Washington D.C.-based Hip-Hop artist FM Wu is bringing his brand of music to the forefront with his newest release “Burn”. The reflective track is centred on the never-ending cycle of pressure mounted on a young man who is trying to find the right relationship balance with family, friends and lovers alike. Over the solemn and somewhat moody backdrop, he shares some of his frustrations as follows “Only humble when I had to be/Like when these niggaz wouldn’t answer me/Left me on read, I’m thinking of what I said,  remembering what they did, I’m knowing I was the man, they treating me like ..read more

NY Rapper Double A.B. and producer Git Beats finally gift audiences with their anticipated collaborative project Lungs Of Mahalia. The 11-song project comes after their slew of singles that help keep fans with bated breath. The project is led by Git Beats’ soulful production coupled with Double A.B.’s no-holds-barred raps that bridge street savviness with a touch of bravado, reflection and irreverent demeanour.   “On My Way” is the album’s opener and starts with a phone call with Double A.B getting ready to do what he was born to do. Over Git Beat’s moody and reflective ..read more

Uprising rapper Where’s Flaco shows us how he has been getting down  “Since ‘98”. The reflective track is made up of lush and soulful jazz elements and crunchy drum grooves underpinned by his introspective and heartfelt raps that dwell on his journey as a young artist making waves.     Keep up with Where’s Flaco | TikTok: Spotify: Instagram ..read more

Richmond, VA-based artist Roc Raw shares with us his latest project titled Carte Blanche. The 13-track body of Work is produced in its entirety by Dontae Dynamite and features a host of Richmond artists ranging from HAWK, B.O.G, BC Music 1st, King Preme, Sonny Kolfax and many others. As a result of years of artistic growth, Roc Raw proceeds to share with audiences his unique rap style anchored on his core roots and the concept of having artistic freedom.   The project begins with the aptly titled “Intro” which serves as the first salvo from Roc Raw who delivers unfiltered raps ov ..read more

Emerging alternative rapper Kngpressure breaks the mould with his brand of unfiltered, aggressive and unapologetic style of rap. His latest effort WTF is a 8 track project that strays from the norm with its dark, haunting and cinematic soundscapes underpinned by off-kilter lyrics that talk about modern societal issues ranging from the influence of social media, the rise in the reliance on technology, self-awareness and the standard irreverent attitude of a rebel trying to find his footing in this unforgiving world.   “WHY THE FUCK IS ELON TRYNA PUT CHIPS INSIDE OUR MINDS” is probably ..read more

Phenam makes his entry on our site with “Mindset”, a new single that explores the concept of chasing one’s dreams with purpose and direction. Over a jazzy and nostalgia-inducing soundscape, Phenam delivers an insight-filled rap with lines like “Streets talk, but my dreams louder, on this essay, Mind over matter, every challenge, I’ll will outweigh. Eyes on the prize, past mistakes will replay, But we rise above, turning gray skies into day” His knack for painting vivid pictures is commendable and he packs a punch with his engaging cadence and expressive rhyme schemes. Keep up with Phenam |&nb ..read more

Austin, TX-based duo Melotheory is carving its niche in the industry with its brand of multi-faceted sound shaped by elements of indie-pop, rock, and retro musical styles with a unique modern twist. Their latest effort melotheory is a 10-track body of work that thrills audiences with an expansive sound, relatable topics and alluring melodic arrangements that push the boundary of expectations.   The project begins with a short instrumental intro “Rain, Pt 1” which sets the tone with its live concert feel. It starts with rich layered guitars that complement each other. One might mistake ..read more

Welcome to TWIB’s Weekly Top 10 Videos. This is a segment where we will be looking at some exceptional visuals from various acts from around the globe. The music video format has been around for decades and through the 90s and 2000s, it has taken flight from multi-million budget music videos, to mid to low-budget videos with exceptional features. In this section, we will not discriminate but rather highlight some of the creative visuals that pop up on our radar. Again, we promise to bring you the best from high to low budget, to animated to DIY and first and foremost, the most creative visual ..read more

Singer/songwriter Gabrielle Lynn delivers her new single “Life’s Been Crazy” to our earshot. The track sees her collaborating with two-time Grammy award-winning producer DeMario “RioTheyNeedahit” Bridges who gifts her with a surreal and solemn backdrop made up of warm pads and rich piano keys. Here, Gabrielle pours her heart on wax with a compelling tale of human fortitude and resilience in the face of adversity. “Life’s been crazy, Have you seen me lately, Picked myself up, Now the trouble don’t faze me, Everything I prayed to have is right in front of me, I thank GOD for all the people who ..read more

Rising UK singer Dizzy Goku (a.k.a North African Pepper) is preparing to release his sophomore EP but in the interim, he shares with us his lead single “Better Sides of You” which comes with an accompanying visual. The mid-tempo pop/R&B-infused track sees Dizzy searching high and low for that special someone while guarding his heart and being cautious at the same time. The track was inspired by Alfred Lord Tennyson’s famous quote “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, and details Dizzy’s experiences in the dating scene. Over the smooth guitar licks, pulsatin ..read more