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One Kay drops new album I Am Who I Am

One Kay, born Dontavious Hubbard, moved from Chicago to Atlanta at an early age with his siblings and mother, who was in search of a better and safer life for her children. While she thought this would be the case in a new city, Hubbard’s mother noticed suspicious behavior from her son at around age 13. This was about the same time he began to record under the name One Kay. Upon further investigation, his mother discovered One Kay’s gang affiliation and illegal hustles. Faced with cutting his… Continue

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Yung Gho$t - "Can I Vent" (prod. by Wave Lord)

Brooklyn artist Yung Gho$t is making sure he’s heard as he releases visuals to his record “Can I Vent”. The visual finds Yung Gho$t rapping in a chair at a photoshoot for his graduation while he releases his pain about going through tribulations but still standing on all ten. As he rhymes over an up-tempo beat, Yung Gho$t talks about how when you’re doing…

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Hxllywood Taps Soulja Boy Tell'em & Kayla Nicole For "Sneaky Link 2.0"

After racking up 4.3 million streams with 2020 original, rising star Hxllywood drops an extended version with two high-profile assists to the new song --accompanied with a new music video -- "Sneaky Link 2.0" featuring Kayla Nicole and Big Draco, best known as Soulja Boy Tell'em. While Soulja Boy appears courtesy of SODMG Records and Kayla Nicole appears via own…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on November 11, 2021 at 8:01pm — No Comments

Tulsa Singer/Songwriter Sonboy Confronts "The Closer" At The Intersection of Race and Sexuality on "STONEWALL NIGGA"

As the controversy surrounding Dave Chapelle's Netflix standup "The Closer' rages on, singer/songwriter Jalen Thomas aka Sonboy felt compelled to add his voice in the form of his latest single, "STONEWALL NIGGA." Taking to Instagram Tuesday the young creative, who describes his sound as 'soulful art-pop' shared his motivation for the song.…





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Kir - No Sweat





In his new release "No Sweat," produced by Dimsho Beats, Kir paints a picture for listeners. An isolated tropical island, drinks, designer cars and clothes; it's a picture of expensive taste and luxury living. "No Sweat" is a song you blast in the car on the way to the club, one that encourages you to let loose and blow money you don't have. It's not Kir's usual… Continue

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Atari Jones - All That It Seems ft. Kathy Griffin





The indie stoner rapper known as Atari Jones has another track for you to vibe to! This time the Ohio native links up with comedian Kathy Griffin for his record “All That It Seems.” The collaboration came from an interaction via Twitter between the pair that led to a creation loaded in an undeniable ambiance. Atari Jones glides through the electronic beat as he… Continue

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Bully Wiz ft. ALLBLACK & Rayven Justice - "Mob Ties"

It ain't nothing but a Yay Area thing.

San Francisco unites in support of buzzworthy new star Bully Wiz, who drops an infectious new single with two established Bay Area artists in AllBlack and Rayven Justice called "Mob Ties." DTB on the beat, the new song shows the diversity Wiz and his upcoming album. Black and Justice helming from the Bay, Wiz of El…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on November 7, 2021 at 9:57pm — No Comments

EMAJ - "SUPREME"

Today Dallas-based R&B talent Emaj has returned with new music for fans with his single "Supreme." After releasing three albums in a short period of time this Texas vocalist is back again showing everyone why his sound is the truth and why there should be more attention on the bubbling hot bed of talent that's in the Dallas…

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Video: Aag Roc - Hit Different

North Carolina success story Aag Roc releases a music video for his new single, “Hit Different,” an accurate title for the song’s piano-accompanied beat layered beneath Aag Roc and Corea 919’s mesmerizing flow. The idea for the song came to fruition as Aag Roc went through the process of being signed to a record label and leaving a toxic relationship for…

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Los Angeles Underground King “THEBREAKUP“ Makes It Rain

Los Angeles Underground king “THEBREAKUP“ aka “thebreakupisover” delivers melodic godly vibes on his latest single “Make It Rain” featuring New Jersey’s goat artist “Young N Fly” , with next level production from Netherlands producer “Quenn” ,We asked how “Make It Rain” came together, THEBREAKUP responded “Me and Quenn made the beat over IG FaceTime call, told him I need new age club vibes, beat was done in 10 minutes, and you know I had to get the New Jersey Devil Young N Fly on the song,… Continue

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A Deeper Dive Into The Background Of Lil Keith

Keith Nelson, commonly known as Lil Keith is recognized as one of the top promoters in Houston, Texas. Coming from a rough background to where he is today has always been his dream. From joining the cast of Love & Hip Hop Houston to booking the world’s biggest entertainers, it’s safe to say Keith is a true Houston staple.



He’s cultivated events with celebrities such as Drake, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Future, Diddy, Lebron James, Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, Moneybagg Yo,… Continue

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San Antonio's GMGcenzo Summarizes His Year in an 8 Minute EP - "See Bout It"

San Antonio's GMGcenzo can literally summarize this past year of his life within the grand sum of 8 minutes and 15 seconds. He does, in fact, with the release of this 3-song EP, "See Bout It", which hit the steaming world Tuesday.





The title track, a single Cenzo dropped in May, caught the 19- year-old on a high note as he celebrated his recent management deal under ByrdGMG and the beginning of a new chapter in his budding career.





The follow-up tracks, "Change… Continue

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Video: ATAK - Sleepin On Yah

Riding off the success of his Tha View album, ATAK keeps the momentum going with a new video for "Sleepin On Yah." Shot by DNA Videos and edited by Clearwater…

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Fat Mack ft. LoStarr - "Fresh Out The Trap"

Recently Southern fried rapper Fat Mack emerged with a single and video for his song “Fresh Out The Trap” produced by NFL Big Boyy.

Fighting court cases and the general struggle that results from trying to make it out of a small…

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Video: CII - Tweakin

Vibes is the best word to describe New Jersey upstart CII’s video for new track “Tweakin.” The video kicks off with a comedic short scene before the opening track’s chords play and the party starts. Female rapper CII, who also produced the song, is all about fluidity, getting crazy, and having fun, and she really delivers on that in “Tweakin.” The track…

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Fe_lie The God and 1stPlace deliver new single, Forever Dangerous

Virginia duo & Dublyfe music group label mates Fe_lie The God & 1stPlace come together to bring us “Forever Dangerous” a 4 song EP full of eerie production and hard hitting punchlines, with not many artists and producers settling in to bring us whole projects anymore “forever dangerous” is a refreshing collaborative effort that will leave any trunk shaking! After inking a new deal with Matt Cooks California based label EthikaMusic Fe_lie continues to keep his foot on the…
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Cartier J - "Revenge" (Official Video)

An Uninvited Films.

Hailing from Brooklyn, rising new artist Cartier J makes his worldwide introduction with the release of the trendy new visual for his buzzing new song "Revenge."

In the…

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Kenyada Nikile Is Bringing R&B Back Like It Never Left

Triple-threat singer, songwriter and actress Kenyada Davis are better known as Kenyada Nikile has carved out her own niche in the music world thanks to her raw talent, heartfelt lyrics and genuine good vibes. What’s Kenyada’s secret recipe? A sweet soulful, gospel, street sound mixed with a whole lot of pain.

Since the age of 5-years-old Kenyada knew she was…

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RANNA ROYCE'S Dark and Twisted New Tale, "SMITH & WESSON", Will Blow You Away

Promising Cali lyricist RANNA ROYCE is back with a vengeance and a gun in todays new offering - SMITH & WESSON. RANNA’s latest creation is a follow-up to her KXNG CROOKED assisted single, …

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Zahirah and Diamond Johnson collab on Pull Up







Zahirah and Diamond Johnson just dropped their highly anticipated collab "Pull Up", that could potentially be a “sneaky link” anthem.





https://open.spotify.com/album/0UexqBL5Aq6FH7PK4BG6Ar





Song Link:…

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