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Ryan Nico Impresses With New Album Urban Cowboy

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DL: The Authentic Voice of Hip Hop, Embracing Setbacks and Inspiring the Masses

DL, a multi-talented artist hailing from the gritty streets of Queens, NY, has carved a unique path in the world of hip hop, acting,…

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Dough the Freshkid Returns With New Album “It’s Not Hate It’s Envy”

Dough the Freshkid (DTFK) is a Los Angeles–based recording artist and creative visionary from the Crenshaw District. Known for his cinematic storytelling and authentic voice. He…

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MONÉT MERCHAND — The Independent Breakout Star Rewriting the Global Charts

MONÉT MERCHAND is breaking into international charts without a major label co-sign—and the industry is taking notice. With entries on the UK iTunes Top 100 and a rapid climb…

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Added by Boss on April 6, 2026 at 10:22pm — No Comments

EL-JAY – “Letter 2 Self” Reaches #51 On Billboard Charts

EL-JAY is a 3x Billboard-charting R&B/Pop artist, 3x award-winning performer, actor, and dancer-carving his own path as the son of platinum R&B…

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Added by Boss on April 4, 2026 at 11:32pm — No Comments

Craig Returns With Captivating New Single “Against Tha World”

Craig, formally known as Mr. Craig, is an globally recognized artist specializing in R&B, hip-hop, and rap, who was raised in Queens, New York, and aspires to convey his stories through his music. He possesses experience across multiple media and entertainment sectors, which encompass audio, video, voice-over, acting,…

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Added by Boss on April 4, 2026 at 6:53pm — No Comments

Sinned Drops The Ritual – Act III (Part 2): The Art of War – A Dark, Strategic Rap Storytelling Experience

Sinned’s new EP, The Ritual – Act III (Part 2): The Art of War, is a rap and hip hop project built around story, emotion, and change. This is not just a group of songs. It is a chapter in a bigger story that shows pain, growth, strategy, and power.

The EP…

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Added by Boss on March 31, 2026 at 11:35pm — No Comments

J.T. Hiskey and Afroman Get the Timing Right on “Beverly Hillz”

Timing plays a big role in what makes Beverly Hillz work. With Gregory Goose delivering a smooth foundation, J.T. Hiskey and Afroman meet the moment with strong, natural performances.…

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Added by Boss on March 30, 2026 at 12:13am — No Comments

Who is Brittany Nicole – and Why You Should Know Her Now

Brittany Nicole doesn’t fit into a single lane. She’s a visual architect, a creative polymath, a storyteller who moves seamlessly between pen,…

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Added by Boss on March 14, 2026 at 8:42pm — No Comments

The Hated Crew to Release Highly Anticipated Album “DNA” June 5th

More than just another project, DNA represents the core identity of The Hated Crew—its influences, struggles, sound, and artistic vision woven together into one cohesive body of work. The title itself reflects the idea that music is embedded in the group’s very makeup. Every track explores the elements that form their musical “genetic code”:…

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Added by Boss on March 4, 2026 at 1:16am — No Comments

Cole Lumpkin Moves With the Music, Letting Life Shape Every Note

Cole Lumpkin doesn’t create from a distance. He creates from inside the moment. As a New York City native, his artistry reflects motion, curiosity, and constant self-interrogation. Music for Lumpkin isn’t something you step into once everything is figured out. It’s something you carry with you, refine on the move, and allow to grow alongside…

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“They Tried to Bury Me” — Wadena Drops ‘Bum Busta’ With Grammy Winner Zaytoven After Decade-Long Industry Feud, Brain Injury Recovery & Father’s Death

As Black History Month closes and Women’s History Month begins, a comeback story rooted in resilience, loss, and legacy is unfolding.

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Added by Boss on February 26, 2026 at 8:06pm — No Comments

HoodTrophy Bino Drops Highly Anticipated Video “The Real”

Hip hop force HoodTrophy Bino is blurring the lines between viral internet moments and cinematic art with his new music video for “The Real.” The video, produced by Ordinary Visions, features a shocking…

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Added by Boss on February 20, 2026 at 4:29pm — No Comments

The Daughters of Dolemite Premiere Marks Rudy Ray Moore’s 99th Birthday and the Dolemite Film Franchise Relaunch

In celebration of what would have been his 99th birthday, the independent feature "The Daughters of Dolemite" will debut with a special advance preview screening March 17 and…

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Added by Boss on February 17, 2026 at 8:44pm — No Comments

King Chad Delivers Love and Legacy with New Valentine’s Day Album “Time Never Falters”

In a move that’s already got fans buzzing, King Chad has announced the release of his newest studio album, …

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Added by Boss on February 14, 2026 at 5:09pm — No Comments

Sentury Release Highly Anticipated Single “Forever (Acoustic)”

Houston-based chart-topping R&B group Sentury return with “Forever (Acoustic),” a new …

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T-Jxint Channels That West Coast Energy on New Single “BUSS IT”

Rising independent artist T-Jxint (pronounced “T Joint”) is carving out his own lane with a sound built on raw confidence, infectious melodies, and viral-ready energy. First…

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Added by Boss on January 27, 2026 at 10:44pm — No Comments

Hoodtrophy Bino Joins Cast of Now That’s TV’s ‘Deja Vu’ Alongside Gucci Mane

Rising Los Angeles bred, Miami based rapper Hoodtrophy Bino continues his rapid ascent with a major expansion into television, joining the cast of Now That’s TV’s new reality series ‘Deja Vu’, alongside cultural…

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Added by Boss on January 14, 2026 at 7:25pm — No Comments

Reformed Gangster Disciple Leader Harold “Noonie G” Ward Returns to Chicago’s Most Notorious Neighborhood in Fourth Book, Altgeld

In a new South Side Chicago–based novel, former gang boss Harold “Noonie G” Ward explores the hard truth that leaving the block doesn’t mean the block leaves…

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Added by Boss on January 13, 2026 at 7:47pm — No Comments

OmaYe Releases Captivating New EP “17EEN”

Starting crisp, his freshman year in 2026. Dropping his first EP, “17EEN” to hit the airways and distributed on all platforms. However, OmaYe is far from a…

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