2020 Indie Summer Jams to Stream/Buy!
Written By: Philip Johnson
We may be in quarantine, but that’s only increased the creation for many artists! Plenty of our music artists have had the time to create dope contributions to the soundtracks of our lives this summer. Our independent artists, in particular, have been pouring their hearts into their music and need our support!
This article is highlighting various independent recording artists across genres. Please stream/buy/share their music to support their art and pockets. Also, just click on their photos to be linked to their social media profiles.
Enjoy!
Cello/Phn
Cellowphane is an alternative music artist. The trippy vibe of his music feels perfect for getting high, chillin’, and taking a trip within your mind.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Cello/Phn’s newest single: ”See Me”
shah
Photo: Ethan Milner
Shah is an incredibly talented 20 year-old black man, pouring his heart into his art! From his soothing voice to the detail he puts into his visuals, Shah’s art just pops!
CLICK HERE to watch Shah’s “Change Your Mind” music video!
rylic zander
Rylic Zander, a very creative artist/songwriter, makes you think and feel with his new EP: “Hold On”. Each songs focuses on a different element of holding on.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Rylic Zander’s “Hold On”
Sev7en taylor
Sev7en Taylor is a music artist/published author. His new EP, “The Disobedience of Jimmie Taylor” just dropped on July 17th, and he’s been dropping singles all summer. His flows and alternative rap feel work perfectly together.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Sev7en’s new EP!
oseph parks
Oseph Parks is an ATL-based recording artist. Oseph combines his vibey vocals with production that you can bop to.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy his new EP: “Let Me React”
malcolm elliott
Malcolm Elliott is a talented rapper/singer out of Detroit, Michigan! Malcolm’s versatility as an artist helps him to make a variety of catchy songs.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Malcolm’s new EP: “Me & You”
chant farrar
Chant Farrar is a singer/songwriter. His latest project, “Honey” is out now on all platforms. The creativity, emotion and instrumentation of his production draws you in!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Chant’s EP: “Honey”
young ksb
Young KSB is always a favorite of mine! His new EP, “Doodie Gábor”, peaked at #76 on iTunes Hip Hop/Rap Albums. He also recently released the lit new video to “Hit It From The Back”!
CLICK HERE to watch Young KSB’s “Hit It From The Back” music video!
QARTIER
Qartier is a fiery, lyrical genius! His new EP “King Qarti” has several bops on it— my favorite being “Tip Top”. He produces in addition to writing/rapping; an all-around artist!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Qartier’s new EP: “King Qarti”
ZELLIE
Zellie is an R&B singer/songwriter. He sews so much emotion and feeling into his romantic songs. From his voice to the beautiful beats, Zellie crafts great love songs!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy his EP: “Love Progressions (Deluxe Version)”
Berry pendleton
Berry Pendleton is an ASCAP Singer/Songwriter. His single, “Take Control” (ft. T.Shakie) is a sexy jam to vibe to.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy “Take Control” (ft. T.Shakie)
Mark fresh
This rapper makes bops with an upbeat, positive feel to them. His new album is even called “Good Vibes”!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Mark Fresh’s “Good Vibes”
wallahi g
Photo: Elijah Rodney
Wallahi G is a platinum songwriter and rapper. He just dropped his new mixtape called “Southfield Legend”. Given that I lived in Southfield, Michigan for a lot of my childhood, I was drawn in immediately!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Wallahi G’s “Southfield Legend”
dryx
Dryx is an extremely talented R&B/Soul singer/songwriter! His single “I Bet” (ft. Manfre, The Ju, Terrence Léon & GodIsMikey) is a perfect summer collaboration of Black+gay artists!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Dryx’s “I Bet“
chadd black
Houston-based Chadd Black dropped his groovy R&B album, “Black Hearts Don’t Break” this summer!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Chadd Black’s “Black Hearts Don’t Break”
crimson alchemist
Crimson Alchemist is a Hip-Hop recording artist from Detroit, Michigan! Crimson tells love stories with so much swag and creatively-genius production! I feel so much Detroit soul and nostalgia in these songs.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Crimson Alchemist’s EP: “4H”
saay park
NYC-based singer, Saay Park, is a dope R&B artist! His vocals and production create a near fusion with Pop music that hits the ear just right.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Saay Park’s “While We Wait”
furillostar
This Top 10 iTUnes R&B/Soul Artist from Flint, Michigan is on a roll! Featured in Billboard and Paper Magazine, Furillostar is breaking barriers as a Black, LGBTQ artist.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Furillostar’s “Txt’n Me Remix” (feat. Dryx & Chanel)
khasaia
This 18 year-old London singer created an emotionally-resonant gem with her new single, “Lost”!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Khasaia’s “Lost”
onlybenton
Los Angeles-based OnlyBenton is a very talented singer/songwriter/voiceover actor. He tells beautiful stories through his love songs.
CLICK HERE to stream Benton’s recent single: “About Us”
president ward
President Ward is a rapper who talks his shit with such lyrically-genius flows and head-boppin’ beats that you can’t help but love his songs!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy President Ward’s new single: “Thought I Heard Sum”
godismikey
This Billboard-featured artist is a pro with the pen! His verses hit so hard that he’s accumulated a long list of features on others’ songs. The Deluxe Version of his hit mixtape, “Cult Classic”, is coming on 7/24!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy GodisMikey’s “Cult Classic”
bammie
Bammie is a rapper who makes bops that make you feel hype! He just dropped his new single, “Freaknik”, and it makes me wish we weren’t in quarantine so I could hit the club!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Bammie’s music!
isaiah c
This NYC rapper is a young force to be reckoned with! I had to run his song and music video for his single, “Back & Better” (Feat. GodIsMikey & Noel Niks), back MULTIPLE times! He puts on a show!!
CLICK HERE to watch Isaiah C’s “Back & Better” music video!
jordan dawkins
Jordan Dawkins is a singer with a voice that R&B needs! His single, “Guaranteed”, has me hooked!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Jordan Dawkins’s “Guaranteed”
ria gold
This singer/songwriter creates some real vibey music. Ria Gold has a distinctly alternative and enjoyable style.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Ria Gold’s single: “Tala”
ty’r
Ty’r is a Las Vegas-based singer and dancer. His EP, “Sexual Dezires”, is the perfect project to turn on repeat when you and quarantine bae cut the lights out.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy “Sexual Dezires”
ryan lotus
Ryan Lotus is an extremely dope singer! He recently dropped his “Liquor and Emotions” EP, and his new single: “Guilt”.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Ryan Lotus’s new single: “Guilt”
paxsir
Paxsir’s new single, “Poet Paintings” Feat. The Ju x TYVÁN is out now and it’s hot! These 3 artists spit some real in this dope collaboration.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Paxsir’s “Poet Paintings”
the ju
The Ju not only delivers well-crafted raps, but he also gives you a look inside of his creative head with his YouTube series: “The Ju Raps”!
CLICK HERE to watch The Ju’s newest episode of “The Ju Raps”
tj lavish
This sensitive savage from Chicago makes songs for you to vibe out to. Her new feature that she also produced, “W$ Welcome” by Bella Bahhs, is relatable for any bad bitch!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy “W$ Welcome”