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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t VisionPlay Entertainment flips the script with its latest release,\u00a0\u201cLies\u00a0That Came True,\u201d\u00a0produced by and featuring Rain 910 alongside\u00a0Cozz,\u00a0Twayne Towns, and\u00a0Landstrip\u00a0Chip. Out now via\u00a0MNRK Music Group, the single is a lyrical collision of ambition, grit, and transformation, proving that sometimes the wildest dreams and the boldest lies are just a verse away from reality.<\/p>\n Built on\u00a0<\/span>Rain 910\u2019s layered, hard-hitting production,\u00a0\u201cLies That Came True\u201d\u00a0moves between raw street reflections and aspirational highs, with each artist delivering verses that blur the line between past struggles and present victories. The release is accompanied by a bold new music video that mirrors the track\u2019s cinematic energy. Shot with a sharp, performance-driven style, it captures the collaborative chemistry of\u00a0Rain 910,\u00a0Cozz,\u00a0Twayne Towns, and\u00a0Landstrip Chip, offering a visual that matches the record\u2019s urgency and ambition.<\/p>\n Founded with a focus on uniting elite lyricists and producers,\u00a0<\/span>VisionPlay Entertainment\u00a0has built a reputation for bringing together voices from across the hip-hop landscape. Its catalog includes collaborations with\u00a0Maliibu Miitch,\u00a0Jeremih,\u00a0Rick Ross, and\u00a0K Carbon, earning support from top radio stations, digital platforms, and tastemakers who value authenticity and craft.<\/p>\n With\u00a0<\/span>\u201cLies That Came True,\u201d\u00a0the label reinforces its reputation for pairing razor-sharp lyricism with beats that stick, setting the stage for more explosive drops in the months ahead.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t UK R&B singer-songwriter\u00a0Tiana Major9\u00a0makes her long-awaited return with the powerful new single\u00a0\u201cShook One.\u201d\u00a0After a two-year hiatus, Tiana reclaims her space in music with a bold reinterpretation of one of hip-hop\u2019s most iconic tracks,\u00a0Mobb Deep\u2019s \u201cShook Ones Pt II.\u201d<\/p>\n With her signature blend of soulful vocals and raw honesty, Tiana transforms the classic into a modern R&B confessional\u2014exploring heartbreak, vulnerability, and the frustration of loving someone too afraid to reciprocate. The single finds her weaving piercing lines like:\u00a0\u201cI just wanted you to say when I say that \u2018I love you\u2019 \/ But you run \/ Like a shook one\u201d\u2014delivered with the emotional depth that has become her trademark.<\/p>\n Accompanied by a\u00a0Benji Allen-directed video\u00a0shot in black and white across New York City, \u201cShook One\u201d captures the timeless spirit of the original while showcasing Tiana\u2019s own artistry. From subway rides to summer streets and a powerful mural tribute to Mobb Deep, the visual grounds her homage in the city where the classic was born.<\/p>\n \u201cShook One\u201d follows her acclaimed singles\u00a0\u201cMoney\u201d and \u201cAlone\u201d\u2014earning praise from The Guardian, Billboard, CLASH, Essence, COLORS, and more. Earlier this year, Tiana also held an NTS Radio residency and delivered a standout BBC Radio 1Xtra Live Lounge performance, highlighting her vocal precision and range.<\/p>\n With over\u00a0200M streams, collaborations alongside\u00a0Stormzy, EARTHGANG, Bryson Tiller, and Unknown T,\u00a0and a\u00a0GRAMMY nomination for \u201cCollide\u201d\u00a0from the\u00a0Queen & Slim\u00a0soundtrack, Tiana Major9 has already cemented herself as one of the UK\u2019s most compelling voices. Now, with \u201cShook One\u201d and a debut album on the way in 2025, she begins a confident new chapter\u2014blending her love of R&B, jazz, and hip-hop while staying true to the vulnerability and honesty that set her apart.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, GRAMMY-nominated R&B singer \/ songwriter\u00a0BJRNCK\u00a0returns with her new single and music video for \u201cSafety,\u201d out now via Geffen Records. The music video, directed by Austin \u201cSalty\u201d Simkins, immerses her fans into her intimate world as she leads a sultry dance sequence through a moody, aqua-blue themed room. The record continues to showcase BJRNCK\u2019s heartfelt storytelling with her melodic and fearless vocals as she sings about loyalty, consistency and what she is looking for when feeling secure in her love life.<\/p>\n This new confident, soulful anthem comes off the heels of her recently released singles, \u201cCrazy<\/a>\u201d and \u201cClub<\/a>,\u201d which set the tone of her highly anticipated forthcoming project that is set to be released in a few months. BJRNCK continues to push her breakout year forward, as she unapologetically remains her true and raw self. Over the last few years, BJRNCK has pushed deeper into the spotlight after being recognized as Future & Metro Boomin\u2019s video star in their \u201cDrink N Dance<\/a>\u201d music video, and was featured on Omarion single, \u201cSunny Dayz<\/a>\u201d which led BJRNCK to her first Grammy nomination. While staying true to her mission of raw honesty, the Chicago-born artist pulls back the curtain on the messy, beautiful reality of modern love and woman-hood. With lyrics that feel like a conversation and production that pulls you in, BJRNCK\u2019s music is a reflection of the real, unfiltered moments that anybody can relate to in their own way. More music and surprises are on the way, and it\u2019s clear this will be the year she truly makes her mark.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, Maryland (DMV) rapper, songwriter, producer, and multi-hyphenate,\u00a0Phil Ad\u00e9\u00a0(Philip Adetumbi) returns after a five year hiatus with his new single \u201cM.I.A.\u201d from his upcoming independent eponymous album,\u00a0philip, slated for release\u00a0October 1st\u00a0via\u00a0Seenic\/UnitedMasters.<\/p>\n \u201cM.I.A.\u201d sets the tone for\u00a0philip, ushering in a bold new chapter as Ad\u00e9 intentionally steps into himself, creatively and personally. The track introduces a laser-focused Phil Ad\u00e9, delivering laid-back bars with a seamless flow that spotlight the everyday choices shaping his evolution\u2014protecting his business, moving with confidence, and no longer seeking outside validation. The accompanying cinematic visual captures Ad\u00e9 cruising through Los Angeles with nostalgic ease, flanked by a tight circle, carrying himself with intention at every turn.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phil Ad\u00e9 shares, \u201cI recorded \u2018M.I.A.\u2019 in the middle of the pandemic at a time when being out of the way felt like the theme of my life\u2014but I wanted it to still be high energy and motivational\u201d. He adds \u201cI\u2019m back, fully in control of my career, and there\u2019s nothing or no one stopping me now but me.\u201d<\/p>\n Now fully independent,\u00a0philip\u00a0isn\u2019t just a comeback\u2014it\u2019s a reclamation. The project captures Ad\u00e9\u2019s resilience and growth, showcasing his sharpest and most authentic storytelling to date as he embraces full creative autonomy. \u201cI have complete confidence that who I am and what I create is enough,\u201d he says. \u201cI no longer seek outside validation, nor do I answer to anyone but myself when it comes to the business of my music. I\u2019m free in more ways than one. This album is about me stepping into my own as a person and as an artist\u2014my art is enough.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Nigerian born, Texas-raised duo\u00a0KAIRO\u00a0share their new single \u201cPLACEHOLDER\u201d<\/a>\u00a0featuring buzzing alt-pop artist Amelia Moore. The track is a genre-bending collision of KAIRO\u2019s heartfelt storytelling and signature harmonies with Moore\u2019s fearless wit and edge.\u00a0 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t One of today\u2019s most essential artists, the enigmatic polymath <\/span>Jean Dawson returns with his electrifying new track \u201c<\/span>Rock A Bye Baby\u201d that debuted as<\/span> Zane Lowe\u2019s Apple New Music Daily<\/i> earlier today. Honoring the greats before him, the track sees Jean doing pop on his own terms through his singular \u201cghetto pop\u201d sound and breaking new ground as they once did. In this signature fashion, he unearths deeply palpable and dire themes, tackling the duality innate to the human experience that straddles fragility and strength through a captivating lens. Jean reveals a new chapter in his shapeshifting, one that is fueled by his personal evolution and liberation, and nevertheless thrilling. The track features production by his longtime collaborators <\/span>Hoskins (<\/span>Khalid, <\/span>PARTYNEXTDOOR, <\/span>Don Toliver, <\/span>Wiz Khalifa), <\/span>Lecx Stacy, <\/span>Johnny May (<\/span>Sam Short, <\/span>Che Lingo), and <\/span>Jesse Shuster (<\/span>Dua Saleh).<\/span><\/p>\n The track arrives as Jean is revealed as the cover star for <\/span>HYPEBEAST\u2019s music magazine <\/span>HYPETRAK that has returned to print. As its second issue, Jean is the immediate follow up cover star to <\/span>Kendrick Lamar who was the magazine\u2019s inaugural cover talent. The cover, which is on newsstands now, thrusts Jean into a line of artistic visionaries whose impact surpasses the parameters of music with a deep cultural impact. The single also follows Jean\u2019s most recent critically acclaimed album <\/span>Glimmer of God<\/i>,<\/span><\/i> composed of fifteen breathtaking tracks in which Jean made an immeasurable mark on the larger pop arena, firmly continuing his reign of music\u2019s foremost visionaries today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, Jean is currently on the road supporting <\/span>Linkin Park on their US headlining<\/span> From Zero Tour <\/i>and his own headlining <\/span>The Miracle Mile Tour<\/i> \u2013 see complete tour dates below. Purchase tickets <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n More to come from Jean very soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, Brazilian superstar\u00a0Ludmilla\u00a0and R&B powerhouse\u00a0Victoria Mon\u00e9t\u00a0unveil their highly anticipated collaborative single, \u201cCAM GIRLl.\u201d The bilingual track is a bold summer anthem celebrating unapologetic sensuality, the influence of the digital era, and confidence in identity. Merging Ludmilla\u2019s dynamic Brazilian funk sound with Mon\u00e9t\u2019s signature R&B sophistication, \u201cCAM GIRL\u201d delivers an electrifying blend of infectious rhythms and smooth, captivating vocals from two GRAMMY Award\u2013winning artists.<\/p>\n Seamlessly weaving Portuguese and English, \u201cCam Girl\u201d delivers a striking portrait of a modern femme fatale, confident, alluring, and unapologetically in control. The track underscores both artists\u2019 star power, showcasing their dynamic vocals and undeniable musical chemistry. Read the full lyrics,\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWorking with Victoria on \u2018CAM GIRL\u2019 was such an incredible experience. We are friends and we have been planning this for so long, and finally we did,\u201d Ludmilla said. \u201cWe wanted to create a song that\u2019s bold and empowering, while bringing together two different worlds, Brazilian funk and R&B. The energy felt so natural, and I\u2019m so proud of how we fused our styles into something fresh, fun, and truly global.\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond the song\u2019s catchiness and viral appeal, it represents a blending of international fan bases and musical influences across cultures. Ludmilla and Mon\u00e9t also bonded over their shared Black and bisexual identities and wanted \u201cCam Girl\u201d to express a sense of pride in identity and the joy of being freely yourself.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s an unspoken understanding when you share certain life experiences, and that definitely showed up in the music,\u201d Mon\u00e9t said. \u201cWe both know what it\u2019s like to carve out space for ourselves in industries that haven\u2019t always made room for our full identities,\u201d Mon\u00e9t said. \u201cThat gave the collaboration an extra layer of freedom, and we didn\u2019t have to explain ourselves, we could just create from a place of authenticity. I think you can hear that confidence and joy in the record. It\u2019s two women fully owning who we are and having fun with it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t First released in 2000,\u00a0Supreme Clientele<\/i>\u00a0changed everything.\u00a0\u00a0It wasn\u2019t just an album, it was a movement.\u00a0 A coded language.\u00a0 A wild, soulful, off-kilter symphony of slang and emotion that rewired our thoughts on what hip-hop could, and should aspire to be.<\/p>\n At its core,\u00a0Supreme Clientele<\/i>\u00a0is both timeless and enduring.\u00a0Serving as a window into Ghost\u2019s soul, its wildly creative and a conduit of old and new; and his stream-of-consciousness style became the definition of fresh, not only holding a privileged place in the history of hip hop music, but significantly influencing the subsequent generation of artists that followed.<\/p>\n Now, a quarter century later,\u00a0Supreme Clientele 2<\/i>\u00a0lands like a time capsule that has been cracked open.\u00a0 It\u2019s\u00a0both a homecoming and a new chapter for Tony Starks, as he picks up the legacy with a new, but familiar lens.\u00a0 Ghost, as vintage and sharp as ever, but also looser and freer.\u00a0\u00a0Supreme Clientele 2<\/i>\u00a0is not about Ghost chasing the past; it\u2019s about living in the moment and having fun while doing so.\u00a0\u00a0Real Rap\u2013No gimmicks\u2013Just quintessential Ghost.\u00a0 Exactly the way fans would want!<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:VisionPlay Entertainment\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n2. Tiana Major9 \u2013 Shook One<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Tiana Major9\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n3. Twelve\u2019Len ft. Phabo \u2013 Just Me And You<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Twelve’Len\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n4. BJRNCK \u2013 Safety<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:BJRNCK\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n5. Phil Ad\u00e9 \u2013 M.I.A.<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Phil Ad\u00e9\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n6. KAIRO & Amelia Moore \u2013 PLACEHOLDER<\/h3>\n
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Speaking of the song, KAIRO shares:\u00a0\u201cThis song is a milestone for us in every way \u2013 it\u2019s our first-ever feature, our first single since our debut album dropped last year, and the lead single from our upcoming EP. From the moment we wrote it, we knew it needed a female perspective to bring it to life \u2013 and there was only one person we had in mind: Amelia. We texted her the demo, and she hit us back immediately with, \u2018just ran it back 6 times in the whip\u2026so fire\u2026YES!\u2019 We\u2019ve been longtime fans of her work, but over the last year in LA, we\u2019ve also become real friends \u2013 which made this collaboration feel even more special.<\/em>\u00a0To say we\u2019re honored to have her join us on this record is an understatement.\u201d<\/em>
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When asked about her experience working with KAIRO, Amelia shares:\u00a0\u201cThis is my first time featuring on another artist\u2019s song and I couldn\u2019t be more proud of how \u201cPLACEHOLDER\u201d turned out! I think it\u2019s sonically and visually the perfect combination of our two worlds and I\u2019m just grateful to be a part of their project.\u201d<\/em>
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KAIRO is an alt-pop\/R&B duo composed of identical twin brothers EJ and AK Odijighoro. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Houston, Texas, the brothers honed their musical talents in their father\u2019s church \u2013 EJ on piano, AK on drums \u2013 where they began shaping the harmonies and emotional depth that fuel their sound today. After gaining viral traction on TikTok in 2021, they officially debuted as KAIRO in 2022 with\u00a0Love Letters From Houston<\/em>, earning millions of streams and praise from Billboard and\u00a0GRAMMY.com. Their follow-up EP,\u00a0Return To Sender<\/em>, featured the breakout single \u201cMovie Star,\u201d which surpassed 10 million global streams.
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Newly signed to Def Jam Recordings, KAIRO released their debut album\u00a0ARE WE THERE YET?\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 a 13-track odyssey chronicling their journey as Nigerian-American immigrants carving their place in music. With their kaleidoscopic blend of alt-pop urgency, R&B soul, and cinematic vocal layering, KAIRO are redefining what the next wave of pop looks and sounds like.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n7. Jean Dawson \u2013 Rock A Bye Baby<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Jean Dawson\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n8. LUDMILLA & Victoria Mon\u00e9t \u2013 CAM GIRL<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:LUDMILLA\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n9. Ghostface Killah \u2013 Supreme Clientele 2<\/h3>\n
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