Catz ‘n Dogz Have a Message for Their Younger Selves

Catz ‘n Dogz have a message for their younger selves. “Don’t take all the drugs someone gives you at a party,” Wojciech Tarañczuk says. “That’s good advice,” Grzegorz Demiañczuk says, laughing. “I would say, pay less attention to what other people say,” he adds. “Don’t follow music trends.” Their advice…

Ace Hood on Starvation 5 and the Future of Hood Nation

With the release of his latest mixtape, Starvation 5, under his belt, Ace Hood is aiming to focus on the next phase of his life and career. The Broward native has spent nearly a decade dropping off his revered mixtape series and a slew of radio smash hits, but now his…

This Week in Miami Hip-Hop: Fat Joe, SIN, Zoey Dollaz, and More

South Florida’s army of independent rappers continues to show its strength this week. While West Palm natives Malc Stewy and Wifisfuneral drop visuals for their fan’s favorite tracks, Miami rapper SIN and North Miami resident Zoey Dollaz keep Dade county hungry for more with fresh verses. Meanwhile, the anticipation for…

Peach Kings Make Music With Movies in Mind

You know that feeling you get when the credits roll after your favorite TV show left you with a cliff hanger? Turn that feeling into a band and —poof — you’ve got Peach Kings. For the sultry duo, headlining an extensive summer tour can become a haze, a series of…

YesJulz Launches Her Own Station on Dash Radio

Julieanna “YesJulz” Goddard’s hustle as Miami’s premiere party host and Snapchat queen is taking a turn into a new medium: radio. In between flying around the country and throwing her infamous “1AM Vibes” party, the reigning it girl is busy building her brand new radio station on DJ Skee’s Dash Radio. It will…

In a World Stuffed Full of Dutch DJs, Yellow Claw Stands Out

Throughout its history, the Netherlands has not always been known as a hotbed of musical talent and innovation. Before the EDM explosion, Americans largely visited to get high or to wile away hours during a layover. But in the past decade, the country’s soundscape has been dominated by one of…

Daddy Yankee: A Five-Step Guide for Gringos

Daddy Yankee is an international superstar who has sold nearly 20 million records worldwide, winning dozens of awards along the way. However, Ramón Ayala Rodríguez might be something of a mystery to those who are familiar with only his club bangers “Gasolina” and “Lo Que Pasó, Pasó.” For that reason,…