Read the full article on LAWeekly.com! It was the day before the release of Kanye West and Kid Cudi’s new album, Kids See Ghosts, which hit all music streaming platforms on Friday, June 1. To celebrate, the G.O.O.D. Music founder decided to throw an exclusive…
Read the full article on LAWeekly.com! Best R&B Singer TDE’s first lady needs no introduction. Being on the same label as Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Isaiah Rashad certainly comes with a lot of pressure, and SZA does not disappoint. With the release…
Read the full article on LAWeekly.com! Best Rapper Hailing from Long Beach and coming up with the Odd Future clan, 24-year-old Vince Staples is not shy when it comes to his rhymes — or social media outbursts. With the release of his debut album, Summertime ’06, in…
Read the full article on LAWeekly.com! Trap is the perfect crossover between EDM and hip-hop. In fact, this genre is responsible for some of music’s hottest artists, from T.I. and Waka Flocka to, more recently, RL Grime and Flosstradamus. The genre has evolved into…
Read the full interview on LAWeekly.com! Signing to J. Cole’s Dreamville imprint proved to be exactly what L.A. native Cozz needed to push his talents to the forefront of the rap game. At only 24 years old, Cozz (real name Cody Macc) has offered…
Read the full article on LAWeekly.com! Best Electronic DJ Zhu continues to take the EDM scene by storm. Signed to Mind of a Genius, the L.A.-based DJ/producer is an artist who wants to be defined by his music, not his looks; that’s part of why…
Read the full interview on LAWeekly.com! With Smokin’ Grooves Fest in Long Beach attracting music lovers from all across town, fans can look forward to 50 of their favorite R&B acts on Saturday, June 16, at the Queen Mary. Joining the all-star lineup, which…
Read the full article on LAWeekly.com! Bale is the perfect example of an artist who turned his life around for the better. Growing up in South Los Angeles, the 26-year-old is no stranger to the street and gang culture. Demonte Bell (his real name)…
Read the full article on LAWeekly.com! Raised in the Bay Area but currently living in Los Angeles, ymtk is here to push the envelope for melodic lyricists. Whether he’s singing, producing or songwriting, young Murph (his real name) has consistently put out genre-defying work.…
Read the full list on LAWeekly.com! Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May since 1949 and yet mental illness is still largely misunderstood and stigmatized. It’s still considered a weakness to ask for help. People with depression are still told to “cheer…