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14 years after its original release,  JAŸ-Z shares the Blue Ivy tribute track "Glory" , produced by The Neptunes , is finally on all streaming services.

JAŸ-Z has officially released the three bonus tracks that were previous Tidal exclusives on the 9th Anniversary of the album "4:44" .

Rapsody celebrates Juneteenth by debuting the creatively empowering video for the single "God Gotta Afro" feat. KARABO YA MORENA . The single is from Rapsody 's upcoming album "God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops" out August 21.

North Carolina emcee Rapsody shares her single "God Gotta Afro", from her upcoming album, "God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops" .

Jamla Records / Roc Nation share the official video for the single "HOMECOMING" by Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder , off Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder upcoming collaboration album.  The video is shot by Keilan Alexander and directed by Reuben Vincent & Keilan Alexander .

Roc Nation shares the official video for the single  “The Birds Don't Sing”  by Clipse , produced by the iconic Pharrell Williams and features John Legend and Voices of Fire . The single appears on the Clipse release  “Let God Sort Em Out” .  Stream “The Birds Don't Sing” feat. John Legend & Voices of Fire :  https://ffm.to/letgodsortemout

A Written Testimony: Mars, The Inhabited Planet is the fifth studio release from Jay Electronica , released on September 20, 2025. The record shares the same name as Jay Electronica ’s first studio album, A Written Testimony . The EP features 8 tracks with a guest apperance by @FalElectronica and PYT Joce .

A Written Testimony: Power At The Rate Of My Dreams is the fourth studio album from Jay Electronica , released on September 20, 2025. The record shares the same name as Jay Electronica ’s first studio album, A Written Testimony . The EP features 5 tracks with a guest apperance by Dr. Wesley Muhammad PhD .

Jamla Records/Roc Nation shares the official video for the single "Gotta Get It" , off Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder upcoming collaboration album. The video is directed by Keilan Alexander .

"HEELS HAVE EYES 2" serves as Westside Gunn ’s third major release of 2025, serving as a sequel to his April 2025 EP, "HEELS HAVE EYES" . The release features 12 tracks with guest appearances by AA Rashid , Benny the Butcher , Brother Tom Sos , MIKE , Skyzoo , and Stove God Cooks .

Roc Nation shares the single "Ace Trumpets" by the legendary rap duo The Clipse (brothers Pusha T & No Malice ), produced by rap icon Pharrell Williams . The single is from The Clipse 's upcoming highly anitcipated album "Let God Sort Em Out" .

"HEELS HAVE EYES" serves as Westside Gunn ’s third EP and his second major release of 2025, following up February’s "12" . The EP is released in conjunction with "Heels Have Eyes 6: 4 The Culture" , the sixth official wrestling event hosted by Westside Gunn himself. Production is handled by Cee Gee , Denny Laflare , Harry Fraud , and Mr. Green .

J. Cole releases his mixtape "The Warm Up" on streaming, which is his second mixtape and the leading factor in him being signed to Roc Nation , which significantly is home to “Lights Please” , the song that convinced Jay-Z to sign him. It is also the first basketball-themed project in his early discography.

“Please Don’t Cry” is the fourth studio album from North Carolina MC, Rapsody . This will be a follow up to her 2019 album,  “Eve” . She has now started her role-out by revealing the release date, the cover art, the features and tracklist in the format of a magazine. Before this, she did create an Instagram community channel where she would share posts and small info leading up to her role out and the completion of the album. The album features 22 tracks with guest appearances by Phylicia Rashad , Hit-Boy , Bee-B , DIXSON , Erykah Badu , Alex Isley , Bibi Bourelly , Keznamdi , Niko Brim , Lil Wayne , Baby Tate , and Amber Navran .

Charlotte, NC emcee Reuben Vincent shares his EP "General Admission" , that features 7 tracks with guest appearances by Malaya and Swavay​ & Chris Patrick on the "GRAND CHERRY (Remix)" .

  North Carolina emcee Rapsody shares the video for "Chapter 2: Unconditional" , which follows the video for "Stand Tall: A Conversation with Sanaa Lathan" and for the single "Stand Tall" , from her upcoming album "Please Don't Cry" .  Pre-Save/Add "Please Don't Cry"  :: https://Rapsody.lnk.to/PleaseDontCryP...

  Roc Nation Records shares the official video for the single "Love Answers All" featuring Snow Hill, NC rap artist Rapsody and Houston, TX rap artist KenTheMan . The single is a bonus cut from the Roc Nation and PUMA mixtape "Humble Soles" hosted by legendary recording artist DJ Clue .

Jamla Records / Roc Nation Records shares the official video for the single "Asteriods" by Rapsody , produced by 3x Grammy-Winner Hit-Boy . The video is directed by Patrick Lincoln .  Stream Asteroids ► https://Rapsody.lnk.to/Asteroids

In clebration of Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary , Roc Nation and Puma have link up to release the mixtape titled "Humble Soles" hosted by DJ Clue . The mixtape features 14 tracks with guest appearances by Rapsody , Reuben Vincent , Vic Mensa , Guapdad 4000 , RJAE , HDBeenDope , Tyre Hakim , and more.

XO | Roc Nation Records shares the official video for the single "Ambiance" by Palestinian-Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Belly . The single is from the upcoming album 'Mumble Rap 2' .  Stream "Ambiance" ► https://Belly.lnk.to/MR2