Congolese-American Artist Phaal Breaks Barriers with His Spiritually Uplifting Single 'Mon Dieu' Phaal, a Congolese-American rapper and gospel singer, emerges as a trailblazing artist with his newest single, 'Mon Dieu.' Reflecting his rich cultural background, Phaal's music is a mosaic of global influences, blending the rhythms of his African heritage with contemporary sounds from his life in the United States. Phaal's journey from the Democratic Republic...

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...