With over 15 projects under her belt, BbyMutha, isn’t your average rapper. From her visuals to her sound, it’s never a bore with her. Blissfully unapologetic about who she is and where she comes from, she steps away from the common facade of most artists.

Maryland-born rapper Rico Nasty has been releasing music since 2014, and with that longevity, we’ve heard her sound develop. Over the years, the rapper, with help from multiple producers, has seamlessly mixed her influences and inspirations into her music.

Janelle Monáe is a trailblazing non-binary pansexual artist who is actively challenging societal norms through their visionary music and activism. Their boundary-pushing work not only reflects their own identity and experiences but also serves as a source of empowerment and inspiration for others.

Kanye West is a multifaceted artist whose influence spans music, fashion, and culture. Known for pushing boundaries, his innovative albums have redefined hip-hop, while his Yeezy brand has revolutionized sneaker culture and high fashion. His bold ideas and ventures continue to shape contemporary trends and conversations.

Hip-hop is known for its collaborative nature between producers and artists or MCs. This has been the case since the inception of the genre, when beats were often sourced from other artists' records. In the beginning, the producer or DJ was deemed more important than the rapper, as without a beat, the rapper had nothing to rap over. However, over time, the importance shifted to the rappers to the point where people didn't even consider who produced the song. This has been the norm for most of the history of hip-hop. In the last decade or so, producers have been putting in more work to make the tracks the best they can be. Some would even argue that rappers have become lazier as beats become more complex. Aja Oliver delves into this and more in her new article, "Producers Carrying Hip-Hop?"

Smino has been rising to superstardom in recent years. From the interesting mix of melodies and super smooth cadences, he is set to be one of the game-changers in music. Read more about it here at Seventy7 Magazine.

With an oversaturation of lackluster entertainment and music from artists, there is a problem. We’ve been listening to the same things for months. Read more about it here at Seventy7 Magazine.

Making a statement with her debut album, the dark break-music princess has come to share more of her raw emo lyricism with the fans who love her work.

On January 30th it will have been 3 years since the tragic loss of the musical visionary, Sophie Xeon, more commonly known as SOPHIE. Knowing from a young age how she intended to give back to the world, the electronic music producer made waves in the industry by constantly pushing not only herself, but those she collaborated with, and her fans to create from a place of authenticity. Fearlessly helping pave the way for the genre we now know as hyperpop, her contributions to the world both creatively and spiritually will forever be remembered.