“Odeum” – sebjin & High Klassified Returning to Quality Goods Records, Montreal-based artist sebjin has just unveiled his Cliff EP, with “Odeum” alongside High Klassified making up for a bright showcase of his multi-faceted style. “Trojan Horse” – Klasey Jones & Sooski Taken off Klasey Jones and The Wildcatz’s recent collaborative EP Operation Midnight (Part 2), “Trojan Horse” finds the former enlist Sooski for an ethereal drum & bass vibe. “Prove It” – Direct Based in Columbus, Direct has been capturing an international audience’s attention for some time now with his pensive productions, having become closely affiliated with landmark label Monstercat. His latest single “Prove It” combines tasteful UK garage grooves and nuanced melodies. “In My Head” – D...
Since its inception decades ago, the backbone of dance music has been constituted by a strong community of Black creatives. They’ve led the charge for change, from creating inclusive underground club scenes to fostering initiatives that call for diversity in the industry at large. Even more, today’s landscape of sounds is constantly changing, and Black artists have proved to be a driving force of innovation and propulsive momentum. To highlight some of their voices, we’ve compiled a list of 15 trailblazing artists who have hit their strides in the last several years. These pioneers have had a profound impact on their contemporaries, and their sonic influence is certain to materialize within the industry’s future wave of talent. ALUNA JÉRÉMY PAUL BALI After off...