The fiercely independent, Idaho-raised rapper nick! channels a deeply overstimulated, restless frequency on his new EP, "GEEKED!". Born in 2006 and building a fervent following entirely without industry co-signs, he occupies an interesting lane in new-wave underground hip-hop. His music sounds precisely like the brain chemistry of an internet-raised creative processing the blinding speed of newfound success. He writes and produces melodic, hard-hitting rap...

Fresh off landing her first major award nomination, Tower is back with new music. The Ghanaian alternative R&B singer has released "FALLIN," her third single of the year and a clear signal that her breakout run is far from slowing down. The song arrives on the heels of her AFRIMMA “Rising Star” nomination. For an artist barely a year into her recording career, the timing...