Laeeqa can’t envisage life without music. It’s a source of solace, and a means of honing her thoughts, and working
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Laeeqa can’t envisage life without music. It’s a source of solace, and a means of honing her thoughts, and working
Continue readingThe rappers in the 2021 XXL Freshman Class know the hard work and dedication it takes to get to their current spot in the
Continue readingCreating the XXL Freshman cover and its supporting content is typically a hectic but rewarding experience during the day of the
Continue readingThere are some exciting regional scenes in rap right now and four of them are represented in the final 2021
Continue readingMEYY uses music to re-frame her feelings, to allow her to have a more direct communion with her heart. The
Continue readingThe XXL Freshman process is an extensive one. It starts with months of artists pitches that includes interviews and listening
Continue reading2021 XXL Freshmen Toosii and Blxst similarly operate as R&B guys at heart who are good in the streets. The content of their music
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Continue readingThe 2021 XXL Freshman cyphers are finally here and best believe that they’re starting off with a bang. The first
Continue readingArresting narratives have always had an allure on Iann Dior. As someone who possesses a golden pen that flipped pages of
Continue readingAsking someone to name their favorite artists is a complicated task. Sometimes, the salute comes from the catalog quality. Perhaps
Continue readingAsk any rapper which artists have created their favorite hip-hop albums and they'll likely mull over the answer. The decision
Continue readingWomen in hip-hop are no longer few and far between. There's a resurgence of ladies who are besting many of
Continue readingAs hip-hop prepares to celebrate its 48th birthday next month, the genre has elevated to heights that its founding fathers
Continue readingEvery artist wants to make a great album, or even just a set of songs that really resonate with their
Continue readingIt's hard for any artist to claw their way into the top five of being the most talented people in their
Continue readingPontiac, Mich.-made rapper DDG is running rampant in a blaze of glory right now. In June, he confirmed on Twitter that
Continue readingBlxst prides himself on being a triple threat. The 25-year-old West Coast native raps, sings and produces. That three-headed creative energy is best
Continue readingListening to a stellar hip-hop album has inspired many rappers to try their hand at the craft, finding their own voice while
Continue readingBlxst believes anything is possible. A year ago, the South Central, Los Angeles native was in a “tricky” financial situation
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