Arkansas Own – Church Choirs, Small town: The Journey of AKIA
AKIA’s story begins in Forrest City, Arkansas—a place she describes with equal parts pride and honesty. “It’s a really small town,” she says. “Everybody…
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A Theatrical Rock Voice Rising from Long Island: Calliope Wren
Calliope Wren is an artist shaped as much by tradition as by instinct. Raised in Long Island, New York, she grew up in an…
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From Waynesboro, GA: Trill T’s Path Through Music and Hustle
Trill T comes out of Waynesboro, Georgia with a story that’s lived-in, not rehearsed. Raised in a single-parent household by his mother, with his…
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From Minneapolis, Into Her Own Orbit: Dizzy Fae
Dizzy Fae has never moved in straight lines. From the beginning of her career, the Minneapolis-born artist has followed instinct over expectation, building a body…
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The Making of RW 5ive: A Young Voice From The South
Born and raised between Opelika, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia, RW 5ive has carved a lane for himself with his melodic versatility and lyrical ability. At just 19 years…
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From ATL’s Zone 3 to Center Stage: The Rise Of Black Queen
Atlanta has raised plenty of talent, but every so often someone appears who feels like they walked straight out of the city’s heartbeat. Black…
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From East London to Global Soul: Tiana Major9’s Path to “November Scorpio”
Before November Scorpio lands February 13, British R&B powerhouse Tiana Major9 has quietly and masterfully sculpted one of the most compelling artistic arcs in modern soul music. From…
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From the States to the Islands: Rielle’s Cross-Cultural Sound Is Turning Heads
In an industry where authenticity is the real currency, earning the respect of Jamaica’s top musicians is something that can’t be bought, manufactured, or…
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From North Philly to the World: The Rise of E. MaSanvi
E. MaSanvi carries the unmistakable edge and resilience of a North Philly upbringing, shaped by the challenges that come with growing up in the…
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The Unfiltered Journey of 97Paradox: Faith, Identity, and Music That Heals
97Paradox carries a story that starts in Riverside, California, as the youngest in a family of five and a pastor’s kid who grew up…
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