"If EGOT the EP is any indication of what the quality level of his highly anticipated second album will be, it is safe to say that CyHi's best material could be on the way..."
Read MoreSHORDIE SHORDIE RECRUITS BLXST FOR LOVERBOY ANTHEM “SPECIFIC”
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Baltimore native Shordie Shordie returns with new single “Specific” featuring Nuance cover artist Blxst
Read MoreJordan Ward Releases New Single "Lil Baby Crush"
in Music, Music Video
By Casey Willis
“In his new single, “Lil Baby Crush”, Jordan Ward explores these feelings of possibility exactly how it feels. Upbeat, positive in the way that something without real meaning can be, but also stretching for purpose and perceived desire…”
Read MoreBLXST Receives Nomination for Best New Hip Hop Artist at BET Hip Hop Awards
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By Hunter Craighill
“After releasing his debut EP No Love Lost in the fall of last year with Redbull Records, Los Angeles Hip Hop phenom Blxst has rapidly climbed the charts of rap music. One year after the release, he has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in the music industry with the BET Awards Best New Hip Hop Artist of the Year….”
Read MoreBlxst and Bino Rideaux Team Up For Sixtape 2
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By Andrew Stahl
“L.A. hip-hop artists Blxst, member of the XXL 2021 freshman class, and Bino Rideaux, whose full-length debut came out in 2019, have teamed up for the sequel to 2019’s Sixtape. And you know what they say about sequels….”
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