Traditionally, Los Angeles Hip-Hop is more known for for being either festive, gangster or a mix of something in between. Despite this, there has always been a thriving underground scene in So Cal, headed by names like Blu, Overdoz, Pac Div and plenty of others. Calling the city home himself for the last 6-years, rising rapper DeweyQuniton has been consistently working to establish himself as a leading voice, leading to a substantial following. Looking to further establish himself as a presence, he checks into our pages with his reflective new EP, A Love Joint.

Clocking in at 12-minutes, the 4-track project finds Dewey exploring a handful of different thoughts that generally center around love and the many different ways a man can express his love to a woman. Utilizing a strong vocal tone, endless array of cadences and an engaging pen, Dewey showcases his strengths well over the production from Sean Teszi and Max Headroom, the latter of which handles the projects standout record, “Pretty Girls.” Opting for sly and playful flows and tones and that make the song sound more like a conversation than a record, he gives a sermon on how pretty girls often have the most baggage, but despite that, he couldn’t live without them.

Take a listen to the EP below and get familiar with DeweyQuinton.

While the Northeastern region of America presents a string of major cities that line up perfectly for touring, many of the smaller cities in between have had to work twice as hard to establish scenes of their own. Hailing from Lynn, Massachusetts, rising rapper Chew has been gradually establishing himself as a presence in Hip-Hop, and in turn shining a light on his town. Looking to keep the energy flowing, he checks into our pages for the first time with his engaging new project, Emerald Eyes.

Emerald Eyes encapsulates a moment of time and energy and invites the listener to shift their perspective to a broader scale. Through the exploration and nurturing of many sounds that stem from the vast influences of Chew, he was able to create a time stamp of a very transformational point in his life. Chew is interested in knowledge, growth and relation and through his analysis of personal experiences wants listeners to understand they are never alone in any thought or feeling, however vague or detailed it may seem. Throughout the album Chew discovers that there is something to learn in every idea and with that comes something new it can turn into. Showcasing an empathetic pen that is more relatable than most, Emerald Eyes reminds us that there are lenses through which we view life, and we have the choice to see the reality we want. But we realize we cannot get there without first enduring the microscope being placed over ourself.

Take a listen to the project below and get familiar with Chew.

Hailing from Detroit, rising indie band Otto has had an interesting journey thus far. After initially linking up via Zoom sessions and realizing their likeminded qualities, they decided to start composing music on those Zooms, resulting in a solid body of work. Even though the first time they ever met one another was when they met to record the project, the ensuing chemistry proved that they were right to get together. Looking to share that with the world, they check in today with their engaging new EP, Still Picture You.

Clocking in at a breezy 17-minute runtime, Still Picture You aims to capture the candid thoughts and feelings of someone falling in and then out of love — a young soul navigating the changes that accompany that journey. With energetic, 80’s inspired instrumentals and candid lyricism, Otto captures the nostalgic essence of the John Hughes era with a modern, alternative twist. Songs like, “Stop Time,” and, “If You Know,” capture the different sides of the Michigan band, while, “Good Fight,” still holds up well as the standout of the project after originally serving as their lead single.

Take a listen to the project below and get familiar with Otto.

Despite the climate of microwave music that has captured most of the mainstream audience, most fans still enjoy an artist who’s relatable and makes them feel seen. Hailing from Surrey, Canada, rising artist PEAK has slowly but surely proven he has the chops to be just that type of artist. Looking to further prove himself as an artist to watch, he checks into our pages for the first time with his engaging new single, “SLIDE.”

“SLIDE”, produced by fellow Canadian artist KULTARGOTBOUNCE, features stylish instrumentation containing watery, immersive keys drifting atop crisp, bouncy percussion and driving, rich 808s. Addictive and sleek in sound, this single provides heavy replay value and engagingly pairs influences hip-hop, R&B, pop, and more into an atmospheric blend. Vocally, PEAK delivers an emotive vocal performance, discusses persevering through tough emotions and feelings of uncertainty about a love interest. Capped off with an infectious chorus that lingers in the one’s head long after listening, “SLIDE” marks another vibrant and charismatic offering from the emerging Surrey, Canada artist.

Peep the single below and get hip to the Canadian vocalist.