Alex Rachael

*Plays "Don't Know How to Keep Loving You. - Julia Jacklin Dear You, The women in my family are cursed. At least that's how it feels sometimes. We love without instruction, only instinct, handed down like heirlooms wrapped in warning. When I met you, it felt like fate misbehaving, our paths colliding with too much ease to be coincidence. We spoke in shorthand, mirrored each other’s taste, recognized familiar wounds and called it connection. At first, loving you felt like being drunk on...

By a Vince Staples Fan of 10 Years A Bittersweet Farewell For over ten years, Vince Staples has captivated fans with his fearless lyricism and unique sound, and his performance at The Anthem in Washington, DC, on the "Black in America" tour felt like a powerful closing chapter. His latest album, Dark Times , marks his final project as a signed artist, a milestone that brings both nostalgia and excitement for his future. As he prepares to step into independence as an artist, Staples seems more...

For years, Leon Thomas has been the secret weapon behind some of your favorite records, contributing as a writer, producer, background vocalist, and session musician. His contributions have elevated the works of major artists, yet he remained in the shadows, quietly shaping the sound of modern R&B. Now, with his sophomore album MUTT , Leon Thomas steps into the spotlight, delivering a body of work that not only showcases his immense talents but also redefines what it means to be an emerging...