Putting Indie Music 1st
At just 14 years old, most teenagers are focused on classrooms and after-school routines. Caiden The Crownholder, however, is stacking career milestones that many seasoned artists spend years chasing. His latest win comes with “On The Radar” Freestyle Part 2 featuring Reece, which dropped September 25 and quickly surged past 225,000 views in less than… Continue reading Caiden The Crownholder Balances Teen Life and Viral Stardom With ‘On The Radar’ Pt. 2
After earning the title of #1 Most Added R&B Radio Record last week, Shaun Milli continues to campaign future hit single "Love Me." Produced by Roy Made It, the song has taken new life after gaining viral momentum on social media since being re-released on August 8th. “I put this song out in 2021. The… Continue reading Shaun Milli Drops New Hit “Love Me”
Riverdale (PG County) rap-authority Olumide taps "All Talk" lyricist 3ohBlack for the Remix to his Dizzee Beats & Kiano-produced single "New Keys" via PGN Records / United Masters. Ahead of its official DSP release on September 30th, the accompanying music video was filmed by Machina Media and captures the pair trading high quality bars alongside… Continue reading Olumide Expands His Reach With 3ohBlack-Assisted “New Keys” Remix
Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, continues expanding his influence beyond the producer’s chair. The Grammy-winning architect of countless pop and R&B classics has added a new voice to his faith-driven label, Alienz Alive. His latest signing, Haitian-American rapper Aklesso, arrives with momentum after delivering a standout verse on Lecrae’s Reconstruction… Continue reading Darkchild Signs Aklesso To Alienz Alive
$LIMEY MoJo, an emerging Broward County, Florida rap star, has stepped into the spotlight with his full-length debut, Made A Difference (M.A.D.D.), adding 8 more tracks to the original. The 29-track project presents a young artist determined to carve out his place in hip-hop with a mix of raw ambition, playful energy, and reflective storytelling.… Continue reading Florida’s $limey Mojo Releases 8 New Songs In ‘Made A Difference’ De$luxe (M.A.D.D.)’
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”
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”
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’
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
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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