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Interview: Kejuanservin

Big thanks to Winston-Salem based rap artist Kejuanservin who connected with NxtNow Music and Dopecausewesaid for an in-depth Q&A to talk about his new single "Get to It", his EP "Mode", and much more.

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NN Song of the Week: “Dog Walk” by $pend Money Kwam

$pend Money Kwam is back with his newly released, self-produced single “Dog Walk”, which is our latest NN Song of the Week. This is a certified banger that we can guarantee you will enjoy if you’re a fan of authentic NYC hip-hop music.

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Diane Gentile and the Gentle Men Drop "Walk With Me", Featuring Alejandro Escovedo

A song like this requires a New York themed-video to match, and Diana Gentile has answered the challenge with a clip that takes her through the heart of Chinatown and the Lower East Side. The camera follows her to the pedestrian plaza by the Brooklyn Bridge, past the monumental architecture that has always framed life in New York…

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Watch Greg Hoy’s New “Comfort Vendetta" Clip

See life after lost love in the "Comfort Vendetta" music video directed by Hoy and starring Anna Copa Cabana. In the video, we encounter Anna post-breakup, realizing she won't get the connection she needs from her ex. Instead, she takes her stuffed ducky Gordon (aka her inner child) out for a day of exploration around Brooklyn.

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Los Angeles Band Battle Tapes Unveil Their Music Video for “Brand New”

In the "Brand New" clip, avatars of the group members strum and sing on a dais while our protagonist glitches wildly down a snowy incline, infiltrates a military installation, and competes in futuristic high-speed racing. It's a hilarious, kinetic homage to some of the most beloved games designed for the original PlayStation, and it's remarkable in its feel and fidelity.

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SMILEZ Drops His New Single/Video “I Hate My Ex”

The music video for "I Hate My Ex," directed by SMILEZ himself, radiates with his signature style. Flipping through a digital yearbook of exes (played by SMILEZ's army of Insta model friends), we carousel by the women of his past.

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Interview: R.Y.M

Big thanks to Yves-Emmanuel and Marc-Antoine Rouhana of the Lebanese rap duo R.Y.M who connected with Dopecausewesaid/NxtNow Music for an exclusive interview to discuss their new single/animated video “Al Qiyama”, and much more.

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Riot Games Dives Into Music for VALORANT Champions Tour Los Angeles

Riot Games is celebrating the 2023 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) with innovative music activations including the VCT anthem “Ticking Away” by acclaimed artists Grabbitz and bbno$, a robust lineup of Finals Opening Ceremony performances, and various pop-up activations around Los Angeles.

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Anna Vrahliotis Shares Her Brand New EP “A Little Thing Called Love”

Pop singer-songwriter Anna Vrahliotis returns to the music scene with the release of her fourth EP, “A Little Thing Called Love.” Like her other records, Anna is the sole writer, for which songwriting she takes the most pride in. Written in two months, this EP is abundant in vivid imagery for which Anna is known.

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BandLab Technologies Unveils New Visual Identity for ReverbNation

BandLab Technologies unveils an exciting new brand vision for ReverbNation, the renowned artist services platform that empowers independent musicians worldwide. The new branding introduces a refreshed visual identity, along with plans to invest into new features and expand ReverbNation’s suite of artist services.

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