O-Slice: A Creative Spark for the DMV Region [Interview]
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]
Video Premiere: “Come Over” by Nick Sharma
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
Hummingbird YouTube: Top 20 Songs of 2020, Pt. 2: 15-11
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
GIVEON’s “Take Time” and its Close Relationship to the 7 Deadly Sins
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
Hummingbird YouTube: Top 20 Songs of 2020, Pt. 1: 20-16
Check in at Hummingbird Headquarters to see which tracks we ranked the highest in 2020! Make sure to follow up and check out our other installments, linked below! And here’s episode two! We go over songs 11-15 🙂 Continue reading Hummingbird YouTube: Top 20 Songs of 2020, Pt. 1: 20-16
Ryal Releases Enchanting Video for “Thunder (Solo on the Dancefloor)”
Ryal is back with another enchanting video, this time for their evocative single, “Thunder (Solo on the Dancefloor).” We covered their single when it dropped, highlighting the nostalgic and danceable qualities of the song. The video brings out similar feelings as the song, creating a viewing experience without much dissonance. The video features Sam Given free-form dancing in a studio alone, emphasized by lead singer … Continue reading Ryal Releases Enchanting Video for “Thunder (Solo on the Dancefloor)”
ARIANA GRANDE – Positions
Entering the new decade with her surprise-released sixth album, the pop princess sounds more confident and assured than ever before. But does she sound better? A surprise without surprises… “Broken. from the bottom of my heart. i am so sorry. i don’t have words.” This tweet was posted hours after a suicide-bomber detonated at an Ariana concert in Manchester, England in May 2017. Fifteen months … Continue reading ARIANA GRANDE – Positions
Tune in Tuesday: Jahari Massamba Unit and Satik Selektah Drop Exciting Albums
Albums Jahari Massamba Unit — Pardon My French Statik Selektah — The Balancing Act Lil Yachty — Lil Boat 3.5 AJ Tracey — Secure the Bag! 2 Songs Young Thug — Take it to Trial SAINt JHN — Smack DVD Saba — So and So / Areyoudown? pt. 2 Continue reading Tune in Tuesday: Jahari Massamba Unit and Satik Selektah Drop Exciting Albums
November’s Best: Meg Thee Stallion, Kali Uchis, Lou Phelps, Drop World-Shaking Albums
Kali Uchis — Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)∞ Kali’s newest album is almost totally in Spanish, a departure from her mostly-English albums beforehand. Embracing her native language brought about new sounds all over the album, departing the more poppy sounds on Isolation and opting for a more grand, supervillain theme on Sin Miedo. The transition goes over beautifully, as Uchis is able to present … Continue reading November’s Best: Meg Thee Stallion, Kali Uchis, Lou Phelps, Drop World-Shaking Albums
The 19th Street Band: Unrelenting Positivity and Cheer [Exclusive Interview]
Music is in a unique position to drag people out of 2020’s many traumas, and the 19th Street Band is a wonderful example of a band focused on positivity and forward movement. In the face of massive difficulty, the band has managed to both stay afloat and add to their fanbase through a series of at-home livestreams, where the band’s leading membres, Meghan and Caolaidhe … Continue reading The 19th Street Band: Unrelenting Positivity and Cheer [Exclusive Interview]
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