Ahead of the official DSP release slated for May, 757 rap authority Marv.P gives dedicated supporters an opportunity to purchase his forthcoming What Is All Worth It project early via [untitled]. Produced by Calvin Merazh, Jalik "DJLIEK" Jordan, and Isaiah22, the cohesive…
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After releasing "Outta Time" with help from Aha Gazelle & Kaden Jordan as well recently being featured on XXL's The Break, Haitian-American Hip-Hop artist Aklesso enlists Ty Brasel for "He Did It." Produced by in-house…
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Rapper Blaze Gee taps into the darker corners of street survival on his track “Hellfire,” a gripping collaboration with OT The Real produced by Frank Nino. The record will appears on Blaze Gee’s forthcoming project, which is anticipated to make a huge impression on today's hip-hop.
On “Hellfire,”…
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Rich The Kid joins Swae Lee in the official music video for the JBo-produced banger "Don't Even Call." Serving as the second single from Lee's forthcoming debut solo album Same Difference, it follows "Flammable" and sets the stage for an inevitable Summer run.
Directed by Michael Gilbert, the small-screen interpretation of the Saint Luca &…
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In celebration of returning home after paying his debt to society, Commonwealth rap staple Krown Vic delivers a brand new single appropriately titled "Fresh Out." Produced by Kidd Slopes, the VA vocalist turns a humbling hiatus into a mere memory.
Speaking on the song's inspiration in a press statement, the Firm Records' head honcho reveals: “Fresh…
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Grammy-nominated multi-hyphen, KVNG FLVCKO marks his recent signing to Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' Alienz Alive label with "Break!!." Showcasing the Sunshine State native's unique brand of Alternative leaning Hip Hop, the self-produced track aims to remind listeners you can break free from life's struggles and features a picture taken by Sabrina Vaz-Holder as…
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Veteran New York rap trio Natural Elements is stepping back into the spotlight with a new album titled Alignment, set for global release on April 17, 2026. The project signals a powerful return for one of underground hip-hop’s most respected lyric-driven groups.
For decades, Natural Elements has represented a gritty corner of New York rap…
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NYC rapper Salese is back with a gripping new release that cuts straight to the emotional core. His latest single, “How Could You,” is out now on all major streaming platforms, delivering a dark, cinematic soundscape built around themes of betrayal, heartbreak, and emotional survival.
From the moment the track begins, How Could You pulls listeners into a tense, atmospheric world where raw emotion meets hard-edged production. The cover art…
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Hailing from the streets of Cornwall, UK, rising rapper Komander, a former elite soldier, is making a name for himself as a rising force in the British Hip-Hop scene. His Rap pseudonym reflects a commanding presence, unwavering confidence, and relentless ambition, capturing the very spirit of his music and aspirations.
Today, this rising lyricist debuts his latest single, …
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"Ex For A Reason" (4Fargo & Honey Bxby) producer imregii and M3ance Beats handle instrumentation on Youngn MH's latest release "Rush Hour." Slated to appear on the Brooklyn rapper's forthcoming Certified Finesser project, the bass heavy heater instantly turns up any environment and is sure to get the party started.
The track comes paired as a…
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Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' signee Hollyn fans the flames on her hot streak by releasing the sequel to Theology of Beauty: Fall, Theology of Beauty: Winter. Entirely produced by Grammy-winning collective…
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501Bryze is staking his claim with The Bridge Part 1, a concise but pointed project that positions the Arkansas artist at a pivotal moment in his rise. Released in January 2026, the album reads like a progress report—one foot planted in Bryze’s rural upbringing, the other stepping deeper into today’s hip-hop and country-rap conversation.
Clocking in at…
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WEST INDIES, composed of Jon Keith and Miles Minnick, was released last year via Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' Alienz Alive. The debut project from the dynamic duo, includes an intro from DJ Hed and an interlude by Sway as well as production from Scootie Wop. Coupled with the announcement was the BET premiere of…
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As she prepares to hit the road with Kings Kaleidoscope for their Credo Spirit Tour this Spring alongside Grammy-winning production group Weathrman, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' Alienz Alive…
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After a three-city string of private listening events and insightful new interview with Sway In The Morning, Miami’s own Aklesso unveils his deeply personal album Still Lonely, released via Rodney Jerkins’ Alienz Alive. A follow-up to his praised 2024 album Lonely, the project solidifies…
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After landing on the pages of Sway's Universe, Def Pen, and Billboard, LunchMoney Lewis closes out…
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Rolling Out is expanding its footprint in the music business with the launch of Rolling Out Music, a new label and multimedia arm designed to widen artist access and modernize creative ownership. The venture is led by Rolling Out founder Munson Steed, MusicXchange creator Dennis McKinley, and longtime…
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Fresh off tour with Madison Ryann Ward, and following the REVOLT TV premiere for "Start Again," West-coast vocalist Jon Keith delivers the BUTTERFLIES EP. Serving as an extension of the world formed on GROW WINGS, the four…
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