When 7Z MAXI released his latest single, "Back From The Dead", the collision between the unforgiving pavement and the holy pulpit feels surprisingly organic. The Philadelphia-based solo artist, sometimes operating as Holy Boy Maxi, is tunneling straight back to the gritty, nostalgic energy of 2012 underground drill music. He is handing down a heavy, paradox-laden survival guide directed at the youth navigating treacherous environments...

Carson Aday has distinguished himself in the ever-changing world of music as more than simply a pretty face. His heavenly singing voice has propelled him to the forefront of the music business. When Carson was 14, he received an electronic piano as a present, and this marked the beginning of his musical adventure. His skill was immediately apparent; the next day, he wowed his parents...