NOT 97

Question — What do Baby Keem, King Princess, Giveon, Arlo Parks, Tierra Whack, Mach-Hommy, Yebba, and Fousheé all have in common? They were discovered on NOT 97. The only Music Discovery Podcast is back. Season Nine starts March 23rd, 2023 on all platforms. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode we sit down with genre blending LA trio Your Grandparents, known for pushing nostalgic sounds far into the future. We discuss their home city and how its shaped their journey, the drive to make music unlike anything else out, and we hear who their grandparents put them on to growing up. Plus a snippet of their upcoming single "Livin In Hell."  *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Season Eight finale we're joined by budding Toronto RnB legend Dylan Sinclair. Dylan discusses his home city and the supportive community that he comes from, his early days singing in church, and why RnB will never die. He introduces “Open,” a standout from his latest record No Longer In The Suburbs, as well as puts us on to another young Toronto sensation Rowena Fysx. We discuss an explosive offering from Detroit newcomer Chase Plato, get moving with London's Bebeluna, & discuss a fresh new sound coming out of Brooklyn from 16 year old Kelz, amongst more. 01 "Open" by Dylan Sinclair  02 "Ice Cream Man" by Chase Plato 03 "Dirty Chai" by Rahul 04 "Drunk" by BEBELUNA 05 "Some Other Time" by Chanel Loren ft. Arz 06 "Apologies" by Rowena Fysx  07 "Sinner" by Kelz 08 "Heavy Handed" by Kaleah Lee Design: Michael Brennan *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sitting down with singer/songwriter and producer Madison McFerrin — Madison introduces us to two artists who she's performed with in the past — Chicago's own multi-instrumentalist and producer Brooklyn Skye as well as captivating Brooklyn-based artist Zenizen. We dive into the dynamic world of UK by way of Zimbabwe artist Downtown Kayoto, discuss a masterful delivery from prolific songwriter & producer Lil Silva, rock with an unapologetic summer anthem by Zyah Belle, and tap into an explosive offering from LUCI.  01 "NAVIG8" by Downtown Kayoto 02 "Be Here" by Brooklynn Skye 03 "Not The One" by Zyah Belle ft. Tempest  04 "Another Sketch" by Lil Silva 05 "Ash & Dust" by Luci 06 "Break" by Zenizen ft. Blvck Spvde 07 "Hindsight" by Madison McFerrin Design: Yetunde Sapp *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with LA-based trio grouptherapy. on the tail end of their three city tour to discuss their journey as a pandemic baby into a full fledged collective, what it means to work together while staying true to themselves as individual artsits, and how their respective backgrounds in the industry inform the way they move now. Plus we hear an exclusive snippet of their new song "Big Steppa" featuring grouptherapy.'s own Coy Stewart aka Superhero Swim.  *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Beloved Sun, the new collaborative project between Sol Galeano and Artist Named You to discuss their debut record "Crying Around and In Color" — we talk through how the pair met, their experimental sound, and airdropping strangers their project, amongst more. Check out the record if you haven't already!  *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're joined by hip-hop artist, singer/songwriter, and New Jersey legend MoRuf. MoRuf introduces us to two friends & collaborators: Nathan Bajar & Ikenna. We dive into the deep world of jazz with Julius Rodriguez's "Two Way Street," get lost in London with Areej, & hit Houston to explore the masterful songwriting of up & comer Blessing, amongst much more.  01 "Two Way Street" by Julius Rodriguez  02 "Big Body" by Nathan Bajar 03 "Guided" by Areej  04 "boys like you" by Blessing 05 "Life U Choose" by Yani Mo 06 "Big Body Benz" by Ikanna ft. Moruf 07 "To Be Grateful (Long Live)" by donSMITH ft. Zacchae'us Paul 08 "Lil Baby Crush" by Jordan Ward 09 "Sweetvibes2" by MoRuf  Design: Jamal Braimah of Western Elders *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's epiosde of The Check In we sit down with Baton Rouge's own Quadry. We talk about his home city and the influence it's had on him and his music, building his own style of mosaic-like storytelling, and what he's taken away from his journey navigating the music industry. © NOT 97. Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources Follow Not 97: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/_not97 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NOT97 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@_not97 Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/NOT97 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a special one — recorded in advance of NFT NYC, we brought together our friends, NOT 97 alums, & WEB3 professionals — Max Kulchinsky, Melanie McClain, and Heno to answer your questions. We discuss how Web3 has cultivated an inspiring, supportive community, the power of NFTs as a means to reclaim ownership & worth, as well as how we can reimagine the future of currency through social tokens, amongst much more.  © NOT 97. Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources  Follow Not 97:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/_not97 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NOT97 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@_not97 Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/NOT97 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Touré Ali, Columbia Records' Associate Director of Digital Marketing, comes to us with two soon-to-be superstars with the DMV's own Joony, as well as the Kanye co-signed KayCyy. We hear a modern take of classic sounds from Swsh & Lou Val, plus fresh, progressive offerings by Fredwave, boyband, and more.  01 "Do You Don't" by Swsh  02 "Drifting In Tokyo" by Joony 03 "OMF" by Fredwave  04 "Eternal Sunshine" by Lou Val 05 "South!" by Kezia ft. Nayana IZ 06 "Hold You Up" by Kaycyy  07 "SURE!" by boyband 08 "Como si nada" by Kora Photo: Dean Majd Design: Michael Brennan *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Check In we catch up with innovative, genre-blending Tampa duo They Hate Change on the heels of their critically acclaimed record "Finally, New" out now on Jagjaguar. We discuss the evolution of their multidimensional sound, what being from Tampa means to them and their music, digging into a deep well of culture influence, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The weather is finally turning and you can hear it in the music. We're joined by artist, curator, and Web3 advocate Max Kulchinsky. Max introduces us to an ear catching alt pop offering from Queens' own Hadji Gaviota, as well as a dance-baiting delivery from Australia's Confidence Man.  We embrace the weather with Summer-ready songs from Zora, Neemz, Tendai, and more + an introduction to the intricate world of Harlem lyricist Qu'ality.  01 "RUNNITUP" by Zora  02 "Goofy" by Hadji Gaviota  03 "My Love" by Neemz 04 "Lately," by tendai  05 "lefty" by qu'ality 06 "Holiday" by Confidence Man 07 "Gonna Bleach My Eyebrows" by ALEMEDA 08 "Do 2 Me" by Grimm Lynn Art: Squibs *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We check in with UK genre-blending newcomer Willow Kayne on her first visit to New York. Willow discusses her introduction to music and what inspired her to start releasing her own a few years ago, her dynamic approach to creating art, design, and visuals, as well as how she intends to build a multi-sensory world for her music to live in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're joined by the one & only Goldie Harris. With years of experience in the music world, Goldie is United Masters' Artist Marketing & Promotion Manager, as well as the founder of 24:OURS, her own platform to support creatives, cultivated community, host events, and more.  Goldie introduces Brooklyn up-and-comer STVSH, as well as Venezuelan singer/songwriter Yarge.  We tap in with multidimensional Tampa duo They Hate Change on the heels of their debut project, explore the many sounds of LA-based trio Grouptherapy, and ride out with a late night delivery from Lavender, amongst much more.  01 "X-Ray Spex" by They Hate Change  02 "Who Gon Please Me" by STVSH 03 "Truth Be Told" by grouptherapy. 04 We Don't Know a Thing" by tomcbumpz, Ivri, & Souly Had 05 "I Feel Like I'm Blue" by Léa Sen 06 "El Vuelo" by Yarge 07 "Alter" by Luca 08 "3:45/buslane" by lavender  Art: Sarah Goldstein *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode features Vevo's own Artist & Label Relations Manager Jordan Ferree. Jordan takes us on a trip around the world with a hip-hop delivery from Dublin's Ahmed, With Love. as well as an RnB standout from Filipino artist Jason Dhakal. We visit Tblisi, Georgia with a captivating young singer/songwriter and producer named Creams, hit New Zealand with Maxwell Young, and bring it back to the states, to Florida, with Cruza, amongst more.  01 "Tread Slowly." by Mamadou ft. Krishna  02 "Past Curfew" by Jason Dhakal ft. dot.jaime 03 "Booster" by Insightful 04 "Indeed" by Cruza 05 "Die 4 You" by Creams 06 "Full Plate" by Ahmed, With Love. ft. Khakikid 07 "Cleopatra" by Maxwell Young 08 "Song For Me" by Contour ft. Demae Art: Shane Roberts  *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the second episode of NOT 97's The Check In featuring UK-based artist and producer Narissha, whose standout track Elegy was featured on NOT 97 8.2 earlier this season. We talk about what inspired her to start releasing music only two years ago, being chosen by Adidas and Boiler Room as one of four up-and-coming artists to record at Abbey Road Studios and what she learned from that experience, the music that she grew up on, getting in trouble for Rapping Snoop Dogg lyrics in primary school, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the debut episode of The Check In featuring Marcel Allen. Marcel is fresh off the release of his debut album "Ebony Goddess" — out now everywhere. You may have heard the opening track "Dinner Wit Hov" on the latest episode of NOT 97. We catch up with Marcel to hear about his introduction to rap through an elementary school project, leaving messages rapping through the phone to Soulja Boy, & the organic connections that led to his project produced by Thelonious Martin & Jacob Rochester, as well as featuring Boldy James & Havoc of Mobb Deep.  Enjoy the interview and check out "Ebony Goddess" now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode features Nicky Chulo, a prolific graphic designer and art director currently stationed at Atlantic Records. Nicky joins us fresh off the flight from LA to introduce the tight, dynamic duo that is producer Rags and lyricist Mike Strong, as well as the Luchador mask-wearing rapper Isai Morales. We dive into Marcel Allens' latest release as he manifests "Dinner Wit Hov," float off with Hamond "Angels," and hit the London clubs with Nia Archives' "Forbidden Feelzingz," amongst more!  01 "DINNER WIT HOV" by Marcel Allen 02 "UP_DOWN" by Rags ft. Mike Strong  03 "Sim Simma" by Luke Bar$ 04 "Angels" by Hamond  05 "Wild Dogs" by Natasha Kalila ft. Andreanna  06 "Creciendo" by Isai Morales ft. Sioux 07 "Forbidden Feelingz" by Nia Archives  08 "Glass Peach" by Joviale   Art: Nicky Chulo *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Part Two of 8.2 featuring the legendary, New Jersey-bred rapper, singer, producer, and Sundance Award-winning director Topaz Jones. Topaz introduces an Atlanta wordsmith with skills beyond his years named Marco Plus, as well as Louisiana's own Quadry. We explore the UK with a smooht offering  from Narissha, break into the many dimensions of NeONE The Wonderer, get introspective with Yaya Bey, amongst much more. 01 "Remember" by Marcus Charles 02 "neva bend + son of sam" by Marco Plus 03 "9:15 AM." by NinoSoSupremey 04 "Patience" by Kenneth Cash  05 "Elegy" by Narissha  06 "In Your City" by Quadry 07 "Nose Dive" by NeONE the Wonderer  08 "the root of a thing" by Yaya Bey  09 "Who" by Topaz Jones  Art: Nick Dahlen *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with the legendary, New Jersey-bred rapper, singer, producer, and Sundance Award-winning director Topaz Jones. Topaz introduces an Atlanta wordsmith with skills beyond his years named Marco Plus, as well as Louisiana's own Quadry. We explore the UK with a smooht offering  from Narissha, break into the many dimensions of NeONE The Wonderer, get introspective with Yaya Bey, amongst much more.  01 "Remember" by Marcus Charles 02 "neva bend + son of sam" by Marco Plus 03 "9:15 AM." by NinoSoSupremey 04 "Patience" by Kenneth Cash  05 "Elegy" by Narissha  06 "In Your City" by Quadry 07 "Nose Dive" by NeONE the Wonderer  08 "the root of a thing" by Yaya Bey  09 "Who" by Topaz Jones  Art: Nick Dahlen  *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOT 97 is back! This is part two of the debut episode of Season Eight featuring Neena Roe, a reporter at Billboard Magazine as well as a up & coming singer/songwriter. Neena introduces two young, genre-bending artists from her hometown of Detroit: Daniel Hex and Sam Austins. We find peace with Daniel Aged, explore the evolution of UK jazz with Venna, and introduce the boundary pushing sounds of soon to be superstar Willow Kayne, amongst much more. 01 "Other News" by PEARSON 02 "Good World" by Daniel Hex 03 "Sun, Moon, & Herbs" by Venna ft. JVCK JAMES 04 "Stay" by NNAVY 05 "This Is My Film" by Willow Kayne 06 "MIND ON DRUGS" by Sam Austins 07 "FUNKETOLOGY" by BLK ODYSSY 08 "Whole Heart" by Daniel Aged 09 "Trust" by Neena Roe Art: Saeed Ferguson of All Caps Studio *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOT 97 is back! This is part one of the debut episode of Season Eight featuring Neena Roe, a reporter at Billboard Magazine as well as a up & coming singer/songwriter. Neena introduces two young, genre-bending artists from her hometown of Detroit: Daniel Hex and Sam Austins. We find peace with Daniel Aged, explore the evolution of UK jazz with Venna, and introduce the boundary pushing sounds of soon to be superstar Willow Kayne, amongst much more. 01 "Other News" by PEARSON 02 "Good World" by Daniel Hex 03 "Sun, Moon, & Herbs" by Venna ft. JVCK JAMES 04 "Stay" by NNAVY 05 "This Is My Film" by Willow Kayne 06 "MIND ON DRUGS" by Sam Austins 07 "FUNKETOLOGY" by BLK ODYSSY 08 "Whole Heart" by Daniel Aged 09 "Trust" by Neena Roe Art: Saeed Ferguson of All Caps Studio *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOT 97 is back! Season Eight of the The Only Music Discovery Podcast™ will be live on all platforms March 14th 2022. Powered by The Orchard & Human Re Sources.   This is NOT a podcast. This is NOT a radio show. This is NOT a commercial. This is NOT 97. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Season Seven finale episode featuring the one and only Dominque Maldonado, a director of A&R at Warner Music & the founder of the Leaders of the New Cool concert series.   Dominique comes correct with two hip hop offerings — South Carolina up & comer Lul Bob & his testimony “the real definition of fake” as well as the masterful lyricism of Brooklyn’s own Akai Solo.   We get the exclusive on an explosive unreleased single from Harry Edohoukwa called “Zombie.” We find peace in Naomi Sharon’s “1991.” And float on soon-to-be-superstar Q’s masterful melodies. Amongst more!   01 "Weak For Your Love" by Thee Sacred Souls 02 "The Real Definition of Fake" by Lul Bob (Bob Sheisty No Flow) 03 "Garage Rooftop" by Q 04 "1991" by Naomi Sharon 05 "Zombies" by Harry Edohoukwa 06 "94' The Dog Year" by Akai Solo 07 "I Wonder" by Al-Doms 08 "21" by Miley! 09 "Ön" by Cosima Olu   Art: Jordan Moss   Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

On today's episode we welcome to the roundtable Donna C, the influential Editorial Director at Audiomack.  Donna introduces us to Fielded & her unapologetic reflections of love, as well as a playful delivery from Philly newcomer NxG. We explore the far-reaching French scene through Kazy Lambist & Fhin. New York native Araya proves his pop star destiny & Paris Texas blows us away with their explosive debut single. 01 "a Song with my Dog" by Fhin 02 "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" by Fielded 03 "Turned Out Alright" by CITYBOYMOE  04 "Give Me Time" by McClenney 05 "A Night In The Box" by Kazy Lambist ft. Glasses 06 "Old Me" by NxG 07 "Color Palette" by Araya 08 "Heavy Metal" by Paris Texas 09 "Vent" by Monelle  Art: Christine Espinal  Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

We're back in London for the second week in a row with Jamz Supernova ~ the influential BBC Radio 1XTRA DJ & Future Bounce label owner!Jamz introduces us to the genre defying sounds of Frank Leone as well as dynamic, experimental delivery from George Riley.We dig deep into the UK scene with offering from Sad Night Dynamite, Noya Rao, Bellah, & Rochelle Jordan.Plus we explore the Kill Bill-esque sounds of October & The Eyes, amongst more! 01 "Mountain Jack" by Sad Night Dynamite  02 "Shoulder Wire" by Frank Leone  03 "Supernova" by BELLAH  04 "Icarus" by Fana Hues 05 "Heaven Bound" by Noya Rao 06 "TRIXXX" by George Riley  07 "Got Em" by Rochelle Jordan  08 "All My Love" by October & The Eyes  09 "I Was Made for Lovin' You" by Swimmingly Art: Dewey Saunders Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

On today's episode of Not 97 we take a virtual trip across the pond to London and link up with Hayley Louisa Brown & Sam Butler, the creative force & power couple behind London’s Brick Magazine.Hayley introduces a beautiful offering from an artist representing her own namesake, while Sam puts us on to a sobering single from UK lyricist Berwyn.We explore the London scene further with an impressive debut from producer & multi-instrumentalist R-Kay, as well as Karl Benjamin. Plus a bi-linguine delivery from Baltimore’s Baird. Amongst more. 01 "Hope Heaven's Real" by R-Kay (featuring Drahmah & RaRa)02 "Be Your Own Muse" by Haley Blais03 "Apricot Sky" by Karl Benjamin 04 "Lo Que Tuvimos" by BAIRD05 "Taptin" by Critical Theory 06 "Trap Phone" by Berwyn 07 "Could You Please?" by Tommy Saint 08 "Once" by Anna Leone 09 "Sex Still Smells Like You" by Saga Back  Art: Extra Vitamins Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

Today's episode features Layla Mustafa, a music marketing & brand partnerships professional with years of experience from The Fader to RCA Records.   Layla introduces Courtnie’s playful, standout single “What’s Up,” as well as a sync-ready offering from Zakeel.   We hit Jersey & explore the intricate lyricism of Chris Patrick & bounce in Providence with Nino Francis. Casper pushes Drake’s influence forward, and Cosha wakes us up with her lively, dynamic delivery “No Kink In The Wire.” Amongst much more.   01 "Rainin' Summer" by SEYU 02 "What's Up" by Courtnie 03 "Come Home" by Nino Francis 04 "Pisonia Prologue" by Tora  05 "Typical Sh*t" by Chris Patrick ft. Deante' Hitchcock  06 "Circa 2016" by Zakeel  07 "Vogue" by Casper 08 "No Kink In The Wire" by Cosha 09 "Bonsai Love" by Sam Ezeh    Art: Adam EastFollow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.  

Today's episode is very rare — featuring the notoriously elusive Kenny Fresh, founder of the influential independent record label Fresh Selects. Kenny is known for discovering & ushering in the careers of SiR, Kahdja Bonet, Charlotte Dos Santos, Braxton Cook, and more.   Kenny premieres two unreleased Fresh Selects singles on the show: one from a retro-future sounding duo named Figmore, as well as an intergalactic journey of a track by Styleboi_92.   We discuss the Midwest music scene with Chicago’s An Abstract Tribe & St.Louis’s Bari. We tap in with Soulection’s latest release from Elujay & J. Robb, listen through a breathtaking offering from Amyra, and stoke conspiracy theories about who the mysterious singer is on Kilder’s “Dont Hide.”   This episode is dedicated to the late, great MF DOOM.    01 "Sol" by Abstract Tribe (ft. Kasual Ownly) 02 "Rosie" by Figmore  03 "Kendrick's Theory" by Junii 04 "Wasting My Time" by Elujay & J.Robb (ft. Zilo)  05 "Let Me Be" by Amyra 06 "Sadboi Discotheque" by Styleboi_92 07 "Endure" by Bari 08 "Don't Hide" by Kilder 09 "Blue In Orange" by Lapis   Art: Tia Chinai  Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

Our last episode of the longest year ever — 7.4 featuring Al D, the founder of Move Forward Music, Not 97's exclusive live streaming partner.   Al comes correct with Brooklyn’s own Rome Streetz as well as a playful delivery from producer & multi instrumentalist St Panther.   We explore the range of sounds coming from Tennessee from Memphis’s Talibah Safiya to Nashville’s Chuck iNDigo.   Genesis introduced the creative force that is Kida — as well as one of 2020’s breakout stars, Ashton Travis.   01 "Up And Down" by Talibah Safiyah  02 "Infrastructure" by St. Panther 03 "Same Girl" by Tess Henley  04 "Kneel To You" by Kidä 05 "True To Me" by Blessed 06 "Prophet & a Pusher" by Rome Streetz 07 "Bad To The Bone" by Chuck iNDigo  08 "Playing With Fire" by Ashton Travis09 "Taco Tuesday In Paradise" by CTRLGANG   Art: Gabriel Gavidia  Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.  

Today's episode features the influential blogger turned talent manager Tim Larew, best known for championing Boston’s budding music scene, and ushering in the careers of Cousin Stizz, Cam Meekins, Michael Christmas, OGsWAGGERDICK, and more.   Tim comes through with an anthemic offering from a new artist named Rude Cat, as well as puts us on to Boston’s newest up-and-comer Mulah Mitch.   We premier the debut single from California’s Civ Pierre, Genesis digs deep into Toronto’s RnB scene, and RaShaad introduced the mysterious Che Ecru, amongst much more.   01 "Black Tiger" by Civ Pierre  02 "Homesick" by RÜDE CÅT 03 "Simone" by Zayland 04 "Home" by Dylan Sinclair 05 "You Got It" by John Wells 06 "Side Street" by Mulah Mitch 07 "Trippin" by Che Ecru  08 "Love Me Back" by Savannah Ré 09 "Levels" by Ywnlkasnb   Art: Austin Heye  Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

Today's episode is a family affair — featuring influential artist and producer Ivy Sole. Ivy joins us fresh off the release of her explosive single “Southpaw” — the driving force of her upcoming EP of the same name. The track was released late last month with a NOT 97 produced video that we’ll discuss at the end of the episode. Ivy admits her love for raunchy RnB with Davionne’s “Woah There” — and then introduces a multidimensional debut project by producer Lee Clarke. We discuss the latest standout single from Amsterdam up and comer Cero Ismael, RaShaad discovers London & New York’s next lyricist in Enny & AJRadico. Plus a daring delivery by a young yet already prolific producer named Malik, amongst much more!  01 "Some More Time" by Cero Ismael  02 "Woah There" by DaVionne 03 "He's Not Into You" by ENNY 04 "Pull Up" by Khamari  05 "Everything is Alright" by YANG 06 "WYO" by Lee Clarke 07  "Armor" by AJRadico 08 "Blue (Part 2)" by Malik 09 "Southpaw" by Ivy Sole   Art: RaShaad Strong Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.  

This is the debut episode of Season Seven featuring the one and only Alex Sowinski of influential Toronto jazz trio BadBadNotGood & the progressive multidimensional project Arrangement. Alex introduces an ear catching track from Felicia Douglass, as well as a raw progressive delivery from British-Ghanaian soul singer and producer Andrew Ashong. We introduce South Africa’s Filah Lah Lah and her breathtaking debut single “This Is” — Peekskill’s own Big Mont demands attention on “Drug Dealin,” Ease World has us reminiscing about the blog era on his playful cut “solidgoldgualaboy” and Alewya makes us yearn for the nights when we could get lost in the club. Plus Alex plays us out with an unreleased piece from Arrangement. 01 "This Is" by Filah Lah Lah 02 "Joy Over Silence" by Felicia Douglass 03 "Drive Slow" by Nix Northwest04 "SolidGoldGualaBoy" by Ease World05 "Grow Up" by Solo Smith ft. Trey Graves06 "Washed In You" by Andrew Ashong & Kaidi Tatham07 "Drug Dealin' (807)" by Big Mont08 "Sweating" by Alewya09 "Sway" by Arrangement Art: Moya Garrison-MsingwanaFollow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97*Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere.© NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and in support of our community, we pushed the season six finale back until today. Before you listen to this episode we encourage you to research and donate to organizations dedicated to uplifting and empowering black communities and voices. We encourage you to sign petitions and contact your local elected officials to defund the police and hold racist police officers accountable for their actions. And if you can, safely, we encourage you to make your voice heard and join the protests.  That said, we think it's important to share this episode and offer a platform to the artists featured.  The season six finale features two industry veterans: Tori McCue, Columbia Record’s International Marketing Manager and Derrick Aroh, the VP of A&R at RCA Records.Tori introduces LA’s Boylife and his unique, honest brand of pop while Derrick spins a stank face-worthy record from Monsune.We discuss Rochester’s own Mister Novela and London’s DC — two young rappers defining their own sounds outside of the city’s they’re from. Plus we dive into Liv.e with a special stand out from her latest daring, genre-fluid EP. 01 "Juliet" by Cal Maro 02 "Peas" by Boylife  03 "Salt of the Earth" by Akhi 04 "Smithereens" by Rasharn Powell  05 "Back In My Birkin" by Mister Novela 06 "Cloud" by Monsune  07 "Neighbourhood" by DC  08 "Lessons From My Mistake... but I lost your number" by Liv.e 09 "Upside Down" by Sunny Oh!  Art: Chad Balkum Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.  

On our latest edition of Not 97 quarantine edition — recorded live on Twitch — we're joined by Andrew Barber, the founder and owner of Chicago’s wildly influential music blog Fake Shore Drive, as well as a manager, producer, curator, and more.Andrew did what he does best and shed light on two of Chicago’s most exciting up and comer — DAWEIRDO & Chris Crack.We explore new sounds from across the world with artists like Meer, pushing the limits of hip hop — as well as a Puerto Rico’s Buscabulla and their new record “Vamono.”Amaria is poised for greatness on her latest release “Twilight," and London’s LYAM embodies what it means to be a 'sound designer' on “AWAI." 01 "Najaf" by Meer 02 "Sunday Dinner" by DaWeirdo 03 "Estrella" by Inner Wave 04 "Twilight" by Amaria 05 "Awai" by LYAM 06 "Hoes at Trader Joes" by Chris Crack 07 "Vamono" by Buscabulla 08 "Go!" By OG Spliff 09 "Show me Love" by Naliyah   Art: Drew Englander  Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.  

We're back with another edition of Not 97's Quarantine Sessions, recorded live on our Twitch account. Today's episode features Sidney Madden, an influential editor and producer at NPR Music.Sidney introduces a powerful unreleased track from Kayla Steen. We dive into the sounds of two budding African music scenes with a dance-ready delivery from Ghana’s Odartei and an infectious single from Nigerian artist Merry Lynn.Tasha delivers a heart wrenching ode to black womanhood on “Lullaby”, In Kind builds his own world on “One Way”, and Uno Hype inspires with “Elevate.”Amongst much more. 01 "One Way" by In Kind 02 "Deep Water" by Kayla Steen  03 "Lullaby" by Tasha 04 "Elevate" by Uno Hype 05 "911" by Merry-Lynn 06 "YSL" by Odartei  07 "Huh" by Scuti  08 "Same Songs" by Jeshi  09 "Child Hood" by Icy Simone    Art: Justin Jenkins Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

Settling into our new normal, we're back with another episode recorded live on Twitch featuring Kei Henderson, a prolific figure in Atlanta’s music scene, a Grammy award winning manager for her work with 21 savage, and the president of Since The 80s.Kei introduces Dead Cassettes and their explosive genre bending-sound on the unreleased song "RNA in our DNA," as well as 16-year old Atlanta artist Metro Marrs.We spin a laid back delivery from Mileena, and a powerful track from Azekel. Tavi Montelle flaunts versatility on "My Koolaid," and North Carolina’s Judah spits from the heart on "Sonshine."Amongst much more. 01 "longtimecoming" by Mileena 02 "RNA In Our DNA" by Dead Cassettes 03 "Freeway" by Azekel  04 “Sinking Sand” Eric Penn 05 "Grassblade Love" by Kevin Holliday (featuring Sintoria) 06 "Bye Felicia" by Metro Marrs 07 "Sonshine" by Judah 08 “My Koolaid” Tavi Montelle 09 "8+1" by Scorcher  Art: Clara Kirkpatrick Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

Today’s episode is unlike any we’ve ever released. As the world battles the Coronavirus, we weren’t able to record as normal this week. Instead we recorded this episode live on Twitch and were joined by Melanie McClain, Secretely Group’s Publishing A&R. Forgive the shoddy audio, shaky connection, and any other hiccups you may hear — the music goes on.Melanie introduced Serena Isioma, a captivating young talent from her hometown of Chicago, as well as a dynamic, dance ready delivery from Ugandan artist Mwami.We dip to London’s with Chloe Bodur’s “Lovely Lonely” and “Home” by Knucks. As well as introduce the rich, raw soul of Angelo Leroi. 01 "Lovely Lonely" by Chloe Bodur 02 "Sensitive" by Serena Isioma  03 "Home" by Knucks 04 "Sanford & Son" by Angelo LeRoi 05 "Rektless" by Mwami 06 "Female Rapper Joint" by Matt McGhee   Art: Bianca Rivera Follow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

This week on Not 97 we're joined by prolific New York DJ KittySayWord.  Kitty introduces a contagious new track from the UK’s own Cadenza featuring Kasien, as well as a beautiful offering from the Venezuela-born singer-songwriter Maye.  We discuss rich, dynamic deliveries from Chicago’s Mother Nature and Harlem’s Foushee, Jeremy Sullivan gets added to the ever-growing cleaning playlist, we introduce James Bambu’s breathtaking voice, and the synthetic soul of Chiiild, amongst much more.  01 "Dreams" by Camden Malik  02 "No Guidance" by Cadenza (featuring Kasien) 03 "4 Got" by Mother Nature  04 "Rooftop" by Jeremy Sullivan  05 "Make It Known" by Fousheé 06 "Tú" by Maye  07 "White Lines" by James Bambu  08 "Hands Off Me" by Chiiild  09 "Slowzy" by Nápoles    Art: Amandla BarakaFollow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

Kiesh Herman joins us at the Noah store today. With years of experience working in the advertising world and music industry, Kiesh is currently the head of social media and digital marketing at Glassnote records.Kiesh introduces Queen’s own Prince SAMO and his new sound on "Windy," as well as the Bay Area-born Nappy Nina.Toronto’s Rodney boasts an ode to summer, Pip Millett falls in love on "Contact," and K Roosevelt learns patience on "Slow."We get lost in a dream with London’s Ezria & dive deep into the dystopian pop of Jasper Lotti. 01 "Summertime" by Rodney 02 “Windy” by Prince SAMO  ft. Éva-Milan Zsiga 03 "Contact" by Pip Millett  04 "Slow" by K Roosevelt  05 "Fuck, It Was Lovely" by Ezria 06 “BackWords” by Nappy Nina 07 "Jupiter" by Armanii Day 08 "Take You There" by Jasper Lotti 09 "Out" by Issy Wood   Art: Sol GaleanoFollow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

On today's episode we're joined by our friend Sharell Jeffrey. Sharell is an influential social media manager, digital and music marketing professional, as well as an artist manager.Sharell introduces her longtime friend An Capone, as well as a track from Kay Wht remixed by the producer Larce Blake.We dive into London’s illustrious jazz scene with Bryony Jarmon-Pinto, we spin a recent stand out from Seattle production duo Nile Waters, and a playful groove by the Bay Area’s Garren Sean.We hit Philly with the prolific lyricist Lojii and uncover Charlotte’s next best artist Cheeno Ghee, amongst more. 01 "Sweet Sweet" by Bryony Jarman-Pinto02 "Risk of Me" by An Capone 03 "Walk on Water" by Nile Waters 04 "Finer Things" by Garren Sean05 "longwayhome" by lojii 06 "11:30 Interlude (Larce Blake Remix)" by KAYWHT07 "TEARS" by Cheeno Ghee 08 "On The Outside" by Ethan Gruska 09 "Not My Friend" by ItS Jewell  Art: Sabla StaysFollow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

Today's episode features The Carlyle—a man of many talents from manager, to A&R, to director, and more. Carlyle introduces two New York up & comers — Nesta, and his bright & bouncy Benjis, as well as Zero McKenzi’s lively, jazz-infused Artwork. We talk off-kilter pop with Weslee, the weighted soul sounds of Brandon Banks & Giveon, a devastating delivery from DWY, & and explosive track from UK rapper Pa Salieu, amongst much more. 01 "it's okay to be alone" by Jaso 02 "Benjis" by Nesta 03 "Pico" by Brandon Banks04 "Like I Want You" by Giveon 05 "Peaches" by WESLEE06 "Artwork" by Zero McKenzi 07 "Frontline" by Pa Salieu08 "Everytime I See You Again" by DWY09 "friENDS" by 80purppp Art: Hearing VisualsFollow Not 97:▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

Season Six kicks off with New Jersey-born, LA-based singer/songwriter Love Mansuy. It's been a long time coming with Love—ever since his single "Mine" was featured in Not 97 3.11. Love was also interviewed in the debut edition of Not A Zine, discussing his experiences as an artist and young father—a common theme in his music. Love introduces the powerful and soulful sounds of Umi Copper as well has his friend and collaborator Sean Matsukawa. We discuss Greensboro’s own 5-piece afropunk outfit Black Haüs, and toast our elders with Rayon Nelson’s ”Granny.” Halle Alice pleads for patience, while Femdot reflects on lost love. And Love plays us out with a standout from his beautiful debut album “Of Age.” 01 "ELECTRON" by Black Haüs02 "All" by Umi Copper03  "Granny" by Rayon Nelson04 "Routine" by Medhane05 "Waiting" by Halle Alice ft. Ayel06 "Palm" by Sean Matsukawa ft Kaiya Crawford07 "Daywalker" by Najee Muhammad08  "Happy Break Up Song" by Femdot 09 "Kids" by Love Mansuy Art: Mike Brennan Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.  

For Season Five's finale we invited our friend Nick Hakim—the prolific Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, producer—to join us at the Noah store. With pure curiosity and a dedication to uplifting talented young voices, Nick introduces us to the multifaceted performer and producer Keiyaa as well as an explosive young New York rapper and artist named Masaii.Dave Jonze comes back from his Swedish sabbatical to close the season with producer Dylan Sitts, we talk Brijean and her unmatched percussion skills, as well as the breathtaking sounds of Choker.Bren Joy impresses with “Scottie Pippen,” Remi Wolf gets stuck in our heads with “Shawty,” and Pandarap rides out with a powerful ode to his mom.Amongst much more.  01 “Show and Tell” by Brijean 02 “do Yourself a favor” by KeiyaA 03 "Lucky" by Choker  04 "Rain Check" by Dylan Sitts 05  “Shawty” by Remi Wolf 06  "2 FOR UR MISTAKES" by Maassai 07 "Scottie Pippen" by Bren Joy 08 "Mom's Eyes" by Pandaraps 09 "Waiting" by CUTTS   Art: Laura Burke Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

On Season Five Episode Nine we sit down with Timmhotep Aku, former editor of Pitchfork’s hip hop vertical Levels, NPR, and now Afropunk. Timm introduces the forward thinking hip hop styling of Slauson Malone and Pink Siifu, as well as unknown London group Sault and their modern, retro sound. We talk Melbourne funk outfit First Beige, and dive into the conceptual world of Jadu Heart. Rashaad brings the latest release from legendary producer and lyricist Snubnose Frankenstein, Genesis talks London newcome V7Backin2007 and Not 97 intern Andrew "Young Cornbread" Brown presents Detroit’s own Supakaine.  Amongst much more.  01 "Wanderlife" by Jadu Heart 02 Off Me! “The Wake” Pt. 1 & 2 (feat. Pink Siifu) by Slauson Malone 03 "99 St." by Snubnose Frankenstein04 "Antoinette" by Kawelo 05 "Pencils" by Supakaine06  "Details" by First Beige 07 "We Are The Sun" by Sault 08 "My UDDERONE" by Muva C09 "Hikari Storm" by v7backin200710 "MVP" by Collistar Art: Justin Jenkins  Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

For today's episode we welcomed Katherine Friedland, the touring manager of the prolific indie record label Mom+Pop. We also welcome back friend and former guest Juicy Jackie to take over while Genesis is out of town.Katherine brings to the table Arthur Moon and their unique brand of off-kilter pop.We introduce multi-faceted New Orleans artist Sol Galeano, a raw, contagious delivery from California’s AntiHana, and the hypnotic sounds of Kadhja Bonet. Amongst much more.  01 "Time" by Ian Kirby 02 "Homonormo" by Arthur Moon 03 "Don't Know Better" by The O'My's  04 "Big Huge Problem" by AntiHana 05 "WHAT'S TRUE TO ME TODAY PROBABLY WON'T BE TRUE TO ME TOMORROW ANYWAY" by Sol Geleano 06 "Origami Dreams" by Christelle Bofale 07 "The Watch" by Kadhja Bonet 08 "Go In" by BIGKLIT-- 09: "Sex With Us" by Yung Titties   Art: Lea Carey Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

The latest episode of Not 97 features Anthony Blue Jr. aka Stonie Blue, one of the most in demand DJs in New York, as well as a talented producer, graphic artist, photographer and more.  Blue introduces us to Atlanta's Dos Global, as well as "Sounds Fire," a track he produced from lyricist Jazmin LaBrie.  We discuss Kaiya Crawford's strong and subtle single "Sell It," the genre-bending, forward-facing sounds of WOLFE De MICHLS, and break down the global, musical impact of the african diaspora through Obongjayar's beautiful song "Adjacent Heart." Blue also plays us out with a track of his own called "Love on Wheels.01 "Sell It!" by Kaiya Crawford 02 "WR1TING" by Dos Global 03 "Waste My Time" by Zaia 04 "Adjacent Heart" by Obongjayar05 “Wonda” by Kuma Overdose (feat. Lord Apex) 06 "Sounds Fire" by Jazmin LaBrie07 "Waves Are Real" by WOLFE de MCHLS 08 "Twist My Arm" by James Droll --09 "Love On Wheels" by Stonie Blue Art: Anthony Blue Jr.  Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.  

On today's episode we welcome Athena Koumis to the table. Athena is the current Head of Music Culture and Curation at XITE and former editor at Spotify.We go deep on a range of sounds like London’s 10 piece avant-Jazz collective SEED Ensemble, to New York’s own genre defying band IGBO.We discuss a mesmerizing delivery from the Long Island band Mr Twin Sister, and a cutting, deeply personal demo from an artist named Chris Miles.We bop with Claud’s “If I Were You,” ride with Slowya.Roll’s “Broken,” and drift out of heartbreak with Baby Rose’s “Sold out,” amongst more. 01 "First Impressions" by IGBO  02 "Afronaut (feat. XANA)" by SEED Ensemble, XANA 03 "Alien FM" by Mr. Twin Sister 04 "Crashed My Bike" by Chris Miles  05 "If I Were You" by Claud 06 "Broken" by Slowya.roll 07 "Sold Out" by Baby Rose 08 "Zero%" by Jean Dawson -- Amuse Pick: "Bes'Mam" by Siimba Selassiie  Art: Eric Ramirez   Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

We're halfway through season five, and today we're joined by prolific hip hop journalist Regina Cho, known for her work with Billboard, Genius, Hot 97, and more. Cho delivers with two local NYC artists — an explosive young lyricist named Asoh Black! & a smooth, subtle vocalist named Jus.We discuss up-and-coming Chicago wordsmith Brittney Carter, left field England five piece AlaskaAlaska, as well as the track "Road Safety," a piercingly sweet offering from Boston-based Cehryl.Amongst much more. 01 "Hooligan" by Brittney Carter02 "Slow Down" by Jus 03 "Bitter Winter" by ALASKALASKA 04 "Road Safety" by Cehryl 05 "Do Better" by Halima 06 "Foolie" by Asoh Black07 "Yerrrrr" by L.E.A.N. 08 "Anything (I Got You)" by Huey Briss --Amuse Pick: "Sorta" by Sivonyia  Art: Bianca "Bonk" Rivera  Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97 *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.

For our second episode live from Noah NY we welcome Noisey and Vice Music staff writer Kristin Corry.Corry introduces LA-based Dijon and his rich, daring brand of RnB. We play “Mockingbird,” the deeply personal, graceful debut delivery from London’s Uma. We discuss Kwaku Asante’s infectious new single  “Say Goodbye,” as well as introduce budding Chicago’s collective Dial Up and their journey of a track “Promo/Lyft Home,” amongst much more.  01 "Fine" by Urbanation02 "Bad Luck" by Dijon03 "Mockingbird" by Uma04 "Scars" by TEGA 05 "Say Goodbye" by Kwaku Asante 06 "Let Up" by YMTK07 "Life's A Pretty Bitch" by J-Hop08 "Promo / Lyft Home" by Dial Up--Amuse Pick:"Thug Prayer" by Cocaine Carii Art: Clara Kirkpatrick Follow Not 97: ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NOT97 ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_not97*Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere.  © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.  

Today's episode is a special episode, featuring a new team and a new home. Dave has gone on sabbatical in Sweden and we’ve welcomed back our friend and former guest, Def Jam publicist Genesis Garcia, to hold his seat. We've also found ourselves a new home, recording live from the Noah store in Soho. Today we’re joined by Brandon Jinx Jenkins, a multi-hyphenate creative and influential cultural voice. We talk East & West coast hip-hop styles with Villain Park, Solomon Faye, and Maxo.   We parse apart the subtle multi dimensions of Emawk, and ride the raw energy of Heno, amongst much more.    01 "Adrenaline" by Rachel Chinouriri  02 "Safe House" by Drama 03 "Lovestained" by Hope Tala 04 "Later" by Emawk 05 "No Mans Land" by Heno 06 "Cold Game" by Villain Park 07 "25" by Salomon Faye 08 "Strongside" by Maxo -- Amuse Pick: "Beef FloMix" by Flo Milli  Art: Jennings McCarthy  *Not 97 is powered by the innovative music company Amuse.io, making distribution effortless for independent artists everywhere. © NOT 97. All music ℗ & © their rights holders, used by NOT 97 with explicit permission.