[dropcap]D[/dropcap]elaware-native Paula Johnson–who currently lives in Texas–has writing in her blood. Since the young age of 12 she had her first poem published, she’s been destined to share her gift. At the age of 25, she published a...
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ip-hop is immersed in the slow, euphoric flow achieved by drinking Lean. Interestingly, though, the untimely deaths of some of the South’s most prominent contributors to the culture—the iconic DJ Screw and Pimp C of UGK—hasn’t seemed to...
[dropcap]U[/dropcap]pcoming artist from Michigan is beginning to gain a fan base–his on-record love of smoking pot and parties, and his self-described “trippy behavior with swag” has earned him a commendable Instagram following; it’s not too surprising. He’s young...
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]inneapolis Rapper Uknoraj is three years deep in the game—what started as freestyling in the basement has become a serious passion. Musically influenced by Drake—primarily—his debut EP, aptly titled No Title, is hip-hop mash-up that he hopes will...
“If I didn’t live the life I have no business talking about it. My lyrics are 100%.” —Mell Man [dropcap]P[/dropcap]hiladelphia is home to some of the game’s brightest stars, from the Roots to Will Smith and DJ Jazzy...
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]inneapolis is not all Yachty—some of the music coming from the city has some actual thought process and heart behind it. Sometimes the draw to music is inexplicable; “I always loved music. I played piano at a young...
24-year-old Milwaukee native Jimbo Gramz has been finessing his skills on the mic for over a decade. With influences that range from B.I.G, NWA, Lil Wayne, and Gucci mane, he’s setting out to be great—without compromise. With a...
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]dmonton, Alberta (Canada) based rapper Samson Brown is an inspiring young 20-year-old artist; having immigrated from Ghana as a child, his message of being true to yourself and following your dreams is infectious–and revered–by his growing fanbase. “I...