Tara Mahadevan

Premieres

Mulatto Beats' '.22SUMMERS' Has All the Hot Weather Rap Bangers You Need

The Chicago producer's solo debut features songs with King Louie, Lucki, Mick Jenkins, Trapo, and others.
Tara Mahadevan
7.24.17
Premieres

Vintage Lee's 'PiMP' Signals the Next Wave of Boston Rap

Boston has cosigned the Roxbury 21-year-old out to prove that Hennything's Possible.
Tara Mahadevan
6.27.17
Interviews

Xavier Omär Is Putting His Faith in Love

The Georgia-based singer shares his story and new “Speculate" video.
Tara Mahadevan
3.20.17
Interviews

Matt Martians is the Funk Whisperer of Right Now

With 'The Drum Chord Theory,' The Internet keyboardist takes his turn at a solo project—but it's still a jam session among friends.
Tara Mahadevan
3.17.17
Interviews

How Producer oddCouple Found Himself and Tapped into a New Chicago Sound in the Process

The Chicago producer who has worked with Chance the Rapper, Jamila Woods, and Joey Purp steps up to a new level with his album 'Liberation.'
Tara Mahadevan
1.18.17
Interviews

Heavn Help Us: The Joyful Music of Jamila Woods

Jamila Woods has established herself as one of the most sought-after new voices in music. Now the Chicago singer is making her solo debut with the uplifting new album 'Heavn.'
Tara Mahadevan
7.13.16
Premieres

Forget Netflix, Super Bwe and Mick Jenkins Have Another Plan and It's Called "Breakfast & Chill"

The Chicago rappers connect for a smooth song about missing someone at home from the road.
Tara Mahadevan
3.25.16
Scene Reports

Milwaukee's Best: The Wisconsin City Has Become a DIY Hip-Hop Haven

Brew City has never been a hip-hop destination, but a strong university arts scene and new sense of unity is changing that.
Tara Mahadevan
10.19.15
Interviews

Masego's Cooking in the Jazz Bando: Get Familiar with Trap House Jazz

"They were just like play some John Coltrane and get in the corner. But that’s just not how I work."
Tara Mahadevan
9.29.15
Interviews

Cousin Stizz Is the Hypnotic Rapper Giving Boston a Shout Out

The Boston rapper's rise has been reserved, but his release 'Suffolk County' is putting him on the map.
Tara Mahadevan
8.21.15
New music

Smino Is Making a Midwest Musical Moment

Listen to his new song "3M," the first release off the upcoming 'Zero Fatigue.'
Tara Mahadevan
7.13.15
Interviews

From YouTube to High School Graduation, This Is How Alessia Cara Left the Party and Got Here

The singer's "Here" has amassed millions of plays in just a few short months. Pay attention, because with the rising 18-year-old's dynamic and powerful voice, this is just the beginning.
Tara Mahadevan
7.7.15
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