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New Orleans artist Devious peaks at Number 1 on Digital Radio Chart





Devious teamed up with Lil Ya of UNLV and music producer Donald XL Robertson to create a seasonal anthem “Hot Summer" for his new album Independent Rap Hustler. After recently landing at number 20 on Mediabase Indie Urban Chart, Devious earns another… Continue

Added by Traps N Trunks on October 26, 2021 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Sherif - "Illusion"

Virginia-by-way-of-Eygpt recording artist Sherif prepares to share his uttermost deepest thoughts on his upcoming album, which shares its first single with the release of the new song "Illusion" today. Out now, the song is a spell-binding experience that has the rising star questioning his feelings about new beauty and her intentions. The song pulls influence from… Continue

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Video: The Artist 9 Ft. 2200 Bauri - What More You Want?

Following "Been a Minute," Tha Artist 9 immediately answers back with another hot single titled "What More You Want" featuring 2200 Bauri. Directed by Enzo…

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Audio: Vincena - Drive By ft. Mollie Rose





Philly’s own Vincena releases “Drive By” in collaboration with producer Mollie Rose. The sultry singer fuses Jazz, Soul, Funk, R&B, coining her own genre—Gypsy Funk. The Gypsy from (Philadelphia) has an eclectic sound that's nostalgic and refreshing.



“Drive By” is quite the change of pace sonically for Vincena. With violin plucks and a funky bass… Continue

Added by Traps N Trunks on October 23, 2021 at 7:23am — No Comments

Album: Jaccpot Records - Jaccpot Compilation





Jaccpot Ent continues to make noise with their new project Jaccpot Compilation. The 10-song collection gives us relatable bars, harmonized R&B melodies, and true West Coast sentiments. With Tracks like “None Of That Shit”, Billy Boy Brody and DeSean Jackson turn us up with their lyricism over instrumentals. Paired with acoustic guitar sounds it's one to turn up… Continue

Added by Traps N Trunks on October 23, 2021 at 7:21am — No Comments

Xo Retro presents Retro World 2

Unsigned, up and coming artist Xo Retro presents Retro World 2. Available on all major streaming platforms. The videos drops soon on YouTube, stay tuned.





https://open.spotify.com/album/1vwHGcsQQkqqSwDM379mXe





https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/retrorell1/retro-world-2





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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 22, 2021 at 6:38pm — No Comments

ATX's J Soulja Has Blessed Us With His Magnum Opus "More Than Nothing" - Co-Prod. Steelo Foreign

The first thing that will strike you about J Soulja's newly released album, "More Than Nothing", is HereComesTheArt's incredible cover art which day ones will recognize as one of several covers designed by this local gem. Then, from the intro "Troubles"  through this no skips 10-track opus you will simply buckle in and enjoy the mastery that makes J Soulja such a standout in his city.





Aided and abetted by the board mastery that is Very Necessary CEO Steelo Foreign, the… Continue

Added by Traps N Trunks on October 22, 2021 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Video: PGF Shawt Ft. Charleston White - Statistics

PGF Shawt brings facts and "Statistics" to the rap game with this hit single featuring Texas native and controversial public figure Charleston White. Produced by Slatt Dinero. Filmed and directed by Dre…

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Video: Eazy Iovine Ft. Lawson Vladimir - Who The Hell

Eazy Iovine links up with Lawson Vladimir for his new music video titled "Who The Hell." The track is featured on his Finally Buffed Up album, which is out now on all music…

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Nevermore Studios Expands Influence With Apparel & Music Management Enterprise

Most recently Tevin Johnson of  Nevermore Studios spoke about how his start-up is preparing to run up the score as his client 1996 Montana of 88 Rising sets his sights on #1 for the independent Billboard Charts 

Compiling all of 1996 Montana’s music across the streaming platforms as a performer, songwriter or…

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Luh Dino - "PHP: Prayer Heals Pain"

Recently 20 year-old rapper Luh Dino released his new project PHP: Prayer Heals Pain.  Assisted by Toosi, Vedo and SlimeLife Shawty, his latest project tackles the themes of pain, healing and redemption throughout the album.

Inspired by his own life experiences after facing a tumultuous 2020 and 2021, Luh Dino, touches on a host of issues ranging from love and relationships to  almost losing his mom and his aunt, two of his…

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The Vujà Dé - All My Reason (LP)

New Dallas recording artist The Vujà Dé shares his anticipated Alternative album All My Reason, which follows his 2020 debut, Dive In, that spawned the buzzworthy song "Backseat."

For his second offering, The Vujà Dé and his Alternative R&B-meets-Funk sound switch to a more familiar Hip Hop approach to show his artistic evolution as he continues to…

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Bizz-E BlazE - "New Face" (Official Video)

Bizz-E BlazE is a name many may know, making quite a name in past years with a buzz-worthy catalog and a former lead member of SCUM Gang.

BlazE has taken matters into his own hands within the past few years, continuously dropping new music and keeping his current fans entertained. The young Brooklyn artist returns today in high fashion as he splashes back on…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 19, 2021 at 9:58pm — No Comments

Video: ATAK Ft. Jaysee Murda - Remember Tha Days

West Denver native ATAK teams up with Jaysee Murda for his latest video drop "Remember Tha Days." The track is featured on his Tha View album, which is out now on…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 19, 2021 at 7:34am — No Comments

D.C.'s Noochie & Drumma Boy Reconnect For New Visual "Move"

Today Washington D.C. rapper Noochie's Drumma Boy-produced single, "Move" gets a visual. The two creatives discovered a musical chemistry after Noochie featured on Drumma Boy's posse cut "Burn" last summer alongside Torae, David Banner, CyHi The Prynce, Ras Kass and Pastor Troy, which both Zaytoven and DJ Toomp also co-produced.





Noochie began releasing music at the age of 17 and first came to national attention with the release of his 2016 Bigga Rankin-hosted mixtape, “Product… Continue

Added by Traps N Trunks on October 18, 2021 at 10:19am — No Comments

Alexis Ray Parker - "Waste My Time" (Official Video)

A DJ Bruce Bruce visual.

Rising R&B singer Alexis Ray Parker is fed up with her boyfriend and his cheating ways, so she cleans house in the new visual for her breakout single "Waste My Time." As she sings about shedding her dead weight and rebuilding herself, she packs up her ex's things and sends him on his way like the trash he is. To celebrate the…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 18, 2021 at 3:47am — No Comments

Litty Rik - "Money Freak"

After "Ready," Los Angeles recording artist Litty Rik releases his anticipated follow-up single "Money Freak" last week, which will appear on the highly-anticipated project, out late-2021/early 2022. the track differs from the previous released, this time around, Rik hits the club for a night to celebrate the good life. "This one is for them Clubs, "Money Freak is…

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Lecrae, Snow Tha Product, Nasty C & More Join Dax On His Debut Album "Pain Paints Paintings"

Less than a week after wrapping his successful 10-city Self Proclaimed tourDax has unveiled that his debut studio album, "Pain Paints Paintings" dropped today. The 16-song project features supporting roles from Lecrae, Snow Tha Product, Nasty C, Yelawolf, Tom Macdonald and Clever. 











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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 15, 2021 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Bobby V. Covers "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" For Forthcoming "Beatles Soul" EP



New York boutique music company, Oro-Music, today released the second single from their…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 15, 2021 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Chloe Banks links with J Chosen to release Impactful record "2 Good"

Emerging artist Chloe Banks, as seen on VH1, links up with J Chosen, as seen on NBC The Voice, to attack the highs and lows of relationships built with love.





Chloe Banks has been through many ups and downs in her career; one of the most impactful was a horrific incident leaving her in a wheelchair.





This record is dedicated to anyone that has found real love despite adversity. Check out the video below "2 Good" and be on the… Continue

Added by Traps N Trunks on October 14, 2021 at 7:39pm — No Comments

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