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Brodie Fresh & DJ Drama Release New Single "Glory"





Brodie Fresh is stepping into a new chapter with the release of his latest single “Glory,” a collaboration with veteran DJ and producer DJ Drama. The track serves as the lead single for Fresh’s forthcoming album The Preacher’s…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on September 26, 2025 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Rapper Drop Drops Heat with Bold Album "Swipe"

Louisiana has given hip-hop some of its most dynamic voices, from Lil Wayne to Boosie to NBA YoungBoy. Now, Baton Rouge rapper Drop—born Davion Andrews—is carrying that legacy forward with…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on September 23, 2025 at 12:15pm — No Comments

Hollyn Launches Theology of Beauty Series With Fall, Produced by Weathrman



Alongside Grammy-winning production group Weathrman, veteran vocalist Hollyn shares her new album titled Theology of Beauty: Fall. The quick-strike release includes 12-cohesive cuts and comes coupled with the announcement of both parties signing to Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' Alienz…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on September 23, 2025 at 6:00am — No Comments

Machina Media Captures Olumide & 3ohBlack in Eye-Candy Heavy “New Keys” Remix Visual



Riverdale (PG County) rap-authority Olumide taps "All Talk" lyricist 3ohBlack for the Remix to his Dizzee Beats & Kiano-produced single "New Keys" via PGN Records / United Masters. Ahead of its official DSP release on September 30th, the accompanying music video was filmed by Machina…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on September 23, 2025 at 5:00am — No Comments

Cee Lo Green Protégé Shaun Milli Tops R&B Radio Adds With “Love Me”





After earning the title of #1 Most Added R&B Radio Record last week, Shaun Milli continues to campaign future hit single "Love Me." Produced by Roy Made It, the song has taken new life after gaining viral momentum on social media since being re-released on August 8th.



“I put this song out in 2021. The fact that it can be re-released in 2025 to…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on September 22, 2025 at 9:18pm — No Comments

Darkchild Signs Aklesso To Alienz Alive



Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, continues expanding his influence beyond the producer’s chair.

The Grammy-winning architect of countless pop and…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on September 6, 2025 at 8:30am — No Comments

Florida's $limey Mojo Releases 8 New Songs In 'Made A Difference' De$luxe (M.A.D.D.)'



$LIMEY MoJo, an emerging Broward County, Florida rap star, has stepped into the spotlight with his full-length debut, Made A Difference (M.A.D.D.), adding 8 more tracks to the original. The 29-track project presents a young artist determined to carve out his place in hip-hop with a mix of raw ambition,… Continue

Added by Traps N Trunks on August 28, 2025 at 1:12am — No Comments

Luh Kiddo Assembles All-Star Crew For Latest Track "Keep Hustlin"





Taken off his recently released Left Me Out To Dry project via No Cool Points For Dying / Too Lost, Luh Kiddo recruits fellow Richmond (Virginia) native GwapReddot on the Travis Jasper, Aye YB, and Tyler Coolridge-produced standout "Keep Hustlin."



With crisp hi-hats and booming 808s, "Keep Hustlin" rides over a tense, bass-heavy trap beat…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 27, 2025 at 7:18pm — No Comments

hYYdn Shows Off In New Single "Clean"





Maryland musician hYYdn returns with "Clean" after releasing "Fall On Us" back in July. Produced by GRAMMY-nominated instrumentalist Chibu alongside Felmax, the new drop draws inspiration from Hezekiah Walker's "Clean Inside."



Set to live on his forthcoming Snakes And Ladders project via BigTyme Music Group / EMPIRE, the Hip-Hop interpolation of…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 27, 2025 at 6:07pm — No Comments

Von Vargas Steps Up To The Throne With New Album 'Cocked Crowns'





Baltimore-based lyricist and producer Von Vargas is redefining what it means to lead through music with the release of his latest body of work. Composed of 10 tracks as well as two bonus cuts, Cocked Crowns includes features from TolumiDE, Q.U.A.N., The Boy Blesst, Iconthagod, Chrystal Lene, Shannon Ramsey, Jasmine Thomas, and Josh…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 27, 2025 at 4:30pm — No Comments

From Bars To Bling: Buzzing Rapper Preddy Boy P Taps Peewee Longway For "Super Bowl Ring" Visual

Coming full circle in the midst of a monumental creative chapter, trailblazing North Carolina native Preddy Boy P has unleashed his latest music video for "Super Bowl Ring," featuring Atlanta rapper Peewee Longway.

In the blazing visual, Preddy Boy P reflects on what it means to be a champion, overcoming struggles, and turning nothing into something through perseverance. His journey to success wasn't about shortcuts; he took the stairs instead of the elevator to reach the top. With…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 21, 2025 at 7:04pm — No Comments

Sadie Souliloquy: Poetry, Purpose & Power Moves

Mark your calendars. Three back-to-back drops from Sadie Souliloquy that are poised to shake the literary and music world. First  Blue Period, followed by her second mixtape Left On Rede, and finally the long-anticipated album Myrrhda She Wrote with Malik Yusef. Each release is a piece of her heart, layered with rhythm, rawness, and unapologetic truth. 

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 14, 2025 at 1:18am — No Comments

On the Run, On the Mic: Antonio Brown Drops Shocking New Video

NFL icon Antonio Brown joins forces with rising rap talent MicMan for the remix of “Twelve” — a gritty, bass-heavy anthem capturing the paranoia and pressure of moving through life while constantly being watched.

Brown is reportedly on the run from U.S. authorities following an alleged attempted murder incident where he fired a weapon outside a nightclub, claiming self-defense in a potential…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on August 2, 2025 at 1:02am — 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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Added by Traps N Trunks on July 29, 2025 at 7:05pm — 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

DA'Ville Returns After 13 Years With Catchy New Single "Sunshine Days"





After more than a decade of silence, Da’ville is back—soul intact, message sharpened, and melody as tender as ever.



The Jamaican reggae artist, whose honeyed vocals once soundtracked the early 2000s with global hits like “Always On My Mind” and “Can’t Get Over You,” returns this…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on July 18, 2025 at 5:40pm — No Comments

‘Heavy is the Head’ Picks Up Steam with Timbaland and Young Guru in Its Corner

Judgmental Records Announces "Heavy is the Head" – A Powerful New Project by Rappers  N.O. and Krillz Billy Blonko

Delaware, USA – June 2025 — Independent label Judgmental Records, known for breaking the mold and elevating authentic voices, is proud to announce a new partnership with…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on July 12, 2025 at 7:51pm — No Comments

Brodie Fresh Releases Anticipated New Single "Like Me"





Brodie Fresh continues to thrive in 2025 with his buzzworthy new single "Like Me."



The track showcases more of the emerging artist's undeniable style as he admits to being a ladies man. Over the self-produced track, Fresh gloats about all the women desiring him. He raps about all types of women wanting a rap star like himself. A great addition to…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on July 9, 2025 at 10:42pm — No Comments

EP Review: Target Practice – Gritty, Grounded, and Straight-Up Buck



Young Buck’s Target Practice is a powerful reminder that the South still got something to say—and Buck ain't done talking yet. Across this no-frills EP, the Nashville vet returns to his roots with raw street storytelling, menacing beats, and the same raspy conviction that made him a force during the G-Unit era. Songs like “Buck Mentality” and “Choppa Flow”…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on July 5, 2025 at 12:28pm — No Comments

ItsHoly Enlists Cool & Dre For New Single "Showstoppa"





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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Added by Traps N Trunks on July 1, 2025 at 2:31pm — No Comments

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