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Check in at Hummingbird Headquarters for Part 4 of our Top 20 Tracks series if you want to see which tracks we ranked the highest in 2020! Make sure to follow up and check out our other installments, linked below! Continue reading Hummingbird YouTube: Top 20 Songs of 2020, Pt. 4
Check in at Hummingbird Headquarters for Part 3 of our Top 20 Tracks series if you want to see which tracks we ranked the highest in 2020! Make sure to follow up and check out our other installments, linked below! Hint: you’ll receive a special shoutout if you comment the time when Michael solves a Rubik’s Cube. Continue reading Hummingbird YouTube: Top 20 Songs of 2020, Pt. 3
Let’s admit it, falling in love (or wanting to fall in love) is no simple task, especially when you’re not in a place where you are ready to receive it. Serena Isioma’s I Don’t Wanna Go (feat. MAVI) explores this limbo between desire and fear and exemplifies the inner battle one faces when deciding to (or not to) open oneself up to love. I Don’t … Continue reading Echo Chamber of the Mind
With her debut, Megan has given us the album we were all waiting for… and the album we were expecting. On her full-length debut album, Megan Thee Stallion doesn’t shy away from the same sort of highly explicit material that characterized her feature in this summer’s talk of the town: Cardi B’s ”WAP.” Not a single of the seventeen tracks on Good News has escaped … Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion Takes Big, Explicit Step on “Good News” [Review]
Hyde and Gonzo are here to expel all bad energy this cold season with an energetic, soaring track, the first off Hyde’s upcoming project. The pair link up smoothly for a romantic yet somber single, “Salt on My Tongue,” a release that’ll have you waiting to hear more from the pair. And while Gonzo’s signature heartbreak lyrics are in full effect on the song, Hyde’s … Continue reading “Salt on My Tongue,” an Invigorating Introduction to Hyde [Exclusive Interview]
Black protest music is one of the oldest genres we can conceive of. Building on African rhythms that have been impacted and empowered by life in Africa as well as the trauma of slavery, colonialism, and all of their consequences, Black protest music has been an avenue for Black folks to represent themselves and push back against the oppressive forces that have tried to eradicate … Continue reading How “Alright” Became an Anthem for BLM Protests
Bucking global trends and staying true to her DMV and Nigerian roots, O-Slice made waves in 2020 and is well-positioned to make 2021 a breakout year for herself and her team. She’s an uber-talented rapper with an All Star work ethic and clear vision for her future. There’s no telling how high she can reach. She sees herself in the same lane as Aminé and … Continue reading O-Slice: A Creative Spark for the DMV Region [Interview]
Futuristic purification With a style and musical ability that reminisces back to the glory days of Nas and Lupe Fiasco, rapper Nick Sharma has created a massive hype among his fans. The artist is now following this up with six videos coming over the next 12 months. All releases alternate between two sounds and images; Hi-Fi / futuristic in the form of Xtrovert EP and … Continue reading Video Premiere: “Come Over” by Nick Sharma
Back with our second video in the illustrious Top 20 Songs of 2020 Series, we break down songs 15-11 in our list. Check it out and see if your favorite artists are represented! Continue reading Hummingbird YouTube: Top 20 Songs of 2020, Pt. 2: 15-11
Check it out as TOPSHELFMIKE gives an analysis of GIVEON’s recent album, Take Time, as it relates to the 7 Deadly Sins in Catholicism. TOPSHELFMIKE is a new collaborator with Hummingbird, so make sure to give him a follow! Continue reading GIVEON’s “Take Time” and its Close Relationship to the 7 Deadly Sins
