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Shamiah Red - Ready, Set, Twerk Official Video https://youtu.be/pxUjPuFKVlI

This certified club banger has the lyrics, bass, claps, and influence to keep dance floors moving into the wee hours. Female artists Shamiah Red releases "Ready, Set, Twerk" official music video. Checkout the…

Ya closest friends, your family, your team aka your crew, that's the GANG!! Not necessarily blood, crip folk etc. This song is very energetic and youthful, dealing a unbiased opinion on the meaning of the word and pumping you up at the same time. No matter what walk of life you come from, everyone has a Gang, even if just you and your kids.

Stream 'Gang'…

In My Feelings | Jasmin Cadavid (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/i0tJ_CHNGXs

Female artist Jasmin Cadavid released her official single entitled “In My Feelings” from her recent project. After recently suffering personal losses Jasmin's lost…

Trouble Mane Da Don announces the release of his new single “1 Day” feat. MO3.

Trouble Mane Da Don is a talented rap artist with a unique, diverse, and forward-thinking approach. He recently struck up a collaboration with another gifted and charismatic act: MO3. The pair worked on a fantastic new single titled “1 Day,” which serves as a…

Ekelle is a multi-genre artist and songwriter from Toronto who rhymes about what she knows best: her real-life experience. Money, sex, drama and identity stir together to create a style that she calls Hood Pop – popular music with a street edge. Combining elements of hip hop, pop and R&B, Ekelle hopes that the honesty in her music will motivate others to share their stories too and to never give…

Nigerian superstar Zlatan unveils his brand new song “Lagos Anthem.” Accompanied with a Dammy Twitch-directed visual, the indigenous rapper provides the streets with an anthemic zeal. Capturing the essence of Nigerian life, the video details busy market run ins, traditional masquerade, and captivating shots of African terrain. Elements of college marching…

Akropong, Ghana native B4bonah releases a new visual for his afrobeat masterpiece “Work,” produced by zodivc, marking one year after his major hit “Kpeme.” Opening with a special message to Black Lives Matter, viewers see a monologue from a stoic black man conveying messages of strength and alliance. The visual for “Work” presents the perfect tone of the…

Rising artist Nicetown Sah just dropped a hot new video titled "Rare". Checkit out below along with his hit single "Late Nights". Follow him on IG for his latest releases.…

Andre Johnson, better known as Ayo Bap, was born in Rhode Island; this creative young artist always had a unique ability to create music ever since he was born. Always gifted with the talent for singing, he began crafting his talent while growing up in beautiful Hawaii. His versatile ability led him to create some reggae songs…

HOOD Illustrated is on the look out for the NEXT artist to blow !!! In this #NeighborHOODWatch section, we are profiling artist from everywhere... It's a lot of great talent in the midwest though. Take a moment to read their articles, follow each movement on social media and check out their visual posted at the bottom of this page. If interested reach out to us to be featured in this section @HOODIllustrated on IG #KeepingOurEars2TheStreetz…

Toronto-based hip-hop songwriter and artist, Kafayé, is on

the rise! From performing on large stages alongside Reggae greats like Beres Hammond and Nadine Sutherland, to raging in mosh-puts as a member of “No Tourists,” Kafayé has the positive vibes and creative influence that make him shine!

Kafayé’s single, ‘By Your Side,’…

R&B sensation J. Waiters and Hip Hop heavyweight John Jigg$ unite for a chilling, air gasping video. “Walk a Mile” is produced by Poetic Killa with video production by Footprint the Movement.

While wearing a t-shirt that reads “get…

Jay Bezel also known as Bezel, is a Philadelphia born rapper, he also lived in New York as well as Atlanta. Bezel started his career in Philly hitting the streets with mixtapes and doing local DVDs. Where he quickly made a name for himself, he's back with his latest tape " Money Bag Mob'N " packed with freestyles and action packed bars. Take a listen…

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Inspired by Juicewrld and XXXTentacion, Fern drops new single each week

Fern is a rising artist in the hip hop world. Based on his long-standing interests in hip hop and the raw emotion that it has come to represent for him and for millions of others listeners, Fern is aspiring to be like his idols such as Juicewrld, XXXTentacion, and Iann Dior. His art is heavily influenced by such artists, but he endeavors to retain his own personal touch…

PGF Shawt releases a music video for his new single "She Drugged Me." The Atlanta native is gearing up to release his new project Narcos hosted by DJ Scream. The track was produced by Quin With The Keyz and the video was directed by Dre…

Rising artist Brilyent Kelly is back with 2 new hot singles titled "Safe" & "Champagne". Check out his latest work below and follow him on social media for his new releases.…

Without a doubt, music is a powerful force. It has the power to shape an entire nation. It is important that this power is properly managed and directed to positive…