A staple songstress and rising star amongst Buffalo’s growing r&b scene, Kenyada Nikile is claiming her space as a deeply soulful act that can shift from classic 90’s r&b to more experimental sounds that integrate strong alternative and hip-hop elements. Her powerhouse of a voice, which we’ve most recently witnessed both live and in-recording, shares […]
Read More #WHM PROFILE : KENYADA NIKILEFor us, Stinlo is still a mystery. The young, jazzy vocalist who occasionally posted singing videos on her Instagram is slowly performing in shows around Buffalo. With a look and sound that feels timeless, her brief performances show implements of soul and jazz integrating hip-hop, pop elements, and everything in between. Featured on two 2018 […]
Read More #WHM PROFILE: STINLOA rising songstress amongst Buffalo hip-hop’s luminaries, Kota Savia is creating her own lane. Known for combining her sweet melodies and heavy boom-bap beats with a unique r&b flow, the burgeoning vocalist makes music that is perfect for almost any vibe. Whether you’re sipping tee in a coffee shop, taking a late-night drive, or ready […]
Read More #WHM PROFILE: KOTA SAVIARapper Ayam JC dwells in minimalism. Since we discovered his music last year through singles like “Ben 10 Kim Possible,” and “Light The Ugly,” Ayam JC has subtly developed a look and style off of his mantra-like rap that is a unique integration of stark production and spacious lyricism. But his most recent single “24 […]
Read More #NEWVIBES: AYAM JC RELEASES “24 On The Line”Last year we interviewed DJ Lil Gab, where we learned she had the idea to create a modern Hip-Hop Karaoke event in Buffalo. Inspired by a show she went to in London, the rising artist brought it here and eventually teamed up with Hip-Hop socialites Billie Essco and O.J. Barker to run the event. Since […]
Read More #BUFFACOLD: UNDER THE LIGHTS AT HHKBuffalo-based hip-hop artist t1ana.W recently dropped his album afterThoughts and for all my anxious readers and listeners: you might as well go ahead and add every song off the album to your playlist now. I’ll wait. “The album resembles a therapy session, except it’s with me. I’m just talking to myself the entire time trying […]
Read More #BUFFACOLD: T1ANA.W EXPLORES ANXIETY & OVERTHINKING ON “afterTHOUGHTS”Coming out of the snowbanks of Buffalo, JayMarr has R&B dreams and boss ambitions. The talented 27-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and part-time engineer, has been hard at work trying to hone his craft and become the type of artist that can do it all. Teeming with talent, an uncanny ear for melodies and sweat-inducing vocals, […]
Read More #BUFFACOLD: A conversation with JayMarr, Buffalo’s Next R&B SensationTowards the end of 2020, the eccentric, Buffalo-buzzing artist formerly known as Hitch Burney changed his name to Hosanna. Making drastic changes, not only to his name but his image, the rising rapper cut off his signature dreadlocks, changed up his popular androgynous style, and simmered down on his social media presence. “I haven’t seen […]
Read More #BUFFACOLD: WHO IS HOSANNA?The Off-Season Album Review Sports like basketball and football aren’t individualized bouts; it’s a team affair—a brotherhood/sisterhood. When one person falls, a squad member must do their best to pick their teammate up and strive onwards to victory. So, why would you ever try to carry the load yourself, especially when you don’t need to? […]
Read More J. Cole & the Undying Hoop DreamSpanish for ‘the machine,’ La Maquina is the second mixtape Conway The Machine has dropped in 2021, following his February collab album with Big Ghost LTD, If It Bleeds It Can Be Killed. The project serves as a precursor to his Shady debut God Don’t Make Mistakes which he revealed is releasing sometime this month. The 11-track mixtape had two singles, […]
Read More #BUFFACOLD: Conway the Machine’s “La Maquina”
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