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Darkchild’s Alienz Alive Signs Aklesso
Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, continues expanding his influence beyond the producer’s chair. The Grammy-winning architect of countless pop and R&B classics has added a new voice to his faith-driven label, Alienz Alive. His latest signing, Haitian-American rapper Aklesso, arrives with momentum after delivering a standout verse on Lecrae’s Reconstruction…
Rawrrzone Spotlight – JQ Shawty
It’s no surprise that talent runs in the family. Riding the momentum from the Road to the Giveback, JQ absorbs all the feedback and insights he’s received, striving to become a superstar in his own right. As the nephew of the Self-Proclaimed Mr. Giveback, Josh Banton returned as a special guest for our final stop…
Florida’s $limey Mojo Releases 8 New Songs In ‘Made A Difference’ De$luxe (M.A.D.D.)’
$LIMEY MoJo, an emerging Broward County, Florida rap star, has stepped into the spotlight with his full-length debut, Made A Difference (M.A.D.D.), adding 8 more tracks to the original. The 29-track project presents a young artist determined to carve out his place in hip-hop with a mix of raw ambition, playful energy, and reflective storytelling….
Luh Kiddo Drops Latest From ‘Left Me Out To Dry’ In “Keep Hustlin”
Taken off his recently released Left Me Out To Dry project via No Cool Points For Dying / Too Lost, Luh Kiddo recruits fellow Richmond (Virginia) native GwapReddot on the Travis Jasper, Aye YB, and Tyler Coolridge-produced standout “Keep Hustlin.” With crisp hi-hats and booming 808s, “Keep Hustlin” rides over a tense, bass-heavy trap beat…
hYYdn Exhibits Greatness In New Single “Clean”
Maryland musician hYYdn returns with “Clean” after releasing “Fall On Us” back in July. Produced by GRAMMY-nominated instrumentalist Chibu alongside Felmax, the new drop draws inspiration from Hezekiah Walker’s “Clean Inside.” Set to live on his forthcoming Snakes And Ladders project via BigTyme Music Group / EMPIRE, the Hip-Hop interpolation of the classic Gospel track…
Von Vargas Says King Me In New Album ‘Cocked Crowns’
Baltimore-based lyricist and producer Von Vargas is redefining what it means to lead through music with the release of his latest body of work. Composed of 10 tracks as well as two bonus cuts, Cocked Crowns includes features from TolumiDE, Q.U.A.N., The Boy Blesst, Iconthagod, Chrystal Lene, Shannon Ramsey, Jasmine Thomas, and Josh Lay. The…
Nice Major Keeps It Playa on ’15 Min High.3,’ a Breezy Ride Through G-Funk Nostalgia
Nice Major’s 15 Min High.3 is a meditation on movement—through life, through traffic, through memory. The third installment of the Fort Worth rapper’s self-released series favors mood over momentum, offering a compact suite of West Coast-informed tracks that function more like a curated sunset drive than a traditional EP. Sonically, the project leans heavily on…
Markas Proves West Coast Dominance Is ‘Not Enough Yet’ In New Album
West Coast rapper Markas continues his upward momentum with the release of Not Enough Years, a 12-track album that dives deep into personal trauma, growth, and self-awareness. The project marks a defining moment in his catalog, capturing the evolution of both his voice and his vision. With emotionally raw tracks like the title cut “Not…
Ki Storii shows us shes here to stay in PrimeTime
Ki Storii stepped in and took charge of the Rawrrzone Picks, following an incredible streak with HTBU and HTBU2 alongside SunniThaRapper. This follow-up demonstrated that Ki Storii is serious and here to make her mark. “Primetime” serves as an empowering anthem for hardworking individuals, expressing gratitude for every moment and providing self-affirmation and a sense…
DA’Ville Returns After 13 Years With Catchy New Single “Sunshine Days”
After more than a decade of silence, Da’ville is back—soul intact, message sharpened, and melody as tender as ever. The Jamaican reggae artist, whose honeyed vocals once soundtracked the early 2000s with global hits like “Always On My Mind” and “Can’t Get Over You,” returns this Friday with “Sunshine Days,” his first official release in…