“DONE”, an emotionally charged yet empowering track that serves as both a boundary, and a release. With velvety vocals, deep grooves, and an atmosphere of soulful introspection it speaks to anyone who has ever had to walk away from what no longer serves them. At its core, “DONE” is a letter to…
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Rooted in the vibrant city of Pomona, California, DJTHAHOMIE is all set to kick off 2025 with the release of his highly anticipated mixtape, Lost Files Saga, launched at the…
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Richmond’s own KenyaLynn, a multi-talented artist under Dapdidit Records, HillCo, and Beats By The Bay, is making waves once again with her latest single, One More Night. Produced by Suga Kane, the track carries a spontaneous energy that KenyaLynn captured in the…
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Tokyo, Japan — The wait is over. DME-WORLD proudly announces the release of “Love You Tonight,” the electrifying new single from Virg, the most sexy, cool, and wildly popular African-American…
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Rising artist Dnorri returns with his highly anticipated single, “I’m Everything I Said I’d Be”. The artist says, “this song is really personal for me. It’s…
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HoodTrophy Bino, a rapper whose life has been a battle, not just through lyrics but in the streets, has a story that will…
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Toronto-based singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer Cubanbrown unveils his new EP, Ready for Change, led by the smooth, groove-soaked single “Deep Pyar…
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Green Bay, WI – Yuk Nassty, the innovative artist and A&R, is set to redefine the soundscape with the release of two new albums, *Favored by the Gods* and *Shadowed by Demons*. These projects showcase Yuk's groundbreaking "Fuk…
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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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Underground music got an upgrade the moment rising star Byungn stepped on the scene at the young age of fourteen. Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, the rapper's impact is clear across social media, and he is currently making noise in Las Vegas.
Byungn’s singles, “…
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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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From the trenches of Georgia, Freaky Tlazy is an independent artist using his truth as fuel and his pain as poetry. Born Travis Bernardo Yearby, his music is raw, emotional, and unapologetically real — reflecting a journey marked by addiction, incarceration, heartbreak, and survival.
Inspired by local musicians he looked up to growing…
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Taz Bentii is a 20-year-old artist from Ottawa whose musical journey began just three years ago. In that short time, his sound has evolved rapidly, earning growing recognition within the hip hop community. Widely regarded as one of the most promising emerging talents from Canada’s capital, Taz recently collaborated with TV Gucci, a member of Drake’s…
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Artists: Big Gipp, James Artissen
Song: Whatever You Like
EP: Gipp N Worthy
Label: Humble Sound Records
Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop
Link:…
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Artists: Big Gipp, James Artissen
Song: Distance
EP: Gipp N Worthy
Label: Humble Sound Records
Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop
Link:…
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Artists: Big Gipp, James Artissen
Song: Let You Go (feat. 112)
EP: Gipp N Worthy
Label: Humble Sound Records
Genre: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop
Link:…
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