Author - Chad Connelly

Skilla Baby and 4Batz Shout Out the Real Ones on “So Bad”

Detroit’s rising rap star Skilla Baby is back with a fresh banger, dropping his new single “So Bad,” featuring none other than fellow 2024 XXL Freshman Class standout, 4Batz. The track lands just as Skilla Baby celebrates his birthday with a pair of massive hometown...

The Roots’ Dave Guy Breaks Boundaries with Debut Album ‘Ruby’

Dave Guy has always been an artist who stands out. His trumpet doesn’t just play notes—it speaks with an unmistakable tone that sets him apart from the crowd. With a career that’s seen him lend his chops to some of today’s most iconic funk, soul, and pop records, it’s...

Seattle’s Highway Blurs Fantasy and Reality in “Dream Soda”

Seattle’s rising rap star, Highway, is back with another banger. His latest single, “Dream Soda,” dropped under the Victor Victor Worldwide/Geffen Records banner, and it’s already making waves. Directed by the ever-talented Noahsocold, the track comes...

Mercury Rev Shares “Born Horses” Single Off New Album

Psychedelic rock pioneers Mercury Rev are back, and they’re ready to take listeners on another cosmic journey with their latest studio album, Born Horses, out now everywhere, via Bella Union. Already garnering praise from tastemakers like Pitchfork, Stereogum, and NME...