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This Benefit Concert features performances, as well as, special guest appearances from some of the top artists and creatives in the DMV...

R&B Ain’t Dead Kenny Iko is back again with his latest record “Everything.” A completely new vibe from his last single “Big Mad.” With social media’s constant banter about if real R&B exists or not, I’m sure the Northeastern Washingtonian has solidified his falsetto talents among DC’s predecessors like Raheem DeVaughn, Ginuwine, and Marvin Gaye. […]

  With the DMV being a diverse place, the music of the DMV is full of creativity that makes up the diverse sound of the area. Submit your record to be featured on ‘KYS Archived’ – the one stop source for all sounds from the DC-metropolitan area. Youtube VIDEO SUBMISSIONS ONLY (Audio videos OK also) […]

Silence Is Communication Roc Nation’s own Q Da Fool’s 8-track EP brings you through his ups and downs of being a daily notorious celebrity. Undoubtedly a staple in the streets; not only of the Maryland & Washington DC areas, but after listening to this project, his poetic lyrics and rhythm will hypnotize you into understanding […]

DJ Freeez takes some time to reintroduce the world to Washington DC's rising rapstress, Miss Kaniyah.

Chey Parker hopped on Instagram Live with Miss Kaniyah the same week her project dropped to talk about how she put the EP together...

Miss Kaniyah is bringing good vibes and A lot of energy during this Quarantine! As the first single off her debut EP, Love It or Hate It, Miss Kaniyah is back with a song and video entitled “Invest Freestyle feat. Big Flock”.  Miss Kaniyah starts off the record and lyrically shows a different side than […]

Returning to the R&B spotlight since the separation of 4EY, The Future; DMV’s Kenny Iko drops of his Keith Sweat-inspired chorus to, Nobody. Inside the scenes, Iko reminisces through flashbacks of his ex and comes to the conclusion that there’s nobody to replace what they had. Known for his large hair, classically trained range of melodies, […]

Hey – Little Bacon Bear here! I predict we will see a new album from Ms. Ari Lennox of Dreamville this fall/winter. Duh. Ari Lennox has been slowly leaking out details for this album but take a quick listen at her newest single ‘Pedigree’. Stream below and drop your thoughts! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqG8HRyn59V/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Soundcloud: Spotify: Apple Music: […]

New Album by Chaz French On The Way Inside a boom-bap instrumental, DMV’s own, Chaz French drops off a single featuring Curren$y from the upcoming album, True Colors. The Motown Records rapper spits two verses, reflecting on how dropping FIRE music is what he is truly meant to do. In other words, his “true colors.”

Fat Trel has finally released his highly anticipated “Nightmare on E Street.” It includes appearances from Raheem DeVaughn and Tabi Bonney among others. Download it for free here! Also: Check out our exclusive interview we did with Fat Trel recently! [ooyala VmczRvMzoMfFxPbXxIBFc1dUJN0-oRIV 610 343 0 nolink]