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Calling on the emotions of love and keeping true to his smooth sound, DAMIAN delivers the dramatic audio to his song, "Cross My Heart."  Hailing from Mission Viejo, CA in Orange County, this West Coast crooner gives fans earthy R&B sounds over crispy production from RAREBEAR.  Recorded in Los…

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter and rapper Clemm Rishad recruits Grammy winning producer STREETRUNNER [Lil Wayne, Eminem] for his open letter to the music world. Clemm has collaborated on hits for superstars like Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill. In 2019, he co-wrote on Wale’s new album [“Routine” ft. Rick Ross and Meek Mill], and now he is ready to make his mark as a solo artist with his 2020 EP To Whom It May Concern available now via Sky Movement.

The Tacoma rapper also debuts…

Runway Richy debuts his new song “Dumpin” featuring T.I. and produced by Saucelord Rich from duo FKi. Over a head-nodding instrumental, the two Georgia rappers deliver a couple of hard-hitting verses describing a typical day in their neighborhood. this is the first song to release from Runway’s upcoming project Perc 30.

“I’ve been around Hustle Gang for years,” explains Runway Richy. “Not in a million years I ever thought I would be on FaceTime with T.I or doing a song with him, but…

J-Key is a known collaborator of the late-Nipsey Hussle. Charismatic, clever and convincing, the Bottom Line Records frontman is destined to be at the top of the charts and begins his path with the intriguing new video, titled, "Crazy".

Inspired by the vintage Hip Hop film, Juice. J-Key is a crazy Tupac's Bishop-related character running rampant in…

In 2016, West Palm Beach rapper 10Grand broke onto the scene with his Rich the Kid-featured hit, "In The Trap". The single led to some regional success, but today the rising star returns to the scene with a full-length project, titled, Concrete Rose.

The 12-track project is inspired by a collection of poems by the late-icon 2Pac. Including the latest…

Introducing Lachaleur, an on the rise Bronx recording artist bubbling regionally with his catchy Afrobeat and Hip Hop-infused sound. Ready to step into the global spotlight, the new sensation makes a formal introduction to a wider audience in the new video called "Knee Hi".

In the fashion-centric visual, directed by ADavidWilliamsFilm, the emerging artist…

Sensei Cam comes from a long musical lineage, as a family member of many talented artists, past and present generation, groomed by his uncle, music producer and recording artist Young RJ of Slum Village a.k.a. Blaq Royalty, and grandparents, R&B recording artist RJ and Deidra Rice of RJ’s Latest Arrival. Ready…

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…