Mississippi has always had a reputation for destroying its Black children before they can even grow into their full voice. From Emmett Till at fourteen, lynched over a lie, to the countless false arrests, false imprisonments, and false narratives forced onto…
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Atlanta's hip-hop scene is about to get a powerful dose of reality and inspiration as JUDO-GT unveils his latest single. Emerging from the heart of the city, JUDO-GT isn't just another rapper; he's a testament to resilience, a…
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Froshdada, the moniker of Nigerian singer-songwriter Yusuf Olanihun Ogunlade, is poised to make a significant impact on the global…
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Fast rising Los Angeles rapper HoodTrophy Bino reveals a more vulnerable side of himself with the release of…
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NY and Atlanta’s own GMOB HAMO is back with a brand-new anthem for the clubs, dropping his latest single “BUSS IT LIKE A SWITCH” on August 29. Produced by Blanq Beatz and engineered by GMOB HAMO alongside GMOB BIG THAD, the track is pure energy tailored for the strip club wave. With a catchy…
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Inspiring Hip-Hop Track Tackles Mental Health, Self-Worth, and Resilience with Universal Message of Hope
Los Angeles, CA – AUGUST…
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(New York, NY – August 29, 2025) – Multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer Kevin Ross delivers a bold new chapter in…
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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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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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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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Springfield, Missouri – At just 23 years old, Josh…
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Pioneering Thai refugee artist Star2 releases his new EP Lonely Summer Nightz. This project spotlights the resilience and creativity of the Ka-ren refugee community, and features a powerful lineup of collaborators, blending voices and stories from across the globe.
Star2 himself was born in Mae La refugee camp in Thailand and is on a…
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Oakland’s own Ms. Kash has been turning up the heat all summer, but her recent performance of “I’m Good” was nothing short of a mic-drop moment. The fiery single,…
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Detroit continues to breed some of the most versatile talent in the game, and one name you need to have on your radar is YNS Lavish. More than just a rapper or singer, Lavish has carved out his own lane as a singing rapper—a unique blend of raw bars and melodic hooks that separate him from the…
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