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Sep 11, 2024 | 
washingtoncitypaper.com | Amari Newman
Thanks for being a member of City Paper! The DMV rap scene is one of the nation’s most underrated music communities.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
washingtoncitypaper.com | Christina Smart |Amari Newman |Heidi Pérez-Moreno |Dora Segall |Sarah Marloff |Serena Zets
Thanks for being a member of City Paper! On 2023’s Pretty, D.C.’s alt-soul band Oh He Dead gave us the lighter side of love with tracks full of gleaming pop melodies and lyrics comparing relationship partners to cherry blossoms and honeybees (for real). On their follow-up, Ugly, things are no longer sunshine and lollipops. Actually, they’re downright … ugly. The album, released today, Aug.
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Oct 26, 2023 | 
washingtoncitypaper.com | Amari Newman
Thanks for being a member of City Paper! Hopping out a minivan, toting a box full of sea moss, Naeem Khaliq, musically known as QP Knockout, rattles off bars highlighting the health benefits of the mineral-filled superfood in the music video for his track “Randy Seamoss.” “Put it in my auntie’s drink, it get her real strong!” he raps before the video cuts to him giving a concocted sea moss drink to his aunties. Cut back to Khaliq.
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Jun 21, 2023 | 
aldianews.com | Amari Newman
A scene from last year's Wawa Welcome America celebration. Photo: Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Welcome America, Inc. It’s the 30th version of the celebration series and the milestone means the spectacle is bigger than ever. MORE IN THIS SECTIONWawa’s Welcome America Festival returned to Philly this month with a 16-day itinerary that includes block parties, concerts, free museums, fireworks, and of course, Free Hoagie Day.
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May 31, 2023 | 
aldianews.com | Amari Newman
El Roots Picnic se ha convertido desde su creación en el 2008, en uno de los pilares del circuito musical veraniego de Filadelfia por su programa heterogéneo y su ambiente orientado a la comunidad. El eterno supergrupo de hip-hop regresa a Fairmount Park del 2 al 4 de junio para celebrar su Roots Picnic festival número 15. Este año los invitados incluyen a figuras musicales de la talla de The Isley Brothers, Diddy (respaldado por The Roots) y Lauryn Hill.
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May 31, 2023 | 
aldianews.com | Amari Newman
Akin Inaj (left) and inutech (right) will take the stage at the 2023 Roots Picnic as local Philly talents getting the spotlight. Photo: Instagram- @couldntsayenoughBoth artists are Philly local talents set to showcase their experimental styles at the annual bash in Fairmount Park. MORE IN THIS SECTIONSince its inception in 2008, The Roots Picnic has become a mainstay in Philadelphia’s summer music circuit for its eclectic lineups and community-oriented environment.
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May 25, 2023 | 
aldianews.com | Amari Newman
El artista puertorriqueño está rompiendo nuevas barreras en el hip-hop y se está ganando el respeto y las colaboraciones de las leyendas del género. MÁS EN ESTA SECCIÓNEladio Carrión, innovador del trap latino, se ha labrado sin complejos su propio camino dentro de la música urbana. La dedicación del artista puertorriqueño a su propia visión le ha valido el apoyo masivo de superestrellas dentro de la música tanto en inglés como en español.
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May 25, 2023 | 
aldianews.com | Amari Newman
The Puerto Rican emcee is breaking new barriers in hip-hop and is garnering respect and features from legends of the game. MORE IN THIS SECTIONLatin Trap innovator Eladio Carrión has unapologetically carved his own lane within música urbana. The Puerto Rican emcee's dedication to his own vision led to massive cosigns from superstars within both English and Spanish music.
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May 19, 2023 | 
aldianews.com | Amari Newman
El último álbum de la artista brasileña-estadounidense es una obra de introspección que bucea en las relaciones románticas y familiares, entre otros temas. MÁS EN ESTA SECCIÓNLa artista brasileña-estadounidense Indigo de Souza se ha labrado un camino único en la industria musical.
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May 19, 2023 | 
aldianews.com | Amari Newman
The Brazilian-American artist’s latest album is a work of introspection that dives into romantic and familial relationships, among other themes. MORE IN THIS SECTIONBrazilian-American artist Indigo De Souza has carved a unique lane for herself in the music industry. Her 2018 debut project I Love My Mom and 2021 sophomore effort Any Shape You Take were met with critical acclaim thanks to the singer-songwriter’s emotionally-charged music that fuses qualities of Grunge, Indie, and Pop.
