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On August 23, Andy Mineo released a musical-podcast hybrid called Work in Progress. The project is unlike any released by the artist before, compiling several unreleased tracks into a single release with a podcast series used to create additional conversation. Whereas Mineo’s earlier releases accounted for a single season, Work in Progress gives listeners a more complete display of Mineo’s artistic evolution. Whether it be the fear of aging, a celebration of marriage, or musical experimentation, the album is a thematic feast and might be Mineo’s most powerful project yet. Perhaps the most crucial element of Work in Progress is […]

NF recently sat down for a conversation with Ill Will at NME.com this week. Being someone who tends to be pretty vulnerable on the mic, NF found some space here in front of a camera to be real. Considering himself to be a quite negative person and preparing for the worst, NF says he finds it thrilling that he outsold Chance The Rapper’s debut album ‘The Big Day’ in the first week of sales with his new album The Search. Nate also shares how his perception changes the older he gets. He looks back on the song How Could You Leave Us […]

There is so much music published that music themes and ideas are bound to overlap. Mainstream and Christian Rap artists have songs that overlap in the general theme as well. The Thematic Duels series will analyze a song from a Christian rap and mainstream rap artist with the same song title and decide which artist portrayed the song’s titled better. Today, I’ll be looking at “Rose Gold” by Lil Mosey and “Rosegold” by WHATUPRG. Listen to Lil Mosey Below (WARNING: This song has explicit language): Looking past all the sexual references, Lil Mosey wrote a self-image rapper song. The soft melody, […]

Numerous Nigerian Christian hip hop acts have had wins in their art in 2019. One of them is rapper, singer, visual artist, and music producer Angeloh Anosike. Angeloh has been able to make a name for himself with his music and designs. With over a million views for his track with Tbabz Beatz and thousands of streams on other platforms for his releases, he surely has a promising music career. In a recent interview with the Furilla Records artist, Angeloh shares more about himself, new project, art designs, and viral song “I Do It” with Christian rapper S.O. What do you […]

Last night 1K Phew and CityTakers did an incredible toy drive to be a blessing to kids and benefit the City of Refuge, a transition from crisis ministry in Atlanta, Ga. The night, called Phew and friends, was also a Christmas party that brought out many people showing their support. Guest appearances and performances included Lecrae, Hulvey, WHATUPRG, Rockstar JT, Miles Minnick, Big Yae, Main Main, CJ King, Toya Love, DJ Radikal, and others. It was an awesome night for a great cause. Take a look at some photos below: 

The NBA 2K20 video game just did a soundtrack update that included “Bigger Than Me” by  1K Phew and nobigdyl. They also added a Tobe Nwigwe track as well!   View this post on Instagram   me and @1kphew made it on 2K with “Bigger Than Me” 🤩 A post shared by MIXTAPE DYLLIE ON TOUR (@nobigdyl) on Dec 12, 2019 at 2:12pm PST Listen to 1K Phew and nobigdyl. Below: 

Marqus Anthony & Xay Hill dropped their joint album 50 Shades today. It features production from B-Coe, ICE Beatz and Until Completion as well as features from R-Swift and Jazmine Nikao. “The EP details a variety of emotions as these young men spill their hearts. Transparency abounds as they address feeling gray. Ultimately, no amount of alcohol, drugs, money or women can bring color into their life painful lives. Jesus is the only solution to finding peace and hope in this dark and dreary world.” Listen to Marqus Anthony & Xay Hill Below: Buy or stream here.