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January 2026 Blog Posts (28)

The Streets Music Biz Presents: Boss Dike – “Out To Get Me”

Miami, FL — “Out To Get Me,” the new single from rising recording artist Boss Dike.

“Out To Get Me” is a raw and confident record that captures the mindset of an artist moving with intention while navigating pressure, doubt,…

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Added by Tampa Mystic on January 31, 2026 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Chicago's Trappa Redd Era Begins Now



Trappa Redd isn’t chasing permission, approval, or a softened narrative. With her new single “Daddy,” the Chicago rapper and radio personality steps fully into confrontation, not reclamation—because, as she puts it, she already owns who she is. Built on a commanding, Petey Pablo–inspired beat, the record thrives on raw confidence, club-ready energy, and unapologetic… Continue

Added by Traps N Trunks on January 31, 2026 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Border Tsar Opens Door to Reducing Federal Agents in Minneapolis

Border Tsar Signals Possible Pullback of Agents If Minneapolis Officials Cooperate

Federal Agents in Minneapolis May Be Reduced Amid Local Cooperation Talks



U.S. border czar Tom Homan, newly installed as commander of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, promised targeted and strategic enforcements focusing on unauthorized residents with a criminal history.

Following weeks of daily clashes between protesters and immigration agents,…

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Added by Saba Eliza on January 29, 2026 at 6:57pm — No Comments

Thomas Handsome Presents - Dr Handsome's New Coke Vol 3

Catch the wave. 



Promotional mixtape of various tracks remixed by Dr. Handsome. Untagged version of this project available on YouTube soon. The instrumentals of this project will…

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Added by Thomas Handsome on January 28, 2026 at 1:10pm — No Comments

T-Jxint Channels That West Coast Energy on New Single “BUSS IT”

Rising independent artist T-Jxint (pronounced “T Joint”) is carving out his own lane with a sound built on raw confidence, infectious melodies, and viral-ready energy. First…

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Added by Boss on January 27, 2026 at 10:44pm — No Comments

Papa Duck Ft. Timpani Rose - “Ride”

Listen to "Ride" by Papa Duck featuring Timpani Rose available now on streaming platforms. Follow on Instagram: @papaduck561

www.hitmkr.com/papaduck#links…

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Added by MsRivercity on January 26, 2026 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Theodore “Stretch” Travis Announces Official Launch of Tha Culture Report on April 3, 2026

Media executive Theodore “Stretch” Travis is officially launching Tha Culture Report on April 3, 2026, marking a major milestone in the expansion of his growing media ecosystem under Everybody Eatz Media Group.

A native…

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Added by Tampa Mystic on January 23, 2026 at 8:24pm — No Comments

Man Who Shot Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Gets Life Term

The individual responsible for the assassination of Japan’s former leader Shinzo Abe has received a life sentence, three and a half years subsequent to fatally shooting him during a rally in Nara in 2022.

Tetsuya Yamagami confessed to the murder charges at the beginning of his trial last year, yet the public in Japan remains divided on what his punishment should entail. While a significant portion views the…

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Added by Saba Eliza on January 21, 2026 at 10:29am — No Comments

MoneyMakingT Turns Frustration Into Fuel on “Jugg”

MoneyMakingT continues to carve his own lane with his 2020 release “Jugg,” a hard-hitting record that captures raw emotion and unfiltered ambition. Produced by MoneyMakingT himself, the song serves as a powerful outlet for anger and frustration, transformed into focused motivation through lyricism. Rather than…

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Added by Tampa Mystic on January 18, 2026 at 9:19pm — No Comments

New Music: Tex – “Sub Zero” prod by @Richpockets @daimyotex

TeX - “Sub Zero” Produced by RichPockets

Emerging artist TeX chills the scene with the freshly unveiled single “Sub Zero,” produced by  beat architect RichPockets. The track delivers a…

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Added by DJGDOPE on January 17, 2026 at 5:44am — No Comments

Jon Keith Shares West Indies Sequel Coming



WEST INDIES, composed of Jon Keith and Miles Minnick, was released last year via Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' Alienz Alive. The debut project from the dynamic duo, includes an intro from DJ Hed and an interlude by Sway as well as production from Scootie Wop. Coupled with the announcement was the BET premiere of…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on January 15, 2026 at 11:56am — No Comments

Hollyn Adds Foggieraw For New "Aren't We All (Remix)"





As she prepares to hit the road with Kings Kaleidoscope for their Credo Spirit Tour this Spring alongside Grammy-winning production group Weathrman, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' Alienz Alive…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on January 15, 2026 at 11:00am — No Comments

Hoodtrophy Bino Joins Cast of Now That’s TV’s ‘Deja Vu’ Alongside Gucci Mane

Rising Los Angeles bred, Miami based rapper Hoodtrophy Bino continues his rapid ascent with a major expansion into television, joining the cast of Now That’s TV’s new reality series ‘Deja Vu’, alongside cultural…

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Added by Boss on January 14, 2026 at 7:25pm — No Comments

G5 Sly Finds Strength and Healing on New Single “Somebody Loves Me”

Baltimore-raised and now based in Severn, Maryland, G5 Sly continues to build his name as an artist rooted in authenticity, growth, and purpose. His musical journey began early in the church choir, where emotion and storytelling first shaped his sound. Over the past six years as a professional artist, G5 Sly has evolved into a confident rapper who speaks…

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Added by Tampa Mystic on January 13, 2026 at 8:01pm — No Comments

Reformed Gangster Disciple Leader Harold “Noonie G” Ward Returns to Chicago’s Most Notorious Neighborhood in Fourth Book, Altgeld

In a new South Side Chicago–based novel, former gang boss Harold “Noonie G” Ward explores the hard truth that leaving the block doesn’t mean the block leaves…

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Added by Boss on January 13, 2026 at 7:47pm — No Comments

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OmaYe Releases Captivating New EP “17EEN”

Starting crisp, his freshman year in 2026. Dropping his first EP, “17EEN” to hit the airways and distributed on all platforms. However, OmaYe is far from a…

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Added by Boss on January 12, 2026 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Singer Sophia Habib Releases "SIREN" EP

Artist: Sophia Habib

EP: SIREN

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Label: Humble Sound Records

Listen: https://album.link/SophiaSiren

Tracklist:

1. Habibti

2. Habibti (Interlude)

3. Delusional

4. Trigger

5.…

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Added by Olivia Perry on January 12, 2026 at 10:53am — No Comments

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