Omar Sekou got a chance to interview Verve Records artist, Sarah Kinsley. To Sarah Kinsley, her new EP “Ascension” is an eternal and ethereal paradise filled with memories she carries close to her heart. She speaks on the project, saying, “we are ascending to the place where everything is alive, where love is bright and fruitful, where memories last forever.”

Omar Sekou has a chance to sit down with Island/Republic Records artist Lauren Spencer Smith. Last year, with the help of TikTok’s million viewers, Lauren, established herself internationally with her self-released song “Fingers Crossed,” a piece dedicated to a misleading past lover. The single landed top 20 on Billboard Hot 100 in multiple countries, including the US, and the top 10 on the Billboard chart in Spencer-Smith’s native country United Kingdom.

Sheffield’s vocals move listeners inward, utilizing her minimalistic soul and R&B vibe to create a welcoming sonic space. She ruminates on love, life, and speaking the truth: “I want people to think about the lyrics,” she says. “I want it to be a meditating moment.” Her debut EP, These Songs Are For Anyone Sick of Earth, explores themes of betrayal, sadness, and tiredness, all held together by hope

After completing a tour of the south, he performed at Morehouse College and popped up in LA to join Shordie Shordie’s Rolling Loud Set. On June 16th, Skilla Baby released the remastered/deluxe version of his EP “We Eat The Most”, adding seven new songs to the project. The reloaded version of the album features G Herbo, Baby Tron, Lul Tyler, and Rylo Rodriguez. I

She recently released her debut E.P, “How To Catch A Falling Knife,” via Interscope/Mogul Vision Records on April 28th, where she describes the E.P. as “not a guide but a question,” shares. “How do you? Here you will find eight songs that resemble eight chapters of my life. Following the loss of my oldest sister and the ending of my first love, I understand yearning, anguish, ruminating, sleeplessness, malaise, yearning, and rinse repeat.

Booths Basement in my opinion, happens to be one of the best podcasts in Denver. The podcast was started two years ago, by Denver native Kalynne Bell also known as Booth. The show allows guests to come on and discuss multiple topics from music, sports, relationships, and more.

The newest Varick Street (Def Jam affiliate) signee Trent The Hooligan announced he would be dropping a new album on April 18th, and he would be calling it “AllGasNoBrakez”. The first song to be released from the album was “GL!M”, and it features NyBanga. His distinctive style and voice- a (southern accent) — is a highlight of his sound, but it truly stands out on “GL!M”.