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...

For a young boy his age, you wouldn't expect him to deliver such engaging lyrics, but it goes to show that he has what it takes to overcome and surpass your expectations. J4F, a London-based rapper, has released his debut single, "Be Patient," which discusses the rise of social media and continually seeing individuals in better circumstances than you. According to the young artist, this can...