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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
IcyReece, known to many as Icy, is quickly becoming one of the most original and forward thinking artists in hip hop. His music fuses the sleek energy of luxury trap with thought provoking spiritual lyricism and visionary concepts, creating songs that hit hard in the club while offering substance that lingers in the mind. His… Continue reading IcyReece Presents Quantum Solace, A Groundbreaking Fusion of Hip Hop, Vision, and Fan Empowerment
Dalton “Dpatt” Patterson is quickly becoming a household name in sports and entertainment, proving that sports betting can be more than chance. It can be a career, a movement, and a lifestyle. Once a college football standout, Patterson has grown into one of the most influential figures in the sports betting world with an audience… Continue reading Dalton “Dpatt” Patterson Is Redefining the Game of Sports Betting
Nigerian-born, Georgia-based artist Okirike is making waves with his latest Afrobeat single, Medicine, which officially dropped on all digital streaming platforms on August 1. Medicine is the artist’s latest step in a bold new musical chapter, signaling his arrival as a rising voice in the global Afrobeat scene. The infectious track has already sparked a… Continue reading Okirike Drops Afro-beat Anthem “Medicine” – Fans Launch TikTok Dance Challenge
Dancehall’s most electrifying and controversial icon, Vybz Kartel, is making global noise once again, this time through fashion. The self proclaimed Worl Boss has officially launched his brand new merch line, “Worl Boss Tour,” now available exclusively at VybzKartelWorld.com. The collection arrives just in time to spark excitement for his highly anticipated 2025 world tour,… Continue reading The Return of the Worl Boss: Vybz Kartel Drops Explosive “Worl Boss Tour” Merch Line Ahead of 2025 Tour
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