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Buffalo, NY emcee Che`Noir has just come through with a dope 12-track project, "It Takes A Village" , that features 12 tracks with guest appearances by The Uce , Black Thought , Conductor Williams , Jynx716 , Ransom , and Bruiser Wolf .

Armani Caesar links up with Benny The Butcher for the single "Sephora In Ibiza" , from her upcoming release "THE LIZ 3" .

Legendary West Coast rap artist MC Eiht shares his release "The Story Of My Life " that features 20 tracks with guest appearances by Glasses Malone , Conway The Machine , Dave East , Pete Rock , B-Real , Brotha Lynch Hung , and Jay Worthy .

Detroit, MI rap artist Boldy James shares his single "Love Me Now" , produced by Royal House Recording .

England, UK rap veteran Frisco Boogie shares his single "Graveyard Of Guns" .

Cambridge, MA rap artist Millyz shares the official video for the single "No Favors" featuring rap veterans Jadakiss , Dave East , and Styles P and the video is directed by Dom Bruno ( @ShotbyTanj )

Styles P of The LOX shares the official video for "The Drop" freestyle, directed by Your Drunk Uncle

DJ EASY is back with the latest part of his Easy Listening Mixtape Series . It’s the LEGENDS EDITION hosted by none other than the legendary MASTA ACE from Brooklyn/New York. The mixtape features only songs from legends of the Golden Age of Hip Hop who are still releasing music today such as Onyx , Method Man , AZ , Scarface , Ghostface Killah , Kool G Rap , Pudgee , El Da Sensei , MC Shan , KRS-One , Smif-N-Wessun , Buckshot , Billy Danze , Lil Fame , Big Daddy Kane , Jadakiss , Saukrates , Common , Craig G , Treach (of Naughty By Nature ), Guru , Edo G , Keith Murray , Rakim , Kurupt , Masta Killa , Snoop Dogg , Redman and many more.

"Called this last batch Raekwon , came with the purple tape.” Rochester, NY rhyme-dealer 448 Brad returns with a new single / video titled “3.5 Points” . Out now via all digital platforms the JusDave Produced track is a spliff powered heater topped with 448 Brad ’s over-the-top tales of hustlin’ life. “3.5 Points” is the first leak from the 448 Brad & JusDave full-length collaboration, Weekend At Manny’s to drop shortly.

Philly rap artist Young Chris , member of the State Property crew & 1/2 of the Young Gunz shares his EP "Catch A Vibe" , that features 7 tracks with guest appearances by Icewear Vezzo , Freeway , Pezzy , Huff , and Baby Qua .

Sorg & Napoleon Maddox share their 3rd album “1968” with featured guests Mike Ladd , Napoleon Da Legend , Boogie Bang , and CJ The Cynic —as well as everyone else who contributed to this album: Erik Sevret (sax), Sophia Domancich (piano), Constantin Meyer (trombone), DJ Menas (scratches), Sélim Le Chan (flute), Fayçal Salhi (oud), Thomas Jacquot (mastering), Ease (artwork), and Leïla Bahsaïn (text and voice-over).

TDE shares the official video for the single "CATWOMAN" (Swamp Sessions) , produced by  Real Bad Man and Kal Banx . The video is directed by Doechii & Carlos Acosta .  Stream//Download "Alligator Bites Never Heal" here: https://doechii.lnk.to...​

Following the release of "Set Of P's" , Styles P of The LOX has returned with another dope new track, simply titled "Royal Ghost" .

What would Fat Joe , Pusha T & Dre ’s “Set of Keys” sound and look like if it had been made and shot in the 1990s? 📼 Fat Joe ft. Pusha T & Dre – Set of Keys (Cookin Soul Remix) 🔥🔥🔥

Central Florida based artist Polo Baby Flako teams up with lyrical powerhouse RJ Payne for their new single, “Tamagotchi” , produced by Ty (of Dirty Bakerz ). Bringing together two distinct voices, the collaboration delivers hard-hitting Hip-Hop, showcasing the artists’ lyrical presence and chemistry over Ty ’s production. The single is taken from Polo's upcoming EP "Half A Dozen" (dropping 11/8/26 ) and marks another collaboration for fans of sharp bars and authentic street Hip-Hop. Check out the single now on all digital platforms!

Buffalo, NY rap artist Che` Noir shares her official video for the single "Fame & Fiction" featuring Black Thought of The Roots,  produced by Mathematics .  Fame & Fiction out now:  https://sparta.ffm.to/...​

Memphis, TN rap artist Don Trip shares his official video for the single "Lunch Dates" from the release "STARLITO'S Way 5: Catharsis | Christopher Season 5" ,

GRAMMY Award -winning rock band OK Go have announced the release of their songs “Return” and “Shooting the Moon” performed on handbells. 

Long Beach, CA emcee KXNG CROOKED releases his 6th solo LP "West Coast ‘96" . The album features 11 tracks with a guest appearance by Adrian Rezza .  

Queens' own Jus Daze brings a little sophistication to bad intentions with "Inner Thots" a playful soundtrack for the grown & ratchet. Clean lyrics. Dirty intentions.

Massiah Kaine returns with “God Complex” , a hard-hitting new single featuring commanding, bar-heavy lyricism over gritty East Coast production by Scottzilla . Following the release of “Ground Zero” ,   Massiah   Kaine continues to showcase his more aggressive lyrical style, delivering raw energy and sharp bars that demand attention. “God Complex” serves as another preview of his forthcoming album, "Midnight Mass" (Coming Soon), further building anticipation for what’s next from the Western Massachusetts emcee.

New single and video titled "Rap Life" by DJ Kawon featuring Travisty the Lazy Emcee , taken from DJ Kawon 's debut production album "BoomBap Alumni" out now via Mad Good Records !

Touching on 1M Instagram followers and gaining praise from the likes of Craig David , Brandy , Sza , Boyz II Men, JoJo , SWV & Jennifer Hudson to name but a few, Sol & The Gang are an unstoppable force that are now selling out their own headline shows and gaining fans for their own original music. In 2025, Sol & The Gang sold out their first-ever headliner at London’s legendary Jazz Cafe in just three hours and 2026 has already been an exciting year for the band, having hit the road for their first short-run tour, selling out London’s KOKO & the Blues Kitchen in Manchester for multiple nights, performed for Perrie Edwards & Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’ s wedding in Portugal and having released their own superb original singles ‘Superhuman’ and ‘Little Things’ . This autumn, the all-star group will take live audiences on a dynamic musical journey through the decades, from Motown to Present Day, blending popular RNB tunes & premium production values in...

Philadelphia, PA rap.artist Tierra Whack shares the Deluxe Edition of "WHACK'S MUSEUM" , which adds seven (7) additional tracks.

Gucci Mane is keeping consistency alive with his newest album, Against All Odds , that features 17-tracks with guest appearances by Summer Walker , Ice Davis , and the late great OJ Da Juiceman .

Statik Selektah is back with his star-studded song "Champagne Wishes" with features from Ab-Soul , Raekwon , and Freddie Gibbs . The single is from Statik Selektah upcoming release Expensive Taste dropping next month,

International emcee Paisanos, Los Chicos Criollos have returned with their newest single. “Gunpowda Nosebumpz” is that rugged-n-raw hip-hop for the Los Chicos Criollos boys (U.S. Rhyme-slinger Kingdom Kome + Toronto, Canada mic-vet Che Uno ) to spit their bi-lingual grime over. The track (Produced by RUEN ) also boasts additional lyrical napalm courtesy of top shotta, Daniel Son . website development

Australian Producer Kut One teams up with Strong Island Legends Q Ball & Curt Cazal (QNC) over a head nodding Anthem with the two MC’s going back to back cementing their longevity in Hip Hop…

Phily rap veteran Meek Mill and Chicago rapper G Herbo link up for the collaborative single “Wanna Be Free” .

Ben Hedibi and uMaNg unleash "Help Less" , this first video and single off their forthcoming album "Stray Dogs" .

Palestinian-Canadian R&B and neo-soul artist, GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, and producer Merna has released her new self-produced five-track EP, For Seasons: Love in a Time of War . Featuring Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest and Lucy Pearl on bass throughout, alongside acclaimed Snarky Puppy drummer Larnell Lewis , the 15-minute project is an intimate meditation on love, faith, surrender, and healing, shaped by Merna 's lifelong relationship with soul music and her connection to her heritage.

International rap veteran Jehuniko shares the official video for the single "Controlamos Todo" , filmed in Bogota, Colombia, produced by Zxgno , directed by Peds and edited by JDubs .

International rock band The Falling Doves have just dropped their new single, ‘Blinded By Your Love’ — an infectious track that fuses the spirit of classic British rock with the cinematic energy of Los Angeles. With its anthemic sound and memorable hooks, the track is made for the stage and the open road, offering a glimpse of what’s to come as the band get ready to head out on their UK, Europe and US tour from October 15th.

Tobe Nwigwe is back with his new album THE BRIDGE , that features 12 tracks with guest appearances by Busta Rhymes , Adekunle Gold , Paul Wall , Jay Electronica , Scarface , Hanumankind , Malice , and many more.

Souls of Mischief unleash the full release of the new EP with 1999 Write The Future titled "Clean Getaway" . The EP features 5 tracks with guest appearances by Brookfield Duece , Jay Worthy , and Phonte .

For the second single of the upcoming 6-track EP Legal High , the Austrian label Soulchain Records is collaborating with producer Der Brxwnsxn - an ambitioned upcoming producer from Germany that gets the best out of MC‘s. The latest international collaboration underscores the collective’s strong network.  The new song Next 2 U is part of an upcoming Vinyl EP with 6 tracks entirley produced by Der Brxwnsxn . The sound is heavily influenced by the gritty sound of the Detroit hip-hop tradition.

Famoso delivers an effortless blend of classic boom-bap nostalgia and underground polish on his latest single, "Cruisin'" —a featured cut from his upcoming project, "German Engineering" . Driven by the hard-hitting German sonic craftsmanship of legendary production team Snowgoons , the track pairs warm brass and smooth soul samples with Famoso ’s confident, street-level storytelling. The result is an authentic, ride-out anthem that balances hard-earned grit with pure hip-hop swagg. delivers an effortless blend of classic boom-bap nostalgia and underground polish on his latest single, "Cruisin'" —a featured cut from his upcoming project, "German Engineering". Driven by the hard-hitting German sonic craftsmanship of legendary production team Snowgoons, the track pairs warm brass and smooth soul samples with Famoso’s confident, street-level storytelling. The result is an authentic, ride-out anthem that balances hard-earned grit with pur...

“Been Busy” by Von off North Ave (before Dyzzi from DivSel ) is the first single with his new name after taking a break of 5 years.  Produced by LethalNeedle and the cuts/scratches are done by Chinch 33 .

Apollo Brown and Skyzoo share the official video for the single "No Discounts" , from their collaborative album "Luxury Tax'.   🎧 STREAM “NO DISCOUNTS” ON DSPs https://ffm.to/nodisco...​

‘Foreign Muck’ - a great irreverent, quirky and quintessentially British musical take on the current conversation around immigration and race in the UK, from South London based artist Sabatta .

Zurich-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mel D brings together folk and soul, subtle indie pop inflections and the freedom of electronic music on her new single ‘ORANGE’ , via Two Gentlemen .

Rap veteran Styles P (member of the lrgendary rap trio The LOX ) shares the official video for the freestyle "Set Of P's" .

Victor Victor Presents & Fabolous shares the official video for the single "I AIN'T" , from the Victor Victor Presents ​ release "Il Caos a New York" , that features guest appearances by A Boogie wit da Hoodie , Cash Cobain , Fabolous , and Judah Weston .  Victor Victor Presents & FABOLOUS "I Ain't" Out Now:  https://i.victorvictor.com/ilcaosany

M-Dot and Co-Defendants ( Benefit & IAmProfit ) return with visuals for their single “Out Of Paris” , featuring legendary Infamous Mobb member Big Twins . The video shot by PWeezy Visuals in the Paris Las Vegas area, sets up the perfect backdrop for the aptly titled street anthem.  In addition to handling microphone duties alongside Benefit , Profit and Big Twins , M-Dot also takes the reins behind the boards, crafting a haunting and hard-hitting soundscape that pays homage to the golden era while remaining firmly rooted in the present. The track is taken from their critically acclaimed "Sky Reign" EP and will also be featured on the Co-Defendants upcoming project "Co-D's 4 Eva" (Coming Soon - Date TBA)

Independent Newcastle upon Tyne hip-hop artist Baron Von Alias returns with his latest single, “And The Story Goes…” , bringing together an extraordinary line-up of hip-hop royalty for a thought-provoking journey through storytelling, legacy, history and the idea that our stories never truly end. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Khrysis , “And The Story Goes…” delivers trademark boom-bap production, providing the perfect backdrop for an all-star collaboration featuring Skyzoo , Masta Ace , Smif-N-Wessun and Darien Brockington , with additional cuts from acclaimed turntablist, DJ A.D.S .

Vancouver rapper JUNK and award-winning Canadian producer IM’PERETIV have officially released Together In Pieces V , the fifth and final chapter of their collaborative Together In Pieces series. The project is now available on all major streaming platforms, featuring five original tracks and five accompanying instrumental versions. Mixed and mastered by Jamie Kuse at Nova Studios , Together In Pieces V marks the end of one chapter while documenting a creative partnership that has continued to evolve across five projects, three tours and nearly a decade of collaboration.

NY spitmatician Ghost Da Lyrical returns with his first new project for 2026. Taylor Made Ghost is a seven-track audio journal fully powered by Producer TrentTaylor (who has also laced tracks/albums for Murs , Fashawn , Lando Chill ). The resulting work is the highly confessional bars of a family man who has navigated the pitfalls of the block with the scars to show it. Production wise Taylor arms the Ghost with dusty off-kilter soul and hard-snapping soundscapes.

AfterLyfe Music proudly announces the release of “Relinquish” , the powerful new track from acclaimed producer, engineer, and artist NasteeLuvzYou , featuring lyrical powerhouse Konflik. The track marks the third single from NasteeLuvzYou ’s critically acclaimed sophomore solo album, CE 2: Man’s Mission .  💿 Limited Edition CD AVAILABLE on Bandcamp :   https://afterlyfemusic1.bandcamp.com

Ten years later, The Divine Feminine has more to share. Mac Miller ’s estate celebrates the album’s anniversary with an expanded edition featuring three previously unreleased recordings from its original sessions.

Harlem, NY rap vet Dave East and producer Harry Fraud share the "Price of Pain (Luxury Edition)" that expands the tracklist from 14 tracks to 19 tracks

Hanzo Bladez  shares the new single called "Trauma Ties" featuring Albany Lou , and Produced by SauceYin . Track was mixed and mastered by Mira Manny .

Hailing from Youngstown, OH, independent hip-hop artist/producer Unc Doe returns with his latest single, “Pick Up What I’m Droppin’,” a hard-hitting new track produced by Unc Doe himself.

Five Steez is now back - this time, with producer Chosen One - for a new EP aptly titled Re:Emergence , When asked about the name, Five Steez says it felt like the right theme for the current stage in his journey. Listeners can now enjoy Re:Emergence , a 7-track EP led by the hard-hitting singles Keep It Blazing and Strait Darts. Steez delivers his usual braggadocio on the singles and songs like Blocka and Show and Prove, but reflects deeply on Current Dayz, Live and Learn and Anything is Possible.

Los Chicos Criollos the rhyme-slinging duo of Kingdom Kome + Che Uno have just dropped a new video + single “Olmedo Y Porcel.” Named for the legendary Argentinian comedy duo Alberto Olmedo and Jorge Porcel , the emcee duo displays a similar attack of irreverent bars, flowing back & forth while flexing in English and Spanish effortlessly.  Filmed on location at the El Almacen Café in Toronto, Canada by WIZDOME BUNITALL (for Fuego Films ) the track is powered by frequent collaborator of the duo, producer/ DJ RUEN.

Jeff Johnson II links up with Artifacts’ El Da Sensei for a straight-up Neo Nineties banger, with Mr. Nobody on the boards and Yamin Semali handling the cuts. This one is all about paying homage to the era that schooled them in hip hop. Jeff takes listeners back to the ’90s, painting a vivid picture of the sounds, lessons, and culture that helped shape him. No gimmicks, just raw rhymes, rugged production, and that genuine love for the golden-era spirit.

French electro-rock outfit THIS IS SHIT (or TH/S /S SH/T as they are also known) have released their hypnotic video/new single ‘Blue Nine’ and its definitely not shit!   ‘Blue Nine’ is more than a song, it's a signal picked up from our own future, something that survived and caught its breath again. The track steps away from expected formats: it builds in stages, letting electro and rock search for a common frequency before fully locking into sync in the song's final stretch.