Hip-Hop duo Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot formed EarthGang in 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Artist Spotlight: EarthGang
January 30, 2020
Artist Spotlight
Spotlight: Hip-Hop
Artist Spotlight: 6lack
October 24, 2019
Artist Spotlight
R&B artist Ricardo Valdez Valentine is professionally known as 6LACK (pronounced “black”).
Artist Spotlight: Rico Nasty
May 16, 2019
Artist Spotlight
Maria-Cecilia Simone Kelly goes by RICO NASTY.
Artist Spotlight: Tierra Whack
March 14, 2019
Artist Spotlight
TIERRA WHACK originally performed as DIZZLE DIZZ – but reverted to her birth name in 2017.
#WomensHistoryMonth
March 5, 2019
General
This #WomensHistoryMonth we want to take the time to shine light on the powerful women in entertainment.
Artist Spotlight: Big K.R.I.T.
January 31, 2019
Artist Spotlight
Justin Scott (aka BIG K.R.I.T.) was born in Meridian, Mississippi.
Artist Spotlight: Dominic Fike
January 24, 2019
Artist Spotlight
Dominic Fike re-released his debut EP in October 2018 (originally released December 2017).
Artist Spotlight: J.I.D
December 6, 2018
Artist Spotlight
J.I.D is a rapper and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia.
Student Predictions: Music in 2019
December 5, 2018
School Spotlight
We asked a few students to share their predictions for music in 2019. Which acts do they anticipate to have a big year?
Artist Spotlight: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
August 30, 2018
Artist Spotlight
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s debut album, The Bigger Artist (2017), sold an dstreamed more in it’s first week than Playboi Carti’s or Lil Yachty’s.
Artists to Watch: Hip-Hop/R&B | Fall 2018
July 25, 2018
Artist Spotlight
Hip-Hop/R&B acts we are watching this Fall…
Artist Spotlight: Lizzo
July 12, 2018
Artist Spotlight
Lizzo has worked with PRINCE and ANDRE 3000.
Artist Spotlight: Joyner Lucas
June 14, 2018
Artist Spotlight
Rapper, poet, singer, and songwriter Joyner Lucas is currently on a sold out US tour.
Artist Spotlight: Gnash
April 26, 2018
Artist Spotlight
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Singer/songwriter/DJ/producer GNASH is inspired by the sounds of The Postal Service, Jack Johnson, and The Beatles.
Artist Spotlight: Smino
February 1, 2018
Artist Spotlight
Chris Smith Jr., known as SMINO, is from St. Louis, Missouri.
Artists to Watch 2018
December 4, 2017
Artist Spotlight
Can you believe it’s that time of year already? Here are the acts getting the most buzz heading into 2018:
Artist Spotlight: Rob $tone
November 8, 2017
Artist Spotlight
Jaylen Robinson, better known as Rob $tone, is a rapper from San Diego.
Artist Spotlight: Quinn XCII
November 2, 2017
Artist Spotlight
QUINN XCII’s unique fusion of pop, electronic, hip-hop, and reggae separates him from the rest of current up-and-comers.
Artist Spotlight: Blackbear
July 6, 2017
Artist Spotlight
Matthew Musto, known as BLACKBEAR, got his start in an apprenticeship under NE-YO which lead to co-writing with MIKE POSNER.
Artists to Watch: Hip-Hop/R&B
June 7, 2017
General
Keep an eye on these Hip-Hop/R&B Artists as we head into Fall:
Artist Spotlight: Amine
May 18, 2017
Artist Spotlight
Adam Amine Daniel, better known as AMINE, was born in Portland, Oregon.
Artist Spotlight: D.R.A.M.
March 23, 2017
Artist Spotlight
Rapper, singer, producer D.R.A.M. was born in Germany.
Artist Spotlight: Earl Sweatshirt
March 2, 2017
Artist Spotlight
Thebe Neruda Kgositsile is best known by his stage name EARL SWEATSHIRT.
Artist Spotlight: Kap G
January 12, 2017
Artist Spotlight
KAP G, born George Ramirez, was born and raised in the Atlanta Metropolitan area.
Artist Spotlight: KYLE
January 6, 2017
Artist Spotlight
California based rapper formerly known as K.i.D., KYLE has been working his way up the underground rap ranks.