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Reagan Era ’s own Dios Negasi goes down to the crossroads on new single. Armed with The Devil’s Guitar, new single “Robert Hendrix” (also produced by Dios Negasi ) is named in honor of two of the best six-string warriors, Robert Johnson and Jimi Hendrix . Topped with his signature raw n rugged bars, this track will appear on Dios Negasi ’s forthcoming album, Rembrandt’s Emporium . website development

"No Rest for the Wicked" is the major-label debut and seventh overall studio album by LA-based rapper AZ Chike . The album features 14 tracks with guest appearances by Tyler, The Creator and Pharrell Williams .

Jhené Aiko returns with 'Westside Whimsy' , her first studio album in more than six years, available to stream everywhere now. The 20-track album follows 2020's chart-topping album 'Chilombo' and features collaborations with Kendrick Lamar , Larry June , Ab-Soul , Tyga and OHMA .

One of the most quietly prolific and technically ferocious writers in modern hip-hop, Your Old Droog is returning with his tenth full-length album "Bread & Butter" later this month. Recalling his humble immigrant family stretching caviar across slices of bread shortly after arriving from Ukraine, YOD has crafted a testament to making the best of any situation. The master wordsmith linked with musical mastermind Flying Lotus and L.A. songstress Georgia Anne Muldrow for the album's raucous new single "I Don’t Care" , tuning out the nonsense on the road to self-empowerment. Check out the track now on all digital outlets, and pre-order "Bread & Butter" on CD and limited-edition colored vinyl.  Order "Bread & Butter" Vinyl + CD: https://naturesoundsmusic.com/collect...

Blu & Sndtrak share their collaborative release "LA" , that features 10 tracks with guest apperanes by DJ Revolution , Volume 10 , G-Kidd , Cashus King , ICECOLDBISHOP , Thurz, Trizz , MED , Like , Iman Omari , and Propaganda . LA by Blu & Sndtrak

Los Angeles, CA rap artist AZ Chike shares the official video for the single "Look Like My Momma" featuring Tyler, The Creator .  The single is from AZ Chike upcoming album "No Rest For The Wicked" .

Jay Worthy , LNDN DRGS , and George Clinton share their collaborative release "Generation P" , that features 12 tracks with guest appearances by Snoop Dogg , Larry June , Ty Dolla $ign , Del The Funky Homosapien , Ab-Soul , YG , and more!!!

GRAMMY Award -winning rock band OK Go releases “Oh No (Extra Nice Edition)” , arriving digitally and on vinyl via Capitol Records ahead of the band’s UK tour dates this November. The deluxe edition features several new or re-released tracks for digital streaming, including: "Here It Goes Again (UK Surf Mix),” "Down For the Count,” a cover of The Cure ’s "The Lovecats,” a cover of The Beatles ’ "Any Time At All,” "Do You Love Me,” and "Oh Lately It’s So Quiet (Acoustic).” The record also includes three tracks recorded live from Soho iTunes including: "A Million Ways," Do What You Want,” and “Here It Goes Again.”

The single "Butterflies" is the latest single from the late Mac Miller , that features bass by Thundercat . The single is from the late artist's upcoming tenth anniversary edition of "The Divine Feminine" , dropping on Oct. 2, 2026.

GDF Records / EMPIRE share the official video for the single "P of the Week" by Jay Worthy , George Clinton , LNDN DRGS , and Larry June featuring Leven Kalil . The video is shot by New High Filmz .

Los Angeles rap vet Blu and producer Sndtrak share their single "Jesus" , from their upcoming collaborative release "LA" .

The Marathon Continues as the official video for the single "I Just Wanna Know" by Nipsey Hussle x Bino Rideaux featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Cardi B has dropped.  The single appears on the Nipsey Hussle x Bino Rideaux collaborative album "PROLIFIC" .

Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux 's long-awaited collaborative album PROLIFIC has finally arrived. The 15-track album features guest appearances by the late Static Major , James Fauntleroy , Buddy , Leon Thomas , Ty Dolla $ign , BH , and Cardi B .

Open Mike Eagle turns heartbreak into something much stranger on DOOMED! . produced entirely by Kenny Segal . The album features 15 tracks with guest appearances by Gothic Tropic , Hemlock Ernst , and billy woods .

Fresh off his latest acclaimed collaboration with Exile , Los Angeles rap savant Blu is back with new music. This time, the gifted lyricist is joining forces with Oakland producer Sndtrak , a 9th Wonder affiliate with a celebrated history of instrumental releases and production credits for Rapsody , Larry June , Smif-N-Wessun , and more. With the full-length collaboration LA set for release this September, Blu and Sndtrak are now unveiling an official video for the album's lead single and title track. 

T.F & MIKE SUMMERS link up for their collaborative release "Skanless Summers: The Legend of Maniac Blue" , that features 11 tracks with guest by Dreebo , Fat Meech , ICECOLDBISHOP , Jay Worthy , LeGree Shine , LilBunko , Rucci , Trizz , and Zoe Osama .

Kurupt and DJ Battlecat reunite to deliver their collaborative release "Tales from My Hood" , an authentic West Coast soundtrack, executive produced by Snoop Dogg. Blending Kurupt ‘s unmistakable razor-sharp lyricism with DJ Battlecat ‘s signature G-funk production, the album celebrates the sound that helped define an era while pushing it into the present. Featuring standout tracks such as “Sneak Attacc” with Charlie Bereal , the cruising anthem “Me N The Boyz” , the hard-hitting “Gunna” ,   and the soulful “Special” featuring Jane Handcock . Kurupt and DJ Battlecat prove that the West Coast sound remains as timeless, Influential, and powerful as ever.

Los Angeles, CA rap veteran Blu links up with 9th Wonder affiliate Sndtrak for the single "LA" , from their upcoming collaborative release on September 4th.

Tash , founding member of Tha Alkaholiks , returns with a new EP titled "Attention is a Drug" , that features 6 tracks with guest appearances by Sway Calloway , King Tee , Defari , Tha Liks , Xzibit , Will.i.am , and Q-Tip .  The EP also includes a classic Wake Up Show Remix , bringing in DJ Revolution , Sway and Tech , and the Likwit Crew .

Iconic rap group Cypress Hill has returned with their brand-new album, "Dios Bendiga" , which pays homage to Latin American culture. The album features 12 tracks with guest appearances by Aleman , Mellow Man Ace , Poe Leos , Coyote , Sick Jacken , La Santa Grifa , and Guapo .