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As far back as 1989 when hip-hop icons EMPD recorded “Please Listen To My Demo,” up-and-coming artists have searched for the secret recipe to blowing up. With music going digital, there are plenty of ways for artists to share their work, but standing out in a crowded landscape is challenging. Enter Dutch Masters, a famed…

T’Melle refuses to allow the accident that killed Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez and left her severely injured stop her from reaching super-stardom. The songstress has been grinding to make a name for herself, and she recently made a great impression Thursday at SOB’s in New York with a mesmerizing performance of her new single. The…

Last month, Atlanta rapper iLoveMakonnen was attacked while performing at SOBs in New York City, sparking rumors amongst fans that he’d been targeted by people associated with Brooklyn native Troy Ave.

Joe Budden released his new EP Some Love Lost this week, and the rapper-reality star sat down with rolling out to discuss the release; revealing how much his state of mind has changed in the almost two years since he dropped No Love Lost in early 2013. “I wouldn’t say that this project is more…

Hip-hop newcomer ILOVEMAKONNEN was attacked at his show at SOBs in New York this week, and rumors immediately surfaced that Brooklyn rhymer Troy Ave was behind the incident. But Troy’s manager Hovain Hylton told thestashed that Troy had nothing to do with what happened.

R&B star Sevyn Streeter made the SOBs stage her own this week in New York City, showcasing new material and her hit single “It Won’t Stop”

Ingenue Sevyn Streeter took the stage at SOBs in Manhattan last night (March 24th) and proved that after years of building a name as a songwriter and after catching fire with “It Don’t Stop,” she’s ready for superstardom.

The latest round of next generation stars took the stage at SOBs last night (February 18) and the show opened with Miami-born, KB Yung Hustle, who literally won his way on stage with rhymes as he won last year’s Hot 97’s Summer Jam Battle Contest and Rugz D. Bewler, a Harlem dweller whose works has mixed with BET and Dame Dash.

The Bay Area native has earned a bit of a reputation for being one of the more enigmatic artists in soul music. Since the release of her debut album Closer over a decade ago, the singer-songwriter has carved out her own niche and developed a devoted fanbase on the strength of the sincerity of her songs

The legendary former Boogie Down Productions frontman took the stage in Manhattan last night (August 15th) for an explosive set that combined classic hits with new material from his latest project

SOBs marketing director Andre Barnes explains why New Yorkers love this venue in Soho

The BET Music Matters Showcase has become one of New York City’s premiere music events for up-and-coming artists. Future superstars like Miguel, J. Cole, Melanie Fiona and Elle Varner have all graced that stage as ambitious unknowns at some point

Now that the July 4th holiday weekend is past us, there are a lot of awesome shows taking place throughout the city–many of them relatively low-key affairs if you’re looking to get into something a little more laid-back following last week’s festivities.

Gunplay made himself heard at SOBs in New York City this week.

The Los Angeles native took to the stage at SOBs this week for a grueling two show set

Trinidad James took the stage at SOB’s in Manhattan last night and proceeded to blow the roof off.

The newest rising star on Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group imprint took the stage at SOBs in New York City this week looking to make his presence felt.

A series of remarkable up-and-coming talents took the stage for BET’s Music Matters “Best of 2012” Showcase and proved that live urban music is not only still thriving, but there’s an entire generation of artists preparing to bring it to the masses.