Charlotte Music
Charlotte Music
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West Mecklenburg graduate Kuratii is an up-and-coming producer that stands out in the crowd
By Megan Wolford July 11, 2020 Diversifying the hip-hop ecosystem in the city, 26-year-old producer and engineer Kana Thompson a.k.a. Kuratii has stepped into the scene with her debut project, A Story Told. The six-song EP features an ironclad group of emcees who show no...
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Ivy Sole returns with timely new single “Bittersweet”
By Delaney Clifford July 11, 2020 “It’s abolition or bust, you gotta trust me.” This message comes to us loud and clear from the Charlotte-native, Philly-made rapper, singer, and producer Ivy Sole. Sole is making her stance well known as the call for liberation crashes...
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Lute releases self-reflective, emotional song and music video on his birthday
By Grant Golden July 6, 2020 Charlotte’s hip-hop heavyweight, Lute, has released his second new single of 2020 with the poignant and self-reflective track, “Life.” Dedicated to the lives lost in the recent tragedy on Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, as well as Lute’s own...
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Jon Graham a.k.a. Matrix P’s melodic brand of Southern rap has a big sound coming from small town of Belmont, North Carolina
By Cameron Lee July 6, 2020 When speaking of Carolina music, we often overlook the outskirts of major cities like Charlotte and Raleigh, where the roots of Southern gospel, folk, and soul have influenced many artists in modern day hip-hop and R&B. While Jon Graham,...
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Charlotte hip-hop dominated NBA 2K and Madden soundtracks in 2020
By Megan Wolford June 30, 2020 From quirky, robotic chirps to upbeat jingle-like melodies and fiery battle chords, the musical journey of video games has lived an evolutionary life. As the ‘90s came to an end, the melodic uptempo instrumentals segued to feature up-and-coming artists...
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Reuben Vincent is ready to be heard with new EP, ‘Boy Meets World’
By Cameron Lee Photo: Sayma Waleh June 26, 2020 (updated) Reuben Vincent’s rap career started when he was just 13, when a tweet of a home recording got 9th Wonder’s attention, although Vincent had been rapping long before that. He wrote his first rhymes in...
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DaBaby, Thomas Davis, Braxton Winston and Sheriff Garry McFadden to hold press conference on Juneteenth
By CLTure News June 18, 2020 (updated) Charlotte’s DaBaby (Jonathan Kirk) has announced a special press conference and discussion scheduled for Friday, June 19 at 12:30 p.m. at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture. The “Black Lives Been Mattered” press...
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Lonnie and Ocie Davis have built a community through music with JazzArts Charlotte
By Matt Cosper Photo: Jalen Marlowe June 15, 2020 For a decade now, JazzArts Charlotte (formerly JazzArts Initiative) has built up and bolstered the jazz music community here in the Queen City. Producing a satisfying blend of music programming and education offerings for local audiences,...
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Emanuel Wynter is a bright Charlotte musical talent that can’t be overlooked
By Delaney Clifford June 9, 2020 Charlotte’s music scene has a long history of rewarding those who push the boundaries of genre. From punk to pop rock, this city’s music fans are loyal to those who can continue to change the face of their space....
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Abari Game Bar will host first drive-in concert with Petrov, Sinners & Saints, and SOLIS to benefit local area bars
By Charlie Leonard June 9, 2020 (updated) Abari Game Bar, in partnership with Hattie’s Tap & Tavern, Tommy’s Pub, and Four Finger Records, will be hosting the Queen City Telethon, a rooftop drive-in concert this Saturday, June 13 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Scheduled...
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