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#borngifted, #iamtheindustry, Category_Artists To Watch, Category_Pop, Category_R&B, Category_Reggae, R&B, reggae -

  : Move : Born Gifted Overall Grade/Rating: 8.9/10 Production: 9.6/10 Lyrics: 9/10 Melody: 9/10 Execution: 8.9/10 Subject Matter: 8.2/10 Replay Value: 10/10 Originality: 8/10 The Big Apple۪s own Born Gifted steps away from r&b ooooh-yeahs and oooh-baby ad libs with a refreshing island jam. It۪s hard to ignore how influential world music has been in shaping pop in the last few years. Drake۪s More Life showcased how pliable elements of world music can be when it comes to fusing it with American sounds. Wale even had a hit on his recent full length project with My Love,۝ a Nigerian...

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: Elite : Be Flow Overall Grade/Rating: 9/10 Production: 9.5/10 Lyrics: 9/10 Melody: 9/10 Execution: 8.9/10 Subject Matter: 9/10 Replay Value: 9/10 Originality: 8.7/10   Critique: Beflow reminds his onlookers that he۪s a ill nigga, in a league of his own,۝ during the opening lines of his latest single, ELite۝ at a time of reformation in Chicago hip-hop. The Post-Obomian era has brought along with it changes in the city۪s hip-hop scene. The once nationally known sound of the drill movement has lost its momentum for various reasons. It could be the giants of the city۪s urban youth culture making...

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#ciphboogie, #hiphop, #iamtheindustry, #indie, #nyc, Category_Music Videos -

: Searching : Ciph Boogie Overall Grade/Rating: 8.6/10 Production: 9/10 Lyrics: 9/10 Melody: 9/10 Execution: 8.5/10 Subject Matter: 9/10 Replay Value: 9/10 Originality: 7/10 Spin or Skip: Spin Ciph Boogie wanted to start the year off with something for the empaths. His latest single isn't something you'd find in his usual repertoire. His new spoken word inspired single, "Searching," dives deep into the emotional part of humanity. By revealing the vulnerability of the soul, listeners are advised that searching is necessary to secure the truth. The Chris Prythm produced track is just as inspiring as the poem itself. The sampling...

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#iamtheindustry, #Seattle, Artist spotlights, Category_Artist Spotlights, Category_Discover, daveb, discover, rapper -

This choir-kid-turned-rapper has emerged as one of Seattle۪s brightest hip-hop talents. His most recent accolades include winning MoPOP's 2013 Sound Off competition and a feature onMacklemore۪s Corner Store". Dave B not only raps, but sings, writes, and produces his music. This multi-talented artist is one to watch out for as he creates content reminiscent of the golden age of hip hop. Check Him Out On Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/d.aveb/

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#iamtheindustry, #indie #indieartist, artist to watch, Category_Artists To Watch, Category_Discover, discover, Soleima -

Soleimais a pop star/singer/songwriterSarah Mariegaard, formerly of the Danish hip-hop collectiveFldeklinikken. Based out of Copenhagen,Soleima's evocative mix of dreamy indie pop, R&B, and psych-tinged, left-field electro-pop invokes names likeFKA Twigs,Lykke Li, and fellow danesKaren Marie rsted(akaM) andEllinor Olovsdotter(akaElliphant). In 2016,Soleimadropped a handful of well-received singles, including the sugary "My Boi," in anticipation of her debut EP,No.14, which was released the following year via Parlophone. Singer, songwriter, and musician, Soleima is charting the globe by infusing her Danish roots with LA vibes. Hailing from Denmark, Soleima is an eclectic blend of pop, R&B, light soul, and feel-goodness. Get the latest on...

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