Welcome Akilah Nehanda to Our Platform! Hey, Femcees! We’re excited to be back with our Femme Hip-Hop Meet & Greet Interviews series! We’ve been introducing you to new local and nationally known independent artists with these exclusive interviews. We ask our featured artists some dope and in-depth questions about hip-hop music and culture for you to build a deeper connection beyond the music. As independent music artists, they’ll also tell us about themselves. Additionally, they’ll talk about how the music industry inspired them to stay independent. This week, we talked to a rap queen fro ..read more

Welcome Scoop to Our Platform! Hey, Femcees! We’re excited to present our first Femme Hip-Hop Meet & Greet Interviews installment! We’ll introduce you to a local independent artist in these exclusive interviews. We’ll ask our featured artists some dope and in-depth questions about hip-hop music and culture. As independent music artists, they’ll also tell us about themselves. Additionally, they’ll talk about how the music industry inspired them to stay independent. Scoop is our first guest, an NJ native who doesn’t let his age or overly hyped industry persona dictate his hip-hop style. Rec ..read more

Date: July 9th, 2023 Clementon, NJ- In their ongoing commitment to supporting the local arts scene, Essie’s Restaurant and Lounge have teamed with Philadelphia-based hip-hop artist Kameelah Waheed to launch South Jersey’s newest event series, ‘2ND Sundays.’ Following the resounding success of last month’s ‘2ND Sundays’ pilot event, the establishment is thrilled to announce the official relaunch of their captivating open mic night dedicated to local poetry and musical talents. Starting on July 9th, Essie’s Restaurant and Lounge will transform its main dining hall into a vibrant hub of creative ..read more

An Evening of Fine Dining, Live Entertainment, and Community Support Clementon, NJ – Essie’s Restaurant and Lounge in Clementon, New Jersey, recently celebrated its first anniversary since the grand opening of its establishment. Undoubtedly, Saturday night’s event was a glorious celebration in an exquisite style. The outpouring of support from locals and regular customers has made it clear that Essie’s has established itself as a community favorite and is here to stay for a long time. As part of their dinner show in their main dining hall, they presented one of the most entertaining shows in ..read more

Camden’s OG Trumpet Chic is back with Jersey’s Best Summer Youth Band Camp! Arnetta Johnson is a Camden native who has been the embodiment of being a girl on fire. Just last spring she lit up the stage during her Kimmel Campus Presents Arnetta Johnson performance. This year, she’s gearing up to bring her disruptive jazz back to Philadelphia. With her show, Arnetta Johnson Presents Disruptive Jazz, Arnetta’s fans can expect some new music and groove with some good ol’ Netta bop in their step. So just be prepared to have a TIME CHIIIILLLLEEE! As much as she gives her all and turns up Arnett ..read more

Camden’s OG Trumpet Chic is back with Jersey’s Best Summer Youth Band Camp! Arnetta Johnson is a Camden native who has been the embodiment of being a girl on fire. Just last spring she lit up the stage during her Kimmel Campus Presents Arnetta Johnson performance. This year, she geared up her band and brought her disruptive jazz back to Philadelphia. With her show, Arnetta Johnson Presents Disruptive Jazz, Arnetta’s fans and jazz lovers were treated to a night filled with some new music and groovy vibes twisted with some good ol’ Netta bop. If we could express the experience through memes ..read more

The Ultimate Guide For Every NJ Independent Music Artist! Being an independent artist in the music industry can sometimes feel very intimidating and lonesome. Lack of money, having a good support team, and most instances time(because let’s be real, bills still need to be paid so you need to work) all play a part in making this journey stressful for you. Who the heck wants to be stressed out with following their dreams? Life is tough as it is so our sweet escape in the form of art should stay exactly that; A SWEET ESCAPE! Mixing stress with your music career is simply a recipe for disaster, how ..read more

New Age NJ Indie Artist Hitting The Scene With A Classic Flow Ayo no lie, Ali The $ensei is a new NJ indie artist who shepherds the “Nu-Tang” genre of rap. His lyricism is deep-cut and raw; taking his listeners on an imaginative trip through his mental capacity. In this work, he illustrates the true essence of putting thoughts on a page and letting them manifest in a wild way. From the thoughtfulness of his beat selection to the harmony between his tone and diction, you can tell that Ali The $ensei is passionate about what he creates. He is only interested in making an impression for himself i ..read more

Welcome to our first installment of the Femme Hip-Hop Weekly Mix, we will be catching you up soon on the best new music coming from our NJ Indies and beyond. This week’s theme is titled The Jersey Takeover. We want to share with our viewers some of hip-hop’s heavy hitters who hail from our founding state! Enjoy the dopest sounds cooked up straight from the Garden State. For the artwork, we decided to create a montage of individuals whose styles and vibes match the NJ vibes to the max. As you can see, we have a sense of pride in our home. Jersey has a unique swag that is studied by most but can ..read more