The Art of Nothing Real With Lonr.
Lonr. – which is an acronym that stands for Land Of Nothing Real – leans into the aesthetics of escapism, creating opportunities for discourse on the different archetypes that exist in today’s world. He pays…
Articles by Derrius Edwards
‘Unbreakable,’ An Analysis of Lil Yee’s Resilience
Lil Yee has been through some shit. And yet, he’s managed to come out on top, using music as a means to cope with adversity. His latest body of work, Unbreakable, is 38 minutes of…
‘One Year Later,’ Jaah SLT Is Happy
Jaah SLT doesn’t like people, but that hasn’t prevented him from creating music for the enjoyment of complete strangers. He’s a walking paradox, introverted with an outgoing personality. And though he’s often reticent about his…
Lil Tati Has Arrived
Lil Tati is 19-years-old and winning. He’s the son of music executive Frank Martinez, the first signee to Carbon Fiber Music Group Billionaires, and well on his way to becoming a bonafide superstar. And though…
Kalan.FrFr Sees Room for Improvement: “I’m a Harsh Critique of Myself”
Kalan.FrFr has had one hell of a year. When I was finally able to track him down at Rolling Loud California, he was being escorted off the stage immediately following OhGeesy’s set. He was excited,…
And Through It All, MBNel Remains Humble
MBNel is motivated like never before. This year was marked by a series of new experiences for the budding star, but it’s something that Nel has been looking forward to his entire life. “It feels…
Wait Hol Up, 1TakeJay Is Evolving
Being straightforward is no problem for 1TakeJay. The Compton rapper’s outspokenness has drawn attention to himself, which is one of his intrinsic (and best) qualities. He’s been the same, self-described “goofy, high-ass energy person” his…
Robb Bank$ Isn’t Finished Yet: “And After ‘Falconia,’ I’m Flooding”
On a sunny, crisp afternoon in December, during the last day of Rolling Loud California, Robb Bank$ makes a plea for his flowers. “Niggas really need to put some respect on my name,” he says….
KINGMOSTWANTED Has Mastered His Flow
Hailing from Inland Empire, KINGMOSTWANTED is making strides towards becoming the next artist to blow out of the West Coast. Although he’s just reached the tail-end of his teenage years, KING has already lived twice….
Duke Deuce Is Not F*cking Around: ‘I Know What I’m Worth’
You can’t sleep on Duke Deuce. A Memphis-native through and through, Duke has been developing a name for himself within Tennessee’s rap scene for years. He’s the son of local legend Duke Nitty, a torchbearer…