Because January is often a month for starting anew, I thought it would be a terrific idea to feature independent artists. Finding non-mainstream talent is absolutely my cup of tea as someone who appre…
Rico Nasty & Flo Milli Come Together In “Money” Music Video
Everybody say, “Heyyy, we want some money!” Thursday, Rico Nasty debuted the video for her new single “Money,” which features Flo Milli. She samples the hook from 2 Live Crew&#…
#MEFExclusive: Abby Jasmine Releases “Where U Been”
If you haven’t realized that 2019 is the year of female rappers, where u been? Abby Jasmine is the fusion of everything you’ve been wanting to see this summer. In her latest single, Where …
TOBi Talks “Still” Album, Nigerian Culture, and Creating With Intention
TOBi teeters somewhere between Hip Hop and Soul. When we meet, his presence lacks ego. He is sincere, kind, and listens aptly to any of my questions despite running on two hours of sleep. It is clear …
Did ‘Diary of a Video Vixen’ Influence the #MeToo Movement?
Women’s voices have become more vocal over the last 19 years. The #MeToo movement has helped spread the message of the frequency in which sexual assault occurs. While the movement originally started i…
Meet The Bronx Raptress That Both Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks Say Is Up Next?
The Beginning of Maliibu Miitch Maliibu Miitch was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to a Vietnamese and Filipino father, and an African American mother. Although she was born in N.C, Maliibu was rais…
Misogyny, Hypersexual Double Standards, and Sexism are Delaying Leikeli47’s Success
Despite challenges in the Music industry, women in Rap are thriving The space is bigger than ever and feels oddly similar to how the ’90s were in terms of visibility. The likes of Tierra Whack, Rico N…
Thutmose Delivers Heat With Debut Project ‘Man On Fire’
Thutmose delivers nothing but heat on his latest release Man On Fire mixtape. The 15 track project is packed with uptempo beats and tracks that are an enticing mix of hip-hop and dance vibes. The Nige…
Best Songs You Might’ve Missed This Week
Here are some of the best releases of the week you may have missed. Brockhampton – “1998 TRUMAN” This song of many transitions will strike many emotions. Brockhampton released…
Review: Scorpion is Drake’s Attempt At Showcasing All His Artistic Range
In the last days of June, Drake released his 5th studio album; Scorpion. The album tackles many different themes underneath flawless sonics. In addition, he manages to deliver catchy tunes while addre…
Nas New Album ‘Naszir’ is Mental Food for Your Subconscious Strength
The new album Nasir, by Nas, can easily be considered a classic in today’s era of music, and here is why. Nas, the 44-year-old rapper, released “Nasir,” his 11th studio album! If you’re already a fan…
An Ode to Cole World: Who is J. Cole?
Jermaine Lamarr Cole Jermaine Lamarr Cole, better known to the world by his stage name, J. Cole. He was born on January 28, 1985, at a U.S. Army base in Frankfurt, Germany. A mixed baby, to a Black m…