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Artist Spotlight: Mari the Menace

 Introducing MARI THE MENACE, a 27-year-old rapper, singer, engineer, and producer hailing from Suitland, Maryland. Mari's unique and innovative style is shaped by his experiences growing up in a crime-infested area and spending much of his adolescence incarcerated.

Mari's musical journey…

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Added by Devon Brabham on September 26, 2023 at 9:32pm — No Comments

Artist Spotlight: Kojoe Fante

Born and raised on the jungle coast of West Africa, formally known as the Gold Coast for its Riches and Native Cultures and in an area now known as Ghana.Kojoe, now a Columbus Ohio native was born to rock your world. A Singer and Songwriter, Performer,…

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Added by Devon Brabham on September 10, 2023 at 8:47pm — No Comments

City Wind releases his new single 'Go Get It"

CITY WIND, a recent hip-hop sensation, has popped up on the scene and has been making waves in the industry. CITY WIND is a new voice in music with an old-school feel. CITY WIND's music stands out from the rest, emphasizing lyrical content and delivery. He started by writing poetry, which led him to an organization for poets where he was…

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Added by Devon Brabham on July 9, 2023 at 7:23pm — No Comments

Transcendent Records presents Valid Baby's new single "Dinero"

In this new Era, everyone always talks about being 100, solid, or you know, real, or whatever. How many are Valid? Valid Baby 21 year old artist, out of the State Capitol, Springfield, Ill., He  has been making moves in the hip-hop scene in the Midwest, with a sound like no other.


In 2019, at 18 years old, artist Valid…
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Added by Devon Brabham on December 22, 2022 at 2:48pm — No Comments

Artist Spotlight presents Bishop Drippa

Sup World I am Demarcus “Bishop Drippa”. I'm an independent Hip

Hop artist from the “Red Top” area (west of) Charleston, South Carolina.

Growing up in Red Top I stood out because I have a great sense of

music. Particularly Hip Hop, but I didn’t dress the part! I was known as

the Groovy Geek! Which is more than a name. It's a way…

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Added by Devon Brabham on July 14, 2022 at 9:01pm — No Comments

American Monster Guild presents U.S. new single "T.G.I.F."

Westcoast band. “U.S.” has existed  for a little while, being independent while garnering major accolades and fans. With upcoming single, “T.G.I.F.” scheduled to release on July 1st, powered by distribution provided by Empire, “U.S.” is ready to bring their music and brand to the nation. With Raj Punjabi…

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Added by Devon Brabham on June 23, 2022 at 11:51pm — No Comments

American Monster Guild presents MiccFlame

About MiccFlame, Michael Athens Tsavidis Jr, also known as MiccFlame, is a rapper and business owner from Los Angeles, California.  In the world of today’s new hip hop culture, MiccFlame is a well-needed breath of…

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Added by Devon Brabham on June 15, 2022 at 1:00am — No Comments

Kings Pavilion presents EmilyBarr

Emily Barr is a native of Kingstree South Carolina. She has lived in a few other states over the years, while working full time and raising her children she became a “Cheer Mom”. As you know cheerleading is very competitive. She has always had a love for music as most people do! Upon her return to South Carolina, she met…
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Added by Devon Brabham on June 8, 2022 at 10:39pm — No Comments

Breaking Artist: Veronica Cooper

Bringing a unique blend of hip hop, pop, and storytelling to the

recording booth; this Las Vegas, NV artist brings the party with

her wherever she goes. Blend her urban style with a little soul, a

dash of EDM, sprinkle in some trap, a quirky personality, and

incisive flow, and there you will find her following who she…

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Added by Devon Brabham on May 27, 2022 at 1:06am — No Comments

The Muzic Group presents: Phruu

Phruu is a multidimensional artist & visionary who shares growth through the creation of music and the cultivation of spaces for the expansion of consciousness and activation. An artist, songwriter, community builder, video editor, audio engineer (live/studio), event curator, and host.



Once leaving Atlanta,…

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Added by Devon Brabham on April 29, 2022 at 1:59am — No Comments

Breaking Artist Alert: Florida's GGMG Remo Da Goat Returns with New Single

Florida's Hip-Hop Scene Is On Fire In Tampa Bay!



April 20th Ggmg Remo Da Goat returns with his first single "Goat Freestyle" off of his upcoming Album Goat Shit 3 : Da Old Me, which is due for release this summer.

Goat Freestyle is a one take performance that showcases the raw storytelling ability…

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Added by Devon Brabham on April 7, 2022 at 1:05am — No Comments

American Monster Guild presents "Big Dog" by 410Hazey featuring C4 tha Dawn

American Monster Guild's Baltimore connect in artist 410Hazey is turning out to be pretty fruitful. 410Hazey links up with Oakland's C4 tha Dawn for "Big Dog". This connection unites two styles vastly different, but provides for an electrifying track. Produced by ItsTarris, Big Dog has been gaining steam since its release on February…

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Added by Devon Brabham on February 27, 2022 at 5:45pm — No Comments

Artillery presents Breadwinner Kane & Dopeo

Jermaine Wesley Mckinner Gilkie, professional known as Dopeo Loko Kartel is a American Rapper, Songwriter, and Record Producer. Born and raised in little Rock Arkansas Gilkie First became involved in music by watching his cousins rap for a local label. At the time Gilkie was involved in the streets and didn't realize the potential that he had…

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Added by Devon Brabham on January 19, 2022 at 9:42pm — No Comments

Artillery South presents "Playa"

Jermaine Wesley Mckinner Gilkie, professional known as Dopeo Loko Kartel is a American Rapper, Songwriter, and Record Producer. Born and raised in little Rock Arkansas Gilkie First became involved in music by watching his cousins rap for a local label. At the time Gilkie was involved in the streets and didn't realize the potential that he had…

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Added by Devon Brabham on January 18, 2022 at 8:51pm — No Comments

Play by Play Adult Radio Station

Within the digital age and dominance of Google, many radio platforms have merged. What separates Play by Play adult radio platform apart from the abundance of available options is its dedication to its clients within the adult industry. To aide in highlighting the content within the adult industry, Play by Play will play hip-hop and R&B music.…

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Added by Devon Brabham on January 3, 2022 at 11:02pm — No Comments

Artillery South presents Trouble2Times

For Immediate Release November 15, 2021

 Trouble2Times is a raw & gritty rapper and North Dallas thoroughbred grinding to ensure that Texas artists are heard across the world. “Make It Here” is his new single dropping on November 15, 2021 across all streaming platforms and Premiering on Revolt’s Untapped Segment!. This full on Texas…

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Added by Devon Brabham on November 27, 2021 at 11:50pm — No Comments

American Monster Guild signs Super Producer B3genius to a multi-functional management/distribution agreement

Kyle Bgenius is an all in one engineer. He can produce the record, engineer vocals, mix and provide final master. He can even remix your productions or song recordings. Over 100 Million Streams Across Spotify,Youtube, & Soundcloud One Stop Shop! Your records will be release ready for all platforms/ Spotify/Apple or ALL…

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Added by Devon Brabham on November 24, 2021 at 12:12am — No Comments

American Monster Guild signs Super Producer B3genius to a multi-functional management/distribution agreement

Kyle Bgenius is an all in one engineer. He can produce the record, engineer vocals, mix and provide final master. He can even remix your productions or song recordings. Over 100 Million Streams Across Spotify,Youtube, & Soundcloud One Stop Shop! Your records will be release ready for all platforms/ Spotify/Apple or ALL…

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Added by Devon Brabham on November 23, 2021 at 3:48am — No Comments

American Monster Guild and Empire agree to a new partnership

Everyone knows exactly the history and performance of the Empire distribution partnerships and the end results of those unions. Empire distribution has been the staple for many of the major top tier…

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Added by Devon Brabham on November 14, 2021 at 4:00pm — No Comments

American Monster Guild signs 410Hazey

410Hazey has been grinding and working on his brand, music, videos. All this effort that he has put into his brand caught the attention of the West Coast management powerhouse American Monster Guild. CEO Devon Brabham quickly made contact and just that quick the union was consummated. 410Hazey latest single “Winning Season” will be pushed to…

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Added by Devon Brabham on November 7, 2021 at 7:57pm — No Comments

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