note: this article was first published by Grant Conley to GEN-ZiNE, a publication dedicated to addressing contemporary issues through the lens of Generation Z. They also have a voting initiative live on their site! Check it out here. Sven Gamsky, the man behind bedroom pop icon Still Woozy, just released his brand new single “BS” showcasing his artistic talent and production versatility. “BS” follows popular December … Continue reading No “BS” Here: Still Woozy Talks Music, Getting Engaged and Quarantine Life

Big Sean — Detroit 2 Big Sean says he’s been through a lot to get to this point, and it’s hard not to believe him. Detroit 2 is a megalodon of an album with too many features to count. For such a personal album, it’s an interesting move to bring on so many collaborators — there aren’t many moments where Big Sean takes the center stage and … Continue reading Tune in Tuesday: SZA Resurfaces, Big Sean is Bloated, and Ari Lennox & Anthony Ramos Link Up

Since the end of last year, lo-fi pop producer STVN has been intermittently dropping, blessing us every couple of months with chilled out earworms about love, surface attractions, and everything in between. STVN seemed to go out of his way in his earlier releases (2019’s Heartstrings for example) to highlight the power of collaboration, featuring guests like Jenna Carlie and Thomas Ng. As fantastic as … Continue reading STVN’s Sugar High EP is Short and Sweet — Pun Intended

Nas — King’s Disease For the first time in history, Nas has released a full-length project under his recording company, Mass Appeal, with no ties to Def Jam. This 13-song, 39-minute masterpiece amalgamates all the desired qualities for a strong project from the 46-year-old elite. And whether it be the length, features, production, or lyrics, the execution is perfect. The King’s Disease tracklist simply screams talent, … Continue reading Tune In Tuesdays: Nas Furthers HOF Status, Pharrell & Jay-Z Provide Motivation, and The Rest of the Week’s Best Drops

Aminé — Limbo Aminé has had to fight off pop-rapper labels his whole career, and while blind haters will continue to do so, this album cements his status as a force in the industry that can’t be ignored. His official sophomore album, Limbo chronicles the Portland rapper’s difficulty reaching out of liminality in intimate areas of his life — whether romantically, professionally, or personally, it feels … Continue reading Tune In Tuesdays: A Star-Studded Week Sees Aminé, Glass Animals, Cardi B, & Meg Thee Stallion Drop New Music

As the bird with the quickest heart rate, the Hummingbirds never skip a beat or some heat. Tune in weekly on Tuesdays for the Mag’s weekly roundup of what’s popping in music. Looking for other weeks? Click here. Here are Spotify and Apple Music playlists. Albums Ambré — Pulp (Director’s Cut) Ambré has the potential to be one of the most influential artists of this generation — and she’s … Continue reading Tune In Tuesdays: Ambré, Dominic Fike, Action Bronson Release New Music

J. Cole — Lewis Street J. Cole’s in a tough spot these days. With a fanbase that exceeds the quality of output he’s produced in the past few years — his solo work, that is, he’s stuck between hip-hop legends and those vying to make it there. “Lewis Street” feels like another step, but not necessarily in a direction as enchanting as anything he put out in … Continue reading Tune in Tuesdays: J. Cole Challenges Logic’s Crown and Olu Spreads the Soul