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, 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- By Jake Crates • 1 min read
HIP HOP Bigg Baggz: From the Brickyard Streets to Hip-Hop’s Main Stage Some artists rap because it’s trendy. Others rap because it’s their truth. For Bigg Baggz, hip-hop has always been more than music — it’s survival, therapy, and a platform to turn struggle into power. From DJing parties as a teenager in Brickyard, North Carolina, to earning respect By King O’muni Lens • 3 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 By Jake Crates • 1 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, By Jake Crates • 2 min read
Music Alexus Briá Brings Southern Soul Vibes with New Single “Trail Ride” Alexus Briá has been steadily carving her name into the independent music scene, and with her new single “Trail Ride”, she’s proving once again why she’s an artist to watch. Known for her storytelling and ability to connect with listeners on a personal level, Briá delivers a song By King O’muni Lens • 2 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, " By Jake Crates • 1 min read
unnamed (11) Music hYYdn Creates A "Clean" Slate For Himself In New Track Maryland musician hYYdn returns with "Clean" after releasing "Fall On Us" back in July. Produced by GRAMMY-nominated instrumentalist Chibu alongside Felmax, the new drop draws inspiration from Hezekiah Walker's "Clean Inside." Set to live on his forthcoming Snakes And Ladders project By Jake Crates • 1 min read
Copy of POST COVER-9 Culture TimoMakaveli: Redefining the “Bad Man” When TimoMakaveli steps onto a record, there’s no mistaking it. His voice carries the weight of lived experience, the smooth cadence of island roots, and the sharpened grit of Atlanta’s creative pulse. Known to the world as one-half of the GRAMMY-nominated duo R. City, Timo has By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
HIP HOP Foxx1hunna: Calculated Moves, New Directions, and Staying Ahead of the Trends Foxx1hunna is carving out his space in hip-hop with a vision that’s as deliberate as it is authentic. Coming out of a love for music that has been with him since high school, Foxx1hunna began dabbling with rap early on, but it wasn’t until 2018 that he By King O’muni Lens • 4 min read
Preddy Boy P Music From Bars To Bling: Buzzing Rapper Preddy Boy P Taps Peewee Longway For "Super Bowl Ring" Visual Coming full circle in the midst of a monumental creative chapter, trailblazing North Carolina native Preddy Boy P has unleashed his latest music video for "Super Bowl Ring," featuring Atlanta rapper Peewee Longway. In the blazing visual, Preddy Boy P reflects on what it means to be a By Jake Crates • 2 min read
