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Future is riding high with his new Drake-featured single, "Life is Good". And with him on top of the charts, he brings along his understudies to share the moment with the release of Lil Wookie and Guap Tarantino's buzzing track called "Two Nights". Produced by…

Houston has been holding the spotlight for new emerging artists and Young TMO is next up out of the city, gaining an early co-sign from the south. From his 2019 release, the rising star drops off his lead single music video called "Downfall".

Young TMO on making "Downfall":

“The purpose of the song itself is to motivate others to overcome any…

In 2020, the Phoenix Hip Hop scene is better and more diverse than ever right now. It’s a scene that’s evolved over time, making room for new emerging artists like Richie Evans who has worked with some of your favorite artists including The Game, Eric Bellinger and Jay Rock. Today, Evans released his first single of 2020, titled, “Overdose On…

Kansas City’s Flash Gottii nabs chart-topping rapper Trippie Redd and producer Luke Herbert for “Paper Chase.” The music video is the lead visual from Gottii’s upcoming debut 20/20 Vision EP releasing via Entertainment One/100 Entertainment. Directed by California Creatives, the clip shows the two rappers partying in a mansion with cash on their mind and kicking all distractions to the curb.

“The song is basically about all the fake love that surrounds you when you start getting…

In the early part of the decade, one of the driving forces of the rise of Atlanta's next generation of the record-breaking hitmakers Migos, Future, Young Thug was a trendsetting recording artist Yung LA. Best known for his pioneered hit, "Ain't I," LA returns following a ten-year hiatus with his brand new hit, "I Got It".

Reuniting with longtime collaborator,…

Today, Jae Mansa debuts a hip hop trapped out jam called “To The Bank.” The song finds the group perfectly riding a celestial beat while they stay on their rap game hustle.

“The song is for everyone that doubted us," says Jae Mansa. "You know when we first started out we had a lot of naysayers, we had a lot of people that didn't believe in what we was doing, including family and friends. So, 'To The Bank' is saying hey,…

After rave reviews for his recent hit, "S'mores," new DMV rapper dopeSMOOTHIES is back for more with his infectious follow-up, titled, "A.B.M.". For the quick follow-up, the rising star plays it cool with a simple ride along to the bag. Accompanied by a shotgun eye candy, dopeSMOOTHIES continues to electrify fans with charismatic metaphors, slick-talking wordplay and…

Fredrick Johnson the third, born and raised on the south side Houston, Texas in the 8200 block of W Bellfort Dr, is mixing his childhood name Tre with his neighborhood. Get familiar with Bellfort3.

Bellfort3 started developing his craft for music in high school, then stepping up to become more serious by recording in college at PV. Changing his attention he…

Rising Kansas City rapper Flash Gottii is celebrating The Chiefs playing in Super Bowl LIV with hometown red and gold anthem “Top Of The World.” Multi-platinum producer @dagotthatdope1 who is behind smash hits including Tyga’s “Taste” and Kodak Black’s “ZEZE” teamed up with Gottii for the track. Flash is currently opening for chart-topping rapper Trippie Redd on the Love Me More Tour.

Full list of tour dates on his Instagram: @flashgottii…

Vevo announces Fat Joe as the next artist in their Ctrl series. Heavy Hitters and Terror Squad affiliate Pretty Lou introduces a performance of "Heaven & Hell" from Joe's latest album Family Ties.

Vevo's Ctrl series highlights the work of hard-hitting, cutting-edge musicians making an impact in today's music scene - both emerging and established. Shot in Vevo's Brooklyn studio, Fat Joe's performance follow sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Fabolous, A$AP…

Siraac “XAROC” Asefaw, 24 y/o, African American rapper, singer, songwriter, and former boxer. Xaroc gained recognition as an artist by his first 2 singles “Drown in Pints” and “BackBone.” Xaroc has also gained popularity from the DMV by touring with Wale on his latest “Everything is Fine” tour.

His music…

Following his new breakout hit, "Fantasy Island," off his Finger Roll album. Legendary West Coast act Kokane arrives to 2020 with an upcoming new album, titled, Wake Up Getcha Cake Up

Produced and directed by Theory Hazit, Kokane takes it back to the streets as he…

Dropping the audio at the end of 2019, fast-rising New York recording artist LuKING enters 2020 with the official visual to his new hit, titled, "Dotted Line". The song seamlessly pairs a blend of Hip Hop and R&B with thought-provoking, relatable lyrics.

In the video, LuKING is engulfed in an intense love triangle which leaves him having to choose which…

Introducing Compton rapper Lazy. Today, ahead of his new EP, the promising new act reveals the first effort in the new song, titled, "Insecure". Inspired by those around him, Lazy discusses the negativity revolving around those who don't believe within themselves.

Throughout the track, Lazy comments on the daily nuisance of people in their feelings toxifying…

Colorado Springs rapper B2D has developed popularity with his consistency and aggressive Hip Hop sound. Today, we get the seventh indie project from the established hitmaker, properly-titled, Now or Never.

Exhibiting superior raps solo, B2D displays the ultimate power of independence success with nine incredible tracks about the struggle, the…

This hot single "The Girls" written by Sonia Kilo and produced by Dustin Cavazos is a tribute to an early 2000's song by Juvenile. Its play on early 2000 references and repetitive club beat makes it impossible for you to listen just once. Sonia Kilo wrote the song while in Houston during…

Ashoka is a Hip Hop/R&B artist from Rockland County, New York. A singer, songwriter, and rapper, Ashoka is a triple threat when it comes to crafting deliberate melodies, lyrics, and stories that convey the most precise nuances of the human experience.

The leader of the Kingdom collective, Ashoka lives by the motto is “this is your kingdom” which stands as a reminder that regardless of the situation you can conquer and be king of anything that comes your way. His…

DMV rapper on the rise dopeSMOOTHIES is quickly becoming a name to know in today's Hip Hop with his magnetic attitude and catchy wordplay. Getting fans ready for his anticipated new project, titled, Camp Fire Stories, dopeSMOOTHIES provides the first taste in the new single called "S'mores".

Produced by Gekkoh, featuring SMII Much and shot by the…

Up-and-coming artist Sadiddy Boss nabs Atlantic Records new signee Skinnyformthe9 for his buzzworthy hit, titled, "Big Boss". Another directorial by the talented Nilladriz, Sadiddy and Skinnyfromthe9 enjoy the fruits of the hustle and kick raps back-and-forth in a new budding hustler anthem.

Shot in New Jersey, the new tag-team hit the trap and cook up some…