Putting Indie Music 1st
After enlisting Rich The Kid signee SetitOff83 for "Swag Surfin'" sampling collaboration "Hypnotic" as well as consistently feeding fans over the last year with quick-strike drops "30, "Rookie, "Lord Forgive Me," "Venting Session," "Mercy," and "DOA," North Carolina rap authority Big YBA (@BIGYBA_) unloads his latest body of work Definition of Living. Comprised of 15… Continue reading Big YBA Pulls Up With New LP, ‘Definition of Living’
Following a co-sign from fellow Ohio native Kid Cudi as well as the release of her previous single "Whiplash," Chelsea Pastel (@chelsea_pastel) skillfully explores an age-old idiom about the other side of grass on "Greener." Penned by Chelsea and produced by Castille Xavier Guy, the song highlights the hardships faced when pursuing purpose without returning… Continue reading Chelsea Pastel Shines In New Song “Greener”
Carolina native and Stunna 4 Vegas (Billion Dollar Baby/Interscope) frequent collaborator GetRichZay connects with BabyDrill for "Convos With The Dead." The release follows up the pair's 2023 collaboration "Like Us" and finds them trading sinister bars detailing the harsh reality of street life. Born Isaiah Barnette, GRZ is a North Carolina-based Hip-Hop artist who uses… Continue reading GetRichZay Releases New Song “Convos With The Dead” Featuring BabyDrill
"Congratulations" is a reflection record. After the series of releases in 2022, followed by “Back” Illinois native, J-Oats is being received differently - the music world is taking the artist more seriously. The conversations are changing, closed doors are opening, and it is not going unnoticed. With the business changes come personal changes that Oats… Continue reading J-Oats Releases New Visual For “Congratulations”
losLAUREN 718 is back once again and he’s starting off the New Year right! The “Allergic to Failure” Captain dropped off the visuals for his “Sober Thoughts, Perfect Clarity” freestyle. Simple and straight to the point, LAUREN drops a few though provoking bars over a J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League produced track. Bars like “Grand momma passed away,… Continue reading losLAUREN 718 – Sober Thoughts, Perfect Clarity | Video @losLAUREN718
"NO CONTEXT UMAR" is the debut solo single from Greenburgh NY's Marcus Stokes (½ of 21 Grams), produced by N. Chase. Visuals directed by Steven Muela: A sprawling and chaotic expression of post pandemic paranoia and overstimulation from the perspective of a blue collar New Yorker. Check out the video below. https://youtu.be/RiS516e4qYo?si=UtxgRbfBxpw8woAj https://marcusstokes.bandcamp.com/track/no-context-umarhttps://tidal.com/artist/45003954https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/2vCSY0uNuluVkaCd0UaKyH?si=0bf03b4e55ee498ehttps://music.apple.com/us/album/no-context-umar-single/1725581187
Prolific artist Middle Part has just shared his latest single off of his forthcoming album Disruptor via Little Planet Music. The song is named "Dial *" and it continues Middle Part's musical evolution creating evocative gritty pop which takes influences from the late '90s and early 2000s music scene. "Dial *" is a heartbreaking yet… Continue reading Middle Part shares heart wrenching single “Dial *”
Meet Vonte Simon, widely known as Vee, a talented musician hailing from Winston Salem, North Carolina. Vee's journey into the world of music began in the backdrop of humble beginnings, where he navigated life's challenges, battling anxiety and depression. Despite the support of his loving family, Vee found solace in uplifting others who faced similar… Continue reading Meet Vonte Simon, North Carolinas Best Upcoming Artist
Bruce Dillon is the silent hustler, entrepreneur, and artist from New Orleans, L.A. The Louisiana native has been in the game for 10 years.100% self-made and independent, Dillon has funded his own career, keeping his brand authentic and music truthful. His new single "Official D-Boy" speaks about a lifestyle he once endured and the video… Continue reading Bruce Dillion Releases “Official D-Boy” Visual
Earlier this month Kato revealed he and B.o.B would be teaming up with events and contest platform Audius for an exclusive worldwide contest designed to connect them with an enterprising indie artist for the collaborative opportunity of a lifetime. Dubbed the Over Night Success Story “ONSS” challenge, the contest is designed to entice artists from… Continue reading Kato On The Track & B.o.B Just Picked An Artist To Collab With—Here’s How You Can Be The Next
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