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...

He keeps proving that he's the finest at his craft with each new single. When he enters the recording studio, you know you're getting something special. Chris Youmans, a sensational American musician, recently released a more introspective new tune titled "Make Things Right." In the song, he is honest, and his voice and tone are more engaging and emotional because of it. The words perfectly capture...