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...

Saif, a rapper, musician, and composer from Dhaka, is creating waves in the hip-hop community with his politically aware music and songwriting. Saif has a strong voice and an eclectic musical background, making him a rising star in the music industry. The unique sound that has come to be associated with Saif is a creative mashup of conscious hip-hop, jazz, and drill elements, resulting in a...