DC’s B-Jay Banks taps fellow rising star Dell Fargo for the visual release of their new UK Drill-inspired hit “Pounds.” The DeshayTheLegend-directed music video shows the two new stars discussing street politics in a local housing community with tag-team raps — surrounded by love. Stream it here via Banknote Enterprises LLC. “Pounds” appears on B-Jay…

Boasting a unique sound that blends Pop, R&B, and Soul, rising star stayathomedad has accumulated over 500,000 streams across all streaming platforms and capitalizing on his biggest year yet in 2022 with his latest release, titled “Work Sucks.” In the new single and music video, the Orlando native recreates the slapstick humor inspired by the…

Rising star recording artist Olumide links with talented producer Justin Loring for the timely new single, properly-titled “Flip.” Over the catchy sound, Olumide finds a tag-team partner in fellow rising star Chelly The MC for the two to trade bars filled with boasting and bragging. The song delivers a hustler’s anthem vibe that is perfect…

Buzzing DMV recording Orion has a taste for Hollywood with the release of the new visual “Tenet,” which is inspired by the 2021 Netflix film starring John David Washington. On the Foreign Vu-produced track, Orion drops braggadocious and reassured raps about making himself the region’s top star. Stream it on all DSPs via HEY Collective/WeAreVA,…

Oakland’s own Maybach Stank, also known as Pierre Rushing, may be behind the wall right now, but that won’t stop his grind as he releases a new music video for his latest single “Ace Boogy.” Stream it now via own imprint. Directed by Zero Creationz, behind bars, Maybach is a testament that people can accomplish…

The tragedy of Uvalde, Texas was one of the most horrific events in U.S. history with the loss of 19 children and two teachers. Miami recording artist DSwervo pays respect to the victims with a new song of remembrance, titled “Me & Mine,” accompanied with a music video. Inspired by grief, the song is meant…

Raised on 1960’s Soul and Mexican Rancheras and1990’s Hip Hop and R&B, emerging star Claudia Liz links up with the legendary Chicano rap star Lil Rob for cruising new single “Still In Love,” accompanied by a new music video. Stream it now via Shysti Music, the Matthew Freiheit-directed video stars Claudia as a distance lover…

Every artist — especially from the East Coast — in today’s hip-hop credits traces of their style is inspired by the signature look, appeal, and rhymes of the late-Notorious B.I.G. and Big Pun. Michael Cruz, better known as the fast-rising recording artist Big Blanco, is no exception as he pays homage to the Bronx icon…

Reggae artist Shifta and Too $hort officially come together on “Lil Freak” the new rendition of $hort’s classic “I Need A Freak”. This time around there’s a Caribbean twist sure to have clubs going crazy this summer. The two friends were having dinner one night and spontaneously decided to get in the studio, to produce…

For his latest release, emerging new artist DaMo’ lives out his hoop dreams in the Portland Trailblazer point guard Damian Lillard-inspired mixtape called DaMo’ Lillard: The Mixtape. In the new 14-song project, the DMV native embodies the popular basketball star, who also raps, with crowd-pleasing bars, witty punchlines and high-energy production. If you are unfamiliar…