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The legacy of Parris Bowens
Parris Bowens II was a pioneering producer and instrumentalist who inspired countless musicians, both within and far beyond the gospel community.
Erika Montes on building relationships and always getting back up | The Come Up
Erika Montes of SoundCloud tells us about her journey, the importance of taking career risks, navigating the music industry, and more.
3 tips on finding your own sound from awfultune
Vocalist, songwriter, and producer awfultune tells us about the evolution of her creative process and her insights for musicians around finding their sound.
Making music from the sounds of Iceland’s glaciers
In recognition of Earth Day, we explore how you can create music using the larger-than-life sounds of Iceland's glaciers.
As Told By: Racial injustice told through music
Learn about policing, the drug war, and disenfranchisement through the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar, 2Pac, Noname, and others.
Yves C. Pierre on mentorship, The-Dream, and confidence | The Come Up
ICM agent Yves C. Pierre tells us about her beginnings in the music industry, her favorite anecdotes, the importance of confidence, and more.
Common on the state of hip hop
Hip hop legend Common sat down with us to discuss his beginnings, his new album, where the genre is headed, and more.
3 tips on leveling up your sampling from Boston Chery
New York-based DJ, producer, and In Session instructor Boston Chery sat down with us to share three tips around sampling.
What it means to be heard
10 artists including Chelsea Cutler, Tayla Parx, and mxmtoon tell us about what it means to be heard.
Jetsonmade (DaBaby, Jack Harlow) on the importance of developing an authentic sound
Jestonmade (Jack Harlow, DaBaby) sat down with us to discuss his journey, creative process, and thoughts on the future of hip hop.
Tiffany Miranda on Girls Make Beats and their music placement in Coming 2 America
Girls Make Beats founder Tiffany Miranda tells us about the organization's roots, their music placement in Coming 2 America, the future of music, and more.
Monique Blake on taking career risks, calls from Idris Elba, and more | The Come Up
Monique Blake tells us about her experiences working alongside Swizz Beatz (Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Ruff Ryders), breaking into the music industry, and more.