“This hole in my throat lets you see my inside better than any x-ray or MRI could ever reveal.” [dropcap]M[/dropcap]inneapolis has its share of alt-hip-hop royalty, most notably the iconic Atmosphere, who are now entering 20 years in...
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]shy guy in person but an open book in his music is how Hollywood alternative hip-hop artist FayBN would describe himself. His music, which is infused with catchy sing-song hooks, has an inescapable undertone of faith and...
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]poken word artist Julisa grew up in Los Angeles, California, before moving to Orange County. Growing up in a crime-infested neighborhood in the city of Inglewood, her parents enrolled her and her siblings in curricular activities that would...
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]eing a part of the music industry has always been a dream for Corona Queens, New York, rapper Leroy Brown. From a young age, he was influenced by Rhythm and Blues, Rock n Roll, Hip Hop as well...
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]reating music is and forever will be my passion,” says young rapper Vini G. “Gripping the mic, dissecting every line, building beats from the ground up like a musical architect, that is my life.” It’s an admirable and...
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he hustle never stops in the city that never sleep; award-winning NYC recording artist and songwriter, Lachi, recently dropped her new EP, The Selfish Release, which features the trap/Soul single, “Selfish.” The record is an anthem for all...
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he CIV’s own Diom was first introduced to hip-hop by his older brother that would [often] listen to Eric B & Rakim. At the age of 13, he came to the US and was introduced to fruity loops...
[dropcap]1[/dropcap]7-year-old Blayne B started taking music seriously in 2012 when he was asked to join a local rap group. His debut single, “Listen To Your Heart,” was followed up by more than ten songs, which ultimately started getting...