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Washington, D.C. emcee/producer Ankhlejohn links up with Harlem. NY producer V Don for the release "Everything Beautiful Died Early" , that features 12 tracks with guest appearances by Baby Maine, CRIMEAPPLE , and Sha Hef .

Jackson, MS rapper, singer & songwriter Akeem Ali shares his visual for the "Dear Cleveland (First Of The Month Freestyle)" , that showcases Akeem going in over the "1st of tha Month" instrumental by the legendary Bone Thugs-N-Harmony .

Jet Life Recordings shares the official video for the single "Smart Water" from Curren$y' . The video is directed by CJ Wallis , @FORTYFPS .

Boldy James has teamed up with Real Bad Man for "ADU 3" , the conclusion in.the "ADU" series. The EP features 6 tracks with a guest appearance by Overlord Scotch .

Rochester, NY producer & rapper 38 Spesh links up with the legendary emcee Method Man have teamed up for the single "The Main Line" , from 38 Spesh 's upcoming album, "8 Shots" .

Buffalo wordsmith Gaine$ sonically flexes over new single “Big G’$” . The track is monolithically powered by a lush tapestry of funk keys and wobbly bass composed by producer NOM . "Big G$” is the second single from the recently released LP, Mr. Gaine$ (fully produced by NOM ). A video for the first single “The Otherside of $$$” .

This album encompasses Eclyse 's dark and gritty side accompanied by some cinematic soundscapes from some talented producers. A climb into the shadows of the mind and the search for the hidden fire among the extremities of life. This embodies what his mind and body are surrounded by and consume, the oddities and obscurities of interests that make the goosebumps come about. May you enter this experience and for a short amount of time know what it feels like to possess such a vessel.

50 Years of GoGo and we still going! @ABM_Band the Slow Bounce Kings on the Porch cranking like we do!  Creator | Host | Executive Producer: @Noochiemusic

Oceanside, CA rap artist Bishop Snow shares his official video for the single "Keep The Groove" . Filmed in San Diego at Chicano Park, the video features classic lowriders from the Majestics Car Club . Tap in and enjoy the music, culture, and San Diego style.  The single is produced by and mixed by SavDidIt . The video is directed by Daniel Ximenez.

Action Bronson shares his official video for the single "PEPPERS" (ft. Roc Marciano ), from his album "Planet Frog" . The single is produced by Daringer & Action Bronson .

Harlem's Dave East shares the project "FOR THE LOVE 2.5" with production by Scram Jones and Mike & Keys . The project features 19 tracks with guest appearances by 2 Chainz , Cruch Calhoun , Frank Benz , King Beamo , Lyrivelli , Quany Owe , Sada James , Steven Young , Trini , Un Kasa , and Vado .

Detroit, MI producer & rapper Black Milk shares his release "Ceremonial" , that features 12 tracks with guest appearances by BJ the Chicago Kid , Brandon Myster , Chris Sholar , Ian Finkelstein , Keyon Harrold , Saba , and Sasha Kashperko .

Veteran NY emcee El Gant and Brooklyn producer maticulous have joined forces with the legendary Brother Ali to bring "Wordle" , a powerful single that tackles socioeconomic inequality that exists in our country and how the nature of humans attached to devices plays a part in society being numb to it all. Sharp, intelligent lyricism is displayed along with booming/head nodding production by maticulous truly make this track memorable. This is the first single from the El Gant and maticulous album "House of Cards" out this July.

Following their VERZUZ battle, French Montana has teamed up with Rick Ross , and Max B , for a new song, "Smoking Pt. 2." .

Christian Balvig & Ensemble Hermes return with dreamy neo-classical single ‘What Happened To The World’ , from the album ‘Find And You Will Seek’ to be released 22nd May 2026.

UK artist Little Simz shares her EP titled "Sugar Girl" , that features 4 tracks with guest appearances by JT , DEELA , and 070 Shake .

Meridian, MS rapper-producer Big K.R.I.T. shares the Deluxe Edition of his released album "Dedicated to Cadalee Biarritz" .

New album by Cookin Soul & Estee Nack . AL-ANDALUS is the meeting point of two worlds. Estee Nack 's razor-sharp street narratives and Cookin Soul 's signature dusty, soul-drenched boom bap. Raw, unfiltered, and rooted in the culture. Every bar hits like a sermon, every beat knocks like a fist on concrete. This is hip-hop with weight, history, and grit in every groove. No filler. No compromise. Just the art.

Mello Music Group shares the release "Cold Comfort" by Stik Figa & Heather Grey , that features 10 tracks with guest appearances by Asher Roth , Blu , Sleep Sinatra , Defcee , and Grvnola .

“Boss Thing” is a heavyweight collaboration by established producer team Meeco and DJ Access , featuring Benny the Butcher and Rick Hyde . Centered around the theme of success, confidence, and boss mentality, the song delivers raw street energy and elite bars throughout, providing real hip-hop authenticity.