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Luh Kiddo Releases New Track “Keep Hustlin”

Taken off his recently released Left Me Out To Dry project via No Cool Points For Dying / Too Lost, Luh Kiddo recruits fellow Richmond (Virginia) native GwapReddot on the Travis Jasper, Aye YB, and Tyler Coolridge-produced standout "Keep Hustlin." With crisp hi-hats and booming 808s, "Keep Hustlin" rides over a tense, bass-heavy trap beat… Continue reading Luh Kiddo Releases New Track “Keep Hustlin”

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Maryland hYYdn Pulls Up With New Track “Clean”

Maryland musician hYYdn returns with "Clean" after releasing "Fall On Us" back in July. Produced by GRAMMY-nominated instrumentalist Chibu alongside Felmax, the new drop draws inspiration from Hezekiah Walker's "Clean Inside." Set to live on his forthcoming Snakes And Ladders project via BigTyme Music Group / EMPIRE, the Hip-Hop interpolation of the classic Gospel track… Continue reading Maryland hYYdn Pulls Up With New Track “Clean”

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Von Vargas Drops New LP ‘Cocked Crowns’

Baltimore-based lyricist and producer Von Vargas is redefining what it means to lead through music with the release of his latest body of work. Composed of 10 tracks as well as two bonus cuts, Cocked Crowns includes features from TolumiDE, Q.U.A.N., The Boy Blesst, Iconthagod, Chrystal Lene, Shannon Ramsey, Jasmine Thomas, and Josh Lay. The… Continue reading Von Vargas Drops New LP ‘Cocked Crowns’

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GREA8GAWD & Joey Majors Drop “MAGNATE” — A High-Level Luxury Rap Classic Produced by Merc Beatz

Upstate New York lyricists GREA8GAWD and JOEY MAJORS unite for the release of “MAGNATE”, a cinematic rap album produced by Merc Beatz (Erykah Badu, Raekwon, Jim Jones). Narrated by Carlos Roig, a former Cocaine Cowboy who served 28 years, the project fuses hard street Boom Bap with soulful Spanish-inspired samples, creating a sound that embodies… Continue reading GREA8GAWD & Joey Majors Drop “MAGNATE” — A High-Level Luxury Rap Classic Produced by Merc Beatz

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Nice Major Keeps It Cool and Classic on ’15 Min High.3,’ a Sunset‑Ready G‑Funk Gem

Nice Major doesn’t waste time. The Fort Worth-by-way-of-Moreno Valley, California, recording artist delivers a potent dose of West Coast soul on 15 Min High.3, a tight six-track EP. The third entry feels less like a traditional album and more like a cinematic moodboard—engineered for golden-hour rides and sun-drenched reflection. The EP opens with “Talk About… Continue reading Nice Major Keeps It Cool and Classic on ’15 Min High.3,’ a Sunset‑Ready G‑Funk Gem

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TAVE collaborates with IDK and Musiq Soulchild for “BLOCK”

Grammy-nominated R&B sensation TAVE has unleashed a compelling new track. Called "BLOCK", the single is off of his highly anticipated forthcoming EP Fly Away due in August. "BLOCK" features a powerhouse collaboration between TAVE, British-American rapper IDK and Grammy-nominated legendary artist Musiq Soulchild, with the trio coming together to unleash a fresh and timeless banger.… Continue reading TAVE collaborates with IDK and Musiq Soulchild for “BLOCK”

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DA’Ville Returns After 13 Years With Catchy New Single “Sunshine Days”

After more than a decade of silence, Da’ville is back—soul intact, message sharpened, and melody as tender as ever. The Jamaican reggae artist, whose honeyed vocals once soundtracked the early 2000s with global hits like “Always On My Mind” and “Can’t Get Over You,” returns this Friday with “Sunshine Days,” his first official release in… Continue reading DA’Ville Returns After 13 Years With Catchy New Single “Sunshine Days”

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ItsHoly Drops “Showstoppa” With Cool & Dre

Once again enlisting Grammy Award-winning production duo Cool & Dre, following their previous collaborations "Marvelous" and "Bamboo," itsHOLY delivers the Contemporary R&B cut "Showstoppa." Appropriately titled, the 808-Ray co-produced single perfectly describes the rising triple threat and was blessed by the presence of legendary lyricist André 3000 during the original recording process. Earlier this month,… Continue reading ItsHoly Drops “Showstoppa” With Cool & Dre

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Jon Keith Pulls Up With New Album ‘Grow Wings’

Executive produced by 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Alienz Alive's man of the hour, Jon Keith, delivers his latest body of work, GROW WINGS. The timely album includes additional instrumentation from Enzo Gran, 1995, Tenroc, and labelmate Alex Jean; meanwhile, vocal features come compliments of Jon Bellion, Ty Brasel, BEAM, Madison… Continue reading Jon Keith Pulls Up With New Album ‘Grow Wings’