July 2025 Blog Posts (47)
Underground Indie Artist Byungn Is Stepping Onto the Scene
Underground music got an upgrade the moment rising star Byungn stepped on the scene at the young age of fourteen. Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, the rapper's impact is clear across social media, and he is currently making noise in Las Vegas.
Byungn’s singles, “…
Added by Tampa Mystic on July 31, 2025 at 7:27pm — No Comments
Nice Major Keeps It Playa on '15 Min High.3,' a Breezy Ride Through G-Funk Nostalgia
Nice Major stays on his grown man grind. The Fort Worth-by-Moreno Valley, California, recording artist slides through with 15 Min High.3, the third installment of his laid-back, vibe-heavy series. The six-track EP is a short ride but leaves a lasting impression, with no skips and all…
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Georgia’s Own Freaky Tlazy Turns Real-Life Battles Into Bars
From the trenches of Georgia, Freaky Tlazy is an independent artist using his truth as fuel and his pain as poetry. Born Travis Bernardo Yearby, his music is raw, emotional, and unapologetically real — reflecting a journey marked by addiction, incarceration, heartbreak, and survival.
Inspired by local musicians he looked up to growing…
ContinueAdded by Support Those That Support You on July 29, 2025 at 5:29pm — No Comments
Ottawa’s Taz Bentii Drops 11:11 Project & Gets prepared for Big Heff’s Streets Most Wanted Tour
Taz Bentii is a 20-year-old artist from Ottawa whose musical journey began just three years ago. In that short time, his sound has evolved rapidly, earning growing recognition within the hip hop community. Widely regarded as one of the most promising emerging talents from Canada’s capital, Taz recently collaborated with TV Gucci, a member of Drake’s…
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[FRESH MUSIC]: James Artissen - Cups Of Koffee (EP)
Artist: James Artissen
EP: Cups Of Koffee
Label: Humble Sound Records
Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop
Link:…
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[FRESH MUSIC]: Big Gipp & James Artissen - Whatever You Like
Artists: Big Gipp, James Artissen
Song: Whatever You Like
EP: Gipp N Worthy
Label: Humble Sound Records
Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop
Link:…
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[FRESH MUSIC]: Big Gipp & James Artissen - Distance
Artists: Big Gipp, James Artissen
Song: Distance
EP: Gipp N Worthy
Label: Humble Sound Records
Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop
Link:…
ContinueAdded by Olivia Perry on July 26, 2025 at 4:00pm — No Comments
[FRESH MUSIC]: Big Gipp & James Artissen - Let You Go (feat. 112)
Artists: Big Gipp, James Artissen
Song: Let You Go (feat. 112)
EP: Gipp N Worthy
Label: Humble Sound Records
Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop
Link:…
ContinueAdded by Olivia Perry on July 26, 2025 at 3:57pm — No Comments
[FRESH MUSIC]: Big Gipp & James Artissen - TOTW
Artists: Big Gipp, James Artissen
Song: TOTW
EP: Gipp N Worthy
Label: Humble Sound Records
Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop
Link:…
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[FRESH MUSIC]: Big Gipp & James Artissen - Gipp N Worthy (EP)
Artists: Big Gipp, James Artissen
EP: Gipp N Worthy
Label: Humble Sound Records
Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop
Link:…
ContinueAdded by Olivia Perry on July 26, 2025 at 3:54pm — No Comments
Markas Takes His West Coast Style Global In New Album, 'Not Enough Years'
With Not Enough Years, West Coast rapper Markas delivers his most personal and fully realized work to date—a 12-track journey that doesn’t just trace growth, but wrestles with time itself. The project expands his creative range, balancing sharp lyricism with unflinching vulnerability.
Markas isn’t interested in pretending. From the opening moments, he speaks… Continue
Added by Traps N Trunks on July 26, 2025 at 12:30am — No Comments
Sentury Crowned #1 in the Nation with their Soulful Reimagining of “Only Human”
Added by Boss on July 25, 2025 at 11:35pm — No Comments
Robin S. & James Artissen Releases New Single "One More Thing"
Singers Robin S., and James Artissen release their new single entitled "One More Thing".
Artists: Robin S., James Artissen
Song: One More Thing
Genre: Dance, Electronic
Label: Humble Sound Records
Listen:…
ContinueAdded by Olivia Perry on July 23, 2025 at 6:09pm — No Comments
Khujo Goodie & James Artissen Releases Single "All Night"
Rapper Khujo Goodie, and Singer James Artissen release their new single entitled "All Night".
Artists: Khujo Goodie, James Artissen
Song: All Night
Genre: Hip-Hop
Label: Humble Sound Records
Listen:…
ContinueAdded by Olivia Perry on July 23, 2025 at 6:06pm — No Comments
Locked In and On the Rise: PartyBoi & Kristy Love Deliver Feel-Good Anthem with Twin Luv
Milwaukee-bred and Atlanta-based artist PartyBoi is turning up the love and energy with his latest single Twin Luv featuring Kristy Love. Released under PartyBoi Entertainment and produced by DubOnThaTrack, the record…
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TAVE Returns With New Hit Single “BLOCK” ft. IDK & Musiq Soulchild
“BLOCK” is a powerful new single from Grammy nominated R&B sensation TAVE, featuring none other than…
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Meech Rappz Live Performance
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Lil Mike Drops Highly Anticipated Single “Weight Up”
Michael Jones, who goes by the family given name Lil Mike, is a hip hop artist born and raised in Anderson, Indiana. Making his debut as an up and coming…
ContinueAdded by Boss on July 18, 2025 at 11:25pm — No Comments
Money Stacks Drops Gritty New Single “Cold Dayz” from Upcoming Album ‘Back To Da Streets 7’
Harlem’s own Money Stacks returns with powerful storytelling and raw lyricism in his latest single “Cold Dayz,” released on March 7, 2025. Produced by Alfastarbeats and engineered by Dan.Akill, the track dives deep into the harsh realities and emotional weight of past struggles, the kind of memories that shaped the artist’s path. With…
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Blokshi -Sleep Walking
Added by Fan guide worldwide magazine on July 18, 2025 at 7:48pm — No Comments
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