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Florida's $limey Mojo Releases 8 New Songs In 'Made A Difference' De$luxe (M.A.D.D.)'



$LIMEY MoJo, an emerging Broward County, Florida rap star, has stepped into the spotlight with his full-length debut, Made A Difference (M.A.D.D.), adding 8 more tracks to the original. The 29-track project presents a young artist determined to carve out his place in hip-hop with a mix of raw ambition,… Continue

Added by Traps N Trunks on August 28, 2025 at 1:12am — No Comments

Luh Kiddo Assembles All-Star Crew For Latest Track "Keep Hustlin"





Taken off his recently released Left Me Out To Dry project via No Cool Points For Dying / Too Lost, Luh Kiddo recruits fellow Richmond (Virginia) native GwapReddot on the Travis Jasper, Aye YB, and Tyler Coolridge-produced standout "Keep Hustlin."



With crisp hi-hats and booming 808s, "Keep Hustlin" rides over a tense, bass-heavy trap beat…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 27, 2025 at 7:18pm — No Comments

hYYdn Shows Off In New Single "Clean"





Maryland musician hYYdn returns with "Clean" after releasing "Fall On Us" back in July. Produced by GRAMMY-nominated instrumentalist Chibu alongside Felmax, the new drop draws inspiration from Hezekiah Walker's "Clean Inside."



Set to live on his forthcoming Snakes And Ladders project via BigTyme Music Group / EMPIRE, the Hip-Hop interpolation of…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 27, 2025 at 6:07pm — No Comments

Von Vargas Steps Up To The Throne With New Album 'Cocked Crowns'





Baltimore-based lyricist and producer Von Vargas is redefining what it means to lead through music with the release of his latest body of work. Composed of 10 tracks as well as two bonus cuts, Cocked Crowns includes features from TolumiDE, Q.U.A.N., The Boy Blesst, Iconthagod, Chrystal Lene, Shannon Ramsey, Jasmine Thomas, and Josh…

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Springfield’s Own Josh Sekunda Launches the INSANE “7 Day Challenge” – A Nonstop Entertainment Marathon!

🚨 Springfield’s Own Josh Sekunda Launches the INSANE “7 Day Challenge” – A Nonstop Entertainment Marathon! 🎤🔥

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Springfield, Missouri – At just 23 years old, Josh…

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Added by Naijee Maserati on August 27, 2025 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Star2 - "Lonely Summer Nightz" (EP)

Pioneering Thai refugee artist Star2 releases his new EP Lonely Summer Nightz. This project spotlights the resilience and creativity of the Ka-ren refugee community, and features a powerful lineup of collaborators, blending voices and stories from across the globe.

Star2 himself was born in Mae La refugee camp in Thailand and is on a…

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Added by Samhoody on August 25, 2025 at 2:09am — No Comments

Ms. Kash Delivers a Savage “I’m Good” Performance, Debut Album On The Way

Oakland’s own Ms. Kash has been turning up the heat all summer, but her recent performance of “I’m Good” was nothing short of a mic-drop moment. The fiery single,…

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Added by Tampa Mystic on August 24, 2025 at 7:00pm — No Comments

🎤 HOOD Illustrated #IndieArtistSpotlight Artist: YNS Lavish Returns to the Grind

Detroit continues to breed some of the most versatile talent in the game, and one name you need to have on your radar is YNS Lavish. More than just a rapper or singer, Lavish has carved out his own lane as a singing rapper—a unique blend of raw bars and melodic hooks that separate him from the…

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Added by KC on August 24, 2025 at 9:00am — No Comments

GREA8GAWD & Joey Majors Drop “MAGNATE” — A High-Level Luxury Rap Classic Produced by Merc Beatz

Upstate New York lyricists GREA8GAWD and JOEY MAJORS unite for the release of “…

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Added by Boss on August 23, 2025 at 1:55am — No Comments

From Bars To Bling: Buzzing Rapper Preddy Boy P Taps Peewee Longway For "Super Bowl Ring" Visual

Coming full circle in the midst of a monumental creative chapter, trailblazing North Carolina native Preddy Boy P has unleashed his latest music video for "Super Bowl Ring," featuring Atlanta rapper Peewee Longway.

In the blazing visual, Preddy Boy P reflects on what it means to be a champion, overcoming struggles, and turning nothing into something through perseverance. His journey to success wasn't about shortcuts; he took the stairs instead of the elevator to reach the top. With…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 21, 2025 at 7:04pm — No Comments

[New Music] Pockets & Tex - "The Evils" @Pocketsntex

Pockets & TeX - "The Evils"

Acclaimed Brooklyn hip-hop duo Pockets & Tex are pulling back the curtain on one of their most gripping unreleased tracks to date: “The Evils”. Produced by PocketsBeats, this long-shelved gem…

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Added by DJGDOPE on August 16, 2025 at 11:35pm — No Comments

Liyah Liy Returns With New Hit Single “No Love”

Since stepping into the music scene in 2020, Liyah Liy has been captivating listeners with her heartfelt vocals and raw, relatable…

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Added by Boss on August 15, 2025 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Rising Hip-hop Force Hero Da Kyng Is Set To Release A Powerful New Single “Everyday” Featuring Tai’ramone On August 15th

If you follow hip-hop, you’ve probably heard the name Hero Da Kyng. He’s an artist who is genuinely saving a place for authenticity in the culture, armed with sharp-witted flows and deeply relatable…

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Added by Boss on August 14, 2025 at 6:08pm — No Comments

Sadie Souliloquy: Poetry, Purpose & Power Moves

Mark your calendars. Three back-to-back drops from Sadie Souliloquy that are poised to shake the literary and music world. First  Blue Period, followed by her second mixtape Left On Rede, and finally the long-anticipated album Myrrhda She Wrote with Malik Yusef. Each release is a piece of her heart, layered with rhythm, rawness, and unapologetic truth. 

But…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 14, 2025 at 1:18am — No Comments

Billboard-Charting Detroit Artist Ashwin Gane Premieres “Regret It” Music Video, Fresh Off Texas Takeover Tour, and Announces Star-Studded Dream Cruise Weekend Concert Series

Detroit, MI – Rapper, songwriter, and producer Ashwin Gane is turning up…

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Added by Boss on August 13, 2025 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Kid Kaleb Drops Freestyle “Running Out” on WildMidwest Series — Hits 3K+ Views in Just 24 Hours

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Kid Kaleb Drops Freestyle “Running Out” on WildMidwest Series — Hits 3K+ Views in Just 24 Hours

 

Springfield, August 11, 2025 — Springfield recording artist Kid Kaleb is making…

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Added by Naijee Maserati on August 11, 2025 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Shaynah - DONE

DONE”, an emotionally charged yet empowering track that serves as both a boundary, and a release. With velvety vocals, deep grooves, and an atmosphere of soulful introspection it speaks to anyone who has ever had to walk away from what no longer serves them. At its core, “DONE” is a letter to…

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Added by Lenell Johnson on August 11, 2025 at 10:20am — No Comments

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