Vesta is a hometown favorite from Virginia whose dynamic alternative to traditional R&B is a breath of fresh air. The talented singer/songwriter sat down with NP founder Alex Cherry to discuss her newest EP, what she envisions for herself in th

180 Cruz

May 23rd, 2022 30m 59s

Hampton, VA is the home of 180 Cruz; A stellar, young talent whose mixture of vibrant melodies and an authentic sense of lyricism have paved the way for a bright future. His energy is radiant and it pours into the passionate, soul-filled music.

YICTITAN

May 11th, 2022 43m 13s

Atlanta’s presence has only become stronger in this new decade with many emerging names to be attentive to. One impressive name in particular is YICTITAN. In an stellar conversation with Novice Principles’ founder Alex Cherry, we learn more abo

FreakHoe Music Festival Founders

May 4th, 2022 28m 45s

On the eve of the FreakHoe Music Festival, NP founder Alex Cherry sat down with the founders of “FreakHoe De Mayo” to look back on their evolution from undergrad party planners to event curators in the city of Atlanta. They also spoke highly ab

Yung Sunny

Apr 12th, 2022 38m 53s

A product of Virginia Beach, Yung Sunny is establishing himself as an artist we can grow with. His flows are smooth but also has the ability to generate boastful verses that are heavy-hitting. Yung Sunny spoke with Novice Principles Founder Ale

Murdarock

Apr 3rd, 2022 21m 57s

Murdarock has only recently associated himself seriously as a rapper but his timing is perfect as the new generation is unfolding. Hailing from Woodbridge, Virginia but his roots in the state span all over. Poetry has been a tool of his since a

Season 1 Finale: Year in Hip-Hop Reviewed

Dec 29th, 2021 42m 16s

Founder Alex Cherry rounded up his musically-inclined friends Greer Baker, DJ Tarxan & Kayla Diego for a sit-down conversation to give their picks for Album of the year, Artist of the year and what emerging names we should be focused on in 2022

Waasi

Oct 13th, 2021 30m 6s

For those who do not know, Waasi is an independent hip-hop musician from Charlottesville, Virginia. His current catalog features 2 very distinct projects; From Virginia With Love & his most recent release, No Love Lost. In a sit down w/ NP Foun

Ashlee White

Sep 1st, 2021 35m 12s

Ashlee White is a talented young musician from Woodbridge, VA. I recently had a chance to sit down and converse with Her. We had an amazing conversation discussing her beginnings, Chameleon, the movement happening within Virginia and so much mo

Saekyi

Jul 7th, 2021 32m 36s

Deviant, Vibrant & Alluring are 3 words that come to mind when describing the music of Saekyi ["Sah-Key"]. The Virginia artist's "sound" is very different from any traditional rapper which instantly attracts you to his catalog. Bolstering a uni

TreyCa$h

Jun 16th, 2021 12m 10s

TreyCa$h is one of South Carolina’s best kept secrets. A true novice, only having taken rap serious since peak quarantine in 2020 but it’s very apparent there is a lot of promise packed into the young, ambitious musician. Having early influence

DaQuashia

Jun 16th, 2021 18m 14s

Raised in Mississippi and now residing in Atlanta, DaQuashia is an emerging musician with a voice that is filled with so much soul. If there are three words I would use to describe her music, they would be soulful, radiant & alluring. When she

Park3r

Jun 16th, 2021 13m 40s

I had an opportunity to sit down and speak with Park3r on his home turf, Plugged-In Studios, which is located on the westside of Atlanta. We had roughly a 20-minute conversation but in that time, I learned a lot about a man on a mission. He ope