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Mia Hart: The USC Singer-Songwriter Turning Honest Songs Into an LA Following
Milwaukee-born, LA-based singer-songwriter Mia Hart has two singles out, a debut EP in the works and a fresh turn on USC Thornton's…
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Who is Mojo Brooks, and where did he come from?
Mojo Brookzz, born Dyon Brooks, went from posting sketches in Chicago's Humboldt Park to arena tours, Tyler Perry's Netflix series and his…
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Eminem Halloween Costume Ideas: 8 Easy Looks From Slim Shady to B-Rabbit
Eight easy Eminem Halloween costume ideas, from classic Slim Shady and B-Rabbit to Rap Boy and Batman, Mom’s Spaghetti, group and kids’…
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Proof Would Have Turned 53 Today: Remembering the Heart of D12
DeShaun “Proof” Holton was born on October 2, 1973. The D12 co-founder, Hip Hop Shop host and Eminem’s best friend would have…
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Why October Is Eminem’s Month: 11 Dates That Built Slim Shady
Eminem turns 54 on October 17, 2026. His birthday, his big break, “Lose Yourself,” “Rap God” and “The Storm” all landed in…
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Easy Wilson Shows His Unapologetic Side on New Single “Rough”
New York pop artist Easy Wilson’s new single “Rough” is a dark, sexy pop record built on early-2000s influence and modern production.
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Melissa B. Is Keeping Her Own Billboard Receipts
Melissa B. has a Billboard No. 1 from 2017 and a No. 13 R&B debut from 2022. With some of those charts…
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West Coast Christian Rap in the 2000s: Inside the Golden Era Before 116
Before playlists and algorithms, West Coast Christian rappers built underground Christian rap by hand. Inside the 2000s golden era before 116, from…
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The LA Loss That Made Eminem: Inside the 1997 Rap Olympics
On October 24, 1997, Eminem lost the Rap Olympics near LAX. That second-place finish put his tape in front of Jimmy Iovine…
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Lucy Bright Is Turning “Which Way Up” Into a Direction
Atlanta-raised singer-songwriter Lucy Bright followed her debut album Which Way Up with “Way Too Tasteful” and “Honey,” and she is taking the…
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7 Music Promotion Options Under $200 for Independent Artists in 2026
Compare seven music promotion options under $200, from sponsored artist profiles and curator feedback to free playlist pitching and direct press outreach.
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Trey Mavrik Made His EP “Love and Grace” on a Free App With a Voice He Is Still Rebuilding. That Is the Point.
Trey Mavrik is a 23-year-old Nigerian-born indie-pop artist who recorded his four-track EP “Love and Grace” on BandLab while retraining his voice…
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Jessygirl: The 18-Year-Old Haitian-American Singer Bringing Creole Pop From South Florida to the Diaspora
Jessygirl is a Caribbean-American singer of Haitian descent based in Florida who returned to music in October 2025 and has since released…
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Alexis Guadner’s “Palomas Azules” Turns Two Blue Read Receipts Into a Pop Fable About Getting Left on Read
Mexican pop artist Alexis Guadner releases “Palomas Azules” on September 30, 2026. The Spanish-language ballad turns the blue read receipts of an…
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kateo’s “My Love”: The Brooklyn-Born Electroclash Artist Opening the Door to Debut Album ISO
kateo, a Brooklyn-born, Los Angeles-based electroclash artist, released lead single “My Love” on September 18, 2026. It is the first piece of…