Music On Scene

Troy’s not making revolutionary music, but making sense of a system built against him. Pigs Can't Fly is survival, truth, and pride, sharpened by history and delivered without apology.
The rapper, entrepreneur, and newly certified counselor, Noah-O, hosted a powerful conversation on mental health and Hip Hop for Day 2 of Charged Up Fest. A dynamic panel of artists, educators, and activists, moderated by Micah "Bam Bam" White, gathered to explore how Hip Hop can be a tool for healing, truth-telling, and protecting mental health in our communities.
Pusha T, in a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, said that “Everybody that made it in Virginia, had to leave Virginia to make it.” Richmond has been a point of frustration for some artists when it comes to support — so we asked a few notable artists in Richmond what their thoughts were.
New Music on Scene for the month of May includes Blaq Liq, Reppa Ton, CJ The Profit, and more.


Brandon “NameBrand” Bass
“I feel like my job is to be a light,” NameBrand shares. “Whether it’s through beats, conversations, or creating spaces for other producers, it’s about being a positive presence.”