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Freddie Gibbs shares his highly anticipated album "$oul $old $eparately" that features 15 tracks, with features from Scarface , Pusha T , Raekwon , Rick Ross , Moneybagg Yo , Anderson .Paak , Kelly Price , and Musiq Soulchild .  Production is handled by Kaytranada , Jake One , Boi-1da , J.U.S.T.I.C.E . League , James Blake , DJ Dahi , and DJ Paul .

Boldy James and Nicholas Craven link up to release their collaborative album, "Fair Exchange No Robbery" . The album features 10 tracks with a guest appearance by Gue Wop .

Atlanta, artist/producer Sol Messiah shares hsi new release "GOD CMPLX" , featuring guest performances from KXNG Crooked , Sa-Roc , Evidence of Dilated Peoples , Locksmith , Stic.Man of Dead Prez , Che Noir , Lyric Jones , Mickey Factz , Cambatta , Planet Asia , TriState , Narubi Selah , Murs , Da BackWudz , Slug of Atmosphere , Aesop Rock , and Baba Zumbi of Zion I . GOD CMPLX by Sol Messiah

RealestK releases “Bruce Wayne” , his new single and the latest glimpse of the album. The track displays a full showcase of K’s unique ability to craft hit tracks encircling sulky piano cords and catchy hooks, courtesy of Canadian producer Rod Barahona (Giveon, NAV) and collaboratively written by RealestK , Hrayr Azaryan and Rod , “Bruce Wayne” is now available on all streaming platforms.

Dreamville/Interscope Records shares the official video for the single "Money" by Atlanta, GA rap artist JID , from the album "The Forever Story" .  "The Forever Story" out now: http://JID.lnk.to/TheForeverStory

DMV ( Columbia, MD ) R&B artist Brent Faiyaz shares the official video for the single "All Mine" , from the album "WASTELAND" .  Brent Faiyaz - WASTELAND : https://www.brentfaiyaz.com/

OT The Real is back with a new project announcement,  “ No Matter What ” , and a new single “In It” which features Chris Webby .  OT The Real ’s  “ No Matter What ”  features appearances from Ill Bill , Tsu Surf & Chris Webby among others and will be released on 10-5-22 .

OneShotAce is a rising new artist from Boston, MA, one who offers tremendous versatility, as he incorporates pain music and drill music with a style uniquely his own. He has also already worked with some of your favorite artists; Moneybagg Yo , Benny The Butcher and his new single, “No Slack” , featuring Rowdy Rebel is just a hint at what the future holds for him. “No Slack” is the first single from OneShotAce ’s forthcoming project,  “ Big Pressure ” , which features collaborations with Rowdy Rebel , Sheff G and Millyz . “No Slack” is now available at all DSP’s. OneShotAce ’s  “ Big Pressure”  project will be released on 10-14-22 .

Mello Music Group shares the single "Time Goes" by Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene , from the upcoming release "Cost of Living" , releasing November 15, 2022 .  Stream the single below!!! Cost of Living by Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene

J57 linked with Minneapolis spitter, Manny Phesto for a new single titled "1:30" , which is out now on all streaming platforms!

Hot off the heels of releases with rap legend Rob Sonic ( Aesop Rock , El-P ), and Rhymesayers standout producer Sol Messiah ( Jay-Z , Atmosphere & KXNG Crooked ), Lane Shuler is back with his piano-driven anthem, 'Body and The Blood' . The song features vocals from legendary Knoxville singer the late great Alonzo Rodgers .  The piano riff is written and played by Lane Shuler himself, beautifully blended with a blistering, arena-ready instrumental by producer Will Johnson . Stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lan..

Griselda ’s First Lady Armani Caesar shares the official video for the single "Paula Deen" featuring Westside Gunn , from the upcoming album "The Liz 2" dropping 10-21-22 via Griselda/GXFR Records . The video is directed by NayWayShotIt x Armani Caesar .  BUY/ STREAM: https://music.empi.re/pauladeen

Iconic rap group Cypress Hill share their new single "Crossroads" , produced by DJ Muggs . The track comes in celebration of the worldwide release of the band’s recent documentary Cypress Hill: Insane In The Brain , which premiered this past April on Showtime . Written and recorded specially for the film, the track appears throughout the documentary’s end credits and concludes the film with a song of triumph.

Marlowe , the alt rap dyad of L’Orange and Solemn Brigham , are back with "Royal" . On the new single, the duo enlists esteemed lyricists Joell Ortiz and Blu for an exhibition of elite-level rhyming. "Royal" is the heavy hitting follow up to "Past Life" , which was featured on BBC6 ’s Song of the Day ! "Royal" is the second release taken from the duo’s highly-anticipated new album, "Marlowe 3" , due out October 28th on Mello Music Group . Marlowe 3 by Marlowe

Toronto rap artist JRoberts shares his single "North Side" , produced by Blaxx with cuts by Tone Spliff .  Stream the single below!!!

NY based Hip-Hop artist Salvatore debuts his first solo EP, "Next Chapter" , produced entirely by Italy's own John Solinas . Through his many years of making music, Salvatore has amassed an impressive  catalog of introspective, illustrative lyrics that captured his life and its struggles, when he wrote them. Every life has a point where a significant change happens – a new direction, a new way of thinking, a new chapter. For Salvatore , this album and the title track/video reflect the beginning of that "next chapter". Check out the video now & stream the EP on all platforms .

A$AP Twelvyy shares the official video for the single "Kid$ Gotta Eat" , produced by Ran Van Dam & Zeke and the video is directed & edited by John Peters .  Stream: https://onerpm.link/kidsgottaeat

GRAMMY® Award -winning multiplatinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor and director Kid Cudi reveals a new single entitled “Willing To Trust” featuring Ty Dolla $ign , from the anxiously awaited tenth full-length album,  “Entergalactic” .

Vallejo rapper LaRussell and Oakland rapper Guapdad 4000 link up for the "F*CK 12 FREESTYLE" , from the multimedia project "Tales Of The Town" which comprises of a collaborative album, podcast, book, and short film all dedicated to exploring Black history in Oakland.

Washington, DC rap artist Rahiem Supreme shares his EP titled "Cyborg" , that features 3 tracks with a guest appearance by Obijuan .  Artwork, production, mix & mastering all by Poi$un . Cyborg by Rahiem Supreme

Sometimes you gotta just bar out – rap for rappings sake. Ozay Moore flexes his lyrical prowess on this re-imagined version of "Backaddit" by Newselph . Backaddit (Remix) by Ozay Moore & Newselph

After recently unveiling the Ras Kass -assisted visuals for "Pageants" , the lyrically gifted El Gant returns with the Mo Stafford -directed video for, “Roar the Lions” , produced by Motif Alumni with razor sharp cuts by DJ Grazzhoppa , taken from his forthcoming new album, "O.S.L.O" .

Roc Marciano & The Alchemist shares the official video for the single "Quantum Leap" , from the album "The Elephant Man's Bones" .   The video is directed by The Diggers .

Brooklyn's Fabolous links up with Harlem's Dave East for the collaborative single "Bach To Bach" , produced by Sonaro .  

Rapper Nym Lo enlists fellow Harlemite Dave East on the Statik Selectah ( Nas , Jadakiss , 2 Chainz , & etc.) produced track "I Love The Game" , the debut single off Nym Lo 's forthcoming album, due out later this year. Nym Lo has worked with Curren$y , Benny The Butcher , and Dom Kennedy , among others. Nym Lo · I Love The Game

After spending nearly a decade delivering flavor to the New Jersey underground hip-hop scene with his crew Animal Crackas , Jersey City native, FRD FRLN (pronounced Ford Fairlane ) returns with his new Endemic Emerald produced EP ‘Thoughts Illustrated’ . The set features notable guest appearances from Tame One ( Artifacts ) & Young Zee ( Outsidaz ) as well as Stuck B FOH who is the younger brother of the late great Sean Price . Thoughts Illustrated by FRD FRLN

"DON’T BLINK" is the second single by producer Mickey Blue from his highly anticipated project "A Long Time Coming" ( Release Date TBA ). The new single features decorated underground veteran Copywrite , acclaimed Boston wordsmith M-Dot and brilliant cuts by none other than DJ/Producer Tone Spliff , all over a smooth backdrop provided by Mickey Blue .

Atlanta rapper/producer J Cutta presents the music video for "Sailor Moon” , the new single produced by Zorro Beats . The video is directed by Hideph ATL .  Available on all streaming platforms  Link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jcu...

Three Counties-based Chris Cleverley shares the official video for ‘Still Life’ , the second single from his highly anticipated 4th album ‘Broadcast The Secret Verse’ , scheduled for release in November 2022 . It’s produced by the great John Patrick Elliott ( The Little Unsaid/Reveal Records )!  Listen to ‘Still Life’ here:  https://open.spotify.com/track/3unzZNLwFeq5bbyJ5LKpQR?si=3523b44e86524d74

TDE shares the official video for the single “Nothing Even Matters”  by Inglewood, CA artist SiR .  The song samples the D’Angelo hit “Send It On” .  SiR - Nothing Even Matters   Stream/Download: https://SiR.lnk.to/NEM

Cam’ron and A-Trak share their collaborative release "U Wasn't There" , that feature 8 tracks with production by Just Blaze , DJ Khalil , !llmind , Thelonious Martin , G Koop and more. The relesse also features guest appearances by Conway The Machine , Jim Jones , Juelz Santana , Styles P , Dame Dash  and Mr. Vegas .  Stream the album below and enjoy!!!

Griselda Records  first lady Armani Caesar shares the single “Paula Deen” featuring Westside Gunn , from the upcoming release "The Liz 2" .

Buffalo rapper Che` Noir shares the single "Wash The Dishes" featuring Benny The Butcher , produced by Tricky Trippz . The single is from the upcoming project called "The Last Remnants" dropping on October 26th .

Mello Music Group shares the single "Satellite" by Homeboy Sandman , produced by Deca , from the upcoming release "Still Champion" , dropping November 11, 2022 . Still Champion by Homeboy Sandman

Pioneering producer and emcee- Bronze Nazareth has returned with the official music video for the single "Moroccan Hash" , from the upcoming album "If You're Worried, You Should Be" , out September 30th .  "Moroccan Hash" is out now- https://song.link/i/1636953601

Columbia Records ’ Elaine has us reminiscing nights with our love in “Deja Vu” , her new single out today. The South African singer/songwriter embraces her vulnerable side as she yearns for the touch of her love in her latest single off her forthcoming, Emotionally Unavailable album. The track was written by Elaine , Francis “Fridayy” LeBlanc , and produced by MOMBRU , Th3ory and Angel “BabeTruth” Lopez ( Teyana Taylor , T-Pain , Jack Harlow , Chris Brown , P ARTYNEXTDOOR ) and arrives alongside a beautiful lyric video.  “Deja Vu” is available now at all DSP’s and streaming services HERE .

Harlem, NY rap artist Dave East flips Common 's "The People" beat produced by Kanye West .  The video is shot by @Max Comfort .

Jet Life Recordings shares Curren$y 's latest mixtape "8 Ball Jakcet" , that features 8 songs with guest appearances by Mac and Premo Ice .

Ransom shares his EP "This Life Made Me" , produced entirely by Mayor . The EP features 6 tracks with guest appearances by 38 Spesh and Havoc .

Mello Music Group is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Substantial 's MMG debut "Home Is Where The Art Is" by releasing a deluxe edition with two bonus tracks (with features from yU and Homeboy Sandman - along with Oddisee production). They're also including the full album instrumentals produced by SlopFunkDust , Oddisee , M-Phazes , Eric Lau , and more. Plus, they've let loose the original unreleased video for the track "Spilled Milk" . Home Is Where The Art Is (10th Anniversary Edition) by Substantial

J57 linked with young and up and coming Connecticut producer, Bald Halfwit for a loosie single. J57 on the mic and Bald Halfwit on the LoFi production. Their collaboration titled "Dreams" is out now on all streaming platforms via FiveSe7en Collective/Soulspazm !

The legendary  DJ Muggs shares the official video for the single "Check In" featuring Jay Worthy , from the album “Soul Assassins 3” .   The video is directed by DJ Muggs  and David Sakolsky .

Larry June shares the official video for the single "I'll Make Time" , from the album "Spaceships on the Blade" .  The video is directed by @shadehsmith , produced by @autumnmaschi and cinematography by @quinn_feldman .  Listen to the Album "Spaceships on the Blade" . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/spaceshipsonthe...

Producer 2wo Offishall share his latest single "DARKSIDE" featuring Queensbridge bruiser Big Twins and G4JAG .   DARKSIDE by 2wo Offishall

Brooklyn, NY emcee Rob Cave links up with Philadelphia, PA producer Small Professor for the release "Respect The Wildlife" , narrated by New York legend Dallas Penn .  Stream / Purchase the album below!!! Respect Wildlife by Rob Cave & Small Professor

Queens, NY rap artist Jus Daze share his latest project "Runtz & Rants" , that features 6 tracks with guest appearances by James Jay Eazy and Trev Mulah , along with production by Clipsmoke , Matteo , Northstar Beats , Young Borski , 6th Floor and Midufinga .

Producer Hanzo Bladez shares the album he's features on titled "The Fix" by Enels & Frank White.BX ( Grimewav ).  The album features 11 tracks with guest spitters Lace Fueg and Hanzo Bladez along with additional production by Enels , Sypooda , Godvici and Mira Manny . The Fix (Enels & Frank White) by Enels Frank White Lace Fueg Hanzo Bladez

ILLECT Recordings shares the single "Fallen Stars" by Sareem Poem s and Madi with design and art direction by ARTISFRESH / artisfresh.com .  Fallen Stars by Sareem Poems & Madi

London-based guitarist and music producer Muca , ( Los Bitchos , L.A. Salami , Alice SK ) has teamed up with singer Randolph Matthews to release the video for  "Way Down" , under his new world music project, The Labrit Project .  Listen to the original here:  https://open.spotify.com/track/5Rv3In9TJtj8wD7fnN4xSO?si=0b6fc19cc93142f7

Rap veteran Fabolous shares the official video for the "Easy Freestyle" .  The video was co-directed by Fabolous and Marco Sandoval and included cameos from Fivio Foreign and Dani Leigh .

Baltimore, MD spitter King Los shares his latest project "GOAT Tape 2" , that features 22 tracks with guest appearances by BDot The God and Kye Thompson .  Stream the project below and enjoy!!! King Los · Goat Tape 2

J57 links up with respected LoFi beatsmith, Charlie Calz Beats for a remix of his song "Buried with My Hard Drives" which is out now everywhere via FiveSe7en Collective/Soulspazm !  Stream the remix below!!!

Jersey City native, FRD FRLN (pronounced Ford Fairlane ) teams up with Tame One [of the Artifacts ] & Young Zee [of the Outsidaz ] for 'NJ Drive' . This New Jersey banger showcases each emcee lyrically destroy the Endemic Emerald soundscape. Filled with punchlines, wordplay & verbal gymnastics its hard to conclude who has the best verse. A killer track! 'NJ Drive' appears on FRD FRLN 's upcoming EP titled "Thoughts Illustrated" scheduled to be released September 23rd via No Cure Records / Fat Beats . Thoughts Illustrated by FRD FRLN

Wolfman Jeckyll continues his rampage through the air waves with his newest release, "Wolfman Jeckyll Meets The Nerds" dropping 9/30/22 . The project features Robust the Rezinated on several tracks including this first single "ARCH VILLAINS'' and the entire project is produced by greek production team The Nerds . Check out the lyric video for the single out now on all platforms.

Queens Native Eff Yoo has teamed up with Texas Boom Bap Legend Rob Viktum for an EP entitled "Charismatic Disrespect" , out now on all streaming platforms. "Delancey Leathers" is the second single off the project featuring Rim Da Villan and DJ NickNack on the cuts.

To celebrate Mexican Independence Day (September 16), Inglewood, CA rapper D Smoke shares the official video for the single "El Rey" .  Listen to the "El Rey" . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/elrey

Bay Area rap artist Symba links up with the iconic DJ Drama for the project "Results Take Time" , that features 16 tracks, with guest appearances by Roddy Ricch , Pusha T , 2 Chainz , Key Glock , Fridayy, RMR , Rayven Tyler , and more.

Rising drill star B-Lovee always has his eye set on his future. Linking with some of the cities hottest artist including fellow BX native Ice Spice , J.I. and Skillibeng , B-Lovee drops “One Time” , his latest single. Blessed with a beat from Yung Lan , Najee Travis , and Dos Dias , “One Time” follows the group as they each spit their unique flow, bringing an undeniable energy. 

Trizz and MIKE SUMMERS released their new album "BASELINE CAVI" ! It's a collaboration between Inland Empire/Los Angeles rapper Trizz and MIKE SUMMERS (aka Seven ) from Kansas City.  The album has that classic Westcoast Hip-Hop sound and the intro track gives that feeling right away.  Guest features on the album are from Bino Rideaux , XV , T.F , ICECOLDBISHOP , John Givez and Bale .  Stream the album below and enjoy!!! BASELINE CAVI by Trizz & MIKE SUMMERS

"Believe" - Nova The Wraith , Major the Hyrophant & J izzm High Definition . Produced by Korron . Written and performed by Nova the Wraith , Major The Hyrophant & Jizzm High Definition . Video shot by Jizzm, Nova & Major The Hyrophant . Edited by Jizzm High Definition .

Providence, RI staple Lord Willin recruits Boston, MA vet XL the Beast for his latest single and video "Broken Windows" .  Both emcees describe the dichotomy between good and bad, while taming their anger in the face of enemies over a Nickel Plated backdrop with Co-Production & Mixing by The Arcitype . The music video shot by Sando Films perfectly depicts the dark and moody lyrics. Check it out now on all platforms.  Out now on all digital platforms ! https://song.link/s/2J9YOiBZ22POx10n1...

Scorey returns with the release of his latest effort “Cappers” featuring Lil Roc .  Accompanied with the new track, the Syracuse native shares the striking run and gun style visual to “Cappers” directed by J Visuals .  Listen & Download “Cappers” out now: https://scorey.lnk.to/Cappers

RFC Music Group shares the single “Wish Upon A Star” by rap artists and weed connoisseurs Smoke DZA and Curren$y .  Stream the single below!!!

KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz are back with their third collaborative project, "Harbor City: Season One" . The album features 24 tracks with guest appearances by AZ , Heatmakerz , Blakk Soul , Lin-Manuel Miranda , and more.

Pink Siifu & Real Bad Man connect for the release "Real Bad Flights" , that features 9 songs, with guest features from Boldy James , Armand Hammer , Chuck Strangers , Kari Faux , lojii , and more.

Marlowe , the duo of producer L’Orange and rapper Solemn Brigham , is proud to announce their highly-anticipated new album "Marlowe 3" . To celebrate the occasion they are sharing the single "Past Life" .  The album  "Marlowe 3" is due for release October 28th on Mello Music Group . Marlowe 3 by Marlowe

The Center shares the official video for the single "Dear Life" by Marlon Craft , produced by HaqqMav and mixed by Bradley "Dula" Post . The video is directed + edited by Jacob Carlson .  STREAM: https://lnk.to/DearLife

Atlantic Records shares the official video for the single "Overnight" , from the DJ Drama assisted project "Results Take Time" .  Symba - Overnight  Download/Stream: https://symba.lnk.to/ResultsTakeTime

Sampa The Great drops the highly-anticipated album "As Above So Below" . The album features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Denzel Curry , Joey Bada$$ , James Sakala , Mwanje , Chef 187 , Tio Nason and more. As Above So Below by Sampa The Great

Brando Bambino shares the release "Bandito" , produced by Pyramid Tapes . The album features 10 tracks with guest appearances by Him Lo , Planet Asia , Hus Kingpin , and more.  Stream the album below!!! Bandito by Brando Bambino