ANGELCONCEPCION is stepping into R&B’s resurgence with a voice shaped by Filipino powerhouse culture and the influence of Black R&B icons. Her rise reflects steady discipline, cultural grounding, and a sound that meets this moment naturally.
Grammy-nominated songwriter TaeJaun built his voice inside Philly’s independent music scene — long before the industry caught up. From late-night sessions at REC to a number one radio hit with Teddy Swims and GIVĒON, his journey is a reminder that alignment comes to those already doing the work.
Through Interna$hional Bounce, DJ NA$H has built one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic cultural platforms, drawing tens of thousands each year and centering community through her events. Now, her work is receiving another layer of recognition, highlighted in Essence Magazine after winning Rémy Martin’s This Is My City microgrant. With $20,000 in funding and mentorship from industry veteran DJ Suss One, NA$H is poised to expand a model that proves nightlife can be both joyful and economically transformative. While Interna$hional Bounce pulls in over 20,000 attendees annually, NA$H’s idea of success centers on how many artists receive pay for their work. At this year’s Juneteenth festival alone, more than 60 Black artists, DJs, and entrepreneurs earned compensation for their contributions. The entertainment...
Neo-Soul is often spoken about in the past tense: rooted in the early 2000s and forever tied to names like Jill Scott, Floetry, and Musiq Soulchild. Jamicka Bass creates within that tradition because it’s where she feels most aligned. Her new single, “Questions,” continues that legacy from a place of deep personal connection. In a time when artists are encouraged to chase genreless, borderless appeal, Jamicka chooses a sound with place, purpose, and personal resonance. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Jamicka grew up surrounded by soul music from an early age. Jill Scott was in rotation as early as age three. Raised in church, she learned early that music could be both spiritual and educational. By the time she moved to...
Is Philadelphia legend Miles Chancellor a madman for releasing a 27-song album? His new project, MADMAN, turns sheer length into strategy, blurring borders between tracks and proving that sometimes excess is the point.
