unnamed (17) HIP HOP IOTheSinger Rises With New Single "Life Is A Journey" Once again enlisting the in-house ensemble of Chris Fisher (keys), Austin Stahle (guitar), Jon Laine (drums), Jean-Francis Varre controlled the (bass) and Frank Marchand (mixing/recording engineer) alongside Jose Bejaraño Arca, IOTheSinger delivers her latest song titled "Life Is A Journey." Following "I Got A Ticket" By Jake Crates • 2 min read
unnamed (14) Music Krown Vic & Noodah05 Drop New Track "Blue Bikinis" Lil Baby signee Noodah05 joins Firm Records front-man Krown Vic on his latest single "Blue Bikinis" (via United Masters). Accompanied with artwork by Eric "Remain 3K" Brumfield, the Kidd Slopes' produced quick strike release follows the DMV natives collaborations with DJ Schemes, KP Skywalka, and By Jake Crates • 1 min read
maxresdefault (1) Music $limey Mojo & Bigga Rankin Release New Single "Upgrade" Rising rapper $limey Mojo is setting his sights higher with the release of “Upgrade,” a collaboration with legendary DJ and tastemaker Bigga Rankin. The single arrives as part of Mojo’s deluxe project Made A Difference De$luxe (M.A.D.D) and serves as a clear statement of intent By Jake Crates • 1 min read
hqdefault Music Brodie Fresh & DJ Drama Release New Single "Glory" Brodie Fresh is stepping into a new chapter with the release of his latest single “Glory,” a collaboration with veteran DJ and producer DJ Drama. The track serves as the lead single for Fresh’s forthcoming album The Preacher’s Kid. “Glory” arrives as a declaration of survival and self-belief. By Jake Crates • 1 min read
Swipeiana Uncategorized Baton Rouge’s Drop Turns Heads with Powerful New Album Swipe Louisiana has given hip-hop some of its most dynamic voices, from Lil Wayne to Boosie to NBA YoungBoy. Now, Baton Rouge rapper Drop—born Deavian Dasha Andrews—is carrying that legacy forward with her new project Swipe, a fearless statement of resilience, reinvention, and raw Southern street energy. Known for By Jake Crates • 2 min read
unnamed (4) Music Darkchild Welcomes Hollyn and Weathrman to Alienz Alive With Theology of Beauty: Fall Alongside Grammy-winning production group Weathrman, veteran vocalist Hollyn shares her new album titled Theology of Beauty: Fall. The quick-strike release includes 12-cohesive cuts and comes coupled with the announcement of both parties signing to Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' Alienz Alive label. Three additional projects that flow seamlessly into By Jake Crates • 1 min read
unnamed (8) HIP HOP Brooklyn-Based Olumide Calls On 3ohBlack for “New Keys” Remix via PGN Records Riverdale (PG County) rap-authority Olumide taps "All Talk" lyricist 3ohBlack for the Remix to his Dizzee Beats & Kiano-produced single "New Keys" via PGN Records / United Masters. Ahead of its official DSP release on September 30th, the accompanying music video was filmed by Machina Media and By Jake Crates • 1 min read
unnamed (10) HIP HOP “Love Me” Resurgence Pushes Shaun Milli to New Heights at R&B Radio After earning the title of #1 Most Added R&B Radio Record last week, Shaun Milli continues to campaign future hit single "Love Me." Produced by Roy Made It, the song has taken new life after gaining viral momentum on social media since being re-released on August By Jake Crates • 1 min read
Cello 2 Uncategorized Cello Blazes Forward With New Wae Entertainment Visuals “SRT” and “Status” Known as a “poet of the trenches,” his songs balance hard-hitting street narratives with cultural awareness and reflection. With his breakout single “SRT” leading the way, Cello is carving a lane as one of the most authentic and exciting new voices out of Louisiana. Baton Rouge’s rising voice Cello By Jake Crates • 2 min read
IMG_1611 Music Darkchild Adds Haitian Artist Aklesso To Alienz Alive Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, continues expanding his influence beyond the producer’s chair. The Grammy-winning architect of countless pop and R&B classics has added a new voice to his faith-driven label, Alienz Alive. His latest signing, Haitian-American rapper Aklesso, arrives with momentum By Jake Crates • 2 min read
IMG_6539 Uncategorized Florida's $limey Mojo Releases 8 New Songs In 'Made A Difference' De$luxe (M.A.D.D.)' $LIMEY MoJo, an emerging Broward County, Florida rap star, has stepped into the spotlight with his full-length debut, Made A Difference (M.A.D.D.), adding 8 more tracks to the original. The 29-track project presents a young artist determined to carve out his place in hip-hop with a mix By Jake Crates • 1 min read
unnamed (14) Music Luh Kiddo Releases New Single "Keep Hustlin" Taken off his recently released Left Me Out To Dry project via No Cool Points For Dying / Too Lost, Luh Kiddo recruits fellow Richmond (Virginia) native GwapReddot on the Travis Jasper, Aye YB, and Tyler Coolridge-produced standout "Keep Hustlin." With crisp hi-hats and booming 808s, "Keep Hustlin& By Jake Crates • 1 min read