2020 Indie Summer Jams to Stream/Buy!
Written By: Philip Johnson
We may be in quarantine, but thatβs 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, chillinβ, and taking a trip within your mind.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Cello/Phnβs newest single: βSee Meβ
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, Shahβs art just pops!
CLICK HERE to watch Shahβs βChange Your Mindβ music video!
rylic zander
Rylic Zander, a very creative artist/songwriter, makes you think and feel with his new EP: βHold Onβ. Each songs focuses on a different element of holding on.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Rylic Zanderβs βHold Onβ
Sev7en taylor
Sev7en Taylor is a music artist/published author. His new EP, βThe Disobedience of Jimmie Taylorβ just dropped on July 17th, and heβs been dropping singles all summer. His flows and alternative rap feel work perfectly together.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Sev7enβs 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: βLet Me Reactβ
malcolm elliott
Malcolm Elliott is a talented rapper/singer out of Detroit, Michigan! Malcolmβs versatility as an artist helps him to make a variety of catchy songs.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Malcolmβs new EP: βMe & Youβ
chant farrar
Chant Farrar is a singer/songwriter. His latest project, βHoneyβ is out now on all platforms. The creativity, emotion and instrumentation of his production draws you in!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Chantβs EP: βHoneyβ
young ksb
Young KSB is always a favorite of mine! His new EP, βDoodie GaΜborβ, peaked at #76 on iTunes Hip Hop/Rap Albums. He also recently released the lit new video to βHit It From The Backβ!
CLICK HERE to watch Young KSBβs βHit It From The Backβ music video!
QARTIER
Qartier is a fiery, lyrical genius! His new EP βKing Qartiβ has several bops on itβ my favorite being βTip Topβ. He produces in addition to writing/rapping; an all-around artist!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Qartierβs new EP: βKing Qartiβ
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: βLove Progressions (Deluxe Version)β
Berry pendleton
Berry Pendleton is an ASCAP Singer/Songwriter. His single, βTake Controlβ (ft. T.Shakie) is a sexy jam to vibe to.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy βTake Controlβ (ft. T.Shakie)
Mark fresh
This rapper makes bops with an upbeat, positive feel to them. His new album is even called βGood Vibesβ!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Mark Freshβs βGood Vibesβ
wallahi g
Photo: Elijah Rodney
Wallahi G is a platinum songwriter and rapper. He just dropped his new mixtape called βSouthfield Legendβ. Given that I lived in Southfield, Michigan for a lot of my childhood, I was drawn in immediately!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Wallahi Gβs βSouthfield Legendβ
dryx
Dryx is an extremely talented R&B/Soul singer/songwriter! His single βI Betβ (ft. Manfre, The Ju, Terrence LΓ©on & GodIsMikey) is a perfect summer collaboration of Black+gay artists!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Dryxβs βI Betβ
chadd black
Houston-based Chadd Black dropped his groovy R&B album, βBlack Hearts Donβt Breakβ this summer!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Chadd Blackβs βBlack Hearts Donβt Breakβ
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 Alchemistβs EP: β4Hβ
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 Parkβs βWhile We Waitβ
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 Furillostarβs βTxtβn Me Remixβ (feat. Dryx & Chanel)
khasaia
This 18 year-old London singer created an emotionally-resonant gem with her new single, βLostβ!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Khasaiaβs βLostβ
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 Bentonβs recent single: βAbout Usβ
president ward
President Ward is a rapper who talks his shit with such lyrically-genius flows and head-boppinβ beats that you canβt help but love his songs!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy President Wardβs new single: βThought I Heard Sumβ
godismikey
This Billboard-featured artist is a pro with the pen! His verses hit so hard that heβs accumulated a long list of features on othersβ songs. The Deluxe Version of his hit mixtape, βCult Classicβ, is coming on 7/24!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy GodisMikeyβs βCult Classicβ
bammie
Bammie is a rapper who makes bops that make you feel hype! He just dropped his new single, βFreaknikβ, and it makes me wish we werenβt in quarantine so I could hit the club!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Bammieβs 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, βBack & Betterβ (Feat. GodIsMikey & Noel Niks), back MULTIPLE times! He puts on a show!!
CLICK HERE to watch Isaiah Cβs βBack & Betterβ music video!
jordan dawkins
Jordan Dawkins is a singer with a voice that R&B needs! His single, βGuaranteedβ, has me hooked!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Jordan Dawkinsβs βGuaranteedβ
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 Goldβs single: βTalaβ
tyβr
Tyβr is a Las Vegas-based singer and dancer. His EP, βSexual Deziresβ, is the perfect project to turn on repeat when you and quarantine bae cut the lights out.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy βSexual Deziresβ
ryan lotus
Ryan Lotus is an extremely dope singer! He recently dropped his βLiquor and Emotionsβ EP, and his new single: βGuiltβ.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Ryan Lotusβs new single: βGuiltβ
paxsir
Paxsirβs new single, βPoet Paintingsβ Feat. The Ju x TYVΓN is out now and itβs hot! These 3 artists spit some real in this dope collaboration.
CLICK HERE to stream/buy Paxsirβs βPoet Paintingsβ
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: βThe Ju Rapsβ!
CLICK HERE to watch The Juβs newest episode of βThe Ju Rapsβ
tj lavish
This sensitive savage from Chicago makes songs for you to vibe out to. Her new feature that she also produced, βW$ Welcomeβ by Bella Bahhs, is relatable for any bad bitch!
CLICK HERE to stream/buy βW$ Welcomeβ