Written by Ibrahim Abdullahi Every year, there is a group of artists that find stardom in the music industry by making an appearance on Billboard charts. Here are five standout rappers that we welcomed to the charts in 2019 and some of the stories behind their music. The first artist is Quando Rondo hailing from Savannah, Georgia. Born as Tyquian Terrel Bowman, Quando Rondo would find fame rapping about his everyday experiences from his neighborhood to everyday life. Growing up, Bowman tried his best to stay away from drugs and crime, even though his mom was a drug addict and his dad…
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On Thursday, DNA Picasso dropped the video for his song, “High Roller (prod. by MaxPrayn)”, shot by Nate Barnes (@NuckFate), available now to stream on all platforms from the 4-song EP (I-70). “I always felt like I’d be picked last in sports then would end up surprising everyone with how athletic I was,” DNA said. “People wouldn’t take my opinion seriously or into consideration until they realized I actually knew what I was talking about. Even when it comes to music and my career, a lot of management or A&R’s will be interested in the other guy who lies in their music plus has…
Famed West Coast Rapper and Oakland’s very own, Kamaiyah joined forces with Producer Link Up and Director WeThePartySean to release a reimagined version of the classic Warren G. & Michael McDonald anthem “Regulate/ Keep Forgettin” recorded, filmed, and released in 24 hours. Kamaiyah first made waves courtesy her two breakout mixtapes A Good Night in the Ghetto (2016) and Before I Wake (2017). Her talent secured her spot as part of XXL’s esteemed 2017 Freshman Class. She had an impressive 2018 with the release of the Mustard-produced “Addicted to Ballin’” featuring ScHoolboy Q, as well as a handful of noteworthy performances, including Coachella, multiple festival placements and…
Filipino-Australian electronic-pop artist Chela (Chelsea Wheatley) moves to the rhythm of her own infectious, unconventional beat. Chela began playing punk clubs at just 15-years-old and first came to prominence with her 2013 breakout single “Romanticise.” Possessing a knack for penning meaningful pop songs with a bracing twist, it’s no surprise her catalogue of singles have accumulated 20 mil+ Spotify streams. Today, Chela unleashes her “Delivery” EP, a 4-track collection of songs that snapshot a time of struggle and deep personal introspection about herself and her artistry, and was written between Los Angeles and Australia.Delivery EP kicks off with its title track. The song originated when Chela was visiting family in Perth. While…
Los Angeles, CA — One of pop-R&B’s emerging artists, Amy Cohen, displays how graceful and talented she is with the release of the acoustic version of “Lose My Mind” from her debut EP, Direction. Cohen’s ability to narrate a story that details elements of the human condition is a testament to her skill as a songwriter. “Lose My Mind,” is an exploration of unadulterated sensuality wherein Cohen discovers some of the most intimate parts of her being. The single is now available to download and stream across all digital media platforms worldwide. “Lose My Mind” gives you a vivid glimpse into Amy Cohen’s personal…