Once again enlisting Grammy Award-winning production duo Cool & Dre, following their previous collaborations "Marvelous" and "Bamboo," itsHOLY delivers the Contemporary R&B cut "Showstoppa." Appropriately titled, the 808-Ray co-produced single perfectly describes the rising triple threat and was blessed by the presence of legendary lyricist André 3000…
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Executive produced by 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Alienz Alive's man of the hour, Jon Keith, delivers his latest body of work, GROW WINGS. The timely album includes additional instrumentation from Enzo Gran, 1995, Tenroc, and labelmate Alex Jean; meanwhile, vocal…
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The majority of us remember actress Parker McKenna as the precious third child, Kady Jay Kyle, of Michael and Jay Kylie from the hit sitcom My Wife and Kids. Now, all grown up, Parker adds recording artist to her resume with the release of her catchy new song "Daddy…
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Just in time for the Juneteenth holiday weekend, MIA-based songwriter/producer LunchMoney Lewis drops his Meli Andrea-produced music video for love ballad "Buttercup." Co-directed by NTRO4K, the infomercial-style visual was edited by HRITWIK CHHABRA and…
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“Hawkm501,” the final track on 501Bryze’s Camo and Chrome (Deluxe), delivers a raw, defiant snapshot of his identity—half country roots, half city ambition. From the start, he leans into his Southern swagger, letting a rugged trap beat echo the tension between muddy Arkansas backroads and the glare of urban ambition.
The lyrics confront…
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GREA8GAWD’s Gawd Hurts Too stands as his most vulnerable and focused release to date—a somber, meticulously crafted portrait of pain, healing, and hard-won clarity. Across 14 tracks, the enigmatic emcee abandons bravado in favor of spiritual excavation, mapping a path through childhood wounds,…
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Lynxx returns with “Rolex,” a polished blend of R&B and trap-soul that marries ambition and affection. Featuring a smooth assist from Benzi Ayo and production by Grammy winner Yountie Strickland, the single unwraps luxury as metaphor. The Rolex isn’t just a status symbol—it’s a stand-in for presence, trust, and…
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Wasting no time after appearing on The Breakfast Club during Alienz Alive founder Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins' captivating conversation in honor of his 2025 Songwriter's Hall of Fame induction, genre-bending artist Jon Keith returns with “WON’T FLY,” a raw, reflective single that blends airy textures…
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Following his long overdue Breakfast Club interview alongside protege Jon Keith, legendary producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins celebrates his recent induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame by Teddy Riley with the release of a powerful new…
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Digital Assertive Copyright, known as DACR, has officially launched as a global platform aimed at protecting original works from infringement and piracy. Headquartered in Miami, DACR introduces an advanced copyright registration system that offers creators, artists, and developers near-instant protection for…
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Following his well received Dave East collaboration "ALYK," which garnered support on-air from REVOLT TV's Untapped as well as digitally via WorldStarHipHop, itsHOLY keeps his foot on the gas with the release of "NADA" featuring London lyricist…
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Wasting no time following the acoustic release of his emotionally charged single “EYES ON US,” exclusively via Apple Music, West Coast lyricist Jon Keith returns with “CALL”—a soul-stirring anthem of redemption and return, featuring powerhouse vocalist Madison Ryann Ward. The Darkchild co-produced single invites listeners into a moment of deep vulnerability,…
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Rising from the depths of the American South, KeePushinKP emerges as a compelling voice in contemporary hip-hop. Her latest EP, Southern Belle, doesn’t just mark a milestone in her career—it declares her arrival. Rooted in grit and grace, the project offers a raw, soulful glimpse into the life of an artist shaped by hardship, determination, and unapologetic…
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Ahead of the From The Dirt tour stop at Grog Shop in his hometown of Cleveland, itsHOLY enlists Dave East for the STREETRUNNER-produced single "ALYK." Serving as an acronym for "Act Like You Know," the laidback Hip-Hop track follows Big Homiie G assisted cut…
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Rising artist SynDaArtist is quickly becoming a standout voice in the music scene, blending his deep cultural roots and a relentless drive to push artistic boundaries. With a sound that reflects his Panamanian heritage and influences spanning Caribbean rhythms to modern hip-hop, SynDaArtist’s…
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After being "Beautifully Broken" earlier this year, IOTheSinger pays the price on her latest release "I Got A Ticket." Joined by the in-house ensemble of Chris Fisher…
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Reggae and dancehall powerhouse I-Octane returns with God & I, a deeply personal album already resonating across the globe. Its breakout single, “Opportunist,” has racked up over 3 million YouTube views and topped Apple Music’s reggae chart for two months straight—proof of I-Octane’s lasting influence and magnetic presence in the…
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Walmart Resource War 2037 is a dystopian anthem that fuses hard-hitting rap with sci-fi storytelling. Redd40 envisions a near-future America where corporate empires have replaced governments, and everyday survival hinges on access to basic necessities — all controlled by giant retailers like Walmart. Set in the chaotic year 2037, the song paints a grim yet…
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