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Jean-Luc: The ‘NYC Clout Guy’ Adds ‘Musician’ to his Resumé
Amaya McDonald 9/11/25 Amaya McDonald 9/11/25

Jean-Luc: The ‘NYC Clout Guy’ Adds ‘Musician’ to his Resumé

His newest single, “Make U Mad,” is out now.

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Phillip Johnson Richardson on Breakout EP: ‘hurt ppl squared: in da summer’
JaJuan Malachi 9/4/25 JaJuan Malachi 9/4/25

Phillip Johnson Richardson on Breakout EP: ‘hurt ppl squared: in da summer’

In an industry replete with gimmicks, Richardson strives to be the poster child for new-aged authenticity within contemporary R&B.

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Sam Short on Weaving Vulnerability and Vision in ‘Needle and Thread’ EP
Stanley Kilonzo 8/26/25 Stanley Kilonzo 8/26/25

Sam Short on Weaving Vulnerability and Vision in ‘Needle and Thread’ EP

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DIGITAL ISSUE 01: Who is LUCY?
Marisa Kalil-Barrino 8/18/25 Marisa Kalil-Barrino 8/18/25

DIGITAL ISSUE 01: Who is LUCY?

Bktherula graces the first edition of 1202 MAGAZINE’s digital cover series.

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LØLØ’s Rise to Stardom from the School Theater to World Tours
Loulya Boukhaled 7/30/25 Loulya Boukhaled 7/30/25

LØLØ’s Rise to Stardom from the School Theater to World Tours

In her latest single, “the devil wears converse,” LØLØ wrote the lyrics about temptation and finding yourself accidentally falling in love.

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Neena Roe: A Trip Through the Diasporas in ‘ROSAS’
Marisa Kalil-Barrino 7/29/25 Marisa Kalil-Barrino 7/29/25

Neena Roe: A Trip Through the Diasporas in ‘ROSAS’

The Iranian-American musician taps her trilingual side, singing in Persian and Spanish.

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Cupid’s ‘The Cookout’ Is a Cultural Reset, Not Just a Summer Bop
JaJuan Malachi 7/7/25 JaJuan Malachi 7/7/25

Cupid’s ‘The Cookout’ Is a Cultural Reset, Not Just a Summer Bop

It’s a time capsule. A tribute. A promise that Black joy will always have a beat to move to.

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Seencj Is the Future of Hip-House
Marissa Duldulao 7/2/25 Marissa Duldulao 7/2/25

Seencj Is the Future of Hip-House

The 20-year-old artist is crafting the soundtrack for your late-night vibes.

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DRAM and Ellis Quinn Talk Genre-Bending and Experimenting on Joint Project ‘Leorpio’
Marisa Kalil-Barrino 6/11/25 Marisa Kalil-Barrino 6/11/25

DRAM and Ellis Quinn Talk Genre-Bending and Experimenting on Joint Project ‘Leorpio’

DRAM is a Leo, and Quinn is a Scorpio—hence—Leorpio.

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Will Swinton Takes Us Back to Wintertime in EP ‘December’
Amaya McDonald 6/5/25 Amaya McDonald 6/5/25

Will Swinton Takes Us Back to Wintertime in EP ‘December’

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Pink Jagg Unpacks Brotherhood, Bars, and the Heat with New Single, ‘American Spirit’
Stanley Kilonzo 6/2/25 Stanley Kilonzo 6/2/25

Pink Jagg Unpacks Brotherhood, Bars, and the Heat with New Single, ‘American Spirit’

Their commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring complex themes sets them apart in an industry that has lately been driven by trends.

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Techno Christmas: Unifying the World at Detroit Movement Festival
Marisa Kalil-Barrino 5/29/25 Marisa Kalil-Barrino 5/29/25

Techno Christmas: Unifying the World at Detroit Movement Festival

Another year embracing the techno city.

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Bailey Spinn Says Goodbye to Her Good Girl Era in ‘loser’
Tal Kamara 5/23/25 Tal Kamara 5/23/25

Bailey Spinn Says Goodbye to Her Good Girl Era in ‘loser’

She worked on the album for over a year.

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Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Star Phillip Johnson Richardson Unveils New Single: ‘Back N Forth’
JaJuan Malachi 4/29/25 JaJuan Malachi 4/29/25

Broadway’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Star Phillip Johnson Richardson Unveils New Single: ‘Back N Forth’

Phillip Johnson Richardson, more colloquially known as Phil, has officially dropped his latest single: “Back N Forth.”

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Liv.e & Pink Siifu: Celebrating The Birthday of Gil Scott-Heron
Marissa Duldulao 4/16/25 Marissa Duldulao 4/16/25

Liv.e & Pink Siifu: Celebrating The Birthday of Gil Scott-Heron

Inside the tribute showcase at SOBs with performances by Liv.e, Pink Siifu, and more.

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Jordyn Simone Unpacks Love, Heartbreak, and Self-Discovery in Debut EP ‘REMEMBER WHEN’
Stanley Kilonzo 4/9/25 Stanley Kilonzo 4/9/25

Jordyn Simone Unpacks Love, Heartbreak, and Self-Discovery in Debut EP ‘REMEMBER WHEN’

The album is now streaming on music platforms.

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The Governors Ball is Supporting These Causes, and Local Institutions
Marisa Kalil-Barrino 3/29/25 Marisa Kalil-Barrino 3/29/25

The Governors Ball is Supporting These Causes, and Local Institutions

The festival is from June 6 to 8 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

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80purppp’s Creative Breakthrough on ‘SUITE 96 SIDE A’
Stanley Kilonzo 3/27/25 Stanley Kilonzo 3/27/25

80purppp’s Creative Breakthrough on ‘SUITE 96 SIDE A’

80purppp offers the most accurate representation of himself on this project.

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Jol!e on Fusing Cantonese Influences, Spiritual Songwriting, and the Power of Live Music
Marissa Duldulao 3/21/25 Marissa Duldulao 3/21/25

Jol!e on Fusing Cantonese Influences, Spiritual Songwriting, and the Power of Live Music

Listen to her latest single, “Serpentine Dream.”

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The Grind Never Stops for HDBeenDope
Tyler Exum 3/3/25 Tyler Exum 3/3/25

The Grind Never Stops for HDBeenDope

“That hunger comes from knowing music is part of my life’s work.”

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