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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, Lady Wray shares the latest offering from her forthcoming new album with \u201cHard Times\u201d. From its opening drum beats, Lady Wray\u2019s new single beckons listeners to the dancefloor, with a triumphant, feel good anthem that collides contemporary R&B and classic soul with cheeky flashes of disco flair. Despite the dour foreshadowing of the song\u2019s title, \u201cHard Times\u201d is an uplifting statement of perseverance and holding on to one\u2019s joy, a driving theme of Nicole\u2019s new album\u00a0Cover Girl, out September 26th via Big Crown Records.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cover Girl\u00a0elevates Wray\u2019s artistry as the latest product of her decade-spanning partnership with Grammy Award winning producer Leon Michels (Clairo, Norah Jones, Freddie Gibbs). Together, Wray and Michels have crafted a joyful, revitalized vision of Wray\u2019s sound, which draws from several of her formative musical influences, \u201860s and \u201870s-inspired soul and disco, \u201890s hip-hop and R&B, and gospel.\u00a0Cover Girl\u00a0also captures Wray turning the focus of her writing inward, looking back fondly on herself as a little girl as she\u2019s grown as a mother in the years since 2022\u2019s\u00a0Piece of Me, living vivaciously with the same warmth she sees watching her daughter grow up.<\/p>\n Lady Wray\u2019s North American tour begins September 18th in Kingston, NY, and she\u2019ll be playing shows across the continent including dates in New York City, Toronto, Chicago, and LA, before concluding in Austin, Texas on November 22nd. Remaining tickets are available at\u00a0ladynicolewray.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Following a series of industry road bumps and the doubts that can come with finding your footing when beginning a career in music at just 16, Lady Wray reclaimed the spirit she first brought to music singing in her hometown church choir. Her two previous albums on Big Crown Records, 2016\u2019s\u00a0Queen Alone\u00a0and 2022\u2019s\u00a0Piece of Me, saw her reimagine her identity as a musician exactly how she wanted to be seen, and the latter of which led to her late night TV debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (performing \u201cCome On In<\/a>\u201d) and perform a rousting\u00a0NPR Tiny Desk Concert<\/a>. With\u00a0Cover Girl, Nicole is letting her hair down, continuing her decade-spanning partnership with Leon Michels to infuse the raw soul and gospel power in her voice with a self-assured collection of contemporary R&B, soul and funk songs that speak to her joy and the revived bliss of this stage of her career.<\/p>\n Listen to \u201cHard Times\u201d above, see below for Lady Wray\u2019s upcoming North American tour dates and more album details, and stay tuned for more from Lady Wray coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Atlanta\u2019s\u00a0FearDorian\u00a0(He\/Him) and Baltimore\u2019s\u00a0osquinn\u00a0(She\/Her) have proven themselves as two of the underground\u2019s most innovative producer\/artist hybrids this decade. After years of one-off collabs and teases, these longtime friends are officially teaming-up for their upcoming album,\u00a0Before You Press Play,\u00a0out\u00a0October 3rd via 3500.\u00a0<\/p>\n Today, they share their first offering, \u201cBags<\/a>\u201d, a slow burning cut that showcases their undeniable chemistry. The duo tag teams the track, delivering bars in their distinct styles, flowing atop the expertly crafted production, airing grievances and ambitions while reflecting on what drives them. Providing a glimpse into the unique genre-defying world these sonic architects are building together.<\/p>\n A new chapter unfolds as two of the underground\u2019s most-forward thinking artists prepare to unveil their most personal body of work yet\u2013a testament to the mutual trust and creative bond they\u2019ve built online and off. FearDorian and osquinn first met as teenagers, rising producers raised on Soundcloud, message boards, Discord\u2019s, and Atlanta\u2019s evolving music scene. Their shared obsession with music from around the world is evident in their expansive sonic palettes and clever, sample-heavy productions\u2013rooted in deep knowledge and unfiltered curiosity.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n Before You Press Play,\u00a0finds osquinn and Dorian combining their diverse skill sets to develop a bold and confident record with equal parts beauty and madness. Rejecting trends and subverting expectations, the album pushes the underground\u2019s sound forward with fearless experimentation. Born from late-night recording sessions, tour stops, and years of shared experience, it\u2019s an arresting, introspective record shaped by lived reality and deep creative trust.\u00a0<\/p>\n An early pioneer of the digicore era that birthed artists like\u00a0Jane Remover,\u00a0glaive,\u00a0Brakence,\u00a0Glitch Gum, etc., quinn first made waves on SoundCloud with hyperpop-adjacent chaos\u2013producing, singing, and rapping her way into cult status. Early tracks like the dreamy, existential crisis \u201cI don\u2019t want that many friends in the first place\u201d\u00a0(80M+ Streams), the introverted rhythmic confessional \u201cok im cool\u201d\u00a0(23M+Streams), and the generation-defining \u201cbad idea\u201d\u00a0helped establish her as one of the scene\u2019s most dynamic voices. Over time, she\u2019s carved out a lane of her own, pushing boundaries through projects like her debut album\u00a0Drive-By Lullabies\u00a0(2021),\u00a0quinn\u00a0(2022),\u00a0stars fell on trench\u00a0(2025), and most recently\u00a0lowlife<\/a>\u00a0(2025).\u00a0Her work consistently delivers genre-defying productions that blend heart with high-concept experimentation consisting of electronic oddities, jazz flourishes, and confessional lyricism.\u00a0<\/p>\n FearDorian\u00a0has quickly become a go to producer for the underground, helping craft the sonic worlds of\u00a0Surf Gang,\u00a0xaviersobased,\u00a0NolanBeRollin,\u00a0Polo Perks,\u00a0RiTchie\u00a0and\u00a0BabyxSosa. But in 2024, he fully stepped into his own as a solo artist with his\u00a0self-titled debut<\/a>, collaborative tape\u00a0A Dog\u2019s Chance<\/a>\u00a0(with Polo Perks,\u00a0AyooLii) and his 2025 breakouts\u00a0Leaving Home<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Out The Past With A Window<\/a>\u00a0\u2013coming-of-age records highlighting his sharp songwriting and cinematic production, capturing the weird in-between of growing up online while trying to make real life count. Songs like the disaffected groove of \u201cI.V.\u201d and spacey flow fest with quinn on \u201cLas Vegas\u201d showed off his heavy-hitting bars and ability to ride on esoteric beats whereas tracks like \u201cGotta Be\u201d and \u201cPray 4 the People\u201d showcase his post-genre sound and DIY ethos (recorded in his Mom\u2019s car), as they mix blown-out low end production with diaristic raps about pressure, purpose, and survival.\u00a0<\/p>\n Championed by\u00a0Pitchfork,\u00a0NoBells,\u00a0The Fader,\u00a0Business Insider,\u00a0The New York Times, and more, both artists have carved singular paths through the underground. Now, together as a chosen family, Dorian and quinn feel like kindred spirits, conjuring a world of bass-heavy ambiance, distorted melodies, warped samples, and lyrical vulnerability.\u00a0Before You Press Play\u00a0is a self-assured body of work that doesn\u2019t chase trends, it sets them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Multi-platinum rapper\u00a0Kodak Black <\/a>\u00a0has dropped \u201cImma Shoot,\u201d a solemn but subtly catchy single that finds the Pompano Beach star in documentarian mode, telling raw stories from the streets on Friday via Vulture Love \/ Capitol Records. Kodak teased \u201cImma Shoot\u201d on his socials, racking up over 2.75 million plays across TikTok<\/a>\u00a0previews and drawing favorable comparisons from fans and peers alike to his massive 2021 hit \u201cSuper Gremlin<\/a>,\u201d which climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has 325 million views on YouTube alone. The new song is similarly built on a memorable pitched-up vocal loop and features Kodak spitting his grittiest bars, detailing bleak realities with an all-seeing eye and years of hard-won wisdom. Last month, Kodak received the key to his home city, Pompano Beach, Florida, in recognition of his significant generosity and positive impact on the community over the years. He marked the occasion with his latest song the celebratory and locally shot video, \u201cKeys To The City<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, captivating Pop\/R&B singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Maria Ellis has released her latest single \u201cI Like Me (When I\u2019m Loving You)\u201d. Listen <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Self-written and produced by Maria alongside Cristian Macy, \u201cI Like Me (When I\u2019m Loving You)\u201d draws inspiration from 90s Pop\/R&B, showcasing her powerful voice and fearless storytelling. A heartfelt testament to how the right kind of love can inspire self-acceptance, the track\u2019s release coincides with Maria\u2019s grandparents\u2019 anniversary, adding a personal and emotional layer to its debut.<\/span><\/p>\n Speaking about the single, Maria says: <\/span>\u201cWhen writing this song, I was inspired to create something that emulates 90s Pop\/R&B, like Mariah Carey and Brandy, while also making something fresh, new, and ME. I love its message of self-acceptance that is aided by a healthy relationship, which felt like the perfect transition from my last project that touched on themes of self-confidence and freedom.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n \u201cI also loved arranging the vocals and producing this song, especially with all of the harmonies and vocal layering.\u201d Maria continues. \u201cThe production really mirrors the songwriting with how celebratory and happy it is. I worked on this with my dear friend Cristian Macy, who I\u2019ve collaborated with on a few of my previous songs such as \u2018Like You Loved Me\u2019, \u2018Hide & Seek\u2019, and more.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI Like Me (When I\u2019m Loving You)\u201d is the first offering of new music from Maria since the May release of her debut EP \u2018Ultrabaddie\u2019. <\/span>Inspired by her favorite female artists, the 8-track project explores themes of empowerment, love, and loss through a vibrant mix of pop, R&B, and electronic production. Listen <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n With more music on the horizon, Maria Ellis continues to carve her own lane as one of the very few female pop artists who both write and produce their own music.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00a0<\/p>\n Trading verses like pages from the same journal, Amaria opens with a dreamy vulnerability \u2013\u00a0\u201cfeeling like we\u2019re strangers in the night\u201d\u00a0\u2013 before Solomon answers with guilty intimacy:\u00a0\u201cwhy does wrong feel so right \/ in the gaze of the pale moonlight.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Written and produced entirely in Solomon\u2019s bedroom studio, \u201cFallin Back\u201d is the latest single from his upcoming debut album\u00a0Sweettooth\u00a0(out October 2025) \u2013 a five-year sonic diary blurring the lines between heartbreak and healing, with features from\u00a0Duckwrth, Mai Anna,\u00a0and\u00a0Samm Henshaw.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n Raised in Durham, North Carolina, Solomon\u2019s roots as a multi-instrumentalist and producer trace back to a childhood of sampling kitchen sounds, layering harmonies in GarageBand and learning to play every instrument he could get his hands on alongside his brother,\u00a0Elijah Fox. That DIY spirit pulses through his production work today \u2013 expanded now to collaborations with\u00a0Smino,\u00a0Thundercat,\u00a0Duckwrth\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n With \u201cFallin Back\u201d, Solomon Fox steps further into his own orbit \u2013 one built on groove, vulnerability, and the kind of storytelling that lingers long after the track ends. It\u2019s a glimpse into the emotional core of\u00a0Sweettooth\u00a0and a testament to the world he\u2019s creating: lush, left-of-center, and unmistakably his.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t St. Louis rapper\u00a0BlakeIANA\u00a0begins a sizzling new chapter with today\u2019s premiere of her fiery new single,\u00a0\u201cOn BS Again,\u201d\u00a0available\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0via\u00a0300 Entertainment\/Murda Beatz Music. Produced by GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning hitmaker\u00a0Zaytoven\u00a0(Usher, Lil Wayne, Future), the track is joined by an official music video streaming now at YouTube\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cOn BS Again\u201d follows last year\u2019s release of BlakeIANA\u2019s debut mixtape,\u00a0Back In The Field<\/a>, a powerful 16-track statement that showcases her bold individuality, unapologetic confidence, and unwavering commitment to living life on her own terms. The project includes such boundary-busting tracks as \u201cClicked Out<\/a>,\u201d \u201cPricey (Feat. MoneyBagg Yo)<\/a>,\u201d \u201cProblem<\/a>,\u201d \u201cSee Us (Feat. Skilla Baby)<\/a>,\u201d \u201cSTL Finest<\/a>,\u201d and \u201cBenefits (Feat. Tee Grizzley)<\/a>,\u201d the latter of which arrived alongside an official music video streaming\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0following its exclusive BET premiere on the world famous Times Square billboard. As if all that weren\u2019t enough,\u00a0Back In The Field\u00a0features the smash remix of her breakout hit, \u201cBing Bong<\/a>\u201d featuring the one and only Sexyy Red, joined by an official music video now boasting over 4.4M views\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hailed by\u00a0Essence Girls United<\/a>\u00a0for \u201cspitting raw truth and exuding boss-level charisma and confidence with a laser focus,\u201d BlakeIANA instantly made her presence known with 2022\u2019s viral breakthrough, \u201cBing Bong.\u201d Powered by her elastic wordplay and chantable choruses, the track exploded across social media, piling up millions of views on TikTok and capturing the attention of such like-minded stars as her fellow St. Louisan, Sexyy Red, who invited her to support on 2024\u2019s epic Sexyy Red 4 President Tour. BlakeIANA kept the momentum going with stunning online performances including\u00a0On The Radar<\/a>\u00a0and 4 Shooters Only\u2019s\u00a0From The Block<\/a>, feature interviews on\u00a0TRSH<\/a>\u00a0and Cam Kirk Studio\u2019s\u00a0Studio Sessions<\/a>, and critical acclaim from such publications as\u00a0XXL<\/a>,\u00a0HotNewHipHop<\/a>,\u00a0Galore<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t KenTheMan has released the infectious single \u201cAnyways, Whatever.\u201d On brand with the rapper\u2019s unapologetic theme, this track is bold, brash, and completely unfiltered.\u00a0<\/p>\n This week marks a major milestone for Ken, who just wrapped up headlining her North American tour where she <\/span>sold out an impressive 14 of the 16 city stops<\/span>, proving her undeniable star power and growing fanbase. Her current hit and viral sensation <\/span>\u201cFirst\u201d <\/span>has already surpassed 23 million streams and continues climbing, but Ken is never one to slow down the momentum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAnyways, Whatever\u201d serves as the taste of new music as Ken gears up for a fall roll out the deluxe version of her first independent album <\/span>Kinda Famous<\/span> that released earlier this year, promising fans even more of the raw energy and authentic storytelling that has made her a force to be reckoned with. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t West Memphis breakout\u00a0Mudbaby Ru\u00a0returns with the release of his new single \u201cLove With A YN,\u201d out today via\u00a0Flawless Ent\/Geffen Records. \u201cLove With A YN\u201d sits right where risk meets feeling. Mudbaby Ru flips between chasing what he wants and holding back just enough, telling a story of loyalty built from going through it together. The video matches that vibe\u2014quick looks, quiet beats, and unspoken moves that hit harder than words\u2014over a smooth, hypnotic trap cadence that lets his flow do the talking.<\/p>\n Over the past year, Mudbaby Ru has cemented his name beyond the regional buzz that first surrounded him, breaking through with street-tested records like \u201c40 Mo Reasons\u201d and \u201cWatch How You Step<\/a>.\u201d His viral\u00a0\u00a0\u201cGun Class<\/a>\u201d and \u201cGun Class II<\/a>\u201d with\u00a0Nardo Wick\u00a0and\u00a0G Herbo, which combined\u00a0have surpassed\u00a016 million views, his singles \u201cBezzal Land<\/a>\u201d and \u201cBack Of The Class<\/a>\u201d have also collectively garnered over\u00a01 million views on YouTube\u00a0in under a year. He has also worked with artists such as\u00a0Rob 49\u00a0on their single \u201c6.2 Music<\/a>\u201d proved he can stand toe-to-toe with some of the game\u2019s most respected voices. \u201cLove With A YN,\u201d trades the heavy-handed bravado for a slower burn, showing the range and restraint of an artist in control of his craft.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Fresh off headlining two sold-out shows in LA (350 cap) and Dallas (450 cap) this summer, Talinwya has dropped \u201cNEVER\u201d \u2013 the leading single to his forthcoming album Payback arriving Fall 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pulling from his old-soul influences (he\u2019s got a James Brown tattoo to prove it) while delivering the raw sound that fans compare to\u00a0Young Nudy, Playboi Carti, and Lil Baby\u00a0\u2013 Talinwya blends old-school grit with a new-school, high-energy delivery. The result is a sound that\u2019s both streetwise and timeless, like Migos\u2019 swagger fused with Ric Flair\u2019s flamboyance into one artist. Since last fall, Talin\u2019s been on a sharp upward climb \u2013 from his OGM-highlighted track \u201cPharaoh\u201d racking up 1.5M views and 50K+ likes, to\u00a0recent co-signs from\u00a0Big Sean, The Game, Don Toliver, and more.\u00a0In the past three weeks alone, his Spotify monthly listeners have more than doubled (23K to 50K), his Instagram has grown by 7K followers, and his latest viral moments have pulled in hundreds of thousands of views setting the tone for a monumental year to come.<\/p>\n With\u00a0\u201cNEVER,\u201d\u00a0he sharpens his persona \u2013 equal parts \u201cMr. Sui with Ric Flair drip\u201d and swaggered-out, blue-collar yard boy, and continues building a world where charisma and unpredictability drive every move.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Tri-state area singer-songwriter<\/p>\n Suzi\u00a0gives more outside music with the deluxe version of her\u00a0Hit The Target\u00a0EP. Suzi\u2019s newest EP is dedicated to making listeners feel good and lose themselves in dancing to her music. The opening track,\u00a0\u201cHit The Target,\u201d\u00a0has Suzi desiring her man to take more action as both a lover and a leader. \u201cNew Bae\u201d\u00a0has the opposite theme of the opening track, as it\u2019s about moving on and feeling confident that she\u2019s irreplaceable.<\/p>\n Famous Brazilian R&B singer Vulgo FK sang a verse in his native tongue on the \u201cFine By Me\u201d remix. Suzi sings about how it takes her some time to warm up to someone. But she warns them to be ready for her intense passion when she\u2019s in that mood. Her smooth vocals, along with Vulgo\u2019s rhythmic energy, make the \u201cFine By Me\u201d remix the perfect dance track.<\/p>\n \u201cSwollen\u201d focuses on how Suzi wants a wealthy man over strong guitar strings. She sings, \u201cPlease don\u2019t talk to me, unless your pockets swollen. Yup that\u2019s what I need. More than a couple G\u2019s. Nothing in life is free, so your pockets better be swollen\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n When asked about her EP, Suzi said, \u201cHit the Target\u00a0is more than just an EP for me, it\u2019s a moment. Every song is a different layer of who I am right now, and I finally let myself play, take risks, and say what I really feel. I\u2019m so proud of how this project came together, and I can\u2019t wait for everyone to hear the growth, the flavor, and the freedom in these records.\u201d\u00a0Suzi can be found on social media @suzi<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Platinum-selling, West Philly artist\u00a0Armani\u00a0White\u00a0unleashes a hauntingly hypnotic new single entitled\u00a0\u201cGHOST\u201d\u00a0featuring\u00a0Samara Cyn\u00a0out now via\u00a0Def Jam Recordings. It notably marks his first collaboration with the rising Tennessee disruptor. Additionally, it sets the stage for more music to come soon from\u00a0Armani White.<\/p>\n For\u00a0\u201cGHOST.,\u201d\u00a0he incorporates recognizable\u00a0Pharrell\u00a0loops into a sonic backdrop that\u2019s as unpredictable and undeniable as a haunted house. He leans into the production with a bold, bright, and bouncy flow until the beat drops and he declares,\u00a0\u201cAnd when I leave, she feeling my ghost!\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Samara Cyn\u00a0serves up a highly quotable and hard-hitting verse of her own, providing the perfect counterpoint. \u201cCUT THE LIGHTS.\u201d\u00a0was initially teased at the\u00a0NFC Championship game<\/a>\u00a0where the Eagles went on to conquer the Superbowl! The track\u2019s frenetic beat underlines a barrage of rapid-fire bars from\u00a0Armani White. His cadence alternates between gritty and gravely intonation and tightly wound verbal fireworks. As the bass booms, he goes on to proclaim,\u00a0\u201cYou can tell \u2018em that I did it for the city\u2026Cut the motherfucking lights<\/em>.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0He asserts his dominance with uncontainable energy and an uncorked kinetic flow. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Emerging from one of the nation\u2019s roughest cities and shaking off a multi-year prison sentence,\u00a0Rio Da Yung OG\u00a0is having a massive 2025, filled with sold out dates, trending videos, and more punchlines than you can count. Reflecting on all he has accomplished against the odds, Rio gives thanks to the city that raised him with\u00a0F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I\u2019m Not Through)<\/em><\/a>, his new album.\u00a0<\/p>\n Packed with kinetic beats by Rio\u2019s frequent collaborators\u00a0like\u00a0Wayne616,\u00a0BEATSBYSAV, and\u00a0Danny G Beats, the new album allows Rio to test out some truly head-spinning flows, doubling back on his bars to create rewindable punchlines and unexpected moments of poignancy. Spanning 20 tracks, F.L.I.N.T. is one of Rio\u2019s most focused works to\u00a0 date, spanning 20 tracks of bass-heavy Michigan music including recent singles like\u00a0\u201cWhat U Spend\u201d ft. Zillionaire Doe<\/a>\u00a0(Top 30 on YouTube trending),\u00a0\u201cGreat Day,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0(trended in YouTube\u2019s Trending Top 20 with over 1.3 million views), \u201cSneaky B<\/a>,\u201d and \u201cBig Ben<\/a>.\u201d\u00a0The album brings collaborations with Michigan associates like Flint\u2019s own Coochie Man\u00a0YN Jay\u00a0and his\u00a0Dum N Dumber<\/em>\u00a0duet partner\u00a0Rmc Mike, and connects Rio with his favorite up-and-comers from the national scene, including Chicago emcees\u00a0VonOff1700\u00a0and\u00a0Star Bandz, Dallas\u2019s\u00a0Zillionaire Doe,\u00a0and Atlanta\u2019s\u00a0FBLManny.<\/p>\n Along with the album, Rio releases a whopping five new music videos, all directed by\u00a02M Digital, as a gift to his longtime fans:<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n The\u00a0F.L.I.N.T.<\/em>\u00a0album arrives as Rio Da Yung OG continues his epic\u00a0\u201cWelcome Home Tour,\u201d which kicked off with a show in Detroit.\u00a0Continuing this summer and fall, \u201cWelcome Home Tour\u201d spans over 60 dates,\u00a0passing through\u00a0San Francisco\u00a0on\u00a0August 10th\u00a0(Regency Ballroom),\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0on\u00a0August 12th\u00a0(The Belasco Theater),\u00a0Houston\u00a0on\u00a0August 30th\u00a0(9pm Music Venue), and\u00a0New York\u00a0on\u00a0September 24th\u00a0(Webster Hall) before concluding in\u00a0Chicago\u00a0on\u00a0October 11th\u00a0(Patio Theater). Featuring support from Baby Money, FBLManny, and many special guests, tickets for the \u201cWelcome Home Tour\u201d are available at\u00a0https:\/\/www.touringwithrio.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n A salute to his hometown, the album arrives weeks after Rio received a proclamation from the City of Flint for his cultural and\u00a0for his contributions to the city\u2019s culture and community. Releasing as the rapper celebrates his freedom and puts his city on his back,\u00a0F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I\u2019m Not Through)<\/em>\u00a0is available on all platforms via\u00a0M I N E Ent. \/ EMPIRE<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Blending smooth lyricism with an effortless charisma, multi-platinum artist and visionary K Camp has steadily become a force to be reckoned with, shaping the sound of Southern rap while carving his own lane in the wider hip-hop landscape. Building on his momentum from earlier this year, K Camp shares the highly-anticipated KISS 6 album, an ode to his loyal supporters who have been rocking with him since day one. The album features Ari Lennox, Ty Dolla $ign, Jacquees, TheARTI$t, T.I., and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n KISS 6 is the latest installment to arrive in K Camp\u2019s beloved KISS album series, following up 2020\u2019s KISS 5<\/a> album. First introduced to his fans in 2012, the series is a decade-long masterclass in maintaining longevity in the rap game by making music that is both deeply personal and enticing. Across KISS 6\u2019s 18 tracks, Camp showcases his sonic growth while also staying true to his roots. Tracks like \u201cYour Type<\/a>\u201d ft. Qiuntellii and \u201cHit Me Up\u201d find Camp at his most vulnerable as he comes to terms with self-realized emotions towards a lover. For every introspective moment however, there\u2019s an upbeat cut to get you moving \u2013 cue the recently released \u201cEarly Morning<\/a>\u201d ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Chase Shakur and \u201cWhere Dem Dollas At!\u201d<\/p>\n Listeners can experience the album in person as Camp embarks on the KISS 6 Tour this summer. Spanning 27 cities, the tour is an ode to K Camp\u2019s past KISS eras and the introduction to his next phase. Tickets for KISS 6 Tour are available at kiss6tour.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The KISS 6 Tour continues K Camp\u2019s momentous run this year, arriving on the heels of his appearance as one of the players in the BETX Celebrity Basketball Game<\/a> during BET Awards weekend. The tour announcement also followed up the release of his Built Different album and the announcement<\/a> of his partnership with Virgin Records in March. Earning praise from The FADER<\/a>, BET<\/a>, VIBE<\/a>, and more, Built Different championed Camp\u2019s resilience and artistic vision. After a period of reflection and reinvention, Camp delivered a 15-track body of work that blends his signature sound with a fresh, innovative element. Masterfully navigating through a range of styles, from smooth R&B infused-tracks to hard-hitting trap anthems, Camp\u2019s forthcoming effort transcends genres and reveals a mature, more introspective side to himself.<\/p>\n Known for his magnetic stage presence and catalog of timeless hits like \u201cCut Her Off<\/a>,\u201d \u201cComfortable<\/a>,\u201d and the TikTok viral cult classic \u201cLottery (Renegade)<\/a>,\u201d he\u2019s poised to deliver an unforgettable run that not only celebrates his journey but sets the tone for this next chapter. With momentum on his side and a new album on the way, the KISS 6 Tour marks a defining moment in K Camp\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t On the verge of a major breakthrough this year, singer-songwriter\u00a0Love Spells\u00a0(aka\u00a0Sir Taegen Harris) continues to bare it all on his latest otherworldly single\u00a0\u201cWish I Didn\u2019t Love You,\u201d\u00a0out today via\u00a0Loveless\/ADA. Listen\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWish I Didn\u2019t Love You\u201d\u00a0is an intimate expression of longing & heartbreak. Produced by Alex Craig (Roy Blair, After, Claud), the song features an elegant instrumental reminiscent of early The XX and pairs effortlessly with\u00a0Love Spells\u2019 smokey vocals.\u00a0<\/p>\n Regarding the track,\u00a0Love Spells\u00a0comments, \u201cThis song is about wanting to stop carrying someone with you \u2013 a love that you can\u2019t seem to move on from. It\u2019s about wanting to finally move through the world without seeing traces of that person in everything you do.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n \u201cWish I Didn\u2019t Love You\u201d\u00a0follows the release of\u00a0Love Spells\u2019 latest EP\u00a0The Love I Showed You Was Yours To Keep<\/a>,\u00a0a multi-dimensional sensory experience over the course of six tracks that encompasses themes of mental illness, heartbreak, longing, love, and life\u2019s lessons threaded into soundscapes underpinned by warm production, gentle instrumentation, and ethereal vocals. Earning much critical acclaim,\u00a0CLASH\u00a0<\/a>praised the EP as \u201can impressive feat\u201d and \u201cdefinitive in its formation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n At just 20 years old,\u00a0Love Spells\u00a0has already earned cosigns from the likes of\u00a0Lorde,\u00a0Young Thug,\u00a0The Mar\u00edas,\u00a0Dominic Fike,\u00a0RM\u00a0of\u00a0BTS, and was recently featured on 10 of the 19 tracks off\u00a0Kevin Abstract\u2019s critically lauded album\u00a0Blush, including fan favorite \u201c97 Jag<\/a>\u201d and deluxe single \u201cDoggy<\/a>\u201d alongside Dominic Fike and Truly Young.\u00a0<\/p>\n This past Spring,\u00a0Love Spells\u00a0joined\u00a0Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory\u00a0on their 2025 North American tour, sold out his first-ever headline show at Union Pool in Brooklyn, opened for\u00a0Dominic Fike\u00a0in Chicago, and is set to headline his first sold out LA show at Moroccan Lounge on August 20.<\/p>\n Stay tuned for more from\u00a0Love Spells\u00a0soon. In the meantime, you\u2019ll feel every note and word on\u00a0\u201cWish I Didn\u2019t Love You.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t 20-year-old singer songwriter\u00a0Sekou\u00a0re-emerges with new single\u00a0\u201cCatching Bodies\u201d alongside accompanying music video, directed by Iggy London. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Acclaimed British-Sudanese soul sensation\u00a0Elmiene\u00a0announces his new mixtape\u00a0Heat The Streets<\/em>\u00a0out September 5th<\/sup>\u00a0via Polydor\/Def Jam Recordings. The project will include his new song \u201cUseless (Without You)\u201d out now. Listen\u00a0HERE<\/a>. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Rising alternative R&B singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Bryant Barnes shares a smolderingly seductive new single entitled \u201cPriceless\u201d out now via Mercury Records. Continuing a steady rise to the forefront of the culture, the track notably paves the way for the arrival of his anxiously awaited full-length debut album, SOLACE, arriving this Fall on October 17th.<\/p>\n The track\u2019s thick bass line levitates beneath neon synths accented by airy echoes of electric guitar. Bryant\u2019s vocals practically melt into the soundscape as he alternates between evocative verses and a falsetto-spiked hook. It culminates on a chantable chorus as he declares, \u201cOur love is priceless,\u201d proceeding to assure, \u201cBaby, I want you for life.\u201d Emotion overflows on the final crescendo, and he flexes his range one last time.<\/p>\n It lands on the heels of his recent fan favorite \u201cTwo Sides Of Goodbye,\u201d which has already racked up millions of streams. Currently, Bryant is canvassing the country as direct support on the WITHERED Tour with d4vd, where each night the two join forces to perform his breakout \u201cI\u2019d Rather Pretend,\u201d igniting roars of applause from audiences nationwide.Check out the remaining itinerary below.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n All of this builds momentum for Bryant\u2019s highly anticipated studio debut, SOLACE. The 18-track album stands out with a single feature from his Houston hometown friend and longtime collaborator, d4vd. As the release date approaches, fans can pre-order vinyl and signed CD\u2019s now at BryantBarnesMusic.com.<\/p>\n With \u201cTwo Sides Of Goodbye,\u201d he picked up where he left off with the fan favorite \u201cWhy Can\u2019t You\u201d at the top of the year. The latter has already reeled in 12 million-plus streams and earned acclaim. CLASH raved, \u201cThe singer\u2019s tender youth \u2013 a mere 19-years-old at the time of writing \u2013 belies his huge skill, melting together R&B, soul, gospel, and more.\u201d Rated R&B applauded how, \u201cIn the melancholic ballad, Barnes contemplates reality of unrequited love and the glimmer of hope that his partner will stay to make it work.\u201d Billboard touted it among \u201cR&B\/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week,\u201d proceeding to proclaim, \u201cBryant Barnes is proving unstoppable.\u201d New Wave Magazine promised, \u201cBryant is making sure his presence is felt within the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n Earlier this year, he also supported 070 Shake on The Petrichor Tour across North America, captivating audiences around the country.<\/p>\n It\u2019s just the beginning though\u2026<\/p>\n Be on the lookout for a whole lot more to come from Bryant Barnes soon.<\/p>\n To close out last year, Bryant Barnes released \u201cIs This Love To You\u201d and launched his first sold-out headline run in November with shows in Houston, New York, and Los Angeles. Within merely three minutes of going on sale, all of the tickets were grabbed by fans in a frenzy! Elsewhere Bryant took over online with numerous performances on acclaimed platforms including COLORS, On The Radar, VEVO, and From The Block.<\/p>\n Recently named Vevo DSCVR 2025 Artist To Watch Bryant\u2019s profile has exploded in the last year, attracting over 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify and exponentially expanding his online following too. He has quietly taken flight as one of the year\u2019s boldest breakout artists. \u201cI\u2019d Rather Pretend\u201d quickly became one of Bryant\u2019s most popular songs with a tidal wave of viral engagement. Upon Building on this success, he teamed up with fellow Houston native and 19-year-old visionary artist d4vd for a new rendition of \u201cI\u2019d Rather Pretend.\u201d Barnes has also graced coveted platforms like Genius, while PAPER Magazine praised him as the, \u201cTexas-based alt-pop act has been dominating social media, attracting millions of followers on platforms like TikTok, where fans have organically \t\t\t\t\t\t\t After announcing\u00a0Supreme Clientele 2<\/i>\u00a0with the album\u2019s first single, \u201cRap Kingpin,\u201d it\u2019s evident that the culture is eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated sequel to one of Hip-Hop\u2019s most beloved albums.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cRap Kingpin\u201d spurred massive media coverage and fan anticipation, as the single soared to #2 on the iTunes Rap singles chart.\u00a0 Now, Ghostface is back with\u00a0Supreme Clientele\u2019s<\/i>\u00a0second single \u201cMetaphysics,\u201d which is now available at all DSP\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n Back in the building, and back in his bag, with \u201cMetaphysics,\u201d Ghost continues to display the nostalgic aesthetic that has made Ghost such a cultural icon, weaving in and out of the break-beat with his trademark abstract metaphors and comedic flair.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n \u201cMetaphysics\u201d is a record I made back in \u201903,\u201d Ghost confirms.\u00a0 \u201cI saved it for a time just like this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n First released in 2000,\u00a0Supreme Clientele<\/i>\u00a0is both timeless and enduring.\u00a0 At its core, it served as a window into Ghost\u2019s soul; wildly creative, a conduit of old and new.\u00a0 Ghost\u2019s stream-of-consciousness style became the quintessential definition of fresh, not only holding a privileged place in the history of hip hop music, but also significantly influencing the subsequent generation of artists that followed.<\/p>\n Meticulously crafted over the last decade,\u00a0Supreme Clientele 2<\/i>\u00a0is both a homecoming and a new chapter for Tony Starks, as he picks up the legacy with a new, but familiar lens.\u00a0 Real Rap\u2013No gimmicks\u2013Just Ghost.\u00a0 Exactly the way fans would want!\u00a0Supreme Clientele 2\u00a0<\/i>features guest appearances from Nas, Raekwon, Method Man, GZA, Redman, Conway The Machine, Styles P, M.O.P. and Dave Chappelle.\u00a0<\/p>\n Supreme Clientele 2<\/i>\u00a0is a part of Mass Appeal\u2019s\u00a0Legend Has It<\/i>\u00a0campaign, celebrating 7 iconic artists all releasing new music, including: Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L, De La Soul and Nas\/DJ Premier.\u00a0<\/p>\n There is no beginning or ending\u2026Ghostface is forever.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ghostface Killah\u2019s\u00a0Supreme Clientele 2<\/i>\u00a0will be released on 8.22.25 via Mass Appeal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning R&B powerhouse singer\/songwriter and actress\u00a0Coco Jones\u00a0reignites her chart-topping acclaimed debut album,\u00a0Why Not More?<\/em>\u00a0with a new\u00a0Deluxe Edition\u00a0out today via\u00a0High Standardz\/Def Jam Recordings.<\/p>\n She has notably added seven unreleased tracks to the record, including\u00a0\u201cHere We Go (Uh Oh)\u201d Remix\u00a0[feat.\u00a0Leon Thomas],\u00a0\u201cOther Side of Love\u201d\u00a0[feat.\u00a0Alicia Keys] and\u00a0\u201cIs It Mine\u201d\u00a0[feat.\u00a0Lady London].<\/p>\n To herald its release, she also just teamed up with\u00a0COLORSXSTUDIOS\u00a0for a powerful and passionate new\u00a0A COLORS SHOW<\/em>\u00a0performance of\u00a0\u201cOther Side of Love.\u201d\u00a0It showcases her talent, charisma, star-power, and undeniable light all at once. Watch\u00a0\u201cOther Side of Love (A COLORS SHOW)\u201d\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Back in April, the original version of\u00a0Why Not More?<\/em>\u00a0immediately turned heads. Right out of the gate, she earned the\u00a0\u201c#1 New R&B Artist Debut of 2025\u201d<\/u><\/em>. It instantly made a major impact on the culture and scored #1 for Current R&B Album Sales and Top 3 among Current R&B Albums. Plus, it catapulted into the Top 10 of the\u00a0Billboard<\/em>\u00a0200 and the Top 15 of the Top Album Sales Chart. Among many standouts, it also boasts the 2x GRAMMY\u00ae Award-nominated, RIAA Certified Gold track \u201cHere We Go (Uh Oh),\u201d \u201cTaste,\u201d \u201cYou,\u201d\u00a0and \u201cOn Sight.\u201d Tickets are available at\u00a0https:\/\/www.therealcocojones.com\/tour\/<\/a>\u00a0and full routing details are below. A limited number of signed vinyl and signed CDs will be offered exclusively on her website\u00a0therealcocojones.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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3. Kodak Black \u2013 Imma Shoot<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Kodak Black\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n4. Maria Ellis \u2013 I Like Me (When I\u2019m Loving You)<\/h3>\n
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5. Solomon Fox ft. Amaria \u2013 Fallin\u2019 Back<\/h3>\n
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6. BlakeIANA \u2013 On BS Again<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:KenTheMan\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n8. Mudbaby Ru \u2013 Love With A YN<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Talinwya – Topic\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n10. Suzi \u2013 Hit The Target EP<\/h3>\n
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Together, they deliver an irresistible otherworldly anthem unlike anything else you\u2019ll hear this year\u2014or ever.
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About the track,\u00a0Armani White\u00a0commented,\u00a0\u201cIt was\u00a0Mark Ronson\u00a0who gave me the fire and fuel to do \u2018GHOST.\u2019 He was playing<\/em>\u00a0\u2018BILLIE EILISH.<\/em>\u2019\u00a0and\u00a0\u2018SILVER TOOTH.\u2019<\/em>\u00a0in a back-to-back mashup during his DJ set, and he told me about it. So, I thought,<\/em>\u00a0\u2018I\u2019ve got to make another one!\u2019<\/em>\u00a0Flipping a\u00a0Pharrell\u00a0song and putting drums on it has definitely become a trademark of mine. It\u2019s another ghost that\u2019s been haunting me, so why not hit them over the head one more time?\u201d<\/em>
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Be on the lookout for a big screen-worthy music video to accompany the song in the near future.
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It lands in the wake of \u201cCUT THE LIGHTS.\u201d Since arriving this Spring, it has clocked just shy of a million streams.\u00a0Page Six<\/em><\/a>\u00a0sat down with him for an interview about the track, and\u00a0Ratings Game Music<\/em><\/a>\u00a0summed it up succinctly as\u00a0\u201canother banger<\/em>.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Plus,\u00a0HotNewHipHop<\/em><\/a>\u00a0praised, \u201cHis energy is electric, his presence undeniable<\/em>,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0while\u00a0VIBE<\/em><\/a>\u00a0declared, \u201cThis is how you show the world you\u2019re here to stay<\/em>.\u201d
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Bringing this vibe on the road,\u00a0Armani\u00a0will open for the legendary\u00a0T-Pain\u00a0on his upcoming\u00a0\u201cTP20\u201d Tour. The tour kicks off on\u00a0October 3\u00a0in Oxon Hill, MD at The Theater at MGM National Plaza, canvases the Midwest and South, and concludes on\u00a0October 26\u00a0in Lincoln, NB at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tickets are available for purchase\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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After stacking up a staggering 9.2 billion streams, he launches another era now.
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He closed out 2024 with\u00a0\u201cTTSO\u201d\u00a0which followed his\u00a0Road to CASABLANCO.<\/em>\u00a0EP. It ushered him to the forefront of the mainstream, posting up over half-a-billion streams and counting, anchored by the success of the platinum selling viral hit\u00a0\u201cBILLIE EILISH<\/a>.<\/a>\u201d\u00a0Inciting critical acclaim from\u00a0XXL<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and more,\u00a0Billboard<\/em><\/a>\u00a0chronicled how,\u00a0\u201cDespite his big, bright smile and sweet demeanor,\u00a0Armani White\u00a0has been through some of life\u2019s toughest battles<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>HipHopDX<\/em><\/a>\u00a0raved,\u00a0\u201cThe greatest strength of this project is how it positions\u00a0Armani\u00a0as able to hang on records with multiple generations.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>HotNewHipHop<\/em><\/a>\u00a0assured, \u201cThis project alone showcases\u00a0Armani\u2019s lyrical strength<\/em>.\u201d
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Among other accolades, he has also delivered showstopping performances at the\u00a0BET Hip Hop Awards<\/em>,\u00a0Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!<\/em>, MTV EMAS, Dick Clark\u2019s\u00a0NEW YEAR\u2019S ROCKIN\u2019 EVE<\/em>, Streamy\u2019s and beyond. Plus,\u00a0BET<\/em>\u00a0christened him a\u00a0\u201cBET Amplified Artist<\/em>,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0and MTV touted him as a Global PUSH artist.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n12. Rio Da Yung OG \u2013 F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I\u2019m Not Through)<\/h3>\n
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13. K Camp \u2013 Kiss 6<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:K Camp\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n14. Love Spells \u2013 Wish I Didn\u2019t Love You<\/h3>\n
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15. Sekou \u2013 Catching Bodies<\/h3>\n
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Transcending into his new era,\u00a0BRIT Rising Star\u00a0nominee\u00a0Sekou\u00a0boldly steps into his solidified refresh of sound in\u00a0\u201cCatching Bodies,\u201d opening the track with an ethereal, glamorous introduction. Leaving no room for uncertainty,\u00a0Sekou\u00a0asserts his unwavering boundaries and inner confidence in his new single, drenching his musical and personal endeavours in self-aplomb.
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Bright and upbeat,\u00a0Sekou\u00a0delights his audience with a symphonically strong track, seamlessly blending modernity with nostalgia.\u00a0Sekou\u00a0forces the listener into a state of individual doubtlessness, effortlessly showcasing his ability to produce a resonant masterpiece.
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Speaking on the new release,\u00a0Sekou\u00a0says \u201cI have been waiting so long for this moment and\u00a0<\/em>\u201cCatching Bodies\u201d\u00a0feels like the perfect song to release after a lot of setbacks, but we are here, timings, everything feels like the start of something beautiful.\u201d<\/em>
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\u201cCatching Bodies,\u201d\u00a0which premiered on\u00a0BBC Radio 1\u00a0with\u00a0Jack Saunders\u00a0and already earned initial support from artists including Lola Young, Ty Dollar $ign, and more, marks the monumental musical return of\u00a0Sekou. Already with a\u00a0\u2018Later\u2026 with Jool\u2019s Holland\u2019\u00a0standout performance, a nomination for\u00a0BRITs Rising Star Award\u00a0\u2013 cementing him in history as the awards youngest nominee \u2013 and making the Top 10 in the\u00a0BBC Radio 1 \u2018Sound Polls\u2019\u00a0under his belt,\u00a0Sekou\u00a0has the foundations of greatness. With nearly\u00a0200k\u00a0Spotify listeners, and climbing past\u00a0half a million\u00a0followers across socials, his recruited list of loyal listeners is only growing in size.\u00a0Sekou\u00a0has since understandably expanded his network of fans and collaborators, working with some of the biggest names in the industry. Featuring on the tracks of Justin Bieber, Central Cee, and Kevin Abstract, the reason for his iconic alliances bodes no secret.
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Gaining momentum as a vocal powerhouse, this song arrives on the heels of\u00a0Sekou\u00a0contributing vocals to\u00a0Justin Bieber\u2019s\u00a0critically acclaimed\u00a0SWAG<\/em>\u00a0album on\u00a0\u201cTOO LONG.\u201d\u00a0As documented on socials, the pair was photographed in the studio with\u00a0Fred Again. Additionally he has supported\u00a0Renee Rapp\u00a0on her\u00a0Snow Hard Feelings\u00a0<\/em>European tour and been featured on\u00a0Central Cee\u2019s\u00a0song\u00a0\u201cLimitless.\u201d
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Sekou\u00a0is back with a bang in his latest single\u00a0\u201cCatching Bodies,\u201d\u00a0unquestionably producing an energising sensation, hydrating a thirst deprived audience with his signature intertwining sounds of neo-pop soul.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n16. Elmiene \u2013 Useless (Without You)<\/h3>\n
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Teasers for his new highly-anticipated lead single racked up over 4.4 million views in just a few days, sparking excitement with fans and peers alike \u2013 including Kehlani \u2013 for its full release.
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Comprised of all new material, plus a few skits and interludes, the 12-track mixtape leans into\u00a0Elmiene\u2019s\u00a0lifelong love of R&B, an influence that has remained a fixture of his own work. Unafraid of sharing big feelings and making grand romantic gestures,\u00a0Heat The Streets<\/em>\u00a0celebrates and embraces the emotional depth of classic R&B: \u201cUseless (Without You)\u201d\u00a0is a yearning ballad that denies life\u2019s meaning without a lover, while the melodramatic \u201cDamage Control\u201d imagines the eve of a relationship\u2019s demise over an
irresistible funk groove. The collection ends with a warm cover of Carole King\u2019s ode to universal love \u201cYou\u2019ve Got A Friend.\u201d
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Elmiene\u2019s recent run of live shows feel like bucket list accolades, including a performance at the\u00a0BET Awards, playing alongside\u00a0D\u2019Angelo\u00a0at the\u00a0Roots Picnic\u00a0and supporting\u00a0Stevie Wonder\u00a0at BST Hyde Park. His iconic\u00a0NPR Tiny Desk Concert<\/a>\u00a0recently surpassed 1 million viewers, and his interview on\u00a0The Terrell Show<\/a>\u00a0found further reverence for Elmiene\u2019s R&B credentials when he impressed viewers by singing Uncle Sam\u2019s \u201cI Don\u2019t Ever Want To See You Again.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n17. Bryant Barnes \u2013 Priceless<\/h3>\n
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release it crashed the Top 10 of Billboard\u2019s Hot R&B Songs Chart peaking at #7. Simultaneously it gained nearly over 211 million global streams as the debut EP VANITY peaked at #13 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart and #10 Apple Music R&B Albums Chart. The EP isimpressively approaching 400 million global streams and counting.<\/p>\n
found his music.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n18. Ghostface Killah \u2013 Metaphysics<\/h3>\n
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19. Coco Jones \u2013 Why Not More? (Deluxe)<\/h3>\n
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Coco kicked off her sold-out headlining\u00a0Why Not More? Tour<\/em>, which hit major cities across North America including New York, Los Angeles, D.C. and more, with support from Lady London and TA Thomas on select dates. It resumes on September 11 when she touches down in Europe. Full routing below.<\/p>\n