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Taiyo Coates Artist Development
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Taiyo Talks: Music Industry Hiring Practices Lack Transparency (Interview, Pt. 2)

Taiyo Coates’ bylines speak for themselves.  A seasoned hip-hop and R&B journalist/editor, he has published over 250 articles,...

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Kota the Friend Independent Living
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Kota the Friend Credits Genuine Fanbase as Catalyst for Independent Growth

In an hour-long sitdown on the podcast Independent Living, Kota the Friend explains the importance of genuine fans, the moment his music...

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Taiyo Coates Artist Development
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Taiyo Talks: Responsible Journalism & Black Art with Taiyo Coates (Interview, Pt. 1)

Taiyo Coates’ bylines speak for themselves.  A seasoned hip-hop and R&B journalist/editor, he has published over 250 articles,...

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Live From My Den - Kota the Friend
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Kota the Friend Stars in ‘Live From My Den’ – Artist Den x Variety Concert Special

Digital concert series Live From My Den shines the spotlight on some of music’s most creative artists, allowing them to perform in...

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Two Tens Cordae Anderson .Paak
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Cordae, Anderson .Paak Reunite on ‘Two Tens’

Cordae and Anderson .Paak have joined forces once again, this time on smooth and vibrant single Two Tens.  Following the recipe of 2019...

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Xavier Top Floor
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Marcellus Juvann, Xavier Top Floor Unleash New Bangers

No true hip-hop fan has ever doubted the supreme talents of Houston rapper Marcellus Juvann.  An appearance on VH1’s “Signed” in...

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Neptune XXI Patience
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DC Artist Neptune XXI Releases Album Single, ‘Patience’

Northeast DC recording artist and Flight Night standout Neptune XXI dropped single Patience this Saturday.  The first release from her...

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Ajna Love Me Right Now
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Ajna Powers Past Loss on New Single, Video ‘Love Me Right Now’

Westside LA lyricist Ajna is back, with his first offering of 2023, Love Me Right Now. The new single offers yet another glimpse into...

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Kota the Friend Lyrics to GO vol. 4
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Kota the Friend Repurposes Adversity on ‘Lyrics to GO Vol. 4’

Brooklyn’s independent emblem, Kota the Friend, has a knack for taking life’s hardships and repurposing them into golden words. His...

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Kayo It Was Fun While It Lasted
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Chicago Rapper Kayo Drops Profound LP ‘IT Was Fun While it Lasted’

Chicago recording artist Kayo released new album It Was Fun While It Lasted this Monday.  Yet another example of the burgeoning...

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