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Nashville MCs and producers banded together to capitalize on the momentum they gained in 2020

From Allison Russell and Reaux Marquez to Tristen and Joy Oladokun, here are our favorite local LPs of the year

Tweet WonderTwins Nashville rap and R&B have both seen dramatic rises in popularity in the past few years, earning praise from national outlets like NPR and Complex and catching the attention — and dollars — of major players like Prescription Songs and Roc Nation. Most of this attention has focused on the city’s wealth of artist and songwriting talent. But an equally important part of the scene has flown largely under the radar: its producers. A.B. Eastwood, a producer, ...

By Alfred Chua2021-05-11T02:04:00+01:00 Australia-based composites manufacturer Quickstep has entered an aftermarket services agreement with Triumph Aviation Services Asia (TASA), covering the Australasia region.  Quickstep says the non-binding memorandum of understanding it inked with Thailand-based TASA aims to “provide airlines and MRO customers greater regional coverage for MRO services”.  Source: Quickstep Aerospace Services Quickstep Aerospace Services and Triumph Aviation Service...

Tweet Share Slowly but surely, the live-music economy is starting back up in a limited capacity — and in enough places that artists are planning tours! But musicians across Nashville’s constellation of music scenes continue to release great records at a brisk pace, and our writers have seven new titles to recommend. Add ’em to your streaming queue or get a physical copy from your favorite record store. Or drop them on your wishlist for #BandcampFriday — the p...

Tweet Share A few weeks back, The BlackSon continued a wintertime hot streak with a single called “Uncle Fester.” The track serves as a reminder to stay true to yourself and not lose sight of who you are. Last week, he followed that with “Thanking God in Advance,” a song-and-video package that builds on the message. This time, the standout MC carries his confidence into manifesting growth and success. “I’m workin’ hard, don’t fuck up the f...

Tweet Photo: Andre Shipp Too often, we find ourselves praising those we admire only after they’re no longer with us. Whether that takes the form of a “long-live” post on Instagram, remembering someone in conversation with others or something else, the people we love sometimes don’t get to hear these kind words in person.  Nashville native Quez Cantrell, who we recognized as Best Hip-Hop Newcomer in Best of Nashville 2020, explores this idea in “Flowers,”...

Year in Music 2020 We talk with Kyshona Armstrong, Lilly Hiatt and Becca Mancari, count down the year’s top local albums and much more Dec 17, 2020 5 AM Tweet Share It’s been very easy to feel overwhelmed in 2020, when it seems like the rules get rewritten every day — by a global pandemic, a long-overdue public conversation about systemic racism and more. But faced with an industry and a society undergoing all kinds of turbulence, musicians...

Tweet Share Brian BrownPhoto: Justin Causey Despite the unprecedented difficulties that the music industry has faced in 2020, it’s been one of the best years Nashville hip-hop has seen yet. We’ve seen key releases from major players, impressive debuts by up-and-comers and increased attention from national fans and tastemakers, making for an exciting year when it could’ve been anything but. One of the earliest key hip-hop releases this year was Journey, the highl...