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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t OBN Jay\u00a0sets it off with \u201cBreak The Chains,\u201d a raw and defiant single out now via OBN Entertainment\/MNRK Music Group, landing ahead of his upcoming album\u00a0Me Against The World<\/em>, available for pre-order. Set to a piano-laced trap beat that feels both moody and deliberate, OBN Jay unloads with frustration, fire, and sharp focus.<\/p>\n Blending charged emotion with street wisdom, \u201cBreak The Chains\u201d showcases OBN Jay\u2019s ability to pair sharp bars with cinematic production. \u201cBreak the chains off me, b****,\u201d he snaps, setting the tone for a record that\u2019s more eruption than performance. OBN Jay unloads with force, letting frustration, hunger, and grit spill out. His bars don\u2019t tiptoe, they hit directly. The result is a track that feels personal, pressurized, and fully intentional.<\/p>\n He\u2019s not just rapping, he\u2019s firing back. \u201cBreak The Chains\u201d plays like a warning shot to enemies and doubters, those who counted him out, those who crossed him. OBN Jay flips the narrative with aggression and pride, turning criticism into fuel.\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 \u201c\u2018Break The Chains\u2019 is about airing it out, freeing myself, and proving everybody who counted me out wrong,\u201d says OBN Jay.<\/p>\n Following a streak of high-energy records including \u201cNew Wave,\u201d \u201cTequila Talk,\u201d and \u201cNew BR,\u201d this latest release continues to show the depth and hunger behind OBN Jay\u2019s evolution. While the message is heavier, the delivery remains confident and cutting, as he stakes his claim with fire and focus.<\/p>\n The \u201cBreak The Chains\u201d video feels like stepping into OBN Jay\u2019s world, riding through the city in a black convertible with the energy of a street mission. Flashing money and moving with urgency, he makes it clear he\u2019s not here to play. Scenes of him rapping in front of a wall of classic rap covers nod to the legends before him, while signaling his place in the conversation today. It\u2019s bold, fast-moving, and true to the spirit of the record.<\/p>\n Stream \u201cBreak The Chains\u201d now \u2014 available\u00a0HERE<\/a>.\u00a0Watch the video\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pre-order, pre-save, or pre-add,\u00a0Me Against The World<\/em>,\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Album out everywhere September 12 via OBN Entertainment\/MNRK Music Group.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Legendary R&B Icon, multi award-winning platinum singer, songwriter and humanitarian Johnny Gill has released his new single \u201cOne Night.\u201d The beautifully performed ballad is globally available now on all streaming and download platforms via the\u00a0SRG-ILS\/Virgin Group\u00a0label imprint.<\/p>\n \u201cOne Night,\u201d the latest single from the legendary, Johnny Gill is finally here, and fans can\u2019t get enough of the classic-sounding, Johnny Gill ballad. The passionate and sensual tune was written by Gregg Pagani and Francesca Richard.<\/p>\n \u201cWow, wow, wow, it is here! Y\u2019all wanted some grown & sexy and some R&B at its best, well, aka \u2018lil baby Jesus\/J. Skillz is in the building,\u201d Johnny chuckles. \u201cReal talk, my new single, One Night, is a song that is just traditional R&B, I did not try to chase or try to be trendy, I just decided that in the space and place that I am in, I wanted to just get back into recording and expressing myself creatively with music and this is where I am at, this is what it is for me right now and I hope that my fans really truly enjoy it. Time has changed, life has changed, the music industry has changed a lot, but you know what has not changed. my connection, my love, my passion for my music and my fans. I hope you guy truly enjoy it,\u201d mentions Johnny Gill.<\/p>\n As Johnny continues his incredibly successful solo career, he is still a member of the iconic R&B group, New Edition. The multi award-winning platinum group will be celebrated on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, in their hometown of Boston, MA with a street naming ceremony in the Roxbury neighborhood where the group was formed. New Edition is also gearing up for a 2026 North American tour.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/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 \u00a0<\/p>\n Today, they share their second offering, \u201cL Train Vintage.\u201d\u00a0The track, which was recorded in osquinn\u2019s apartment during a late night session, embodies their distinct chemistry, pairing Dorian\u2019s sharp, brooding one-liners with osquinn\u2019s assured, melodic bars.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThis track was made in my old ass moldy apartment. Dorian came over the crib and we recorded 3 tracks that day. thione, duh, and bags. This one was my favorite though. probably my best lyrical performance out of the 3. the lyrics don\u2019t mean as much as my former stuff because a lot of this was just for fun. and fun was definitely had\u201d says osquinn. Dorian adds, \u201cone of my favorite tracks off of the tape, me & quinns synergy on the raps & production on this one is just a sneak peak into the bags we tapped into in the album.\u201d\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 \u00a0<\/p>\n Now, 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 \u00a0<\/p>\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 \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \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,\u00a0Dorian\u00a0and\u00a0quinn\u00a0feel 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 Singer-songwriter and multi-genre storyteller Keithian is stepping boldly into a new era with the release of his captivating new single, \u201cWalk With Me\u201d, arriving August 29th via his newly inked deal with SRG-ILS Group. Serving as the first of three singles leading up to his Equal parts vulnerable and confrontational, \u201cWalk With Me\u201d finds Keithian navigating the emotional limbo between desire and detachment. Draped in dreamy vocals, sensual tension, and candid lyrics, the song captures the frustration of loving someone who won\u2019t let you in\u2014where one heart is all-in and the other is still haunted by the past.<\/p>\n \u201cI wrote \u2018Walk With Me\u2019 from a space where I felt emotionally ready, but the girl I wanted wasn\u2019t,\u201d says Keithian. \u201cI didn\u2019t want to beg for love, but I did want clarity. This song is my way of saying: I\u2019m here, I\u2019m honest, and if this is real, then it\u2019s on you to show up too. I\u2019m done making excuses for people who aren\u2019t ready. And it\u2019s greater than just a romantic relationship\u2014it\u2019s about how we demand to be treated by friends, family, loved ones, and colleagues.\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 With lyrics like \u201cI try to put off these feelings for the truth, but you won\u2019t acknowledge that it\u2019s up to you,\u201d Keithian extends both an invitation and a challenge: If you feel this, choose it. If not, stop pretending.<\/p>\n The song also sets the emotional tone for HUMAN | SINNER, a project that dives deep into the push and pull between connection and self-protection, longing and self-worth. True to his signature \u201cGumbo Music\u201d style, Keithian blends R&B, Pop, Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop, and his Southern cultural roots into a sound that\u2019s cinematic yet deeply personal.<\/p>\n Fans can expect two more singles following \u201cWalk With Me\u201d ahead of the album\u2019s release\u2014each unveiling a different layer of Keithian\u2019s artistry and the HUMAN | SINNER journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Fresh off of announcing their collaborative album Bronx-born, Brooklyn-based artist Anysia Kym and NYC producer Tony Seltzer share new single \u201cAutomatic\u201d.\u00a0Another fleeting 90-second taste of what fans can expect from the album, Anysia\u2019s unbridled, and growing, confidence as a songwriter is on full display on \u201cAutomatic\u201d, which arrives with an accompanying music video directed by Nicholas Stafford Briggs. The new single adds another layer of insatiable intrigue to the imminent\u00a0Purity, out September 12th via 10k. \u201cAutomatic\u201d follows lead single \u201cSpeedrun\u201d, which received praise from The New York Times, The Guardian, Pigeons & Planes, Stereogum and The FADER, who proclaimed the song is \u201cbuilt to be looped over and over again.\u201d<\/p>\n On September 12th, Anysia & Tony will also be playing an album release show at Public Records in Brooklyn, with support from MIKE as dj blackpower and JADALAREIGN. Exclusive merch and physical copies of Purity will also be available for purchase at the show.<\/p>\n Purity\u00a0is the amorphous byproduct of a naturally budding creative relationship between Anysia and Tony, who bonded over their mutual love of the drums when they first met while the producer was working with MIKE on\u00a0Pinball. Together, they push each other into new territory musically, with Anysia growing into her stature as an artist with her most emotive and affecting project to-date across Tony\u2019s productions, which dismantles the limits of Anysia as a vocalist. Anysia\u2019s ambitious and ever-expanding range as a vocalist, songwriter and musician is on full display on\u00a0Purity, as she traverses the otherworldly sonic landscape she built with Tony.\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m in it for the long run,\u201d\u00a0she says. \u201cI\u2019m still such a baby in this, but that really excites me. I want to keep exploring and seeing what\u2019s next. Purity is the album where I\u2019m like, \u2018I know this is what I want to do.\u2019\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Anysia has carved out a distinctive sound of her own within New York\u2019s underground landscape through her growing production palette and natural prowess as a drummer that draws from jungle, drum n bass, and soulful R&B. Anysia found kindred spirits in her 10k labelmates MIKE, Sideshow and Niontay, and honed her musical skillset as a producer with 2022\u2019s\u00a0Soliloquy\u00a0and 2023\u2019s\u00a0Pressure Sensitive. With her 2024 project\u00a0Truest, Anysia confidently planted her voice in the foreground of her production for the first time, which Pitchfork praised as showing \u201cflashes of a star in the making.\u201d\u00a0Most recently, she collaborated with critically-acclaimed UK producer Loraine James on their joint\u00a0Clandestine\u00a0EP released earlier this year via 10k.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Tony Seltzer\u2019s prolific catalog of work over the past decade has made him a household name in the NYC underground scene and beyond, with production credits ranging from Princess Nokia and Jay Critch to Eartheater, earning him platinum and gold records. Most recently, he released the sequel to his celebrated collaborative album with MIKE,\u00a0Pinball II, earlier this year. Rolling Stone praised Tony\u2019s \u201cenergetic, synth-driven production\u201d for unlocking a new creative pathway for MIKE across the two\u00a0Pinball\u00a0projects, which is yet another testament to Tony\u2019s ability to challenge his collaborators to explore their limits sonically.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Rapper Kosha Dillz has created his own controversial news network anthem in\u00a0<\/i><\/b>the song and music video AlJewzeera,\u00a0<\/b>a hard-hitting \u201cRage Against The Machine\u201d style anthem meets Beastie Boy type record of which couldn\u2019t come at a more includes the death of journalist \u00a0Anas Al Sharif, accused of being a Hama terrorist working for\u00a0Al Jazeera..\u00a0<\/i>Amidst the controversy of\u00a0Greta Thunberg\u00a0sailing to Gaza, stolen humanitarian, starving children, Israel blocking it all at the same time, Iran bombs the city of Tel Aviv, this video will make you feel and question everything you know today on the conflict. Why? It will most likely change tomorrow, and not for good reasons. Since we wrote this press release, 7 more \u201cjournalists\u201d have been killed. But it is also reported that they were in a hospital turned Hamas compound.\u00a0<\/p>\n The parody name and intense video, which was shot outside buildings destroyed\u00a0by a ballistic missile\u00a0a few weeks ago, includes various green screen effects\u00a0representing what is considered to be a manipulation of propaganda, otherwise known as\u00a0Pallywood.<\/i>\u00a0As provocative as it is, the overall message begs to question: why are people using fake images to change public image in a war with so many unanswered questions, yet also the source of many domestic\u00a0issues in rising anti-Semitism. The end scene\u00a0lifts up the green screen as everything is eerily normal on the beach, which is an ironic display of resilience for Israelis who seem to operate as if nothing out of the ordinary is happening<\/p>\n The opening lines of\u00a0AlJewzeera<\/i>\u00a0prove to be powerful.<\/p>\n \u201cMe too unless a Jew f#$k a feminist, bugging on the government\u00a0no negative October\u00a07th sh#t, this is for anybody that I can\u2019t diss, anybody from a Rogan to a Candace,<\/i>\u201d\u00a0pointing out\u00a0how various people\u00a0have cashed in on the media hype of the Israel-Gaza War. Even as we type this, sirens are sounding across Tel Aviv as Yemen shoots a Ballistic Missile into the airspace.<\/p>\n The Last lines of the song also hit hard. \u201cYour internet memes are not new, and if your news aint got jews it aint\u00a0news\u2026There are over 30 armed conflicts in the world, Congo, Sudan, but if there\u2019s no Jews you don\u2019t give a damn.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, multi award winning platinum artist and producer, Kwam\u00e9, returns to the forefront of the music industry as he releases his anticipated album, The Different Kids. <\/em>The 15-track project is a powerful, high-energy, and layered self-produced project that showcases several facets of the multi-hyphenate\u2019s artistic personality. \u201cThe album title explains how I always felt as a person,\u201d he explains. \u201cI didn\u2019t necessarily align with mainstream life. I\u2019ve always felt different. Putting the Kids part of the title as plural, it\u2019s a double thing. It speaks to the people who used to get into my music. I would refer to them as The Different Kids.\u201d<\/p>\n Throughout The Different Kids, Kwam\u00e9 blends witty braggadocio and captivating storytelling with precise, dexterous flows. He also weaves social commentary into his rewind-worthy rhymes. The intro to \u201cThe Kwame Show,\u201d for instance, sounds as if it could be the theme song from a classic television sitcom. The song then flips into a kinetic beat with Kwam\u00e9 rapping with a controlled poise about everything from his ageless appearance to the evolution of Black family structure.<\/p>\n On \u201cHello Anybody,\u201d Kwam\u00e9 wonders if he\u2019s the only one who sees the shortcomings of modern society while also addressing his own contradictions. \u201cAdulthood\u201d takes a realistic look at marriage, about how men and women can drift apart over the years. \u201cI wanted to address things that are important to me, but not make it preachy,\u201d Kwam\u00e9 says. \u201cThat\u2019s the vibe of the whole album. I feel like I drop gems interwoven with the lyrics in different ways.\u201d<\/p>\n Elsewhere, \u201cMs Mary Mack\u201d showcases Kwam\u00e9 flowing effortlessly over a spare, bouncy drum-driven beat, while he has guest vocalist Lady Tigra from L\u2019Trimm speak to his community in a tongue-in-cheek manner on \u201cOle Skool Rapper.\u201d Then, on \u201cKWAME 2 KWAME\u201d he imagines having a conversation with a younger version of himself. It all adds up to The Different Kids, an artistic tour de force from one of hip-hop\u2019s best rapper-producers.<\/p>\n \u201cI decided I was only going to rap over beats I wanted to rap over,\u201d Kwam\u00e9 says. \u201cI\u2019m not going to allow what\u2019s \u2018in style\u2019 or \u2018out of style,\u2019 dictate what I do. I try to be as absolutely creative as I can possibly be without anybody telling me, \u2018No. You can\u2019t do that,\u2019 but myself. That thought process is the soul of the album.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Brussels-born multidisciplinary artist and producer Shungu announces his new album\u00a0Faith in the Unknown, out November 7th via Lex Records. A natural curator in his renowned career as a producer, this album represents a long held dream of his to capture a community of voices, energies and sensibilities on record that inspire him. That community includes frequent collaborators of Shungu\u2019s like Pink Siifu, Liv.e, Navy Blue, Fly Anakin, Maxo, dreamcastmoe, Goya Gumbani, Fatima, Chester Watson, Ruqqiyah, and ZEKEULTRA.\u00a0<\/p>\n The process of making this album \u201ctook time, and it grew into something very human, rooted in trust, patience and creative risk,\u201d Shungu says. \u201cIt\u2019s also a kind of introduction to a scene I feel close to, a space where experimentation meets vulnerability. I hope the record resonates beyond the surface and invites people to reflect, feel, and question. These songs are conversations, not just between me and the artists, but between worlds, eras, and ways of feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n Alongside the news of the album, Shungu is also sharing new single \u201cStay Alive\u201d featuring Pink Siifu, who appears across four tracks on the album. The new song, Shungu\u2019s second offering from the upcoming album following \u201cTalk to the Mass\u201d featuring Fly Anakin, Goya Gumbani and Fatima, is a slow burn, G-funk-indebted track that demonstrates Shungu\u2019s ability to craft instrumentals that perfectly serve the styles of his collaborators.<\/p>\n On his collaborative relationship with Siifu, Shungu shares, \u201cWorking with Siifu is always effortless, there\u2019s a natural flow to everything we create. He\u2019s one of those rare artists with whom you can travel through so many dimensions, spiritually, sonically, emotionally, without ever forcing it. It\u2019s like moving through fog and clarity at once.\u201d<\/p>\n Shungu has carved out a singular space for himself as an innovative, revered voice in the underground hip-hop landscape, blending jazz-infused sampling with cosmic grooves, along with establishing a Detroit-indebted house alter ego Senga. That personality and distinct ear for instrumentals has cultivated a sense of community across his records with the likes of Pink Siifu, Fly Anakin, YUNGMORPHEUS and more finding a home in his beats. The Belgian producer has served as an accomplished custodian of this community for years, playing the role of an artist who is both deeply rooted in the underground scene and a pioneering force in driving it forward. ShunGu\u2019s critically acclaimed debut album\u00a0A Black Market Album\u00a0was described by Pitchfork\u00a0as\u00a0\u201cperfectly chosen drums and subtle swagger, reminiscent of nothing so much as golden-age Slum Village and other pre-Donuts\u00a0J. Dee classics.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Tiara Thomas, the\u00a0Grammy and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter, returns with\u00a0\u201cA Hug,\u201d\u00a0a raw, emotionally charged\u00a0R&B track\u00a0that captures the duality of her artistry. Known for co-writing modern classics like\u00a0H.E.R.\u2019s \u201cDamage\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cIntimidated,\u201d\u00a0Tiara continues carving out her own lane with music that is equal parts vulnerable and unapologetically bold.<\/p>\n \u201cA Hug\u201d\u00a0blends smooth, soulful vocals with sharp, rhythmic flows as Tiara pivots seamlessly between\u00a0singing\u00a0and\u00a0rapping, showcasing the full scope of her talent. A moody counterpoint to the sweetness of her previous single\u00a0\u201cKiss Me,\u201d\u00a0the track channels\u00a0anger,vulnerability, and emotional exhaustion,\u00a0offering a darker glimpse into the rollercoaster of feelings that will shape her upcoming album.<\/p>\n \u201cThis song came from a real place of frustration,\u201d Tiara says. \u201cIt\u2019s about when you\u2019re tired of love being complicated, when all you really want is something as simple as a hug, but the emotions underneath are messy, raw, and sometimes petty. I wanted that duality to come through in both the lyrics and delivery.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Following her 2023 single\u00a0\u201cHit You Right Back\u201d\u00a0featuring\u00a0Tone Stith\u00a0and 2024\u2019s lighthearted\u00a0\u201cKiss Me,\u201d\u00a0\u201cA Hug\u201d\u00a0signals a striking new chapter in Tiara\u2019s evolution, one where honesty and emotional complexity take center stage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Global music icon DJ Snake teams up with hip-hop artist and R&B force Don Toliver for new single \u201cSomething Wrong,\u201d out today. It\u2019s a late-summer track that fuses hypnotic synths, smooth melodies, and Toliver\u2019s signature hypnotic vocal presence. The track captures the heat and haze of the season while hinting at the expansive sonic world of Snake\u2019s upcoming album, NOMAD, arriving September 26, 2025.<\/p>\n Blending Snake\u2019s long-standing love for hip-hop with Toliver\u2019s hypnotic vocal presence, \u201cSomething Wrong\u201d delivers a suave, nostalgic performance wrapped in modern production. Pulsing synths and retro textures push the single into effortlessly cool territory, equal parts euphoria and timeless emotion<\/p>\n For DJ Snake, the single adds to a storied history of hip-hop collaborations, having worked with Cardi B, Future, Offset, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, Tyga, Lil Jon, Young Thug, Travis Scott, Migos, and more. \u201cSomething Wrong\u201d shows Snake evolving once again, turning his history of collaborations into something sharper and more forward-looking.<\/p>\n The track also highlights the range of DJ Snake\u2019s upcoming album NOMAD. Previous singles have explored different corners of his sound. From the Latin fire of \u201cNoventa\u201d with J Balvin to the hard-hitting \u201cReloaded,\u201d the laid-back, atmospheric sound of \u201cPatience,\u201d and the dance-pop shimmer of \u201cParadise.\u201d Now, with Don Toliver on board, Snake leans fully into hip-hop, marking the fifth glimpse of the album.<\/p>\n Rather than sticking to one lane, NOMAD is shaping up as a world-spanning body of work, built to connect clubs, streets, and festivals alike.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, hip-hop artist\u00a0Westside Gunn<\/a>\u00a0announced the release of his brand new project,\u00a0HEELS HAVE EYES 2<\/i>, which is currently available to stream\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0via\u00a0Griselda Records \/ Roc Nation Distribution.<\/p>\n HEELS HAVE EYES 2<\/i>\u00a0serves as the sequel to Gunn\u2019s,\u00a0HEELS HAVE EYES<\/i>, which arrived earlier this year and sparked a wave of momentum \u2013 including the \u201cEGYPT\u201d remix with\u00a0Doechii. With this new project, Gunn continues to merge his creative worlds of music, art, fashion, and wrestling into a singular, cinematic experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n The striking cover art captures this perfectly: a suited man named VIRGIL vaulting over a wrestling barricade, championship title belt raised high: a visual homage to Gunn\u2019s \u201c4th Rope\u201d persona and the larger-than-life world he\u2019s built around it. The new project includes 12 new songs and the release coincides with the annual celebration of \u201cWestside Gunn Day\u201d in Gunn\u2019s hometown of Buffalo, N.Y.\u00a0<\/p>\n Gunn originally received a proclamation for \u201cWestside Gunn Day\u201d on Aug. 28, 2019 and has turned the date into a yearly celebration filled with live performances. This year\u2019s event will take place at Buffalo RiverWorks and will include special performances by Joey Bada$$, Bun B, Styles P and more. Tickets are available for purchase\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Buffalo native originally dropped the first installment of the\u00a0HEELS HAVE EYES<\/i>\u00a0series in April 2025. Recorded in just one day, the project featured production from Harry Fraud, Denny LaFlare, Mr. Green, and Cee Gee and included the fan-favorite track \u201cEGYPT.\u201d The song sparked a viral moment after Doechii reacted to being sampled, which led to the release of an official remix in May.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Guordan returns with his latest single \u201cI Need You,\u201d out now via AWAL. A heartfelt declaration of love and devotion, \u201cI Need You\u201d is an anthem of vulnerability and strength, layering smooth melodies, spiritual undertones, and raw honesty. The track highlights Guordan\u2019s gift for crafting timeless R&B \u2013 equal parts sensual, reflective, and uplifting. With lyrics that affirm connection and resilience, \u201cI Need You\u201d resonates as both a personal confession and a universal love song.<\/p>\n Known for his soulful anthems and heartfelt storytelling, Guordan has carved a lane as one of R&B\u2019s most compelling voices. His music has drawn acclaim for its ability to uplift while remaining deeply personal, with fans praising his ability to balance spirituality, grit, and sensuality in equal measure. As he gears up for a new era of releases in 2025 including May\u2019s \u201cHealing Phase<\/a>\u201d, \u201cI Need You\u201d sets the tone for a body of work that redefines what modern soul can sound and feel like.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Accelerating her rapid rise to the forefront of R&B-pop, Atlanta-based platinum-selling singer-songwriter, musician, and Broadway star\u00a0Jai\u2019Len Josey\u00a0drops her brand new single entitled\u00a0\u201cFreak\u201d\u00a0out now via\u00a0Def Jam Recordings. Listen\u00a0HERE<\/a>.\u00a0\u201dFreak\u201d is the second offering from her highly anticipated, full-length debut album,\u00a0Serial Romantic<\/em>,\u00a0<\/em>executive produced by five-time GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winner\u00a0Tricky Stewart\u2014coming soon. Watch the Visualizer\u00a0HERE<\/a>. The last time we heard from\u00a0Jai\u2019Len\u00a0was when she dropped her two-pack\u00a0Conversations From A Payphone<\/em>\u00a0in 2023.\u00a0VIBE<\/em><\/a>\u00a0promised,\u00a0\u201cThe\u00a0Southern Delicacy\u00a0singer isn\u2019t here for the games when it comes to her romantic partner<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>Meanwhile,\u00a0YouKnowIGotSoul<\/em><\/a>\u00a0praised her \u201cinsane vocals and storytelling<\/em>,\u201d going on to assure, \u201cIf you haven\u2019t heard the name\u00a0Jai\u2019Len Josey, we are sure you\u2019ll be hearing it everywhere soon<\/em>.\u201d \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter-producer Eric Roberson has released his new single \u201cTrust In Love\u201d featuring Jayshawn Champion. The upbeat soulful tune is globally available now on all streaming\/download platforms and is the third single lifted from the recently released\u00a018th studio album, \u201cBeautifully All Over The Place<\/a>.\u201d The #BAOTP album is exclusively available now via\u00a0EricRobersonMusic.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Written by Eric Roberson, Jayshawn Champion and Rodney Jones and produced by Eric Roberson and Rodney Jones. \u201cTrust in love\u201d is a collaboration with one of my favorites and most decorated songwriters, Jayshawn Champion. The song combines a danceable warm-weather groove with heartfelt advice on what\u2019s needed to make love work,\u201d mentions Eric Roberson.<\/p>\n \u201cOver You, Under You<\/a>,\u201d was written and produced by\u00a0Eric Roberson,\u00a0Rodney Jones\u00a0for Art of Artez Productions and\u00a0Brett \u201cB Dubb\u201d Baker. \u201cThis is a special song to me, it contains some of my favorite elements in music. tempo, word play, collaboration and funk. Najee and Jayshawn Champion are two of my favorite artists and friends, so it\u2019s an honor to have them bring so much to this song. if you allow it, the song can pull you in a multitude of directions. Lyrical content usually found on a ballad; instrumentation usually heard on a jazz record and tempo usually felt in house and dance music. We broke rules and loved every part of it,\u201d shares Eric Roberson.<\/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 Earlier this spring, Eric released the infectious lead song from the album, \u201cWhere You Gonna Go<\/a>\u201d featuring\u00a0BJ The Chicago Kid. The beautifully pended neo-soul track was written by\u00a0Eric Roberson,\u00a0Bryan James Sledge\u00a0and\u00a0Rodney Jones\u00a0and produced by\u00a0Eric Roberson, and\u00a0Rodney Jones\u00a0for\u00a0Art of Artez Productions. \u201cWhere You Gonna Go\u201d is a song that explores simple extremes\u201d, says Roberson. \u201cIt\u2019s inspired by a question I ask myself to help the sunshine, even when facing storms. \u201cA lullaby hook blended with 70\u2019s soul, Detroit hip hop, and 3\/4 gospel undertones invite listeners to engage in everything from slow dancing with a partner to praying for them. The song\u2019s mission is to enhance people\u2019s self-worth and growth,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n Fans can catch up with\u00a0ERIC ROBERSON\u00a0on the road as he is currently on his \u201cBeautifully All Over The Place\u201d Tour. For tickets and additional information, please visit \u201cBeautifully All Over The Place\u201d Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n Being no stranger to driving emotions in the right direction, while blending soulful melodies with heartfelt lyrics that resonate with love, loss and reflection, Eric Roberson, continues to prove why he has been called the co-Captain of the Neo-soul movement for all of these years. Whether over the course of his seventeen beloved LPs (2001\u2019s The Esoteric Movement to 2022\u2019s Lessons) or through songwriting\/production\/vocal collaborations with the likes of Jill Scott, Dwele, Musiq Soulchild, Vivian Green, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Spinna and others, fine-tuned R&B music ears have come to recognize and make a somewhat spiritual connection with his everyday relatable, multi-influenced vibe which mirrors their own lives and experiences. \u201cIt\u2019s R&B and soul music, but I\u2019m a hip-hop dude,\u201d Eric replies, of his influences as it relates to his music\u2019s appeal.<\/p>\n Indeed, nothing less than heartfelt gratitude for the blessing of being able to continue releasing music through his very own Blue Erro Soul Entertainment, as well as accolades which have included two successive Grammy nominations for \u201cBest Urban\/Alternative Performance\u201d (for \u201cA Tale of two\u201d in 2010; \u201cStill\u201d in 2011), a BET J Virtual Award for \u201cUnderground Artist of the Year\u201d (2008), being distinguished as the first independent artist to be nominated for a BET Award in 2007 and sold-out tours throughout the world is what makes Eric Roberson, \u201cThe Soul Man himself\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, rising alternative R&B singer-songwriter <\/span>ZADA has released her latest song \u201c<\/span>Leave The Show\u201d. Blending Reggae Rock\/Dub and R&B elements with exciting electric guitar riffs and assertive vocals, the track was produced by <\/span>longtime collaborators <\/span>Chin Injeti (<\/span>Eminem, P!nk, J. Cole) and <\/span>Brian West (<\/span>Nelly Furtado, Sia, Bono), and written by ZADA alongside Injeti and West. Listen <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Speaking about the track, ZADA says: \u201cI originally wrote this song when I was 19 and always had it kicking around. It was a demo for about a year or so, but it wasn\u2019t until I played this song live that I felt the need to put it out. So much of this record is rooted in embodying liberation and now being 22, and officially recording the song this year, \u2018Leave The Show\u2019 is even more relevant. The energy from this record makes it one of the most exciting that we\u2019ve ever produced \u2013 we were thrilled to lean more into the live sounds and create a vibe that could be played at festivals, something to draw a crowd!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cLeave The Show\u201d builds on the momentum of ZADA\u2019s recent singles <\/span>\u201cAccess Denied\u201d<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>\u201cBreath Away\u201d<\/span><\/a>, which kicked off a powerful new chapter following the release of her 2024 debut <\/span>album <\/span>Water In The Desert<\/i>. Featuring \u201cAtlantic Times,\u201d \u201cAll In Your Mind,\u201d and \u201cSweet Things In Life,\u201d the 8-track project explores themes of grief, ambition, love, and self-worth with bold vulnerability, garnering praise from the likes of <\/span>BET, Billboard, <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>Complex<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n ZADA debuted \u201cLeave The Show\u201d live earlier this month during performances at Harmony Arts Festival and Phillips Backyard Music Festival. With more new music on the horizon, ZADA will perform at \u201cDo It For The Culture\u201d in Kelowna, BC on September 5 and \u201cSoul Aboard\u201d in support of The Ocean Legacy Foundation on September 7. ZADA is also slated to perform at Vancouver\u2019s Fortune Sound Club on October 14 in support of Alex Porat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Acclaimed global music force and genre-blending artist\/DJ\u00a0Ciza<\/a>\u00a0has unveiled the highly anticipated new version of his breakout single \u201cIsaka (6am)\u201d, now reimagined as \u201cIsaka II (6am)\u201d, featuring two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer\u00a0Tems, along with Afrobeats sensation and multi-award-winning artist\u00a0Omah Lay.<\/p>\n Released via LVRN Records (Love Renaissance), the new version arrives just in time to soundtrack the final stretch of summer. The 24-year-old South African artist seamlessly delivers a style known as 3-Step, a genre that fuses or borrows from Amapiano, Afrohouse and Broken Beat, pushing musical boundaries and highlighting the distinct artistry of each collaborator.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIsaka II (6am)\u201d takes listeners on a magnetic sonic journey, powered by Tems\u2019 unmistakable, soul-stirring vocals and Omah Lay\u2019s emotionally resonant delivery and effortless flow. Together, the trio weaves a lush, immersive soundscape that pulses with fresh energy, elevating the track\u2019s rhythm and mood to unforgettable heights.<\/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 Speaking on the release, Ciza shared, \u201cWith \u2018Isaka II,\u2019 I wanted to craft a sound that captures the late-night energy of summer, something that\u2019s chilled yet full of life. Collaborating with Tems and Omah Lay was an amazing experience. They each brought their own magic to the track and helped take it to another level.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Following the viral success of the original \u201cIsaka (6am)\u201d, which has\u00a0surpassed 80 million streams across platforms and amassed 1.38 million TikTok creations, the new version reinforces Ciza\u2019s position as one of the most exciting innovators in today\u2019s global music landscape. Known for his bold fusions and infectious rhythms, Ciza continues to reshape the future of African music on the world stage.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIsaka II (6AM)\u201d is available now on all major streaming platforms. For more information, follow Ciza on Instagram\u00a0@ciza.sa<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, hip-hop history is reborn, as Rakim, widely regarded as The God MC and one of the most influential lyricists of all time, returns with\u00a0The Re\u2011Up<\/i>.\u00a0 The project was setup by the powerful first single and video,\u00a0\u201cNot To Be Defined\u201d, which is now nearing\u00a0seven million views.<\/a>\u00a0 \u201cNot To Be Defined\u201d features Detroit-based, global hip-hop artist Lazarus (who is also a board certified physician, and featured in the U.S. Library of Congress for being the first artist to premiere a song from outer space\u2014check your googles).<\/p>\n Rakim is also a recent recipient of the Peabody Medal (the first ever rapper to receive the prestigious award) which he graciously accepted as commencement speaker for the 2025 Peabody conservatory graduation ceremonies at Johns Hopkins University (where Ra also received an honorary degree),\u00a0for an artist who has seemingly done it all,<\/p>\n The Re\u2011Up<\/i>, also features a brand new Rakim solo single, I\u2019m Good,\u201d which is produced by Big Ghost.<\/p>\n The Re-Up<\/i>\u00a0is now available across all digital streaming platforms, with physical editions\u2014including\u00a0vinyl, CDs, and cassettes\u2014available now at\u00a0www.1332Records.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Che Noir\u00a0and acclaimed production duo\u00a0The Other Guys\u00a0are proud to release their collaborative project,\u00a0No Validation<\/i>, which is now available\u00a0via HiPNOTT Records. \u00a0No Validation<\/i>\u00a0is produced in its entirety by The Other Guys.\u00a0<\/p>\n With\u00a0No Validation<\/i>, Che Noir continues to solidify her place as one of the most commanding voices in Hip-Hop. Known for her razor-sharp introspection and airtight flows, the project finds her navigating themes of legacy, resilience, and self-worth \u2014 all wrapped in the soulful, analog-rich production style The Other Guys are known for.<\/p>\n \u201cNo Validation<\/i>\u00a0was a really dope experience.\u00a0 Probably one of my most memorable creative experiences this year,\u201d Che Noir confides.\u00a0 \u201cThe videos were fun to make, and I\u2019m excited for the world to finally hear this masterpiece.\u201d\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 No Validation<\/i>\u00a0features a curated lineup of elite lyricists and unique voices, including: The Other Guys \u2014 who\u2019ve previously worked with Skyzoo, Substantial, and Tanya Morgan \u2014 bring their signature soul-drenched grit, pairing perfectly with Che Noir\u2019s rich storytelling acumen.<\/p>\n \u201cNo Validation<\/i>\u00a0isn\u2019t an album built over email chains or beat packs; it\u2019s the result of Che and The Other Guys locking in together, face to face, and building every track from the ground up\u201d The Other Guys comment.\u00a0 \u201cCrafted in person, the record carries that raw energy you can only get when the artist and producers are in the same room, chasing the same vision.\u00a0 Soulful, hard,-hitting, and uncompromising.\u00a0 This project is proof that we don\u2019t need anyone else\u2019s stamp; the music speaks for itself.\u201d<\/p>\n No Validation\u00a0is not just a title \u2014 it\u2019s a mission statement. It\u2019s for those who know what they bring to the table, with or without applause.<\/p>\n Che Noir & The Other Guys\u00a0No Validation\u00a0<\/i>is now available via HiPNOTT Records.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today, Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, and producer\u00a0Fridayy<\/a>\u00a0released his new single \u201cBelow Zero<\/a>.\u201d The emotionally-charged track arrives just ahead of the European leg of his critically acclaimed\u00a0Some Days I\u2019m Good, Some Days I\u2019m Not\u00a0<\/em>world tour, following the successful wrap of the North American leg.<\/p>\n A moody and introspective offering, \u201cBelow Zero\u201d showcases Fridayy\u2019s\u00a0signature blend of soul-baring lyrics and atmospheric production. Known for seamlessly merging genres, Fridayy brings raw vulnerability and melodic depth to a track that feels like a fitting farewell to summer and a compelling prologue to what lies ahead in his next chapter. As summer winds down, Fridayy\u2019s mellifluous voice captures the moodier shift in energy as we transition into the colder, cozier months \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and songwriter Ella Mai is back with the release of her new single \u201cTell Her,\u201d\u00a0available now on all streaming platforms. The song marks her first release since her 2024 EP\u00a03, signaling the beginning of an exciting new chapter and follows the success of fan-favorite\u00a0\u201cLittle Things,\u201d\u00a0one of her most-streamed songs to date. Listen\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Produced by Mustard,\u00a0\u201cTell Her\u201d\u00a0pairs Ella\u2019s soulful delivery with a smooth, bouncy beat that feels both classic and new. At her most confident and direct, she explores the complexities of love in the modern age, navigating trust, loyalty, and clarity in relationships. Both vulnerable and assertive, the song reflects the perspective of a woman who values honesty and emotional clarity, reminding everyone that real love requires openness and consistency.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ella has celebrated love in all its forms, and\u00a0\u201cTell Her\u201d\u00a0continues that legacy. It\u2019s a song about setting boundaries while still holding space for compassion, a reflection of her growth as a woman and artist who understands that love is both tender and firm.\u00a0 As she enters this next era, the single reaffirms her place as one of R&B\u2019s most authentic voices, an artist who loves love, and whose music continues to resonate because of it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Detroit mainstays\u00a0Peezy\u00a0and\u00a0Icewear Vezzo\u00a0join forces for their new single \u201cSo Ghetto,\u201d out now via\u00a0EMPIRE. A raw homage to their upbringing and Eastside lifestyle, the track blends Peezy\u2019s sharp storytelling with Vezzo\u2019s signature grit, celebrating both the struggle and the pride that comes with staying true to their roots.<\/p>\n On \u201cSo Ghetto,\u201d Peezy paints vivid portraits of daily life, from sugar in his grits to car washes by the hydrant, contrasting them with markers of success, like driving a quarter-million-dollar car while the engine light still flickers. The upcoming video, premiering\u00a0Sunday at 9 AM PST \/ 12 PM EST, brings those images to life with scenes of stoop hangouts, ankle-monitored baddies, and fast rides tearing through the Eastside, directed by\u00a0Diego Cruz.<\/p>\n The single follows Peezy\u2019s recent collaboration\u00a0\u201cAll That\u201d\u00a0with\u00a0Chicken P\u00a0and arrives as another defining moment in a career built on resilience and authenticity. With more than\u00a03 million weekly streams\u00a0and a\u00a0platinum plaque\u00a0for his breakout hit \u201c2 Million Up,\u201d Peezy has grown into a leader of Detroit\u2019s rap scene while expanding his reach nationwide. His projects\u00a0Only Built 4 Diamond Links\u00a0and\u00a0GHETTO\u00a0stand as milestones of growth and consistency, bolstered by collaborations with\u00a0G Herbo, Mozzy, Ty Dolla $ign,\u00a0and\u00a0Babyface Ray. Meanwhile, Icewear Vezzo continues to cement his own legacy, amassing over\u00a0367 million streams\u00a0while carrying the spirit of Detroit street rap to a global audience. Together, their chemistry on \u201cSo Ghetto\u201d is a testament to the city\u2019s unshakable influence on hip-hop today.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Today,\u00a0GRAMMY\u00ae\u00a0Award-winning, global megastar\u00a0DJ\u00a0Khaled\u00a0makes a momentous return with his first new music in\u00a0three years. He unveils two singles, namely\u00a0\u201cYou Remind Me\u201d\u00a0[feat.\u00a0Vybz Kartel,\u00a0Buju Banton,\u00a0Mavado,\u00a0Bounty Killer,\u00a0Rorystonelove, &\u00a0Kaylan Arnold]\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0\u201cBrother\u201d\u00a0[feat.\u00a0Post Malone\u00a0&\u00a0YoungBoy Never Broke Again].\u00a0<\/p>\n However, it\u2019s just the beginning. These songs only set the stage for the impending arrival of his fourteenth studio album,\u00a0Aalam of God<\/em>, coming very soon. Pre-order\/Pre-save\u00a0HERE<\/a>. It marks his first new full-length since 2022\u2019s epic,\u00a0GOD DID<\/em>, which notched his fourth #1 debut on the\u00a0Billboard<\/em>\u00a0200 and went gold.<\/p>\n Speaking to his versatility once again,\u00a0\u201cYou Remind Me\u201d\u00a0pops off as the perfect conclusion to summer, uniting a collective of dancehall powerhouses on one track. Only\u00a0Khaled\u00a0could rally\u00a0Vybz Kartel,\u00a0Buju Banton,\u00a0Mavado,\u00a0Bounty Killer,\u00a0RoryStoneLove, and\u00a0Kaylan Arnold\u00a0like this around an upbeat groove laced with island-ready drums and sunny keys. It culminates on an endlessly chantable sun-kissed refrain. The accompanying visual shines just as brightly as this elite cohort takes over the beach for the ultimate party.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can practically feel the heat and taste the drinks\u2026<\/p>\n Then, there\u2019s\u00a0\u201cBrother.\u201d\u00a0It represents the other side of\u00a0Khaled\u2019s sonic spectrum altogether.\u00a0YoungBoy\u00a0pulls up with a magnetically melodic verse as\u00a0Post\u00a0delivers the kind of hook you can\u2019t shake\u00a0(like only he can)<\/em>.<\/p>\n DJ Khaled\u00a0also presented the Icon Award alongside\u00a0Swizz Beatz\u00a0to\u00a0Bounty Killer\u00a0at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards, which will air on September 12 on BET at 8 pm EST.<\/p>\n It may have been three years, but\u00a0Khaled\u00a0has been quietly plotting his next move and assembling what promises to be the definitive album of his career so far with\u00a0Aalam of God<\/em>.<\/p>\n Get ready. It\u2019s\u00a0Khaled\u00a0season again\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t DMV bred rapper Abstraxt Domo is making waves with his latest release, \u201cGYSM,\u201d a high-energy single that pairs his distinctive Maryland sound with the raw southern flavor of Texas native and rising star S3nsi Molly.<\/p>\n The track represents a key moment in Domo\u2019s growth as an artist. Known for his sharp wordplay and versatility, the DMV talent has steadily built a loyal following, and his collaboration with S3nsi Molly signals his ambitions beyond the region. Together, the two artists create a dynamic blend of East Coast grit and Southern swagger that captures the spirit of today\u2019s genre-blurring rap scene.<\/p>\n \u201cGYSM\u201d arrives at a time when both Domo and Molly are carving out their own lanes in hip-hop, driven by authenticity and a refusal to be boxed in. For listeners, the single offers more than just a catchy hook\u2014it\u2019s a statement of intent from two emerging voices who are ready to push boundaries and bring fresh energy to the culture.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t Fast-rising South Florida rapper 1900Rugrat keeps his nonstop momentum going with his latest single, \u201cWhere Da Fine Shyt\u201d featuring Rio Da Yung OG, produced by Marcus Anthony Jackson and available\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0via Remain Solid\/300 Entertainment.<\/p>\n \u201cWhere Da Fine Shyt\u201d wraps up an extra hot summer for 1900Rugrat, following last month\u2019s double hitter of \u201cSup Freestyle<\/a>,\u201d and the piercing \u201cStop Runnin<\/a>.\u201d The emcee was among the top new rappers taking part in On The Radar\u2019s inaugural\u00a0All Star Cypher<\/a>, streaming now via the official On The Radar Radio YouTube channel. 1900Rugrat was also the subject of RapTV\u2019s \u201cA Day In The Life<\/a>,\u201d capturing a stacked day in LA, from photoshoots and music video sets to dispensary runs and late-night studio sessions.<\/p>\n 1900Rugrat\u2019s unpredictable bars and quotable punchlines have established him as one of the South\u2019s breakout rappers, earning him prestigious placement on\u00a0XXL<\/a>\u2019s Freshman Class 2025<\/a>, along with accolades from such high profile publications as\u00a0The New York Times<\/a>, which named him an \u201cArtist To Watch\u201d for 2025. Meanwhile,\u00a0Billboard<\/a>\u00a0crowned 19 as \u201cHip-Hop Rookie of the Month for April\u201d and\u00a0The FADER<\/a>\u00a0ranked him one of \u201cThe 30 Coolest Artists Right Now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n 1900Rugrat\u2019s incredible rise kicked off last summer with the release of the RIAA Gold certified smash, \u201cOne Take Freestyle<\/a>.\u201d Propelled by 19\u2019s snarling delivery and an electric\u00a0On The Radar<\/a>\u00a0live performance, the track went viral, amassing over 100M worldwide streams and counting. The Palm Beach County native kept the momentum going with his debut mixtape,\u00a0Porch 2 The Pent<\/a>. A series of new tracks flowed steadily throughout the spring, including the J.R. Rotem-produced \u201cAin\u2019t No Love<\/a>\u201d featuring BabyChiefDoIt & BAK Jay.<\/p>\n Along with his prodigious studio output, 19 has spent much of 2025 honing his onstage skills with show-stealing performances at Rolling Loud California, The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash, and dates alongside BossMan Dlow on his sold-out \u201cDlow Curry Tour.\u201d Upcoming dates include the all-star\u00a0
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Anysia Kim\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n6. Kosha Dillz \u2013 !Aljewzeera<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Kosha Dillz\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n7. Kwam\u00e9 \u2013 The Different Kids<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Kwam\u00e9 – Topic\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n8. Shungu ft. Pink Siifu \u2013 Stay Alive<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:SHUNGU\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n9. Tiara Thomas \u2013 A Hug<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Tiara Thomas\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n10. DJ Snake & Don Toliver \u2013 Something Wrong<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:DJ Snake\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n11. Westside Gunn \u2013 HEELS HAVE EYES 2<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:WestsideGunn\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n12. Guordan Banks \u2013 I Need You<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Guordan Banks\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n13. Jai\u2019Len Josey \u2013 Freak<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Jai\u2019Len Josey\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n
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On\u00a0\u201cFreak,\u201d\u00a0the keys echo through a gentle haze, drawing the spotlight to\u00a0Jai\u2019Len\u2019s expansive range. She teases,\u00a0\u201cYou keep on telling me what are you gonna do to me. I think you\u2019d better show me!\u201d\u00a0<\/em>On the catchy chorus, she declares,\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m your\u00a0<\/em>little freak<\/em>,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0capped off by a fittingly flirty whisper. With its seductive swagger and cheeky double entendre, the track illuminates yet another side of this dynamic showstopping talent.
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It arrives on the heels of her first single\u00a0\u201cNew Girl\u201d which received critical acclaim.\u00a0Billboard<\/em><\/a>\u00a0touted it on\u00a0\u201cR&B\/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week<\/em>,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0noting how she\u2019s\u00a0\u201cexpertly curating a vibe for the thrill of a new connection this summer<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>VIBE<\/em><\/a>\u00a0attested,\u00a0\u201cWith her new vibrant single,\u00a0\u201cNew Girl,\u201d\u00a0she\u2019s reintroducing herself to listeners while also creating an infectious new sound that\u2019s perfect as the weather starts to heat up.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>Rated R&B<\/em><\/a>\u00a0dubbed it\u00a0\u201csummer-ready<\/em>,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0UPROXX<\/em><\/a>\u00a0raved, \u201cVocals like\u00a0Josey\u00a0has are hard to come by nowadays in music, so when you do, it\u2019s only right that you celebrate them<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n14. Eric Roberson ft. Jayshawn Champion \u2013 Trust In Love<\/h3>\n
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15. ZADA \u2013 Leave The Show<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:ZADA\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n16. Ciza, Tems & Omah Lay \u2013 Isaka II (6am)<\/h3>\n
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17. Rakim \u2013 The Re-Up<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Rakim\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n18. Che Noir & The Other Guys \u2013 No Validation<\/h3>\n
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Skyzoo, Ransom, Smoke DZA, Jae Skeese, Von Pea, Jack Davey, and\u00a038 Spesh, each adding their own signature flavor to Che\u2019s reflective world.<\/p>\n19. Fridayy \u2013 Below Zero<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Fridayy\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u201c\u2018Below Zero\u2019 is about feeling numb after giving so much of yourself to people and situations that didn\u2019t value you,\u201d says Fridayy. \u201cI wanted this song to reflect that emotional freeze, when your heart just shuts down. It\u2019s real, it\u2019s cold, and it\u2019s honest.\u201d
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The release comes shortly after Fridayy received\u00a0two nominations for the 2025 BET Awards in the categories of Best Male R&B\/Pop Artist\u00a0and the\u00a0Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel\/Inspirational Award\u00a0for his powerful track \u201cBetter Days.\u201d
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Following the success of his debut album, a standout year of collaborations, and sold-out shows, Fridayy continues to establish himself as\u00a0one of the most compelling voices in modern music.
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Ella Mai\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n21. Peezy & Icewear Vezzo \u2013 So Ghetto<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:GHETTO\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n22. DJ Khaled ft. Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Mavado, Bounty Killer, RoryStoneLove & Kaylan Arnold \u2013 You Remind Me<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:DJ Khaled\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n23. DJ Khaled ft. Post Malone & YoungBoy Never Broke Again \u2013 Brother<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:DJ Khaled\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n24. Abstraxt Domo ft. S3nsi Molly \u2013 GYSM<\/h3>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSource:Shotbyton4k\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n25. 1900Rugrat ft. Rio Da Yung OG \u2013 Where Da Fine Shyt<\/h3>\n
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