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When you comb through the scope of the hip-hop scenery, it’s safe to say that the DMV has been making waves on their own for quite some time. As time goes on, the artistry found in their sound continues to expand with the likes of Q Da Fool, Xanman, Moneymarr, IDK, Rico Nasty, and many more who have been pushing the envelope. As those names have been making headlines, Marino Infantry remains one of the most influential groups in the region that delivers a stylistic approach to the game.
One of those people who’s pushing things forward is Midwest to Northeast transplant, K$K, a skilled and dedicated director who’s paved a way for herself behind the lens. As she’s went from shooting some of your favorite’s early music videos to writing credible festival short films, K$K has remained cool through it all and looking to progress in the process.
In recent memory, they have gotten the likes of S3nsei Molly & Lil Brook, Danileigh, YK Osiris, 10K Cash, and many more. Def Jam recently had a chance to bring forth some of this new artists to perform in a legendary live venue, SOBs.
SOUNDS + VISUALS
THE LATEST IN MODERN LIFE MUSIC NEWS
Although he may not be on your radar, but Houston's own NeedNoName is an artist you need to get familiar with immediately. He has released a plethora of different songs and projects, and even collaborated with the likes of Veeze and RMC Mike. He continues to show why he strikes gold on his new project, "All Off Backendz 2".
Safe to say that Samo has made his impact in the Sunshine State. He continues to shape his own legacy with new music and shows that on his new impressive effort, "Felcia Keyz".
He's already worked on a path to do that with releasing singles such as "No Trust" and "Guapa", he's established a nice footing in his region.
The North Houston rapper has released two singles that have been gaining some traction, "Rose Gold In The Winter" and "Celine Freestyle". Both of these singles are melodic and they set a different tone from the normally trapped out vibes that Bundy brings forth.
Continuing this hot streak, he releases his single, "GOMD" that has already been catching on YouTube. The new Tye Beats produced single captures Veeze on a song that has captures his star power but also showcases his quotable bars that are going to get a lot of replay.
As the stars are aligning in the certain section of H-Town, Money Med comes out at the perfect time. Being someone who’s made a name for himself throughout the years, he’s here to solidify his space in Texas with his new fire video, “Lil Freestyle”.
STYLE + CULTURE
THE LATEST IN MODERN LIFE FASHION NEWS
Meet Aria Puga, a Virginia-native currently residing in Brooklyn, New York. They create without limits - designing clothes, furniture, and dabbling in photography. Born in Manhattan, they always had a tie to New York. After living most of their life in Virginia and being attracted to the liveliness of a big city, they decided to reconnect with their roots.
Nigerian born and London raised Creator, Mowalola Ogunlesi is very high on the list of designers to watch, especially after making headline news revealing her 10-year appointed Design Director partnership for Yeezy Gap. Mowalola takes fashion out of the box with her wild color choices yet ritzy patterns to turn you into the early 2000s hottie you were meant to be.
While they are loads brands that are producing material and content every day, you have those who are changing the game as they are not only revolutionizing the industry with their fabrics but also the way they carry the culture. If you live in New York City, FELT is one of those staple brands that are sported by the locals and transplants that get acquainted with the “City That Never Sleeps”.
Perspective
MODERN LIFE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS, FEATURE STORIES, AND OPINION ARTICLES
ChloexHalle have created an elevated sound with their spicy sophomore album, giving drop-dead gorgeous looks with celestial vocals all on prolific stage sets designed from their tennis court. The Kids Are Alright dignified their musical knowledge, but Ungodly Hour dignifies how they’ve grown.
NoahG is supposed to show up at Beverly’s—a hallway-sized watering-hole-and-art-gallery combo in the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan denoted by an eponymous pink neon sign whose glow spills into the bar and mixes with the blue light emanating from the lounge area to create a purple haze of sorts—at nine tonight.
While other artists have rode his wave to widespread notoriety, Uno has largely stayed to himself, releasing a string of respected mixtapes and cementing himself as an underground legend. Given this, to dub the release of his debut studio album 8 “overdue” would be an understatement.
The past half decade of Houston music has been an intriguing one to say the least. The plethora of artists who have been carving out their own lane has been tremendous and its given Houston when it comes to the sonics of their sound. One of the leaders of making his own wave is Billyracxx, an abstract act with International appeal that can’t be denied.
The vastness of music today has altered the game and it’s now operating in different facets of life that integrate the music on a grand level, one of the key playmakers making things shake is Timeless Music’s own Birdman Zoe.
For the sake of relevancy + timing, PNTHN represents “House of Gods” and the sounds of this theory carries to a forward thinking model when it comes to this meaning being from Texas. That being said, they have taken the reigns of solidifying the thought, “Its Not About What It Is, But Its What We Are + What We Can Be”.
MODERN LIFE RECAPS, EVENT REVIEWS, AND DAY IN THE LIFE ARTICLES
Rizzoo Rizzoo is easily one of the most consistent artists in the Lone Star state and he proved that with his signature Green Goblin show that was in Houston.
Creating opportunities to enjoy themselves, Houstonians have been choosing certain events to partake in to make lasting memories for the future. One of them being the headlining show for Trippie Redd’s latest packed performance in Houston.
One of them being Lucky Daye, one of the new princes of R&B Genre. Making waves in his own route, he’s offering something different to the forefront with his artistic direction and sound.
Showing much longevity in his career and setting forth on a new path, Wale has shown he’s only getting better with time. Creating a new path for himself and he’s offering new things to the forefront with the release of his new project, “Wow…That’s Crazy”.
Coming from the depths of Ohio, Jordian Ross and William Foster have not only established themselves as dynamic duo who carved out their own lane through artist management but they have a planted seed that has successfully grown into a multi-faceted platform that has helped changed lives in the process.