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LitoReallyUp Turns Bay Area Lessons Into GAME YOU CAN USE
The Oakland-born artist introduces his first official project with an 11-track album shaped by purpose, ambition, and experience, led by “Big Leagues.”

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“Roxy” Shows Da’Truf in Full Motion as BStreetz Adds Texas Heat to the R&B Vibe
Seattle artist Da’Truf returns with “Roxy,” an R&B-driven, female-focused single featuring BStreetz, blending smooth melodies with fun, street-flavored confidence.

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Dec 2, 20252 min read


Canis AP Connects with Rio da Yung OG & Dexter Kelly for a Coast-to-Midwest Power Move on "Fine Sh!t"
Canis AP connects with Rio da Yung OG and Dexter Kelly for a coast-to-Midwest moment on “Fine Sh!t”, blending LA energy with Midwest pressure for a national-scale release.

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Nov 17, 20253 min read


Seattle’s Da’Truf Drops “Both of Us” Featuring Texas Standout BStreetz, Blending R&B Pain With Street Clarity
Seattle artist Da’Truf joins Texas standout BStreetz for “Both of Us,” a melodic street confession produced by Payso that explores the pull between elevation and the world they are trying to leave behind.

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Nov 17, 20252 min read


Amica Mea Taps Munch Lauren for New Milwaukee Anthem “Sunday Funday”
Milwaukee’s own Amica Mea drops Sunday Funday with Munch Lauren, a Midwest anthem backed by hits like Toxic, Doobie Ash, and Get Active. The official video is out now on VEVO.

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Sep 29, 20252 min read


Dexter Kelly: From All American Stunt Double to R&B Star With New Single “For Me” Heating Up Summer 2025
Dexter Kelly is back, and this time, he’s not asking for permission. With his latest release “For Me,” the 27-year-old singer and songwriter delivers a steamy, late-night anthem that blends bedroom confidence with moody elegance.

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Aug 7, 20252 min read


Infamous Moon’s “Red Eyez” Feels Like a Midnight Classic in the Making
Infamous Moon is back with a new track, and “Red Eyez” is exactly the type of record that separates the real from the rest. The L.A. artist floats across Nicole Tripp’s eerie, slow-burning production with the kind of urgency that only comes from real-life pressure.

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Jul 2, 20252 min read


“Rearview” Is the Track That Could Put Daygo on Every Real Fan’s Radar
You know that feeling when an artist you’ve followed finally gets it all right? That’s what Daygo’s new single “Rearview” feels like. The beat, the voice, the vibe—it all clicks. Not in a flashy way. In a grown way. In a been-through-it way.

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Jun 30, 20252 min read


Havik The Gauwd Robbins Speaks His Truth on ‘3 Years Probation’
By the time the title track rolls in, Havik The Gauwd Robbins has already told you everything you need to know—he’s not rapping for sport, he’s documenting survival.

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Jun 30, 20252 min read


Celebrity Recording Artist MaxWidBandz | Out the Mud, Out the Matrix
Celebrity Recording Artist MaxWidBandz at a photoshoot for IMUSTBEHIGHAGAIN clothing brand in Las Vegas, NV MaxWidBandz doesn’t just rap...

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May 3, 20251 min read


Young Keefa Is Poppin' Off: Bedford's Rising Star Is Taking Potency Music Global
Repping hard for his city and leading his own imprint, Potency Music Entertainment LLC, Keefa’s built a career on precision, hustle, and never letting up.

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Apr 30, 20252 min read


FROM THE TRENCHES TO TRIUMPH | 1K KANE SHARES MESSAGE WITH HIS COMMUNITY
Hip-hop is built on storytelling, and few artists tell their story as vividly as 1K Kane.

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Mar 23, 20251 min read


DESIGNER PRINT | INGLEWOOD'S L.A.RRY L.A.VELL MAINTAINS A 17 YEAR CAREER WITH RECENT RELEASE
From the streets of Inglewood, CA, to the upper echelons of the music industry, L.A.rry L.A.vell...

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Mar 23, 20253 min read


NO RISK NO REWARD | HAVIK THE GAUWD ROBBINS INSPIRED TO SHARE SOME ROAD TO SUCCESS
Bold, uncompromising, and steeped in the raw energy of urban storytelling, No Risk No Reward captures Robbins’ relentless pursuit of...

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Feb 24, 20251 min read


GOLDENCHILD | L.A. RECORDING ARTIST TAY MORRIS SHINES BRIGHTER WITH A NOTABLE FEATURE
Influenced by the melodical sounds of the legendary Nate Dogg, and a delivery inspired by the late great Tupac, Born Zahcary Morris, TayMo 2

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Dec 1, 20242 min read


SHE A FREAK | SOUTH CENTRAL'S CGTHEPLUG BRINGS OUT THE LADIES WILD SIDE
CGTHEPLUG in Las Vegas, NV The music industry, specific hip hop's original foundation was structured on having a solid fanbase and solid...

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May 27, 20241 min read


WET PRINT | MILWAUKEE'S AMICA-MEA SPLASHES NATIONAL SHORELINE WITH LATEST RELEASE
Born Hanniyah Singleton in May of 1996, the self-proclaimed "Entertaining F*k Doll" been her professional career at the age of 16.

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May 21, 20242 min read


BACK IN DAT MODE | 1K KANE REVAMPS WITH HIS LATEST RECORD
Phenix City's superstar 1K Kane took a brief hiatus after the run of the "Pure Kane" campaign, which was released last year.

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Apr 27, 20241 min read


ETERNAL HATRED | B YUNGN EXPLAINS HOW LOYALTY CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING
B YUNGN "formally known as B YOUNGAN" is hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana to bring us a fresh perspective through his sonic abilities.

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Dec 3, 20231 min read


INSOMNIA | PRESTPLAY AND HIS LATEST RECORD WILL KEEP US UP AT NIGHT
Preston "PRESTPLAY" Suggs, a recording artist out of Columbus, GA, made an enormous amount of noise with early releases.

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Dec 2, 20231 min read
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