Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup

1.
Stoop
Lauren
–
Step
Bros

Source:Stoop
Lauren

Emerging
rap
star
Stoop
Lauren
will
proudly
drop
his
new
album
project
Step
Bros
on
November
10th,
2023.
It
all
happens
via
Hitmaker
Music
Group
and
Ebony
Son
Entertainment.
The
set
is
another
big
dose
of
rap
magic
from
Lauren,
who
is
currently
building
a
substantial
body
of
recorded
work.
He’s
a
tight,
modern
MC
who
can
rock
his
talent
alone
or
with
the
album’s
special
guests
Childish
Major,
iLYKai,
BBM,
360
X,
and
Jace.

Fans
and
media
are
united
around
the
tracks
“Going
Wild
(feat.
Childish
Major)”
and
“Walk
Thru.”
Much
excitement
also
surrounds
the
single
“Supreme
(feat.
iLYKai).”
The
whole
album
is
straight
fire,
though,
and
it’s
easy
to
see
why
Lauren
has
collaborated
with
the
likes
of
21
Savage,
Childish
Major,
Sonny
Digital,
and
Rah
Swish.

Step
Bros
is
a
fresh
breath
of
lyrical
artistry
that’s
long
overdue.
Join
the
movement. 

2.
Matt
B
–
OGALA
TRAVELER

Source:Matt
B

GRAMMY-nominated global
artist Matt
B has
released
a
new
music
video
for
single
“OGALA
TRAVELER,”
out
now
via Vitae
Records.
The
percussive-led
down-tempo
track
tells
the
story
of
a
boy
named
Ogala,
meaning
“leader”
in
Igbo,
who
seeks
exciting
journeys
to
find
a
good
life.
The
visual,
directed
by Matt’s
wife,
manager,
and
producer Angela
Benson, shows
the
beautiful
sights
of
Uganda
and
Namibia
as
he
comes
to
terms
with
his
own
transformative
journey.

“After
all
my
experiences
in
Africa,
I
truly
consider
myself
to
be
an
Ogala
Traveler,” explains Matt. “Ogala
is
a
name
of
Nigerian
origin
(but
also
common
in
Uganda,
Kenya,
and
Gabon)
and
it
means
‘a
leader’
or
‘a
king
that
will
change
our
lives
and
carry
all
burdens.’
The
record
speaks
about
someone
who
is
determined
to
journey
far
and
wide
in
search
of
a
good,
prosperous
life
for
himself
and
his
family.
It’s
a
song
of
inspiration,
and
a
reminder
for
people
to
never
stop
pushing
for
your
goals
and
dreams
despite
all
challenges.
This
song
is
very
special
to
me
and
one
that
really
speaks
to
my
soul.
My
work
and
drive
stems
from
my
family
and
the
legacy
I
will
one
day
leave
for
them,
it’s
why
I
work
so
hard
as
an
artist.”

The
release
is
the
latest
from Matt’s
critically
acclaimed
Afrobeats
album ALKEBULAN (pronounced
al-kee-boulan).
A
powerful
display
of Matt’s
artistry
as
he
aims
to
build
a
bridge
of
unity
between
his
Motherland
and
America. ALKEBULAN debuted
on six
Billboard
charts including Top
New
Artist
Albums, Top
Albums, Top
Current
Album
Sales, and
on Digital
Albums.
Meaning
“Mother
of
Mankind,”
the
album
offers
a
culturally
rich
listening
experience
infused
with
African
elements
such
as
conga
shakers,
djembe
and
bougarabou
drums,
and
call-and-response
singing,
elevating
the
soundscape
he
has
so
brilliantly
captured
with
his
various
Afro-inspired
releases.
Recognized
for
his
artistry
and
cultural
contributions, Matt was
recently
named Artist
of
the
Year by The
Los
Angeles
Tribune in
addition
to
earning
a Hollywood
Music
In
Media nomination
for Best
Music
Video
(Independent) with
his
track “GUNJALE” featuring Ugaboys. 

Matt initially
began
bringing ALKEBULAN to
life
at
the
65th
annual GRAMMY
Awards —
for
which
his
hit “GIMME
LOVE” featuring Eddy
Kenzo was
nominated
for Best
Global
Music
Performance —
where
he
and Angela channeled
the
energy
and
presence
of
their
ancestors
who
once
reigned
as
kings
and
queens
of
Africa
aiming
to
share
its
importance
and
beauty
with
the
new
generation.
The
power
couple
garnered
praise
for
their
iconic
royal
looks
from
the
likes
of Vogue,
Washington
Post,
Entertainment
Tonight,
iHeart, and Esquire among
others.
While ALKEBULAN first
started
as
a
way
for Matt to
search
for
his
identity
and
come
to
terms
with
his
purpose
as
both
a
person
and
artist,
the
album
ultimately
reignited
the
spark
needed
to
fuel
his
creativity
unlike
ever
before
as
he
rediscovered
his
purpose
and
love
for
music.

Known
for
his
romantically-driven
R&B
music, Matt
B has
cemented
himself
as
a
bona
fide
talent
and
a
force
to
be
reckoned
with.
The
Chicago
native
and
Los
Angeles-based
songsmith
has
built
a
worldwide
fanbase
with
his
chart-topping
singles
and
albums
including
his
2014
international
debut, Love
&
War, and
sophomore
album, DIVE.
Both
releases
went #1 on
the iTunes
R&B
Charts and
were
later
followed
by
his
2018
EP, RISE,
produced
by GRAMMY-Award
Winner Bryan-Michael
Cox
(Mariah
Carey,
Usher,
Mary
J.
Blige).
In
2021,
he
released
his
debut
US
album, EDEN,
which
featured
production
from Cox as
well
as Tricky
Stewart
(Beyoncé,
Britney
Spears,
Rihanna) and
landed
in
the Top
40 on Billboard’s
R&B
Albums,
Digital
Albums,
Heatseekers, and R&B/Hip-Hop
Albums
Charts. Since
then, Matt
B has
released
a
string
of
eclectic
singles
including “Gimme
Love” and
garnered
media
support
from
the
likes
of GRAMMY.com,
SPIN,
1883
Magazine,
Rolling
Out,
Singersroom, and
more.

3.
Shye
–
Somebody
Call
Ye

Source:SHYE

4.
RXKNephew
&
Harry
Fraud
–
Life
After
Neph

Source:RXKNephew

After
connecting
(“Not
Right
Now”)
on
Valee
and
Harry
Fraud’s Virtuoso album,
RXK
Nephew
and
Harry
Fraud
have
now
released
their
own
collaborative
album, Life
After
Neph,
which
is
now
available
at
all
DSP’s.

Life
After
Neph is
produced
in
its
entirety
by
Harry
Fraud
and
includes
guest
appearances
from
Valee,
Rx
Papi,
Z
Money
&
TedsBudz. 

5.
JasonMartin
–
A
Compton
Story

Source:JasonMartin

After
releasing
the A
Compton
Story film
in
October
(which
is
available
on
Tubi),
which
he
starred
in,
wrote
and
directed,
JasonMartin
released
the
first
part
of
the
film’s
companion
soundtrack
on
11-3-23. 

The
first
installment
of A
Compton
Story
PT.
1 features
guest
appearances
and
production
from
Diddy,
Childish
Gambino,
Schoolboy
Q,
DJ
Quik,
Hit-Boy,
Rich
Homie
Quan,
T.I.,
Kaytranada,
Jay
Worthy
&
Harry
Fraud
among
others
is
now
available
at
all
DSP’s. 
 

Now,
JasonMartin
has
released
the
second
and
final
half
of A
Compton
Story,which
includes
guest
appearances
from
Schoolboy
Q,
Wiz
Khalifa,
Terrace
Martin,
Too
Short,
Xzibit,
Ne-Yo,
D
Smoke,
DJ
Quik,
Macy
Gray,
Daylyt,
IAmSu!,
ChaseTheMoney
&
Valee
among
others.

JasonMartin
also
released
a
new
video
for
“G.O.D.
2023”
which
can
be
viewed
here:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3y4zo3QNSE

6.
RJAE
&
Huey
V
–
Derek
Jeter

Source:Humble
Soles

Roc
Nation’s
breakout
artist

RJAE,
emerging
from
New

Orleans joined
Milwaukee’s
rising
star
and

Memphis
Bleek
protégé,

Huey

V
to
drop
the
newest
music
video
release,
“Derek
Jeter”
directed
by
Taya
Simmons
of
Get
Shot
By
a
Girl
Productions. 

 

Debuting
as
the
newest
release
from
the
label’s



Humble

Soles

mixtape,
the
video
captures
two
of
Roc
Nation’s
rap
heavyweights
expertly
sparring
verse
for
verse
over
the
track’s
booming
bassline.
Both
RJAE
and
Huey
V’s
sharp
lyrical
prowess
are
delivered
flawlessly
though
each
rapper’s
unique,
effortless
flow.
The
video
spins
between
scenes
of
the
suited-up
pair
gliding
through
the
streets
in
a
hearse
symbolic
of
death
to
their
competition
to
visuals
or
RJAE
and
Huey
boisterously
taking
the
stage
in
and
old
church
ominously
preaching
their
stories.

 

 

Both
artists
exude
power
as
they
strike
the
pews
with
their
heavy
hitting
bars
while
their
audience
–
riddled
with
surprise
appearances
from
fellow
labelmates
and
mentors
like
Bleek
himself
–
look
on.  

7.
Daniel
Noah
Miller
–
Opening
Me

Source:Daniel
Noah
Miller

The
Nicaraguan-American
artist
Daniel
Noah
Miller

announces
the
release
of
his
debut
album,

Disintegration,
is
set
for
February
16th

via
FADER
Label.
In
celebration,
Miller
shares
his
touching
new
single
“Opening
Me”
and
striking
companion
video.
An
intimate,
vulnerable
offering,
“Opening
Me”
captures
the
state
of
utter
surrender
when
found
in
the
eye
of
storm,
which
surprisingly
may
lead
to
kinder
and
loving
resolve,
specifically
when
it
comes
to
heartbreak.
Co-produced
by
friend
and
collaborator
Jack
Hallenbeck
(Haim,
Maggie
Rogers,
Girlpool),
The
visual
sees
Miller
performing
the
track
through
an
exhilarating
new
arrangement
in
front
of
an
audience
for
the
very
first
time,
resulting
in
a
deeply
captivating
experience.
“Opening
Me”
presents
a
glimpse
of
what’s
to
come
from
Miller’s
thrilling
new
debut
project.

Marking
a
new
chapter
for
the
artist
personally
and
sonically,


Disintegration

houses
a
collection
of
deeply
confessional
songs,
revealing
tremendous
personal
hardship
over
a
sonic
bed
that
honors
his
Nicaraguan
and
Caribbean
roots
and
the
sounds
that
shaped
him
throughout
his
life,
including
the
towering
work
of
William
Basinki’s
“Disintegration
Loops”. 

The
staggering
project
expands
upon
the
sound
pre-established
in
his
long
standing
band,
Lewis
Del
Mar,
which
has
garnered
large
critical
acclaim
and
clocked
in
over
350M+

streams
to
date.

8.
Alé
Araya
–
In
Motion

Source:Alé
Araya

LA-based
Chilean
singer,
songwriter,
and
producer Alé
Araya returns
with
the
release
of
her
hypnotizing
new
single “in
motion” via Rostrum
Records.
The
track
arrives
hot
on
the
heels
of
her
ravishing
debut
body
of
work, in
visions,
which
was
lauded
by NPR,
Associated
Press,
Billboard,
Remezcla,
Lyrical
Lemonade,
and
more.
“in
motion”
continues
Ale’s
longstanding
work
that
is
rooted
in
love
and
her
steadfast
commitment
to
personal
growth
through
deep
explorations
of
self
–
the
good
and
the
bad.
The
track
is
lined
with
Alé’s
boundless
sound
that
spans
across
jazz,
R&B,
soul,
Latin,
pop,
electronic
music
and
beyond,
highlighting
her
incomparable
versatility,
further
solidifying
her
as
one
of
music’s
most
striking,
flourishing
acts.
Alé
creates
the
perfect
canvas
for
listeners
to
look
within
and
find
the
much
needed
peace
and
healing
we
all
undeniably
need
as
we
move
through
the
vastness
of
life.

ALÉ
ARAYA
ON
“IN
MOTION”:

“Movement
is
woven
into
the
fabric
of
life,
the
physics
that
make
up
our
experiences.
‘in
motion’
is
my
expression
on
the
journey
of
love
we
face
as
humans,
constantly
moving
&
evolving,
knowing
nothing
lasts
forever.
This
too
shall
pass.
To
cope
with
this
feeling,
I
try
to
practice
detachment,
but
it’s
only
human
to
get
attached
to
people
we
care
for
&
we
want
to
hold
on
as
tightly
as
we
can.
Through
my
journey,
I’ve
learned
that
relinquishing
control
&
leaning
into
my
deepest
well
of
love
with
no
bounds
is
what
truly
brings
me
peace.”

9.
3OhBlack
–
Motion
Sickness

Source:3ohBlack

Straight
out
of
the
helms
of
the
District
of
Columbia,
rap
veteran,
and
smooth
lyricist
3OhBlack
unveils
“Motion
Sickness”
as
part
of
a
new
era
in
his
life
that
revolves
around
him
hustling
to
not
only
support
his
family
but
also
to
build
on
the
success
he
has
had
over
the
past
five
years.
With
an
energetic
high
volume
beat
3OhBlack
recited
clever
quims
and
bars,
which
are
ear-catching. 

Motion
Sickness
previews
a
more
extensive
2024
for
the
DMV
native,
where
we
hopefully
might
see
an
album
drop.
3OhBlack
is
hungry
and
has
a
chip
on
his
shoulder
to
keep
on
the
momentum
established
from
2018
to
his
current
time. 

For
some
background
on
3Oh,
Step
into
any
nightclub
in
the
DMV,
and
you’ll
undoubtedly
hear
supporters
of
the
social
media
sensation
&
rap
powerhouse
echoing
his
iconic
adlib,
“3oHHHH,”
in
solidarity.
As
one
of
the
area’s
most
sought-after
talents,
he
has
earned
the
respect
of
his
community,
peers,
and
fans,
as
highlighted
through
his
frequent
paid
appearances
or
special
guest
features
on
various
regional
artist
tours. 

From
his
successful
breakout
singles,
“Legg
Walk”
and
“All
Talk,”
which
also
trended
on
TikTok,
to
heavy-hitting
cosigns
from
artists
like
Lil
Baby
and
Moneybagg
Yo
and
athletes
like
Quinn
Cook
to
his
widespread
social
influence,
evidenced
by
an
evergreen
presence
in
viral
meme
culture,
rising
hitmaker
3ohBlack
is
a
name
you
won’t
soon
forget.

10.
Lah
Pat
ft.
That
Mexican
OT
–
Oversteppin’

Source:Lah
Pat

Buzzing
New
Orleans-born
and
Houston-based
artist
Lah
Pat
unleashes

a
sizzling
new
single
entitled
“Oversteppin’”
featuring
Gold-selling
rapper
That
Mexican
OT.
It

notably
marks
the
first
collaboration
between
two
rising
stars
emerging
from
the
Texas
music

scene.

On
the
new
single,
Lah
Pat
shares “Oversteppin
came
about
because
when
I
first
came
in
the

industry
I
didn’t
want
to
step
on
any
toes
or
end
up
in
the
wrong
predicament
but
then
I
realized
I’m
gonna
say
what
I
want
and
do
what
I
want
because
it’s
my
life
and
ain’t
nobody
gonna
check
me!
This
song
is
letting
them
know
that
I’m
here
and
I’m
here
to
stay.”

“Oversteppin”
closes
out
an
incredible
debut
year
for
Lah
Pat
and
lays
the
foundation
for
his
full

length
project
arriving
in
2024.
His
summer
scorcher
“Kamikaze”
landed
on
the
heels
of
the
remix
of
his
breakout
single
“Rodeo”
featuring
Flo
Milli.
The
track
earned
Pat
his
first
Billboard
chart
entries,
debuting
at
No.
35
on
the
Mainstream
R&B/Hip-Hop
Airplay
chart
and
No.
50
on
the
R&B/Hip-Hop
Airplay
chart
with
1.7
million
radio
audience
impressions.
The
first
iteration
of
“Rodeo”
exploded
as
a
viral
phenomenon
on
TikTok
where
its
respective
dance
challenge
incited
over
900K
creates
with
a
staggering
75
million-plus
views
and
9
million
engagements
on
the
platform.
This
success
has
also
carried
over
to
DSPs
as
the
song
has
reeled
over
25
million
global
streams
and
counting.
Lah
Pat
joined
Gold-selling
R&B
songstress
Tink
on
select
dates
of
her Thanks
4
Everything
Tour
Pt.
2 in
early
2023.

11.
Kamaiyah
–
Groupies

Source:Kamaiyah

After
recently
releasing
a
collaborative
project,The
Am3rican
Dream,with
Jay
Worthy
and
Harry
Fraud,
Kamaiyah
is
back
with
a
new
single
and
video
for
“Groupies.” 
Along
with
the
new
single
and
video,
Kamaiyah
has
also
announced
her
new
album Another
Summer
Night. 
You
can
watch
the
video
for
“Groupies”
below
and
the
single
is
now
available
at
all
DSP’s.  Another
Summer
Night will
be
released
on
11-24.23. 
As
an
added
bonus,
you
can
also
stream
“XXL
Letterman”
below
as
well.

The
former
XXL
Freshmen
Class
member’s
swagger
and
charismatic
raps
shine
through
on Another

Summer

Night,
and
the
funky,
freaky
spirit
of
her
hometown
of
Oakland
remains
a
core
and
vital
element
in
her
music. Another
Summer
Night features
appearances
from
Jay
Worthy
and
03
Greedo. 

Kamaiyah’s Another
Summer
Night
will
be
released
on
11-24-23. 

12.
TeaMarr
–
You
Should
Prolly
Sit
Down
For
This

Source:TeaMarr

Boston-born
singer/songwriter TeaMarrr (@imaliltcup),
is
back
with
the
release
of
her
debut
album, You
Should
Prolly
Sit
Down
For
This,
coming out on
November
17th.
TeaMarrr’s
new
album
gives
fans
a
vulnerable
and
unfiltered
look
into
her
life
as
she
shares
her
turning
points
on
her
healing
journey
and
navigating
life
in
LA
as
an
independent
artist.
This
13-track
album
offers
a
raw
and
unfiltered
look
into
TeaMarrr’s
life,
offering
a
skillful
creative
expression
that
truly
shines
through
on
this
project.

As
TeaMarrr
herself
puts
it,
“This
album
is
about
the
church
girl
from
the
East
Coast
who
takes
a
wild
turn
in
the
wild
wild
west
and
ends
up
lost
in
the
belly
of
the
beast.
It’s
a
musical
map
guiding
her
way
back.”

You
Should
Prolly
Sit
Down
For
This delves
deep
into
TeaMarrr’s
mind
and
soul,
addressing
themes
like
mental
health,
drug
abuse,
regret,
loneliness,
and
finding
inner
peace.
Her
unique
sound,
influenced
by
musical
legends
like
Amy
Winehouse,
Biggie
Smalls,
Lauryn
Hill,
Rihanna,
Drake,
and
Jay-Z,
offers
a
tune
for
every
emotion.
The
album
features
collaborations
with
multi-Grammy
nominated
producer
duo
Butta-N-Bizkit,
who’ve
worked
with
greats
like
John
Legend,
Ne-Yo,
and
Kelly
Rowland.
In
addition,
esteemed
songwriter
Sebastian
Kole,
known
for
his
work
with
Alicia
Keys,
JoJo,
Dua
Lipa,
and
Alessia
Cara. 

For
first-time
listeners,
TeaMarrr
recommends
doing
a
little
homework
by
starting
with
tracks
like
“Cool
Enough,”
“I’m
That,”
or
“Chasing
Amy,”
from
her
2020
releases
which
showcase
her
versatile
and
genre-blurring
style
then
graduating
to
the
new
music,
which
serves
as
a
conduit
to
the
direction
she
is
heading
in
as
an
artist.

TeaMarrr’s
dedication
to
her
craft
has
led
to
remarkable
achievements
like
being
announced
by
Issa
Rae
as
her
artist
at
the
Soul
Train
Awards
in
2019,
including
touring
with
SIR
in
Europe
and
most
recently
direct
support
to
Durand
Bernarr
on
his
2023
Wanderlust
Tour.

TeaMarrr’s
future
is
promising,
with
dreams
of
a
first
headlining
tour
on
the
horizon.
With
a
heartfelt
message
for
her
fans,
TeaMarrr
hopes
her
music
fills
rooms
with
warmth,
laughter,
and
a
sense
of
belonging.
“It’s
like
candy
for
your
ears,
but
the
natural
fruit
kind,”
she
shares.
“I
want
them
to
feel
seen
and
want
to
come
see
me
live
one
day
so
I
can
share
the
light
that
God
gave
me
to
shine.”

Prepare
for
a
unique
musical
journey
with
the
release
of
her
debut
albumYou
Should
Prolly
Sit
Down
For
This on
November
17th,
and
stay
tuned
for
the
upcoming
EP, KITEA
CAT, which
is
in
the
works.
TeaMarrr’s
story
promises
to
captivate
and
inspire
as
she
continues
to
rise
in
the
world
of
music.

Follow
TeaMarrr
on
social
media
at @imaliltcup,
and
stream
the
new
album
below:

13.
Zhu
&
Wax
Motif
–
Better
Recognize

Source:Wax
Motif

GRAMMY-nominated
artist
ZHU
and
acclaimed
Australian-born,
Los
Angeles-based
producer
Wax
Motif
unveiled
their
first-ever
collaboration,
“Better
Recognize.”
Released
via
Astralwerks,
the
incendiary
single
is
a
bold
statement
of
intent
from
two
influential
artists
at
the
top
of
their
game.
ZHU
and
Wax
co-
wrote
the
track
and
produced
it
together,
recording
at
San
Francisco’s
iconic
Grace
Cathedral
and
at
Zhudio,
ZHU’s
Los
Angeles
studio. 

When
discussing
the
collaboration,
ZHU
says,
“In
the
midst
of
experimenting
with
new
sounds
and
direction
for
a
new
project,
I
wanted
to
keep
something
consistent.
Wax
and
I
made
a
banger
for
the
clubs.“

Additionally,
Wax
states,
“It’s
been
a
long
time
coming
that
ZHU
and
I
were
able
to
finally
catch
up
in
the
studio
and
work
together
on
music.
After
years
of
friendship,
it
was
bound
to
happen
but
never
forced.
Better
Recognize
is
the
product
of
two
friends
coming
together
and
actually
making
a
product
we
are
proud
of
and
something
not
forced.
I
hope
that
everyone
enjoys
it.”

Wax
Motif
is
regarded
as
a
central
orchestrator
in
developing
the
house
sound
across
the
U.S.
Incorporating
hip-hop,
electronic,
disco,
and
R&B
elements
across
his
discography,
Wax
has
landed
collaborations
and
releases
with
artists
such
as
Euro
Trash,
Diddy,
220Kid,
AC
Slater,
Diplo,
and
more.
The
talented
producer
is
coming
off
the
release
of
his
debut
album,
House
Of
Wax
which
has
accumulated
over
33
million
combined
global
streams.
His
North
American
tour
of
the
same
name
included
a
record-high
number
of
sold-out
shows
including
the
established
Hollywood
Palladium,
The
Shrine
in
Los
Angeles,
and
a
Las
Vegas
Mainstage
B2B
with
Malaa
and
special
guest
and
past
collaborator,
Ty
Dolla
$.
The
2023
tour
concludes
at
the
Belly
Up
in
Aspen
on
December
2.

ZHU’s
2023
GRACE
Tour
–
his
first
headline
run
in
five
years
–
included
three
sold-out
shows
on
each
cost
–
the
Hollywood
Palladium
in
Southern
California
and
Brooklyn
Mirage
in
New
York
–
as
well
as
a
sold-out
show
at
Bill
Graham
Civic
Auditorium
in
his
hometown
of
San
Francisco.
He
teamed
up
with
deadmau5
for
three
Bay
Area
shows.
See
below
for
upcoming
tour
dates.
For
a
limited
time,
ZHU
has
launched
the
GRACE
Tour
exclusive
merch
on
his
website,
fans
are
able
to
purchase
here.
GRACE
–
the
follow-up
to
ZHU’s
critically
acclaimed
Dreamland
2021
–
will
be
released
in
early
2024,
via
Astralwerks.
Pre-order
GRACE
HERE.
DJ
LIFE
MAG
said,
“There
aren’t
many
artists
quite
like
ZHU…His
artistry
shines
through
in
everything
he
does
–
and
everything
he
touches
seemingly
just
works.

14.
Khamari
–
These
Four
Walls

Source:Khamari

Los
Angeles-based,
Boston-raised
songwriter,
producer
and
multi-instrumentalist
artist Khamarireleases
the
poignant
“These
Four
Walls”music
video
from
his
debut
album A
Brief
Nirvana via RCA
Records.
Fighting
for
a
relationship
is
exhausting
in
its
own
right,
especially
when
it’s
one-sided.
The
video
perfectly
displays
how
the
four
walls
are
more
reliable
than
his
partner
could
ever
be.

The
11-track
album
plays
like
a
sonic
documentary,
reflecting
his
personal
journey
as
well
as
his
artistic
growth.
With
its
lead
single “Doctor,
My
Eyes,” Khamari
finds
himself
seeking
life’s
answers,
capped
off
with
a
special
voicemail
from
his
grandfather.
The
single “Drifting” puts
a
melancholic
spin
on Nina
Simone’s
“Feeling
Good” anthem
as
Khamari
sings
about
the
pursuit
of
happiness.
Other
highlights
include “On
My
Way”, which
samples Al
Green’s
“Love
and
Happiness” and
describes
life’s
unpredictable
changes. 

Listen
to A
Brief
Nirvana HERE.

Khamari
grew
up
in
the
Dorchester
neighborhood
of
Boston,
MA.
His
artistry
wraps
powerfully
earnest
songwriting
around
contemporary
production.
Skilled
as
a
vocalist
and
musician,
Khamari’s
music
is
distilled
from
influences
ranging
as
wide
as
The
Beatles,
Stevie
Wonder,
and
Sly
Stone,
to
Kid
Cudi,
and
Mac
Miller.
After
releasing
his
debut
EP Eldorado to
a
warm
critical
reception,
Khamari
seemingly
disappeared
for
over
a
year.
His
heartbreaking
single
“Doctor,
My
Eyes”
–
released
a
full
year
after
his
debut
EP,
followed
by
“Drifting,”
“Tell
Me”
and
“On
My
Way”
–
bridged
the
gap
between
eras,
as
his
debut
album
illustrated
the
next
phase
of
his
journey. 

Khamari’s
career
debuted
with
a
trio
of
Spotify
New
Music
Friday
placements,
including
a
#10
spot
with
his
sophomore
single
release
“The
Heat.”
His
editorial
support
rounded
out
as
the
cover
artist
for
Spotify’s Fresh
Finds,
and
further
playlisting
on
Apple
Music FEELS,
Amazon’s The
New
Black and Breakthrough
R&B,
and
as
cover
artist
for
Tidal’s Pop:
Rising.
He
drew
over
10
million
cumulative
streams
in
his
first
3
songs
–
including
500k
in
“The
Heat”
first
week
on
Spotify
alone.
His
debut
album
‘A
Brief
Nirvana’
has
racked
up
40m+
global
streams,
and
‘These
Four
Walls’
continues
to
climb
at
R&B
radio,
supported
by
live
shows
–
one
in
partnership
with
Spotify
at
SOBs
in
New
York
City,
and
at
Tyler,
The
Creator’s
Camp
Flog
Gnaw
music
festival.
Khamari
was
also
nominated
for R&B
Artist
of
the
Year at
the Boston
Music
Awards and
was
selected
as
one
of VEVO’s Artists
to
Watch for
2024.
Back
in
the
studio,
he
is
now
looking
forward
to
the
next
exciting
chapter. 

His
next
step
is
to
continue
the
hunt
for
the
intersection
of
timeless
musicality
and
contemporary
style,
all
without
losing
the
honest
accessibility
which
made
him
relatable
from
the
start. 

15.
Connie
Diiamond
ft.
Shani
Boni
–
Ghetto
&
Ratchet
(Remix)

Source:Connie
Diiamond

16.
Journey
Montana
–
Stargirl

Source:Journey
Montana

Harlem
native
Journey
Montana
unveils
her
sophomore
EP,
Stargirl.
Listen

HERE
via
10K
Projects.
The
new
project
follows
previously

released
singles
“Jack”
and
“CryBaby,”
contributing
to
what
has
been

a
breakout
year
for
the
R&B
starlet. 

Stargirl
takes
listeners
through

a
range
of
emotions
and
pays
homage
to
the
personal
tales
that
capture
Journey’s
vulnerability.
The
8-song
offering
provides

a
glimpse
of
the
starpower
she
possesses,
highlighting

a
culmination
of
moments
that
speak
to
growth,
pain,
love,
and
compassion. 

Known
for
her
mesmerizing
tapestry
of
soulful
sonics,
Journey’s
long-awaited
EP
transcends
listeners
into
another
dimension.
It
opens
up
with
one
of
her
most
popular
songs
to
date,
“Bad
Decisions.”
Then,
her
winy
cadences
careen
over
bristling
production
on
“CryBaby.”
“Rivals”
is
less
about
nostalgia
or
reminiscing,
and
more
about
exploring
her
non-negotiables
in

a
relationship.
Next
up
is
the
Rated
R&B-praised
“Jack,”
before
the
title
track,
“Stargirl,”
serenades
listeners
by
baring
Journey’s
truth
over
captivating
rhythms.
“Undefeated”
recruits
2X
Grammy-nominated
recording
artist
Eric
Bellinger
for

a
dreamy
collaboration.
Meanwhile,
“Let
It
Go”
delves
deep
into
the
importance
of
detachment,
whereas
the
EP
closer
“Only
Have

Eyes
For
You”
craves

a
fulfilling
love. 

Alongside
her
new
EP,
Journey
Montana’s
dazzling
visual
for
“Undefeated”
with
Eric
Bellinger
made
its
global
broadcast
premiere
today
on
BET
Jams
/
BET
Soul.
Watch

HERE.

Stargirl
bookends
Journey’s
groundbreaking
success
this
year
as
she
closes
out
chapter
2023
on

a
high
note.
Her
sound
has
evolved
considerably
since
2021’s
In
&
Out
EP,
and
now,
she’s
squarely
positioned
to
take
her
career
to
the
next
level. 

17.
No
Guidnce
–
White
Tee

Source:NO
GUIDNCE

Today
the
explosive
R&B
group
No
Guidnce

returns
with
two
new
insatiable
singles,
“White
Tee”
and
“Long
Walk,”
alongside
a
companion
music
video
and
bonus
acoustic
version
of
White
Tee.
The
two
songs
see
the
group
inhabit
the
classic
R&B
sound
that
raised
them
and
has
remained
central
to
their
own
signature
sound,
cementing
them
as
a
major
force
in
the
genre
today.
Here,
the
four
men
relish
in
the
deeply
palpable
desire
for
love
over
melodies
that
boast
their
incredible
range
and
an
undeniable
magnetism
that
is
unlike
anything
else
in
music
right
now.
Directed
by

Ryan
Jafarzadeh
the
visual
captures
the
group
in
their
ultimate
element,
bonded
in
brotherhood
and
soaring
as
newest
heartthrobs
to
hit
the
scene.

The
songs
arrive
hot
on
the
heels
of
the
release
of
the
group’s
highly
anticipated
new


Spicy
EP

and
their
breakthrough


Is
It
A
Crime?

EP.
After
producing
back-to-back
staggering
singles,
the
group
has
carved
out
their
own
lane
in
the
larger
music
arena
and
established
a
global
cult
following
in
only
a
matter
of
months.
Building
on
their
colossal
rise,
the
group
is
currently
on
their
first
ever
tour
supporting
the
beloved
singer
Mahalia

across
Europe
until
November
7th
–
full
tour
dates
below
and
find
ticket
info

HERE.

18.
Bain
–
If
I
Lose
You

Source:Bain
Music

With
downtempo
drums
and
lush
guitars
forming
the
song’s
backdrop,
“If
I
Lose
You”
is
an
evocative
number
that
is
both
traditional
and
progressive.
Its
dreamy
ebb
and
flow,
pushes
Bain’s
artistry
beyond
all
boundaries.”

Lifetime,
Bain’s
new
full-length
album
produced
entirely
by
Nicolay,
is
slated
for
release
in
2024.

19.
4Fargo
–
She’ll
Be
OK

Source:4
Fargo

Generating
widespread
excitement
as
an
artist
to
watch,
buzzing
Decatur,
GA
singer,
songwriter,
and
performer
4Fargo
shares
the
music
video
for
his
breakout
hit
“She’ll
Be
OK”
via
Republic
Records.
Like
with
everything
4Fargo
does,
the
visual
tells
a
story.
In
the
clip,
he
pulls
up
to
his
girl’s
house
with
roses
in
hand.
Setting
the
scene,
the
lusty
video
threads
together
moments
of
intense
passion,
heating
up
to
a
boiling
point
in
the
bedroom
as
he
sings
to
the
camera
with
unfiltered
emotion.
It
seamlessly
depicts
the
energy
of
the
track
on-screen!
“She’ll
Be
OK”
has
already
gone
from
a
social
media
phenomenon
to
a
fan
favorite
with
over
15
million
streams
to
date
and
maintaining
momentum
with
gaining
half
a
million
streams
a
week
months
after
the
original
song
was
released.
It’s
one
of
the
hottest
songs
in
Atlanta
adding
to
the
city’s
R&B
footprint.

20.
Bryant
Barnes
–
Losing
You

Source:BryantBarnesVEVO

Rising
Houston,
TX
singer,
songwriter,
multi-instrumentalist,
and
prodigy
Bryant
Barnes
shares
his
second
song
to
ever
release
titled,
“Losing
You,”
via
Mercury
Records/Republic
Records.
On
“Losing
You,”
Bryant
Barnes
continues
to
carve
out
his
niche
of
Alternative
R&B
with
his
soothing
and
euphoria
inducing
vocals.
Over
somber
piano
production,
his
otherworldly
vocals
transport
listeners
into
a
whirlwind
of
thoughts
while
contemplating
a
breakup.
His
deeps
voice
floats
while
asking,
“if
we’re
beyond
saving,
why
do
you
stay,
am
i
losing
you?
when
did
it
change,
i’m
so
afraid,
is
there
someone
new?”
 

21.
Kuttem
Reese
–
REESE

Source:KuttEm
Reese

Rapidly
rising
Orlando
rapper
Kuttem
Reese
unveils
his
introspective
and
immersive
new
REESE
EP
out
now
via
Republic
Records/448
Music
Group/CKN
Entertainment. 

The
18-track
body
of
work
stands
out
as
his
most
personal,
poetic,
and
powerful
piece
to
date.
Among
many
highlights,
the
single
“TYFNB”
(an
acronym
for
“Thank
You
For
Not
Believing”)
cuts
deep.
His
voice
slides
over
acoustic
guitar
as
he
issues
a
reminder
to
never
give
up
with
the
reflective
refrain,
“I
remember
when
nobody
ain’t
believe
in
me.
Now,
it’s
cameras
and
these
flashes
when
they
seeing
me.”
On
the
other
end
of
the
spectrum,
he
turns
up
on
“You
The
Type.”
The
latter
flaunts
his
fiery
energy
atop
a
head-nodding
beat.
He
also
attracted
an
all-star
cast
of
guests
to
join
him.
He
links
up
with
multiplatinum
Chicago
star
G
Herbo
on
“The
One,”
while
Kiwiana
Bae
blessed
“My
Kinda
Bitch”
with
an
attitude-laden
cameo.
Prior
to
the
project’s
arrival,
he
served
up
“Phone
Lights”
[feat.
NoCap]
and
“Black
Forces”
[feat.
Ski
Mask
The
Slump
God],
piling
up
over
1
million
streams
and
counting.

22.
tana
–
DALE

Source:tana

Leveling
up
all
around,
17-year-old
gold-certified
hip-hop
disruptor
tana
presents
his
much-anticipated
new DALE EP
out
now
via
Galactic
Records/Republic
Records.
He
teased
its
arrival
earlier
this
week
by
releasing
the
single
“HI-ROLLER
FOREIGNER”
on
his
17th
birthday,
which
was
instantly
met
with
critical
acclaim.
The
record
features
airy
synths
that
swell
over
roaring
808s,
leading
to
a
chantable
chorus
in
which
he
asks,
“Do
you
want
to
party?”
 If
you
do,
he
will
oblige…
Elsewhere
on DALE,
keys
glimmer
through
hazy
echoes
on
“BET,”
and
his
flow
coasts
over
a
skittering
bounce
towards
a
smoked-out
refrain.
Then,
there’s
“MODELS.”
Sparse
production
draws
attention
to
an
off-kilter
cadence
punctuated
by
his
unpredictable
bounce.
Lyrically,
he
opens
up
like
never
before
across
the
project,
without
holding
anything
back.
Ultimately,
the
EP
finds
tana
evolving
at
lightspeed,
stretching
sonic
boundaries
with
charisma
and
confidence
and
immersing
fans
in
his
vision
like
never
before.

23.
Calabasas
–
The
Good
&
The
Bad

Source:Calabasas

Calabasas,
the
Los
Angeles-based
duo
of Franskiiz and Watrcup,
are
all
for
making
the
right
choice
on “The
Good
&
The
Bad,” their
brand
new
single
available
at
all
platforms
via
Def
Jam
Recordings.
 
“‘The
Good
&
The
Bad’

is
the
first
song
we
ever
made
as
a
duo.
It’s
been
with
us
since
the
beginning
of
the
Calabasas
project
so
it
feels
a
little
bit
more
sentimental
than
most
records.
We
struggled
for
a
long
time
on
whether
we
wanted
to
drop
it
or
not
but
it
feels
good
to
be
getting
it
out
there.
We
want
the
world
to
hear
it.”
 
“The
Good
&
The
Bad” is
the
follow-up
to
the “Touchdown” single + video released
by Calabasas in
October. 
Prior
to
its
single
release, “Touchdown” was
already
the
subject
of
massive
interest
from
fans
on
TikTok,
with nearly
2
million combined
views
of
their
acoustic
version
of
the
song. 
 

“‘Touchdown’ represents
a
new
chapter
for
us
sonically
and
in
our
lives,” commented
the
duo
on
its
arrival. 
“It
feels
like
we
are
ready
to
turn
the
page
and
take
the
next
step
with
Calabasas
to
bring
the
fans
something
more
evolved
from
what
we’ve
been.
This
is
the
first
song
where
we
feel
like
our
chemistry
is
highlighted
to
its
best
and
we
know
it’s
a
great
representation
of
who
we
are
right
now.” 
 
“Touchdown” followed
up “Hello” (June),
a
yearning
orchestral
plea
for
young
love
by Calabasas – “I
really
really
want
to
get
to
know
her” –
that
was
featured
prominently
in Ruby
Gillman
Teenage
Kraken,
the
heartfelt
action
comedy
from
DreamWorks
Animation. 
The
film
starred
the
voices
of
Lana
Condor,
Jaboukie
Young-White,
Toni
Collette,
Jane
Fonda,
Annie
Murphy,
and
more.
 
Earlier
this
year, Calabasas joined 5
billion-streaming bilingual,
multicultural,
next
gen
pop
singer Trinidad
Cardona for “Gentle.” 
The
track,
said
Calabasas, “represents
everything
we
are
going
through
right
now,
just
not
trying
to
force
anything.
Letting
things
come
to
us
naturally.
The
session
with
Trinidad
was
exactly
that,
just
free
flowing,
and
felt
right
from
the
very
beginning.” 

24.
SAHXL
–
DYSL

Source:SAHXL

25.
LIl
Tony
–
2
Sides
2
Every
Story

Source:Lil
Tony
Fr

Rising
Atlanta
rapper
Lil
Tony
Official
releases
his
new
mixtape
2
Sides
2
Every
Story
via
Priority
Records.
 The
20-track
tape
continues
the
19-year-old’s
remarkable
2023
run,
pairing
his
restless,
punched-in
raps
with
the
brassy,
electronic
production
characteristic
of
the
new
Atlanta
underground.
His
voice
is
unmistakable
in
that
wave,
cutting
through
these
massive
beats
with
bars
and
flows
well
beyond
his
years.

A
team
of
ascendant
producers,
including whyceg,
the
architect
of 2sdxrtbxll’s
sound,
bring
Tony
a
moodboard
of
neo-trap
opulence,
all
shiny
horns
and
sinkhole-inducing
bass.
He
boasts
the
urgent
cadence
and
menacing
flows
of 21
Savage and Young
Nudy,
but
also
delivers
dazzling
wordplay
and
understated
humor: “Do
I
spot
an
opp
with
my
chinny
chin
chin,” he
smirks
on “Genny
Gen
Gen.”

Elsewhere,
like
on “Kurtis,” Tony’s
voice
rises
into
snub-nosed
sneers,
with
a
barrage
of
unhinged
ad-libs
following
every
bar
like
a
team
of
minions.
Other
standout
tracks
include
the
appropriately
titled “Fuego” and
offbeat “Long
Live
Jerry
Springer.” Experienced
in
full, 2
Sides
2
Every
Story is
a
pressure
cooker,
simmering
in
moodiness
before
exploding
into
chaos,
arguing
for
the
inventiveness
and
staying
power
of
this
new
wave
of
Atlanta
rap.

2
Sides
2
Every
Story follows
a
ceaseless
year
of
music
from
Lil
Tony
Official.
Lead
single “Canoozled” has
gained
over
300K
plays
on
its music
video,
with Pitchfork naming
it
the “the
must-hear
rap
song
of
the
day.” Earlier
in
November,
he
dropped
the
thrilling
single “Looseleaf,” which
has
the
minimal
moodiness
of
a
horror
flick.
He’s
put
out
three
tapes
this
year
showcasing
his
range
and
hustle,
including
the
relentless TKEY back
in
May
and
the
more
contemplative,
melodic
project For
Mia.

Pushing
a
brash,
yet
lyrical
style,
the
future
is
bright
for
Lil
Tony
and
rap’s
new
mecca
of
Atlanta.

26.
Queen
Naija
–
After
The
Butterflies

Source:Queen
Naija

multi-platinum
powerhouse
Queen
Naija
returns
with
her
highly
anticipated
new
EP
After
the
Butterflies via Capitol
Records.
The
10-song
set
includes
an
arsenal
of
addictive
anthems
including “No
Fake
Love” featuring YoungBoy
Never
Broke
Again and
the
empowering
new
single “Self
Love.” It’s
a
bold
statement
from
one
of
the
most
exciting
talents
in
the
R&B
world.

The
EP
kicks
off
with “Fading
Away,” a
soaring
piano
number,
before
moving
on
to
highlights
like
the
atmospheric
track “All
or
Nothing” featuring Ella
Mai,
“No
Fake
Love,”
the
deeply
relatable “One
Of
Them
Days” featuring
R&B
icon Monica,
and “Taboo,” a
soulful
collaboration
with Eric
Bellinger.
Another
EP-defining
standout
is
“Self
Love”
—
a
track
that
showcases Queen
Naija’s full
range
and
emotional
delivery.

“I
gave
all
of
my
love
away,
I
thought
that
maybe
it
would
bring
some
good
to
me,” she
sings
over
a
bouncy
percussion
and
swoony
guitar
picking. “I
sacrifice
for
those
who
wouldn’t
do
the
same.” Later,
at
the
chorus, Queen
Naija proclaims: “Me
—
can’t
nobody
love
me
like,
can’t
no
one
fulfill
my
needs
like
me.” As
seductive
as
it
is
confident
and
laidback,
the
track
has
a
charm
all
of
its
own.

After
The
Butterflies follows
the
release
of
included
singles
like
“No
Fake
Love”
and
“Words
of
Affirmation.”
Hailed
as
“the
first
soul
star
of
the
social
media
generation”
by The
New
York
Times,
the
Detroit
native
has
amassed
more
than
60
billion
combined
global
streams
in
her
career
to
date.
Earlier
this
year,
she
celebrated
the
five-year
anniversary
of
her
breakthrough
double-platinum
smash “Medicine.” It’s
just
one
award
in
her
long
list
of
accolades.

Queen
Naija’s 2022
smash “Hate
Our
Love” ft. Big
Sean hit
No.
1
on Billboard’s Adult
R&B
Airplay
chart
and
has
been
certified
Gold
by
the
RIAA.
In
addition, “Pack
Lite,” from
her
2020
debut
album missunderstood, is
her
fourth
single
to
be
certified
Platinum,
and “What’s
My
Name,” her collaboration
with Fivio
Foreign and Coi
Leray,
has
gone
Gold.
Now,
with After
the
Butterflies,
the
Queen
tightens
her
grip
on
the
R&B
crown.

27.
2
Chainz
&
Lil
Wayne
–
Welcome
2
Collegrove

Source:Lil
Wayne

Multi-platinum,
Grammy
Award®-winning
rappers 2
Chainz and
his
long-time
friend
and
collaborator Lil
Wayne climax
a
dramatic
months-long
run-up
campaign
with
the
arrival
of
their
new
album, WELCOME

2

COLLEGROVE,
available
at
all
platforms
via
Def
Jam
Recordings.
Also
released
is
“Transparency”
featuring Usher,
the
third
single
pick
from
the
album.

“Transparency” follows
up WELCOME
2
COLLEGROVE’s
first
two
advance
single
releases: “Presha” (October)
was
premiered
by 2
Chainz and Lil
Wayne on
NBC’s The
Tonight
Show
with
Jimmy
Fallon. 
Watch
that
live
performance HERE.
 Watch
their
interview
with
Jimmy HERE.
 
The single + video of “Long
Story
Short” was
then
released
on
November
10^th. 
Three
nights
later,
the
duo
premiered
the
song
on
ABC’s Jimmy
Kimmel
Live! 
Watch
that
live
performance HERE.
 

WELCOME
2
COLLEGROVE is
the
long-awaited
sequel
to ColleGrove,
their
first
groundbreaking
collaborative
album
(2016). 
ColleGrove
is
a
portmanteau
of
Chainz’
hometown,
College
Park,
Georgia;
and
Wayne’s
hometown,
Hollygrove,
Louisiana.
 
2
Chainz and Lil
Wayne –
both
rap
royalty
in
their
own
right
–
have
been
close
friends
and
collaborators
for
nearly
two
decades,
since
Wayne
first
showed
up
in
2007
as
a
feature
on
the
street
classic
“Duffle
Bag
Boy”
by
Playaz
Circle. 
The
single
hit
#2
on
the Billboard Rap
chart
and
Top
15
on
the
Hot
100. 
Other
collabs
by
Chainz
and
Wayne
over
the
years
have
included
the
RIAA-certified
platinum
tracks
“Rich
As
Fuck”
and
Juicy
J’s
strip
club
anthem
“Bandz
a
Make
Her
Dance.” 
 
Over
the
course
of
his
legendary
career, 2
Chainz has
sold over
10
million albums
globally
and
amassed over
11.5
billion
streams.  Lil
Wayne has
cemented
his
legacy
forever
as
“one
of
the
best-selling
artists
of
all
time,”
tallying
sales
in
excess
of 100
million records
worldwide
with
35
million albums
and 90
milliondigital
tracks
sold
in
the
United
States
alone.
 
Visit https://shop.2chainz.com/ for
updates
on
exclusive WELCOME
2
COLLEGROVE merch,
customizable
lithographs
and
limited
edition
autographed
CDs,
and
more. 

28.
DJ
Premier
ft.
Common
–
In
Moe

Source:DJ
Premier

Before
the
surprise
surprise release
of Beats
That
Collected
Dust,
Vol.
3
in
September,
it
had
been
over
a
decade
(Vol.

2 was
released
in
2011)
since
DJ
Premier
released
a
volume
of
the
fan-favorite
series.  

As
is
the
case
with
every
Volume,
every
beat
has
its
own
unique
origin
story;
from
who
they
initially
may
have
been
produced
for,
to
why
they
ended
up
collecting
“dust.”  The
beats
may
be dusty,
but
they
still
bang,
and
one
of Beats
That
Collected
Dust,
Vol.
3
standouts,
“In
Moe,”
has
now
added
another
chapter
to
its
story,
as
the
instrumental
has
been
graced
with
vocals
from
legendary
multi-hyphenate
Common.  

While
it’s
been
far
too
long
since
they
last
collaborated,
Preem
and
Common
demonstrate
they
still
“play
life
and
music
in
the
same
key,”
and
just
like
they
did
with
“The
6th
Sense”
(the
lead
single
from
Common’s
classic,
and
Grammy
Nominated Like
Water
For
Chocolate album),
DJ
Premier
and
Common
catch
lightning
in
a
bottle
again
with
“In
Moe”
(Speculation).  “In
Moe”
(Speculation)
is
now
available
at
all
DSP’s
and
you
can
now
watch
the
video
below.

“In
October,
I
posted
a
clip
of
me
playing
the
“In
Moe”
(Instrumental)
Vinyl
on
IG,
and
the
comments
went
crazy. 
It’s
currently
at
4.4
million
views. 
Artists
like
Busta
Rhymes,
Action
Bronson,
and
Common
said
they
would
love
to
rhyme
on
it”
DJ
Premier
shares. 

“Common
delivered
a
dope
verse
that
same
week. 
On
the
night
of
the
Rock
&
Roll
Hall
Of
Fame
event,
Chaka
Khan
went
on
her
IG
Live
during
her
induction
and
brought
Common
onstage
during
her
performance
to
do
the
Melle
Mel
verse
of
“I
Feel
For
You.” 
I
called
him
the
next
morning
to
see
if
we
could
do
a
video
at
my
studio
while
he
was
still
in
NY. 
We
only
had
a
short
window,
due
to
me
going
to
45
King’s
funeral,
and
then
to
another
wake
later
that
night
for
my
co-manager’s
father-in-law. 
The
energy
was
very
positive
that
day,
and
we
accomplished
the
mission.
“

In
addition
to
their
new
single
and
video
“In
Moe”
(Speculation)
being
released
(Common’s
first
new
single
in
over
two
years),
Premier
will
also
be
performing at
tonight’s
24^th Annual
Latin
Grammy
Awards
in
Seville,
Spain. 
Preem
will
perform
alongside
Feid,
as
their
collaboration,
“Le
Pido
A
Dios,”
is
nominated
for
Best
Hip-Hop/Rap
Song.

29.
Caroline
Romano
–
girl
in
a
coffee
shop

Source:Caroline
Romano

Nashville-based
alt-pop
sensation
Caroline
Romano
returns
with
her
new
single,
“girl
in
a
china
shop,”
out
on
all
streaming
platforms
now. 

“girl
in
a
china
shop”
is
an
emotional
rollercoaster
of
a
song.
Caroline
juxtaposes
the
song’s
explosive,
untempered
chorus
with
stripped-back,
reflective
verses.
It’s
a
delicate
balancing
act
that
only
an
artist
as
meticulous
as
Caroline
can
pull
off. 

“I
often
feel
like
I
break
everything
I
touch.
I’ve
come
to
view
myself
as
one
major
juxtaposition,”
says
Caroline.
“One
thing
I’ve
learned
is
that
as
life
moves
on,
things
get
broken
in
the
process.
Whether
it’s
relationships,
or
my
own
heart,
I’ve
come
to
realize
that
it’s
all
too
easy
to
shatter
either
one
by
my
own
hand.
At
times
it’s
left
me
feeling
uncomfortable
in
my
own
skin
and
with
my
own
footing.
‘girl
in
a
china
shop
is
my
attempt
at
acknowledging
that,
in
a
way
that
summarizes
the
chaotic
feeling
that
is
navigating
myself
and
other’s
emotions.”

At
just
22-years-old,
the
Nashville-based
singer
and
songwriter
has
repeatedly
demonstrated
her
ability
to
create
anthems
that
capture
the
highs
and
lows
of
young
adulthood.
She
memorializes
her
messy,
relatable
emotions
into
buoyant,
unflinchingly
honest
songs. 

In
2022,
Caroline
shared
her
debut
album, Oddities
and
Prodigies,
to
widespread
support
from
tastemakers
like
EARMILK
and
Sweety
High.
She
has
continued
to
come
into
her
own
with
her
more
mature
and
intentional
alt-leaning
sound
which
she
showcased
on
her
2023
EP,
‘A
Brief
Epic.’
With
millions
of
streams
already,
and
more
music
on
the
way,
Caroline
Romano
is
an
artist
whose
star
will
only
continue
to
rise. 

30.
Eighty
Ninety
–
Ruins

Source:eightyninety

Indie-pop
duo Eighty
Ninety announce
their self-titled
debut
album,
out December
15th,
and
share
the
album’s
opening
track,
“Ruins,”
out
on
all
streaming
platforms
today.

Following
a
slew
of
singles
–
“The
Hard
Way,” “Face
Like
a
Sunset,” “Stay
Alive,” and
“2
Carat”
–
“Ruins”
arrives
as the
final
single
from
the
band’s
highly-anticipated
self-titled
album.
It’s
a
classic
Eighty
Ninety
song,
overflowing
with
raw
emotion,
textured
indie-pop
production,
and
Abner’s
hauntingly
beautiful
vocals. 

“‘Ruins’’
is
a
reflection
the
past,
the
choices
we
didn’t
make
and
the
‘what
ifs’’that
still
linger,” the
duo
explain.
“We
wanted
to
capture
the
ache
of
those
missed
opportunities
and
unspoken
words,
and
to
reflect
on
our
youth
and
the
ruins
we
all
carry
with
us.
The
rest
of
the
album
also
explores
how
we
shape
our
lives
on
the
foundations
of
those
ruins
and
their
enduring
impact
on
who
we
become.”

Eighty
Ninety
is
the
project
of
Brooklyn-based
brothers
Abner
(vocals,
production)
and
Harper
(guitar,
production)
James.
They
fuse
intimate
storytelling,
sticky
melodies,
and
minimalist
pop
productions
built
on
acoustic
instruments
and
electronic
sounds
in
a
style
they
call
“808s
and
telecasters” —
a
shorthand
for
both
their
music
and
their
anything-goes
mentality
in
the
studio. 

The
band
emerged
in
2016
with
their
beloved
debut
EP,
‘Elizabeth,’
which
featured
their
viral
hit
“Three
Thirty,”
and
have
gone
on
to
share
numerous
hit
singles
in
the
years
since.
Their
music
has
resonated
with
fans
and
critics
alike,
amassing
over
33
millions
streams
and
praise
from
Alternative
Press,
Billboard
and
Ones
To
Watch.
After
much
anticipation,
the
band’s
10-track
LP, Eighty
Ninety,
will
be
out
December
15th. 

31.
Qing
Madi
–
Qing
Madi

Source:Qing
Madi

Reared
on
a
steady
diet
of
hip
hop
and
R&B
luminaries
Jton/BuVision/Columbia
recording
artist Qing
Madi’s music
is
a
testament
to
her
maturity,
eschewing
despair
for
lyrics
replete
with
hope,
escapism,
and
a
profound
sense
of
interconnectedness.
One
listen
to
her
smash
single
“Ole”
will
confirm
why
the
Nigerian
star
has
been
deemed
the
“next
up”
out
of
West
Africa. 
The
young
artist’s
distinctive,
effervescent
song
craft
combines
melodicism,
irresistible
rhythmic
drive
and
inspiration.
While
she
gracefully
follows
in
the
footsteps
of
legendary
Afrobeat
giants,
the
17-year-old
whose
name
translates
to
“heaven”)
has
brazenly
carved
her
own
musical
niche
with
her
self-described
Afro-R&B
sound.
 
Qing
Madi,
who
is quickly
becoming
the
fastest
rising
youngest
female
vocalist
in
Nigeria
has
released
her
7
song
self
titled
EP

Qing
Madi.
The
project
features
new
songs
such
as
“Vision,”
“Madi’s
Medley,”
“American
Love”
and
“Chargie”
as
well
as
her
chart-topping
hits
“Why,”
“See
Finish and
“Ole”
with
fellow
Nigerian
Afro-fusionist
BNXN. The
fan
favorite
“Ole”
has
been
Madi’s
biggest
success
to
date,
reaching
No
3.
on
Apple
Music’s
Top
100:
Nigeria,
peaking
at
#6
on
Spotify
Nigeria,
generating
over
30
million
global
streams
and
becoming
the
impetus
for
over
1.5
million Tik
Tok
videos.
 
Songs
like
“Why”
which
generated
over
10
million
global
streams
showcases
a
more
empathetic
side
to
the
young
virtuoso
where
she
tackles
issues
like
bullying,
friendship
and
pursuing
life
goals.
Meanwhile
“See
Finish”
which
was
Madi’s
introduction
to
the
global
music
scene
are
rife
with
lyrics
filled
with
disappointment,
emptiness,
respect
and
independence.
With
dancing
skills
reminiscent
of
the
late
Aaliyah,
the
classically
trained
ballerina
is
a
full
out
performer
which
she
showcases
within
each
of
her
colorful
music
videos.
 
Qing
Madi
is
backed
by
some
international
industry
heavyweights
including
Joy
Tongo
at
Jton
Music
(Yemi
Alade,
P-Square)
and
Bu
Thiam
(Rihanna,
Kanye
West,
Akon,
Lady
Gaga.)
The
former
A&R
at
Def
Jam
and
now
EVP
at
Columbia
Records
says
he
“flew
to
Nigeria
twice
in
one
week
to
find
the
17-year-old
singer
songwriter.” Thiam
has
championed
Madi’s
rise
from
the
streets
of
Benin
City
to
the
top
of
Spotify
playlists.
Madi
is
considered
part
of
Nigeria’s
Alte’
movement,
a
rebellious
inspired
fusion
genre
that
combines
elements
of
Afrobeats,
dancehall,
reggae,
hip
hop
and
alternative
R&B.
The
term
was
coined
to
mean
an
“alternative”
to
the
traditional
Afrobeats
sound
and
individuals
within
the
Alte’
subculture
can
often
be
found
like
Madi
rocking
blue
hairstyles
and
other
forms
of
fashionable
self-expression.
 
Through
it
all,
Qing
Madi’s
remained
grounded. 
And
therein
lies
much
of
her
appeal.
In
a
time
when
many
rising
pop
stars
have
become
further
and
further
removed
from
the
folks
that
they
speak
to
with
their
custom
made
looks
and
unattainable
lifestyles,
Qing
Madi
remains
a
lot
like
us:
a
tender,
tough,
self-possessed
young
lady
who
puts
her
community
before
commercial
concerns. 
When
summing
up
what
her
music
is
about,
Qing
Madi
offers
a
simple
answer:
“I
have
an
unbelievable
story
to
tell.”

32.
Billy
Danze
ft.
Lady
Dee
–
Blessings
&
Prayers

Source:PaperChaserDotCom

On
the
heels
of
getting
their
flowers
from The
Drink
Champs, one-half of
the
legendary
M.O.P
(Mash
Out
Posse)
announced
a
new
solo
album
and
also
released
a
new
single
and
video.

Today,
Billy
Danze
released
a
new
single
and
video
for
“Blessings
&
Prayers,”
featuring
Lady
Lee. 
The
video
for
“Blessings
&
Prayers”
is
available
below
and
the
single
is
now
available
at
all
DSP’s.

“Blessings
&
Prayers”
is
a
song
powered
by
advice
from
my
Father
and
Uncle. 
Jewels
that
would
become
rules
throughout
my
life”
Billy
Danze
recalls. 

Along
with
the
new
single
and
visual,
Billy
announced
a
new
solo
album, The
Answer,
which
will
be
released
in
the
first
quarter
of
2024.  The
Answer
will
include
guest
appearances
from
his
M.O.P.
brethren
Lil
Fame,
Ghostface
Killah,
Jadakiss,
Redman,
Pharoahe
Monch,
Faith
Evans,
Evidence,
Styles
P,
B-Real
and
Inspectah
Deck.  The
Answer will
be
released
in
the
first
quarter
of
2024. 

Billy
chimed
in
with
what
you
can
expect
from The
Answer. 
“It’s
an
album
from
a
place
of
urban
consciousness. 
That
familiar
space
of
hardship
and
rough
upbringing. 
With
the
same
commanding
energy
the
fans
love, The
Answer dives
into
the
emotions,
fear,
and
trauma
of
urban
life;
and
the
consequences
of
actions.”