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QTHREE AT MILKBOY

(AL DÍA NEWS)

3/30/2023

Article on QThree's performance for Brianna Castro's “Soul Tied” event at MilkBoy. The write up touches on QThree’s music origins, ties to the local (and global) skate community, and the exclusive nature of his art.

Published via Al Día News

Read HERE or Below

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OCEAN X KUNG FU WRITE UP

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

1/20/2023

New article on Atlanta rap duo Ocean x Kung Fu joining the rap titan Future's: “Future and Friends One Big Party Tour.” They are definitely about to blow up in the next year so tap in now not later

Read HERE or below

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JAH$TAR'S SHE SAID DON'T MOVE REVIEW

(PITCHFORK)

1/17/2023

Write up on the first track from Jah$tar's newest project SHE’S NOT OVERREACTING. Go read the article via Pitchfork's The Ones column. And go stream Jah$tar’s new album too

Read about it HERE or below

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JEWELSSEA WRITE UP

(AL DÍA NEWS)

12/23/2022

Article on South Philly Electronic artist Jewelssea covering her Hip-hop producer origins, transition to making Electronic music and Djing, notable placements, and their busiest year so far as a full-time DJ.

I'ts a great read about an even greater person for one of the best news orgs in the city.

Published via Al Día News

Read about it HERE or below

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ALEX VAUGHN WRITE UP

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

11/4/2022

Article on PG County, MD singer-songwriter Alex Vaughn. We discuss her upbringing, the open-mic series she started AV Sessions, signing to LVRN/Interscope, her newest project “The Hurtbook”, and a whole lot more. Tap in and #readaboutit

Read HERE or below

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QP KO AND BABY 9ENO'S "THE 1 NOT THE 2" REVIEW

(PITCHFORK)

8/26/2022

Article with the good people at Pitchfork on QP KO and Baby 9eno's recent single “The 1 Not The 2.” Tap in and watch the music video directed by 100mz for it too #TheOnesOnTheOnes

Go read HERE or below

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SLEEPWALKER'S FRESHPEOPLE LIST 2022

8/17/2022

The wait is finally over. After multiple delays and various setbacks, SleepWalker's 2022 Freshpeople List has arrived. We have selected 7 rappers, producers, and visual artists who we believe made significant progress in their careers the past year. If you dont know about  these people already, you will soon. Click HERE or the top of the screen to read.

[ARTICLE]

JOONY'S PRETTY IN BLACK ALBUM REVIEW

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

5/31/2022

Article on Joony's new album Pretty In Black The Silver Spring artist is one of the most exciting creatives coming out of the DMV, and his incredibly diverse project further cements his place at the front of the new generation of underground rappers. 

#Readaboutit HERE or Below

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TETHRA64 AND COOLAIDHIPPY'S METAVERSE WRITE UP

4/15/2022

Write up on the METAVERSE event taking place this Sunday at The Foundry in Philly. There's gonna be a lot of rare shit going on from performances enhanced by virtual reality to a cosplay contest, and the premier of Tethra, Cooly, and the Exponent team’s videogame X2: The Next Power. The article is also available en #español.

Read HERE or below

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ODD MOJO'S "ONE VERY ODD SHOW" PREVIEW

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

3/17/2022

Article on Capitol Heights, MD emcee Odd Mojo's annual "One Very Odd Show." We also preview her upcoing album "Something Odd Is Coming," which will be her first project since 2018. This an amazing read so tap in dh

Read it HERE or below

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Lucki: 2 Neptune n Back Tour Opening Night at TLA 3/2

3/14/2022

Review of Lucki's opening show for his "2 Neptune n Back" tour at Theater Of The Living Arts in Philly.

Written by: qz

Read it HERE or at the top of the screen

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XANMAN RAP LIKE THE RENT DUE ALBUM REVIEW

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

3/10/2022

Article on the mixtape from the Landover, MD legend Xanman. Rap Like The Rent Due is the longest project the rapper's dropped since 2020, so you really gotta tap in. He's one of the greatest punchline creators of our generation, so do yourself a favor and #readaboutit

Read it HERE or below

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LIL XELLY ANGEL DUST ALBUM REVIEW

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

12/15/2021

New review of Lil Xelly’s “Angel Dust” project. 

Written by BigMari and published by The Washington City Paper.

Read it HERE or below

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JAYJAY THAKAR / MOSHPXT ARTICLE (WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

11/8/2021

Article on Silver Spring, MD videographer JayJay Thakar AKA Moshpxt. This an essential read for anyone interested in the underground music scene because JayJay’s most likely shot a video for your favorite artist, or your favorite artist’s favorite artist.

Published via Washington City Paper

Read HERE or below


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BABY FIFTY'S DISREGARDED EP REVIEW

8/1/2021

Go read our review of Baby Fifty and Swxfft's Disregarded EP.

Written by bigmari and published by The Washington City Paper

Read HERE or below

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SLEEPWALKER FRESHPEOPLE LIST 2021

7/30/2021

The wait is finally over. Our 3rd annual SleepWalker Freshpeople list is here. Go read about the 7 Rappers, 7 Producers, and 7 Visual Artists we think everyone needs to / will get hip to this year

Read it HERE

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DR. OOZE REVIEW

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

7/20/2021

Go read the review of PG County rapper Tae Dawg's project Dr. Ooze. You gotta tap in to the Ooze

Written by bigmari and published by The Washington City Paper

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RENT IS DUE X UUV "BATTLE OF DA HUSTLAS" POP UP PREVIEW 

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER) 

6/10/2021

Go read the preview for the Rent Is Due X UUV "Battle Of Da Hustlas" Pop-Up event. This is important DC history

Written by bigmari and published by The Washington City Paper


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ANKHLEJOHN'S AS ABOVE SO BELOW ALBUM REVIEW

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

3/23/2021

Go read our review of Ankhlejohn and Navy Blue's album As Above So Below.

Written by bigmari and published by The Washington City Paper

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TONY CRUISE'S MAX RES DEFAULT REVIEW

(WASHINGTON CITY PAPER)

1/29/2021

Check out our review of Tony Cruise's Max Res Default. Written by bigmari and published by The Washington City Paper. 

Read the article HERE or below

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TOP ALBUMS OF 2020

12/22/2020

Our picks for the best albums of the year

Read HERE or below

Albums

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A ZOOM CALL WITH AUTO LOLA

4/26/2020

Write up by bigmari on Zoom interview conducted with DC experimental artist Auto Lola

Read On The Grape or The Critical

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HOOK CONCERT REVIEW

(THE CRITICAL)

4/3/2020

Review written by bigmari on the HOOK X BKTHERULA show (that he booked >D) at Oberlin College for The Critical Music Blog

" Hook asked the audience “Who wants me to spit in their mouth?” A fan immediately raised his hand, so Hook obliged."

Read HERE or below

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TOP ALBUMS OF 2019

(THE GRAPE, WOBC BLOG)

12/19/2019

Our picks for the best albums of 2019

Read on The Grape or WOBC Blog

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