THE CATCH UP: DEMETRIUS
Back in 2023, we conducted an interview with Frederick, MD emcee Demetrius about his single “Ridaz”, his background, and his views on the musical landscape in his hometown. In this conversation we catch up with the recently married father of one who has, in our opinion, reached his goals from before. Today, Demetrius has a…
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Drew Famous – SEA [New Album + Interview]
Following 2023’s WAR2, Drew Famous provides his most personal reflections across his tenth project. Perspective. A word defined as a particular attitude toward, or way of regarding something. In other words: one’s point of view, frame of mind, or angle. It’s not something that is taught to us academically, but usually takes precedent within the…
The Djembe Interview
Meet Djembe, the Maryland-born artist who blends hip-hop, R&B, rock, and alternative into a sound that’s uniquely his. From Silver Spring to the underground music scene, Djembe’s journey to where he is today wasn’t exactly linear—there was plenty of procrastination, some trial and error, and a fair share of vape breaks along the way. Oh,…
Meet: Zeno Waves
In this interview with the up and coming lyricist, he discusses his music background, influences, the inspiration behind his recent output of freestyles, and more. This interview has been slightly edited and condensed for clarity. Grooverelly: What’s one of your first impactful memories that is tied to music? Zeno: When my stepfather-God rest his soul-showed…
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The Youngan Interview [Two-Project Exclusive]
In this conversation we spoke with Suffolk, Virginia-bred recording artist, Youngan (formerly known as Young & Dangerous Wali) about his two new contrasting projects, The Revenge Tour and Welcome to Lovin: Where Youngan Is For Lovers. This interview has been slightly edited and condensed for clarity. OPENING QUESTIONS Grooverelly: How did you get started recording…
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MEET THE PARK ANGEL [CMRNPRKR DEBUT ALBUM + INTERVIEW]
CMRNPRKR’s debut album finds the Virgnia-bred emcee in a confident state of mind as he emerges from what once was, and purposefully moves toward whatever is to come. A common saying in Hip-Hop is: You have your whole life to make your first album. Legendary songwriter and entrpreneur Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter was 25 about to…
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JAYTHEDØN – blond [New Album + Interview]
Virginia’s JAYTHEDØN releases his third album, blond, and also introduces a new independent record label and clothing brand. Back in 2021 we conducted an interview with Chesapeake, Virginia-bred recording artist JAYTHEDØN following the release of his debut album, SANTANA. In this new interview he discusses what he has learned since then, the inspiration behind the…
The Maggie Sims Interview
I was graciously introduced to the musical repertoire of an exceptionally talented 18-year-old female artist presently rooted in Nashville, with her roots tracing back to Atlanta, Georgia. Anticipating the forthcoming release of her debut single on Valentine’s Day, I sought to secure the inaugural interview, presenting an exclusive opportunity to delve into the persona of…
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RETURN OF THE PARK BOY [Interview w/ CMRNPRKR]
A conversation with one of rap’s most important rising voices about his latest single “Hiiigher”, his upcoming debut album, life growing up in Virginia, and more. If you haven’t noticed by the percentage of my posts about East Coast artists from the Commonwealth (VA), it’s my home state. I was born and raised in Suffolk,…
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1pump presents: slayR&B [Highly Anticipated Album + Interview]
The kid with the cyclops shades’ most anticipated project to date, is also his most vulnerable and most musically transcendent. 1pump never wanted to make music the way he’s doing it now. Since he was two years old, he’s only cared about playing the drums and being himself by exploring the many possibilities of life.…
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