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Cleveland, OH Hip-hop artist Dirty Needles unveils the official music video for "STITCH WORK (A Medley)" , a creative visual mash-up of three standout tracks from his latest project, "Pens X Needles" .  Produced by Reese Tanaka and directed by Chem Visions , the video stitches together the songs "The Nicest" featuring Planet Asia (not in video), "95 Needles" and "Flame Emojis" featuring DAPHYA into one seamless cinematic experience.

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 .

Dirty Needles sharpens the blade on Pens x Needles , a dark, moody, 1995-leaning statement built for heads who like their rap unapologetic and their bars razor-clean. Inspired by Mobb Deep ’s Hell On Earth and guided by the discipline of Pendulum Ink, this project is written from the perspective of a student: studying the craft, applying the techniques, and turning lessons into layered lyricism with replay value. Production from Reese Tanaka , DJ GlibStylez , and Kollectiv sets the tone with heavy atmosphere, hard drums, and that raw underground feel, the perfect backdrop for Dirty Needles to carve through every track like it’s a final exam. Pens X Needles by Dirty Needles

GRAMMY® Award -winning multi-platinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor, director and New York Times Best-Selling author, Kid Cudi releases his 13th studio album "FREE" .

GRAMMY® Award -winning multi-platinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor and director Kid Cudi releases “Mr. Miracle” , the third single off his forthcoming album, Free arriving this Friday, August 22nd and available for pre-order HERE .

Cleveland, OH rap artist Kid Cudi links up with fellow Cleveland rap artist Chip Tha Ripper for the official video for the single "DON'T WORRY" , which is an ode to New York. The video is directed by Scott Mescudi and the cinematographer is Brett Bushell .

The Kickdrums sample is a thunderous call that harkens to the Gods of Olympus , a herald ushering a new eon of poet emcees. With crude and poignant one liners that would make Sam Kinison smile, Copywrite matches wits with fellow Ohio transplant Werdperfect . Werd who is forever in fine form delivers his unique brand of cynical observation with snide cutty remarks. Glove Slapping done with verbal left hooks so casually like it was ordering GrubHub . Welcome to "Immortals" the third single of Werdperfect 's highly anticipated album on Man Bites Dog Records - Dog Daze .

Cactus Jack Records / Epic Records shares the project "W E B S T E R I I" by JACKBOYS and THE SCOTTS ( Travis Scott & Kid Cudi ). The release features 16 tracks with guest appearances from Quavo , James Blake , and Lil Yachty .

The twang of the sample echoes an evil western where all three gunmen show up at the duel. Underground King of the Tidewater Bless Picasso fires off the first round, with slick wordplay and a snappy delivery. Werdperfect , who pulled double duties as producer and emcee, creates a nice catchy hook and a very memorable verse with the second chamber. Lastly veteran New York rapper Double A.B. delivers a classic punchline heavy sixteen that caps off the song perfectly. Door Prize surely rewards, look for it on Werdperfect 's new album Dog Daze dropping 4/26 on Man Bites Dog Records .

Building out an artistic realm without comparison, GRAMMY® Award -winning multi-platinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor and director Kid Cudi unveils a brand new offering entitled, INSANO (NITRO MEGA) , out now via Republic Records . He has magnified the world of his 2024 ninth studio album, INSANO , with 18 brand new tracks on INSANO (NITRO MEGA) . It notably includes a like minded cohort of talent, namely Wiz Khalifa , Lil Yachty , Bone Thugs & Harmony , Chip The Ripper and more.  To celebrate the arrival of these albums, he will embark on the INSANO WORLD TOUR joined by special guests Pusha T , JADEN , and more. Sign up to be notified about dates, cities, and venues here .

Kid Cudi links up with Denzel Curry for the single "Black Ops" , a SoundCloud -exclusive cut which is a companion piece to the Cleveland, OH creative's new "Moon Man" comic series with Kyle Higgins . Kid Cudi · Black Ops ft. Denzel Curry

After much anticipation, GRAMMY® Award -winning multi-platinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor and director Kid Cudi proudly presents his anxiously awaited ninth studio album, INSANO , out now via Republic Records . It stands out as his first full-length offering since 2022 and features Travis Scott , Pharrell Williams , A$AP Rocky , Lil Wayne , Young Thug , Lil Yachty , DJ Drama as well as the late XXXTentacion .

After five years, the Young Troubled Minds return with a new mixtape 'A Symphony of Scattered Dreams & Far-off Memories (S.S.D.F.M.)' . The mixtape features 12 tracks with guest appearances by The Voice & The Symbol , Purple Monkey Sircus , Celeste Mc , Oneppl , and Francis Fall . Stream the mixtape and enjoy!!! A Symphony of Scattered Dreams & Far-off Memories (S.S.D.F.M.) by Young Troubled Minds

Ohio emcee Dirty Needles drops his latest visual "Ocean Sunrise" , produced by Philly native Reese Tanaka . The Chem Vision directed video was shot in the heart of Cleveland's west side at Late Nite Records .  Taken from Dirty's new album "Happy Accident"  out now:  https://dirtyneedles330.bandcamp.com/

Cleveland, OH artist Kid Cudi shares the single "HEAVEN'S GALAXY" , produced by Dot Da Genius , from his upcoming Star Trek collaboration called "Boldly Be" . Stream the single and enjoy!!!

Cleveland rapper/producer Kipp Stone dropped his impressive second LP, 66689 Blvd Prequel via Chicago’s Closed Session label. His first project since 2021’s buzzy Faygo Baby EP, 66689 Blvd Prequel , finds Kipp with the best raps and production of his young career. Part rap game Henry David Thoreau , part Albert Camus , Kipp brings deep introspection to his art, isolating himself in the making of 66689 Blvd Prequel to paint narratives around the people in his life with whom he compares himself the most. From scenes of the culture shock that comes from traveling to the West Coast for the first time after only ever knowing East Cleveland to raps about escaping his job, poverty, selfishness, and more 66689 Blvd Prequel is the start of an ego death that will come in the album's sequel. 66689 BLVD Prequel by Kipp Stone

Diamond Media 360 shares the official video for the single "Glass Moon Deluxe" , by San Gabriel Valley, CA rap artist Wildcard featuring rap legend Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony .  The single is from the Wildcard album "Western Promises" . Stream / Purchase "Western Promises" : https://lnk.to/western-promises

GRAMMY® Award -winning multiplatinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor and director Kid Cudi returns with a brand-new single entitled “Porsche Topless” via Republic Records . It notably marks his first release since last year and heralds the arrival of his anxiously awaited ninth solo full-length studio album—coming soon.

United Grind ’s "Grind or Die (Vol. 1)" is a celebration of hip-hop culture and serves as the unification of several Midwest-based indie rap talents, both on the mic and behind the boards. The album features the talents of Ohio’s Vice Souletric and HiJinks (collectively known as Play Havoc ) and longtime Detroit-based collaborators, GameChangers ( Sand Man , Nu Face , Lee Harvey , and Juggernaut June ) as well as guest appearances by Benny The Butcher , Che Noir and more.

Kid Cudi has returned with his eighth studio album "Entergalactic" , that accompanies his animated Netflix show of the same name. The album features 15 songs, with guest appearances by Ty Dolla $ign , 2 Chainz , Don Toliver , Steve Aoki , and Dot da Genius .  Stream the album below!!!