By Grant Golden July 22, 2020 North Carolina’s rap-titan J. Cole, has released two new tracks from his forthcoming album The Fall Off. Cole took to social media on Tuesday, July 21, to reveal a highly anticipated update for his upcoming album. While there’s “no...
By CLTure News July 21, 2020 Durham’s own Sylvan Esso have announced the release date for their third studio album, Free Love, due out September 25 on Loma Vista Recordings. Having released a stimulating hour-long concert film back in April documenting their 2019 WITH tour,...
By CLTure News July 14, 2020 Following the release of their latest single “Victory,” and in anticipation of their new album The Third Gleam (August 28), The Avett Brothers have announced their first show in six months with a drive-in concert at Charlotte Motor Speedway...
By Kyesha Jennings July 13, 2020 2021 will mark 20 years since super-producer Patrick Douthit, a.k.a. 9th Wonder, has blessed hip-hop with his soulful productions and prolific use of samples. Starting with the sonic force of hip-hop’s beloved Southern trio Little Brother, 9th Wonder has...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
By CLTure News June 28, 2020 The Roots Picnic, a yearly Philadelphia-based music festival hosted by The Roots took place virtually this year. An annual event showcasing a collection of talented hip-hop, R&B and neo-soul acts, this year, the festival partnered with former first lady...