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Living Proof Recordz,LLC Set to Premiere New EP Release by Teen Hip Hop Star, Lil JJ World

Living Proof Recordz, LLC is about to drop the highly anticipated EP release of rising hip hop star, Lil JJ World. Coming off a summer Midwest and southern tour this year, Lil JJ…
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Added by DJ Kody on October 30, 2025 at 12:00am — No Comments

Get to know music artist Jada Raquel

Bio – Jada Raquel

Originally from Roanoke, VA and now based in Northern Virginia, Jada Raquel is a passionate music artist, mother of three, and a self-taught recording talent who turned her love for music into a growing career. Determined to pursue her passion despite the high cost of studio time, Jada built her own home studio and taught herself how…

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Added by Tampa Mystic on October 29, 2025 at 9:10pm — No Comments

Scream 2 Album: The Sequel — When Halloween Takes Over Detroit

Two Detroit-born rap collectives and a drummer-turned-lyricist have joined forces to create one of the most adrenaline-fueled, spine-tingling Halloween experiences of the year. Scream 2 Album: The Sequel isn’t just a project — it’s a cinematic trip through the city’s haunted heart, where the supernatural collides with street realism.…

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Added by Tampa Mystic on October 29, 2025 at 6:45pm — No Comments

HoodTrophy Bino - "Keep It Real"

LA-based rapper Hoodtrophy Bino releases the new song “Keep It Real”. Bino delivers one of his most raw and soulful performances yet. The track’s emotional instrumentation sets the stage for Bino’s unfiltered storytelling. It’s a portrait of survival, strength and transformation. Bino reflects on the harsh realities his community faces, but beneath…

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Added by Samhoody on October 27, 2025 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Press Release: Mortal Being Unplugs the Matrix with “Digital IV (Feed Me Likes)” — Dropping December 12, 2025

The digital age has its new anthem. Mortal Being, known for his visionary fusion of sound and symbolism, is set to release his latest single, “Digital IV (Feed Me Likes)”, on Friday, December 12, 2025 via Urban Alliance Entertainment LLC. The track dives deep into the psychological addiction of the modern era — the need for validation through screens, likes, and endless scrolling.

Blending dark trap rhythms, cinematic cyber textures, and Egyptian-futurist undertones, Mortal Being…

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Added by Urban Alliance Entertainment on October 26, 2025 at 4:39am — No Comments

Press Release: Mortal Being Breaks the Digital Spell with “Addicted to the Feed”

This winter, Mortal Being returns with a chilling message for the modern world. His new single, “Addicted to the Feed,” releasing Friday, December 6, through Urban Alliance Entertainment LLC, dives into the soul of social media culture — exposing the dopamine-driven loop that keeps humanity scrolling instead of living.

Blending trap-soul energy, dark cyber-hop production, and Egyptian-futurist aesthetics, Mortal Being crafts a soundscape that feels both spiritual and digital. With…

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Added by Urban Alliance Entertainment on October 26, 2025 at 4:25am — No Comments

Legendary Reggae Artist Maxi Priest and Dancehall Superstar Sean Paul “Feel So Alive” with Level Vibes Music Launch on Intercept Music

Marking his return to the charts, reggae icon Maxi Priest has collaborated with dancehall superstar, Sean Paul, on the single release of “Feel So Alive,” the final track in…

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Added by Boss on October 25, 2025 at 10:27pm — No Comments

Suave-Ski & the Suave Mob: Music, Media & Mentorship in motion!

From the studio to the stage, Suave-Ski has spent 2025 proving what happens when drive meets discipline. This was the year everything started connecting, the sound, the story, the spotlight. After a blazing NYC press run that saw him sit down with DJ Drewski, appear on Amadeuz’s Punchline Academy and Statik Selektah’s Showoff Radio SiriusXM, and earn steady spins from Lord Sear on Shade45, Suave-Ski’s name became a regular across major airwaves. Back home in Connecticut, even DJ Meechie…
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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 25, 2025 at 2:25am — No Comments

Roxie Heart Dropped The New "It Girl" Anthem "NOT REGULAR"

Roxie Heart is making her move.

The New England pop artist just surprise-released her new single and video, "NOT REGULAR," and it's the kind of effortless statement that shifts the culture. Consider it the definitive new "It Girl" anthem—a track that doesn't ask for permission, it just is. As Roxie reminds the world, she's never been regular; this track is just the official announcement.

The visuals, directed by visionary Jakob Hit Hitchcock, are predictably massive. Hitchcock's…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 25, 2025 at 1:59am — No Comments

501Bryze & Yung Joc Pulls Up In The "Box Chevy" Remix





Rising Southern rapper 501Bryze has teamed up with Atlanta veteran Yung Joc for “Box Chevy (Remix),” a booming ode to car culture and country swagger that turns a classic truck into a symbol of status, pride, and independence.



The track spotlights the legendary square-body Chevy as more than just a…

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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 24, 2025 at 11:00pm — No Comments

James Artissen & Bigg Baggz - Down 4 Whatever

Artists: James Artissen, Bigg Baggz

Song: Down 4 Whatever

Genres: Hip-Hop, R&B

Label: Humble Sound Records/One9 Music

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Added by Olivia Perry on October 24, 2025 at 3:33pm — No Comments

🔱 Mortal Being Unveils “Anunnaki Protocol” — A Futuristic Awakening Through Sound

Release Date: December 5th, 2025

Label: Urban Alliance Entertainment LLC

In a world flooded with recycled beats and empty trends, Mortal Being returns to reshape the soundscape with “Anunnaki Protocol,” a cinematic fusion of ancient mysticism and futuristic trap energy. Dropping December 5th, 2025, the record marks a bold new chapter for Urban Alliance Entertainment LLC, blending myth, technology, and prophecy into one electrifying sonic experience.

Produced under the…

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Added by Urban Alliance Entertainment on October 24, 2025 at 7:01am — No Comments

YFM Cizzle Shines Under the “Moon” with a Powerful New Single

Arlington, Georgia native YFM Cizzle, now based in Norcross, continues to prove that his artistry runs deeper than melodies. With over 13 years of experience in music, he’s built a name rooted in authenticity and independence, from owning all his music to landing a sync deal that showcases his creative versatility. His…

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Added by Tampa Mystic on October 23, 2025 at 9:30pm — No Comments

951$Profit New Album has dropped October 10, 2025

When it comes to the struggle, you either lived it or you haven’t — and this underground artist with a story to tell goes by the name of $PROFIT. Raised in the small tourist city of South Haven, Michigan, he’s lived through real struggle, using his drive and relentless pursuit to carve out a name in the music industry. Influenced by legends such as 2Pac, T.I., and Scarface, $PROFIT transformed hardship into motivation, turning life’s obstacles into lyrical fuel and developing his craft…

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Added by Urban Alliance Entertainment on October 23, 2025 at 12:30am — No Comments

ZobeLab Launches AI-Driven EdTech Platform “Zobe Academy” to Empower the Independent Music Community

Washington, D.C. – October 2025 — ZobeLab, Inc., an innovative music technology company dedicated to empowering the independent music community, has officially launched its…

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Added by Boss on October 21, 2025 at 8:43pm — No Comments

Bhad Bhabie Drops New Single "Honest"





Before joining Kendrick Lamar collaborator Kalan.FrFr, Shoreline Mafia founding member OhGeesy, Mozzy, and 03 Greedo this weekend for Who Want The Smoke in California, Bhad Bhabie releases the Be EL Be-directed music video to her latest single "Honest."



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Added by Traps N Trunks on October 21, 2025 at 5:14am — No Comments

Yung Zel Takes Listeners “Somewhere in N.O.L.A” with a Raw Reflection on His Roots

New Orleans native and Chattanooga-based artist Yung Zel delivers an authentic and heartfelt project with his latest album, Somewhere in N.O.L.A. After 10 years of dedication to his craft, Yung Zel uses this body of work to paint a vivid picture of his upbringing, the grind, and the perseverance it takes to rise above life’s obstacles. The…

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Added by Tampa Mystic on October 20, 2025 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Maxx Paradox Proves Music Can Save Lives With His Explosive New Project

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Added by Boss on October 19, 2025 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Mortal Being Bleed Code

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Blending trap, emo rap, and digital soul, “Bleed Code” is a sonic confession — an unfiltered reflection of pain, loyalty, and the battle between darkness and survival. The track’s icy production and emotional vocals cut deep, powered by glitchy bass, frozen synths, and a dark ambient pulse that mirrors the cold intensity of Michigan’s underground scene.

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Added by Urban Alliance Entertainment on October 16, 2025 at 5:40am — No Comments

Latinos Mundial Records & Urban Alliance Entertainment Present: Mortal Being – “Fuego Azteca”

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atinos Mundial Records, a division of Urban Alliance Entertainment, proudly unveils “Fuego Azteca”, the electrifying new single from Mortal Being — a blazing fusion of Latin trap, Aztec mysticism, and raw street energy.

Built on hard-hitting 808s, sharp reggaetón percussion, and cinematic tribal chants, “Fuego Azteca” (translated as “Aztec Fire”)…

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Added by Urban Alliance Entertainment on October 16, 2025 at 5:33am — No Comments

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