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1.
Senth
–
Wayyy
Saucy

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Less
than
12
months
since
he
burst
onto
the
global
music
scene
with
his
glorious
debut
EP


Senth
Of
Her,
which
was
championed
by
The
Guardian
Nigeria,
Pulse
Nigeria,
and
Not
Just
OK,
among
others,
and
birthed
the
massive
hit
track
‘Dagger’
that
has
amassed
over
three
million
plays
online,
Nigerian
alté
and
R&B
sensation
SENTH

is
back
with
his
highly
anticipated
sophomore
EP
titled

WAYYY

SAUCY.
Released
on
November
23
in
partnership
with
EMPIRE,
this
new
project
marks
a
significant
milestone
in
his
forward-thinking
artistic
journey,
and
offers
a
testament
to
Senth’s
evolving
musical
prowess.
Unfolding
as
a
richly
layered
narrative
from
start
to
finish,
the


Wayyy
Saucy

EP
showcases
Senth’s
extraordinary
ability
to
delve
into
the
complex
tapestry
of
human
emotions,
navigating
through
themes
of
love,
desire,
and
sensuality,
with
his
soulfully
sultry
vocals
and
deeply
resonant
lyrics.

Collaborating
with
producers
from
all
corners
of
the
globe
including
Belgian
beatsmith
Nanzoo,
Manchester-based
OracleBeats,
Wavytrbl
from
Italy,
and
Maryland’s
eeryskies
to
highlight
his
penchant
for
international
flavours,
Senth

himself
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
the
production
process
of
Wayyy
Saucy,
ensuring
that
each
track
reflects
his
unique
artistic
vision,
and
rich
tapestry
of
soundscapes.
Describing
the
project
as
his
process
of
“blossoming
into
full
potential,”
Senth
takes
listeners
on
an
immersive
musical
journey
with
this
record.
On

Wayyy
Saucy,
Senth
crafts
a
narrative
that
transcends
mere
musical
expression,
inviting
listeners
into
the
‘Saucy
Crib’
–
a
world
where
each
track
becomes
a
journey
of
passionate
and
heartfelt
experiences,
told
through
Senth’s
soulful
artistry
that
blends
his
heartfelt
vocals
and
evocative
songwriting,
with
the
rhythmic
pulse
of
contemporary
R&B
and
alternative
music.

Wayyy
Saucy

features
a
collection
of
distinct
singles,
each
resonating
with
its
own
unique
vibe
and
story.
‘Good
Morning’
is
a
tender
love
song
filled
with
the
warmth
and
euphoria
of
waking
up
next
to
a
loved
one,
while
‘Lucy’,
Senth’s

favourite
track
on
the
project,
and
a
self-proclaimed
anthem
for
women,
is
perfect
for
any
weather
or
mood.
‘Bend
It’
represents
Senth’s
experimental
foray
into
new
musical
realms,
co-producing
the
track
to
add
an
extra
layer
of
spice
to
the
EP.
‘On
My
Mind’,
a
song
he
first
recorded
in
2021,
stands
out
as
a
timeless
favourite
for
Senth,
showcasing
its
enduring
appeal.
The
deeply
personal
‘Deserve
Better’
delves
into
themes
of
self-love
and
overcoming
self-doubt,
inspired
by
the
transformative
impact
of
J
Cole’s
‘Love
Yours’
on
Senth’s
journey
towards
self-acceptance.
This
EP
not
only
highlights
Senth’s
growth
as
an
artist,
but
also
offers
listeners
a
rich,
emotive
experience
through
his
music.

On
the
back
of
his
now
cult-classic
debut
EP


Senth
Of
Her,
and
massive
hit
single
‘Dagger’,
Nigerian
alté
R&B
singer
and
producer
Senth

has
swiftly
risen
as
a
formidable
force
in
the
global
music,
and
is
firmly
establishing
himself
as
an
artist
who
defies
conventional
genre
boundaries
to
push
the
limits
of
artistic
expression,
transcend
musical
expectations,
and

expand
the
boundaries
of
Alté
and
R&B
music.
With
his
new
project

Wayyy
Saucy,
fans,
critics,
and
new
listeners
alike
are
invited
to
embark
on
a
captivating
auditory
journey,
where
Senth’s
soulful
melodies
and
evocative
storytelling
promise
an
unforgettable
listening
experience.
The
EP
is
an
exploratory
venture
that
sees
Senth
pushing
the
envelope
in
terms
of
production
and
lyrical
depth,
delivering
a
sound
that
is
not
only
unique
to
his
artistic
character,
but
also
a
beacon
of
innovation
in
the
ever-evolving
landscape
of
global
music.

2.
Chrystel
–
Snapchat

Source:Chrystel
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Topic

Barely
six
weeks
before
she
heads
back
to
her
home
country
Ivory
Coast
to
perform
at
the
African
Cup
of
Nations
in
January
2024,
Grammy
Award-nominated
Ivorian
American
artist,
and
songwriter
CHRYSTEL

is
excited
to
unveil
her
exciting
new
afropop
single
titled
‘SNAPCHAT’,
featuring
Nigerian
rap
star
Blaqbonez,
and
produced
by
award-winning
afrobeats
hitmaker
Type
A
(Fireboy
DML,
Amaarae,
CKay).
Arriving
on
November
24
in
partnership
with
The
Orchard,
‘Snapchat’
is
the
first
single
from
Chrystel’s
long-awaited
and
highly
anticipated
sophomore
EP
that
is
due
for
release
in
February
2024.
Written
and
recorded
with
Blaqbonez
and
Type
A
in
Lagos,
Nigeria
during
Chrystel’s

last
trip
to
West
Africa,
where
she
has
been
recording
much
of
her
upcoming
project,
‘Snapchat’
is
a
carefree
and
flirtatious
afropop
offering
with
a
heavy
dose
of
confidence,
independence,
and
self-assurance.

Driven
by
the
infectious
bounce
of
Type
A’s
bass
and
guitar-led
production,
held
together
by
the
inescapable
chemistry
between
Chrystel

and
Blaqbonez,
and
underpinned
by
their
witty
songwriting,
the
track
is
an
instant
dancefloor
filler
that
was
crafted
to
make
you
move.
Speaking
about
the
inspiration
behind
‘Snapchat’,
Chrystel
says,
“It’s
about
feeling
sexy
and
having
fun.
I
want
people
to
feel
like
they
know
their
powers
when
they
hear
it.
I’ve
always
had
an
inspiring
sense
of
self
assurance,
and
confidence,
and
I
feel
inspired
seeing
other
people
walk
their
own
conviction.
To
me,
this
song
is
like
a
form
of
self-care
–
knowing
what
you
like,
and
liking
yourself,
without
needing
validation
from
others
is
key.
Loving
yourself
for
who
you
are,
and
who
you’re
becoming
is
so
important
to
me”. 

Revered
as
a
Grammy
Award-nominated
and
multi-platinum
selling
songwriter,
having
written
on
the
acclaimed
Dreamville
compilation
album


Revenge
Of
The
Dreamers
III,
as
well
as
on
Baby
Tate’s
viral
hit
‘I
Am’
featuring
Flo
Milli,
and
Ari
Lennox
fan
favourites
‘Bussit’
and
‘Outside’,
CHRYSTEL

is
also
now
emerging
as
a
fast-rising
artist
in
her
own
right.
On
the
back
of
her
fan-favourite
debut
EP

Prey,
and
her
scene
stealing
collaboration
with
Ivorian
producer
Jeune
Lio,
the
Atlanta-based
Ivorian
American
native
comes
with
over
six
million
global
streams,
and
critical
acclaim
from
international
tastemakers
across
BBC
1Xtra,
Apple
Music,
The
NATIVE,
Culture
Custodian,
and
ONE37pm,
among
others.
Her
highly
anticipated
next
project
will
see
Chrystel
lean
more
into
fusing
her
contemporary
pop
songwriting
with
afropop
soundscapes
from
her
homeland,
as
is
evident
on
new
single
‘Snapchat’.

Sharing
what
to
expect
from
her
new
musical
era,
and
upcoming
new
project,
Chrystel

says,
“While
I
am
a
first
generation
American,
I
was
raised
in
an
Ivorian
household,
where
West
African
traditions,
influence,
and
culture
ran
rampant.
Growing
up,
I
was
introduced
to
a
wide
range
of
music,
and
I
quickly
began
to
pick
up
on
intricate
sounds
and
melodies
of
the
music
coming
from
the
continent.
I
believe
that
multi-cultural
background
is
what
sets
me
apart.
My
main
goal
for
this
project
was
to
create
the
best
music
I
could
possibly
make
with
the
best
producers
coming
from
the
continent
right
now.
Taking
elements
from
different
sounds,
cultures,
and
collaborators
who
have
helped
refine
my
sound,
and
making
it
make
sense.
It’s
like
putting
the
pieces
of
a
puzzle
together.
except
this
isn’t
your
first
puzzle
and
you’ve
gotten
really
good
at
it.
The
end
result
is
even
better
than
what
I
envisioned”.

3.
Ryder
&
Skepta
–
48
Hours

Source:SKEPTA

Bathed
in
solemn
melodies
and
mystifying
ambience,
19-year-old
producer Ryder releases 48

Hours,
his
soundscape
redefining,
5-track
debut
EP
with Skepta,
out
now
via Epic
UK/RCA
Records.

 Unequivocal
in
its
execution,
the
EP
allows
the
listener
to
experience
Skepta’s
well-known
lyricism
with
an
entirely
new
vividness
and
perspective.
This
is
especially
prevalent
in
the
tracks “All
Alone” and “For
You,”which
feature
exclusive
new
bars
from
Skepta
alongside
protégé Dré
Six.
Accompanying
the
EP
release
is
the
music
video
for
“All
Alone,”
featuring
Ryder,
Skepta,
and
Dré
Six.
Watch
it HERE.

The
remaining
tracks
on
the
EP
are
aptly
dubbed ‘Skeptacore,’a
phenomenon
coined
by
Ryder
whereby
producers
carve
out
refixes
inspired
by
Skepta’s
work,
of
whom
Ryder
is
a
huge
fan.
His
pioneering
discography
caught
Skepta’s
attention,
who
wasted
no
time
getting
in
contact,
inviting
Ryder
to
his
studio
and
recording
together
within
48
hours
and
thus,
the
EP
was
born.

 Ryder,
a
Hull
native,
is
leading
the
way
in
#skeptacore,
showcasing
his
distinct
ability
to
engineer
resonant
ambient
interpretations. The
result
is
a
new
Gen
Z
audience
discovering
Skepta’s
catalogue
through
the
young
prodigy’s
work.
With
over
15
million
views
across
the
hashtag,
many
are
moved
by
Ryder’s
work,
sitting
in
anticipation
of
his
heartfelt
production.

 “My
focus
is
on
the
emotion,
how
it
makes
the
listener
feel,” Ryder
says
when
asked
about
the
project.

 The 48
Hours EP
projects
a
sense
of
intimacy,
working
beautifully
in
tandem
with
the
carefully
extricated
bars
of
Skepta,
who
is
unashamedly
raw
in
his
honesty.
Collaborating
with
Skepta
came
naturally,
and
after
producing
since
his
early
teens,
Ryder
is
now
firmly
en
route
to
formulating
his
distinct
musical
climate,
cemented
as
one
of
the
hottest
up-and-coming
artists
in
the
music
industry.

4.
OMB
Peezy
–
Le’Paris

Source:OMB
Peezy

Gold-selling
artist OMB
Peezy releases
his
sophomore
studio
album Le’Paris –
available
now
via Overkill
Entertainment
/
300
Entertainment.
On
the
revealing
album, the
26-year-old
lyricist
opts
to
open
up
more
than
ever
before,
using
his
government
name
as
the
title.
The
album
uncovers
the
complex
layers
of
his
personal
journey
as
a
man
and
father.
Written
by
OMB
Peezy,
the
16-track
project
was
created
alongside
an
elite
group
of
collaborators
including Kevin
Gates, Tee
Grizzley, Hunxho, Symba,
Jdot
Breezy and Peezy.

Speaking
on
the
album,
OMB
Peezy
explains “I’m
talking
about
different
stories
in
my
life
and
what
I’ve
gone
through.
I’m
telling
you
about
the
real
me.
This
is
who
I
am.
I
haven’t
talked
about
where
I
come
from,
so
I’m
trying
to
tell
the
world
how
I
feel.
I’m
in
a
space
right
now
where
I
have
to
grow
as
a
man.
Sometimes,
I
get
mad.
Sometimes,
I
want
to
get
away
from
the
streets.
Sometimes,
I
want
to
grow.
Sometimes,
I
don’t.
This
is
Le’Paris.”

Mobile,
Alabama
native
OMB
Peezy
has
created
his
own
lane
to
Hip-Hop
stardom
by
talking
about
the
only
thing
that
matters—the
truth.
After
gaining
the
world’s
attention
with
over
20
million
streams
and
a
successful
run
of
mixtapes
including
2022’s MisGuided hosted
by
DJ
Drama,
the
26-year-old
lyricist
returns
with
his
sophomore
album Le’Paris.
The
album
is
the
product
of
a
prodigious
rising
rap
star
whose
natural
talent
as
an
artist
has
thrived
from
self-growth,
being
a
father,
and
collaborations
with
music’s
elite.
OMB
Peezy
has
turned
a
new
page
and
now
stands
tall,
masterfully
in
his
craft.

5.
Yetunde
–
Promise

Source:Yetunde
–
Topic

‘PROMISE’
is
the
cosmopolitan
new
single
from
Manchester-based
afropop
and
R&B
newcomer
YETUNDE.
Embarking
on
a
musical
journey
that
transcends
borders,
the
new
single
from
Lagos-born
and
Liverpool-raised
Yetunde
is
a
vibrant,
cross-cultural
love
song
that
blends
feel-good
afrobeats
rhythms
with
contemporary
pop
influences,
characterized
by
its
playful,
fun,
and
innovative
approach
to
storytelling
and
music-making.
This
track
is
a
sonic
embodiment
of
Yetunde’s
diverse
heritage,
combining
the
lively
spirit
of
Lagos
with
the
nuanced
stylings
of
the
UK
music
scene.
Starting
with
an
African-inspired
chant,
‘Promise’
then
transitions
into
a
chorus
that
showcases
Yetunde’s
penchant
for
modern
pop
music,
creating
a
unique
and
harmonious
blend
that
is
both
refreshing
and
familiar.

On
‘Promise’,
Yetunde

captures
the
essence
of
new
love’s
exhilarating
yet
chaotic
nature.
The
song
narrates
the
story
of
falling
deeply
for
someone
while
maintaining
a
sense
of
self,
a
theme
that
resonates
with
many.
Yetunde’s
artistry
shines
through
in
her
ability
to
weave
these
universal
emotions
into
her
music,
making
‘Promise’
not
just
a
song,
but
an
experience
that
listeners
can
relate
to
and
revel
in.
The
track
is
not
only
an
introduction
to
her
artistry
but
also
a
bold
statement
about
the
evolving
nature
of
afrobeats.
Yetunde
sees
this
genre
as
an
ever-expanding
canvas,
ready
to
embrace
new
interpretations
and
sounds,
with
‘Promise’
serving
as
a
perfect
example
of
her
vision
for
its
future.

Speaking
about
the
inspiration
behind
her
new
single
‘Promise’,
Yetunde
says,
“It’s
a
song
about
falling
hopelessly
for
someone
whilst
trying
to
keep
both
feet
firmly
on
the
ground!
It’s
fun
and
playful,
and
represents
that
often
messy
part
of
when
you
first
meet
someone
and
want
to
let
go
completely,
but
you
also
worry
about
the
outcome.


This
is
a
feel-good
love
song
inspired
by
my
roots
in
Lagos.
It
is
such
a
lively
and
bustling
city
where
music
and
dancing
form
a
huge
part
of
the
culture,
so
for
me,
I
want
this
song
to
reflect
what
love
in
Lagos
feels
like.
Growing
up
in
the
UK,
I
was
exposed
to
a
lot
of
British
pop
music,
which
does
influence
my
writing
too,
and
I
feel
that
‘Promise’
demonstrates
that
perfectly.
For
example,
I
start
the
song
with
an
African
inspired
chant
that
leads
into
the
first
verse,
however
by
the
time
you
get
to
the
chorus,
you
can
hear
some
of
the
pop
influences
that
inspire
my
writing”.

In
her
artistic
journey,
British
Nigerian
newcomer
Yetunde

weaves
enchanting
melodies
that
effortlessly
captivate
and
resonate
with
audiences.
Her
roots
trace
back
to
Lagos,
Nigeria
–
the
cradle
of
afrobeats
music
–
and
extend
to
Liverpool,
the
iconic
home
of
The
Beatles.
This
fusion
of
diverse
cultural
influences
has
shaped
Yetunde’s
distinct
musical
identity,
blending
an
array
of
styles
into
a
sound
that
is
unmistakably
hers.
Drawing
inspiration
from
a
spectrum
of
legendary
artists,
from
Fela
Kuti
and
The
Beatles
to
Wizkid,
SZA,
and
Stevie
Wonder,
Yetunde’s
songwriting
prowess
is
marked
by
its
versatility
and
depth.
Her
approach
to
crafting
songs
is
a
delicate
balance
between
artistic
expression
and
meticulous
technique,
traversing
various
genres
with
ease
and
finesse.

Yetunde’s
new
offering
‘Promise’
is
a
heartfelt
dialogue
between
her
inner
thoughts
and
emotions,
encapsulating
themes
of
life,
love,
and
longing
with
a
subtly
sensual
touch.
This
melodic
narrative
is
set
against
a
backdrop
of
genres
spanning
pop,
R&B,
afrobeats,
and
even
country
music,
inviting
listeners
to
embark
on
a
journey
through
her
introspective
and
emotive
landscape.
Defying
conventional
labels,
Yetunde’s
music
is
an
expression
of
her
creative
freedom
and
bold
individuality.
With
a
presence
that
commands
attention
both
in
the
studio
and
on
stage,
she
authentically
melds
her
eclectic
influences.
As
an
ambitious
and
charismatic
artist,
Yetunde

is
poised
to
make
her
mark
on
the
global
music
scene,
unafraid
to
break
norms
and
showcase
her
raw,
unfiltered
talent
to
the
world.

6.
Jharrel
Jerome
–
Trap
Pack

Source:Jharrel
Jerome

Hip-hop
artist
and
award-winning
actor
Jharrel
Jerome releases Trap

Pack –
the
fourth
music
pack
in
his
previously
announced
4-pack
project
titled Someone
I’m
Not.
Following
the
release
of


Rap
Pack in
August, Trip
Pack in
September,
and Love
Pack in
October, Trap
Pack is
also
composed
of
4
tracks,
including
the
already
released
“Make
A
Movie.”

The
release
of

Trap
Pack completes Jharrel’s
debut
album
project – Someone
I’m
Not.

Trap
Pack’s
four
songs
are
fast-paced,
energizing,
and
beg
to
be
played
on
repeat.
On
“Make
A
Movie,”
Jharrel
exercises
his
natural
ability
as
a
rapper
while
also
making
a
tongue-in-cheek
reference
to
his
acting
prowess.
For Trap
Pack,
Jharrel
collaborated
with
Big
Chris
Humza
Malik,
John
Marquez,
and
Lester
London,
who
served
as
co-writers
and
producers
on
the
project.

The
release
of Trap
Pack is
accompanied
by
an
7-minute
multi-track
video
written
by
and
starring
Jharrel.
The
video
was
directed
by
Shomi
Patwary.

In
support
of Rap
Pack, VIBE
Magazine stated
that “social
media
was
enamored
with
the
single
[“The
Cycle”]
and
compared
his
‘timeless’
flow
and
potential
star
power
to
Kendrick
Lamar
and
Drake.”    

Racking
up
over
5.5M
streams
on
Spotify
alone
with
his
debut
release “For
Real
(feat.
Kemba),” Jharrel
continues
to
make
waves
as
an
artist-to-watch,
garnering
acclaim
fromBillboard,
UPROXX,
BuzzFeed,
Essence, and
more.
He
followed
things
up
with
his
2022
single “Someone
I’m
Not,”which The
FADER praised
for “the
beat’s
soulful
motions
and
Jerome’s
punched,
introspective
bars.” 

This
year
on-screen,
Jharrel
starred
in
and
served
as
an
Executive
Producer
on
the
Prime
Video
series I’m
A
Virgo by
writer-director
Boots
Riley. 
The
series
was
met
with
wide
praise
and
adoration,
reflected
by
the
show’s
“certified
fresh”
score
of
100%
on Rotten
Tomatoes.
He
was
soon
after
seen
co-starring
in
the
Steven
Soderbergh
MAX
series Full

Circle and
is
midproduction
starring
as
wrestler Anthony
Robles in
the
film, Unstoppable,
from
Producers
Matt
Damon
and
Ben
Affleck.  

7.
BlakeIANA
–
Gahdamn

Source:BlakeIANA

Capping
off
a
breakout
year,
buzzing
23-year-old
St.
Louisan
rapper
BlakeIANA
unveils
a
brand
new
single
and
music
video
entitled
“GAHDAMN.” 

Once
again,
she
holds
nothing
back
on
the
track.
A
sultry
trapped-out
beat
brushes
up
against
her
raunchy
and
racy
double
entendre
on
the
verses.
She
scores
with
quotable
sports
metaphors
such
as “Tatum
shot
I
never
miss” and “I’m
Kobe
on
that
court
for
real,
put
my
points
on
the
board.” The
chantable
chorus
instantly
hits
hard
as
she
grins, “I’m
like ‘GAHDAMN’.”

The
accompanying
visual
pays
homage
to
the
classic
flick ATL as BlakeIANA takes
over
a
roller
rink.
She
invited
fans
to
join
her
on Instagram and
wound
up
turning
the
set
into
a
full-blown
party!
Mega-producer Murda
Beatz makes
a
cameo
in
the
video
as
well.

Speaking
of,
she
formally
breaks
the
news
of
her
being
the
first
artist
signed
to Murda’s
new
label
in
partnership
with 300
Entertainment and represented
by
Xyion
Inc.

Co-Presidents Rayna
Bass and Selim
Bouab commented, “Murda is
one
of
the
most
influential,
innovative,
and
important
producers
in
music.
His
ear
is
second-to-none.
With Murda at
the
helm
and naturally talented
artists
like BlakeIANA,
this
partnership
is
a win all
around.”

Murda
Beatz added, “From
the
moment
I
saw
her
on
TikTok,
I
knew
she
was
a
star
and
had
star
presence.
I
introduced
her
to
Rayna
&
Selim.
I’ve
admired
the
way
300
Entertainment
moves
and
develops
artists
for
a
long
time.
There
was
no
better
place
to
partner
with
on
the
growth
of
BlakeIANA’s
career.
I’m
excited
for
what
the
future
holds.”

Everything
follows
the
stunning
success
of
the Official
Remix and
music
video
of BlakeIANA’s
viral
banger “Bing
Bong” featuring Sexyy
Red.
The
latter
has
generated
over
1
million
Spotify
streams
and
1.2
million
YouTube
views
on
the music
video.
Making
headlines,
she
also
spoke
to TRSH
Tallk for
an
exclusive
interview
in
addition
to
delivering
a
standout
performance
of “Bing
Bong” for On
The
Radar and interview.

8.
Anella
Herim
–
The
Layover

Source:NELLA

9.
BigXthaPlug
–
The
Biggest

Source:BigXthaPlug

Buzzing
rap
phenom
and
United
Masters
trailblazer BigXthaPlug has
reached
another
milestone
in
his
flourishing
career.
His
2022
November-released
single
“Texas”
(22M
views
via
YouTube)
is
on
the
heels
of
its
one-year
anniversary
and
has
officially
earned
a
RIAA
Gold
certification.
The
single
was
released
one
year
to
date,
garnering
millions
of
views
and
creating
viral
trends
across
social
media
platforms.
Now,
it’s
the
go-to
song
for
every
Texas
sports
team
and
is
at
the
top
of
every
proud
Texan’s
playlist. 

“Texas”
has
continued
to
gain
traction
online
and
has
accounted
for
over
115M
combined
streams.
The
RIAA
Gold-certified
hit
made
major
headway
on
TikTok
as
well,
resulting
in
more
than
82K
total
creates.
Plus,
the
smash
single
landed
BigX
in
a
number
of
DSP
editorial
playlists
with
over
1
million
listeners
as
an
independent
artist. 

With
2023
being
one
of
the
biggest
years
in
BigX’s
career,
he
continues
his
hot
streak
with
his
latest
EP, The
Biggest, out
now. Listen HERE.
The
project
opens
up
with
a
sonic
blend
of
jazz,
buttery
sample-based
production
on
“Back
On
My
BS.”
From
there,
BigX
flexes
at
will
over
a
cavernous
trap
beat
by
Bandplay
for
“Mmhmm.”
“Climate”
is
marked
by
a
monumental
collaboration
as
he
joins
forces
with Offset and
reverberates
his
brazen
confidence
on
wax.
Then,
the
Texas
upstart
trades
verses
back
and
forth
with
Ro$ama
on
his
most
recent
single
“02
Lakers.”
“Rock 
&
Roll”
pits
his
signature
syrupy
drawl
against
a
modern
interpolation
from
LilJuMadeDaBeat.
BigX
leans
into
a
breakneck
flow
over
swirling
ethereal
tones
for
“Patience,”
before
the
closing
track,
“Mmhmm
(Remix),”
finds
the
Lone
Star
savant
pairing
up
with Finesse2Tymes for
a
certified
banger. 

It’s
also
important
to
note,
that
since
the
release
of
Texas,
BigXthaPlug
has
achieved
the
following
notable
accolades:   

• “Texas”
  has
  been
  featured
  in
  the
  NBA,
  NHL,
  NFL,
  and
  MLB

• “Texas”
  Longest
  running
  song
  on
  Spotify
  Viral
  Charts
  at
  86
  Weeks
  with
  over
  25
  Million
  Streams

• Freshman
  Album
  Amar
  debuted
  at
  #4
  on
  Billboard
  Heatseekers
  Chart

• Amar
  peaked
  at
  No.
  1
  on
  the
  Billboard
  Heatseekers
  Album
  Chart
  for
  4
  weeks
  straight
  (May
  2023) 

• Amar
  received
  Top
  10
  Albums
  on
  Apple
  Music
  All
  Genres

• Debut
  #1
  Album
  on
  Itunes
  Hip
  Hop
  and
  Amazon
  Hip
  Hop

• “Primetime”
  became
  The
  official
  song
  of
  the
  XFL
  Football
  League,
  titled
  “BIGXFL”

• Placement
  on
  FastX
  Movie
  Soundtrack
  –
  Song
  “SupaFly”
  feat.
  BigXthaPlug,
  Cootie,
  and
  BiC
  Fizzle

• Received
  personal
  invite
  from
  Erykah
  Badu
  to
  attend
  her
  birthday
  bash,
  where
  BigX
  received
  a
  co-sign
  from
  Raekwon
  right
  before
  getting
  on
  stage

• Was
  invited
  to
  throw
  the
  opening
  pitch
  for
  the
  Texas
  Rangers
  after
  the
  MLB
  used
  “Texas”
  to
  announce
  new
  players

As
an
independent
artist,
the
Dallas
rapper
has
cemented
a
name
for
himself
as
one
of
the
prominent
new
voices
that’s
here
to
stay.
Since
entering
the
music
scene
in
late
2021,
BigX
has
reached
new
levels
of
notoriety
while
turning
down
major
labor
deals
as
he
sets
new
precedents
and
collects
new
accolades.
His
critically
acclaimed
freshman
album, Amar,
received
ravishing
reviews
from
industry
staples
and
peaked
on Billboard’s
Heatseekers
Chart at
No.
1
for
four
weeks
straight.
On
top
of
it
all,
he’s
gained
support
from
the
likes
of Bun
B,
Shaq,
Erykah
Badu,
Raekwon,
Key
Glock,
DJ
Akademiks, and
more,
to
recently
being
brought
out
as
a
special
guest
by Sexyy
Red.
All
achieved
while
in
the
midst
of
tearing
down
stages
across
the
country
on
his
headlining ‘Don’t
Mess
With
Texas
Tour’ and ‘Only
The
Generals
Tour’ with Kevin
Gates.
Purchase
tickets HERE. 

10.
Kosha
Dillz
–
Ceasefire

Source:Kosha
Dillz

Kosha
Dillz
has
been
a
Jewish
voice
in
hip-hop
for
quite
some
time.
The
Israeli-American
artist
has
navigated
his
way
to
be
a
battle
force
on
shows
like
Wild
‘N
Out
with
Nick
Cannon
but
has
also
been
creating
street
comedy
interviews
with
his
song “Bring

the

Family

Home”that
have
generated
nearly
25
million
views
with
9
videos
across
the
internet;
and
even
landed
in TMZ and Daily
Mail.

His
latest
song
“CeaseFire”
tackles
a
different
issue
that
nearly
EVERYONE
can
agree
on,
except
the
order
of
it
proves
to
be
difficult.
With
lines
like “I
aint
no
human
shield,
but
I
am
human
still” he
begins
to
show
the
humanity
and
empathy
in
his
artistry
in
what
he
calls “creating
through
the
pain” of
many
of
his
friends
and
loved
ones
being
personally
affected
by
the
war
between
Hamas
and
Israel.
This
includes
friends’
family
members
who
are
kidnapped
and
survivors
of
the
Nova
Music
Festival. 

The
chorus
of
the
song
is
something
that
makes
you
think
before
you
say
something. 

“You
want
that
real fire,
how
bout
the
facts
for
peace? 
You
wanna
ceasefire?
Please
get
the
facts
from
me.
Problems
I’m
working
on
it,
Solutions
think
I
got
it
weapons
down
and
no
profit.
Ok,
release
the
hostage?”

Kosha
Dillz
is
performing
his
new
song
for
survivors
of
the
Nova
Music
Festival
in
Israel
this
week
and
will
return
for
a
string
of
shows
in
the
US
for
the
holiday
season.

11.
grouptherapy.
ft
Baby
Tate
–
Nasty
(Remix)

Source:grouptherapy.

The
thrilling
collective
grouptherapy.
returns
with
an
explosive
rendition
of
their
breakout
single
“Nasty”
featuring
Baby
Tate
that
is
accompanied
by
a
lyric
video.
The
new
song
arrives
on
the
heels
of
the
colossal
release
of
their
group’s
newest
album,
i
was
mature
for
my
age,
but
i
was
still
a
child,
which
has
received
large
critical
acclaim
from
i-D,
BET,
FADER,
Ebony
and
more
and
clocked
in
over
50
million
views
on
TikTok
alone.
The
electrifying
collaboration
with
the
magnetic
Baby
Tate
further
cements
the
trio’s
status
as
one
of
music’s
most
promising
ensembles
today
with
their
unwavering
ability
to
thrill.
Additionally,
the
song
follows
another
viral
hit
for
the
trio
with
their
track
“HOT!”
that
reached
meteoric
heights
online
and
across
TikTok
and
Instagram
after
the
group
delivered
a
gripping
performance
of
the
track
on
the
beloved
On
The
Radar
show
and
still
growing.

i
was
mature
for
my
age,
but
i
was
still
a
child ushered
in
a
new
era
of
liberation
and
true
authenticity
for
the
trio,
which
has
proved
fruitful
in
boundless
ways.
The
striking
body
of
work
sees
the
group
emerge
from
a
dark
period
of
time
with
a
vengeance.
Here,
they
revel
in
their
resilience
and
a
rediscovered
sense
of
self
and
liberation
with
a
fiery
desire
to
no
longer
compromise.
The
result
is
a
striking
project
that
houses
a
collection
of
dynamic
songs
spanning
across
sonic
realms
rooted
in
radical
self
love
and
the
power
of
their
deep
friendship,
establishing
an
extraordinary
world
of
their
own
creation.
It’s
safe
to
say,
the
project
solidifies
the
group
as
one
of
today’s
most
riveting
acts
with
an
impact
that
will
undeniably
extend
beyond
music.

Based
in
Los
Angeles,
grouptherapy.
consists
of
three
members,
Jadagrace,
SWIM
and
TJOnline,
who
have
been
close
friends
and
peers
for
over
15
years
and
united
during
tumultuous
periods
of
their
young
lives.
They
found
solace
and
friendship
with
one
another
while
navigating
the
all
too
often
murky
terrain
of
the
entertainment
realm.
Individually
they
are
vast
and
distinct
and
collectively
they
beautifully
amplify
the
talents
of
one
another,
resulting
in
an
art
that
surpasses
the
confines
of
genre
and
exists
unlike
anything
else
out
right
now.
They
create
from
a
place
of
love,
unrelenting
passion
and
a
refreshing
desire
to
grow
and
embrace
the
dualities
that
make
up
their
DNA,
producing
a
one-of-a-kind
transformative
art
that
not
only
thrills
but
also
provides
belonging
to
those
on
the
margins.
The
young
group
has
quickly
garnered
large
critical
acclaim
from The
New
Yorker, Teen
Vogue, i-D
Magazine, Paper
Magazine, Fader, Revolt, Clash
Magazine, Stereogum, Flood
Magazine and
many
more.

 GROUPTHERAPY.
ON
“NASTY”
REMIX:

 “We
always
knew
we
wanted
to
do
a
remix
to
nasty,
it
was
just
a
question
of
who
and
when
would
be
the
right
fit.
We
put
the
open
verse
challenge
up
on
tiktok
and
Baby
Tate
absolutely
killed
it
so
we
just
hit
her
up
like,
‘…you
wanna
be
on
the
song?’
It
was
perfectly
organic.”

12.
Dee-1
–
Lines
Drawn

Source:Dee1music

13.
Amere
Fresh
–
Paid
The
Cost

Source:Amere
Fresh
–
Topic

Memorializing
a
trying
year
filled
with
character-building
trials
and tribulations, Amere

Fresh liberates
his
newest
body
of
work
appropriately titled
‘Paid
The
Cost.’
Featuring 14 cohesive
cuts
including
standout
singles
“24s,”
“Transformers,”
“Enough,”
and
“Foolish;”
the
self-produced
collection
of
songs
features
additional
vocals
from Josh
Adams.
Centered
around
relatable
topics
such
as
money,
relationships,
and
personal
growth,
‘Paid
The
Cost’
marks
the
evolution
of
the Virginia
emcee 

Serving
as
his
fourth
official
studio
project,
‘Paid
The
Cost’
follows
up
the
previously
released
LP
‘Collage’
and
its
precursor
award-winning
album
‘EASTSIDE;’
a
remarkable
album
that garnered
an
impressive 500k+ streams
and
earned
him
a Spotify streaming
plaque.
Among
its
standout
tracks
like
“No

More

Parties

In

Richmond”
which
boasts
over 100k views
on YouTube,
“SummerTime
Flow,”
“Good
Morning,”
and
“Croaker
Spot,”
‘EASTSIDE’
is
a
musical
narrative
that
delves
into
Fresh’s
experiences
growing
up
as
an
inner-city
youth
on
the
eastside
of
the
city.

14.
Yakiyn
–
Petty

Source:yakiyn

Following
its Boiler
Room debut alongside
song
producer Trey
Kams (@treykams_) and ScHoolboy
Q during Kal
Banx’s TDE presented LA set, Yakiyn (@yakiyn)
aka Yak

The

Mack unloads
his
self-directed
music
video
for
“Petty.”
If
the Dallasnative
looks
familiar
it’s
most
likely
because
photos
of
him modeling Kanye’s Yeezy
Season
3 collection
made
it
to
the
front
page
of GQ a
few
years
back;
fast
forward
to
today
and
he’s
premiering
his
first
single
of 2023
and
I
can
assure
you
it
was
well
worth
the
wait. 

Reconnecting with Trey

Kams,
instrumentalist
for Burna
Boy and Doechii,
the
track
finds
the
fashion-forward Alternative
Hip-Hop act
guiding
fans
through
a
tantalizing
musical
journey
rooted
in righteous
fun.
The
ultimate
soundtrack
for
those
looking
to
ignite
their
night
with
passion
and
allure,
“Petty”
is
an
irresistible
invitation
to
indulge
in
the
nonchalant
side
of
life.

“The
song
embodies
freedom
with
my
words
and
gives
an
introduction
to
my current head
space.
You
can
be
the
superhero,
but
in
someone
else’s
eyes
you
can
be
the
supervillain
and
that’s
okay
because
I’m
only
trying
to
be
me.
It’s
me
coaching
myself
–
the
only
competition
I
see
is
myself.
I’m
only
worried
about
what
I’m
on,”
says
the Texas triple-threat
when
speaking
about
the
record’s
significance
in
a
press
statement.

Born
and
raised
in
the Dallas-Fort
Worth area, Yakiyn‘s
journey
from
an
unknown
talent
to
a
burgeoning
star
is
as
inspiring
as
his
music
itself.
His
remarkable
musical
talent
but
also
his
commitment
to
pushing
artistic
boundaries
compelled
audiences
worldwide
to
tune
in
to
his 2022 release
“STFU”
which
garnered 425K+ Spotify streams
and
landed
him
in
DSP
editorial
playlists
with
over 1M+
listeners
as
an
independent
artist.

He
is
a
fearless
innovator,
constantly
experimenting
with
new
sounds,
production
techniques,
and
visual
aesthetics-
gaining
the
approval
of
notable
creatives
such
as Leon
Bridges, Smino,
and Monte
Booker.
This
willingness
to
explore
uncharted
territory
has
earned
him
a
rapidly
growing
fan
base
and
the
respect
of
peers
within
the
industry.

Watch
the Cordell

Jomha & Mitchell

Dolphin-filmed
visual
for YTM’s
“Petty” as
well
as
stream
the
official
audio
on
your DSP of
choice
below
via BMR / The
Orchard! 

15.
Wiseboy
Jeremy
–
Do
I
Not?

Source:Wiseboy
Jeremy

Advancing
from
a
small
town
in
New
Jersey,
Wiseboy
Jeremy
expresses
life
through
his
lens
of
the
world
with
Hip-Hop
as
his
chosen
medium.
The
21-year-old
artist
relays
his
introspection
over
jazz-tinged,
contemplative
production
with
a
little
bit
of
classic
East
Coast
grit.
Known
for
his
unique
ability
to
piece
together
thoughts
that
directly
represent
his
peer
into
the
lens
of
hope,
his
lyrics
reside
between
a
space
of
wisdom
and
a
yearning
to
learn
more.

Jeremy’s
2022
effort, Still
Chldrn,
is
a
meditative
collection
of
stories
painted
over
unquantized,
Blues
&
Hip-Hop
laced
production.
The
year
that
has
passed
following
its
release,
has
brought
Jeremy
to
the
eyes
of
publications
such
as
Pigeons
&
Planes
(where
he
was
named
a
Best
New
Artist),
Bandcamp,
Frank
Ocean’s
Homer
Radio,
Daily
Chiefers,
Sheesh
Media
&
more.

Setting
the
stage
for
his
forthcoming
project, Pumpkin
Seeds,
(which
will
be
released
1Q
of
2024),
Wiseboy
Jeremy
has
now
released
a
new
video
and
single
“Do
I
Not?” 
“Do
I
Not?”
is
now
available
at
all
DSP’s
and
you
can
watch
the
video
below. 

“Do
I
Not?”
is
for
those
lost
within”
Wiseboy
Jeremy
affirms. 
 “Those
looking
elsewhere
to
find
the
answers
that
they
end
up
discovering
within
themselves.”

16.
Masicka
–
Generation
of
Kings

Source:Masicka

Making
an
international
impact,
Jamaica-born
multi-talented
singer,
songwriter,
deejay,
and
leader
of
the
next
generation
of
dancehall
stars Masicka
proudly
presents
his
new
album
and
official Def
Jam
Recordings debut
LP, Generation
Of
Kings,
out
today.
 
The
16-track
epic
illuminates
every
facet
of
this
global
phenom.
From
the
jump,
he
flexes
his
dynamic
range
on
the
intense
opener “Black
Sheep.” Bells
toll
and
strings
swell,
while
his
emotionally
charged
delivery
takes
hold
on
the
verses.
Marking
their
second
collaboration
in
momentous
fashion,
he
reteams
with
Dancehall
superstar Popcaanfor
the
striking
and
stunning “Stars
R
Us.” Piano
pierces
a
thick
beat
punctuated
by
finger-snaps
as
the
arresting
hook
rings
out,
“Some
wounds
will
never
heal.”
Then,
there’s “WOW”
[feat.
Spice].
It
layers
upbeat
verses
atop
ominous
production,
giving
way
to
a
chantable
chorus.
“Wet”
[feat. Fridayy]
reaffirms
Masicka’s
international
appeal.
Joined
by
multi-GRAMMY®
Award-nominated
“Melody
God”
Fridayy,
it
instantly
captivates.
On
the
track,
acoustic
guitar
shimmers
as
a
promise
resounds,
“Going
under,
but
I
won’t
let
you
drown.”
A
delicate
drip
soaks
the
beat
on
“Waterfall”
where
he
turns
up
with
one
final
powerhouse
performance
to
cap
off
the
trip.
 
He
set
the
stage
for
the
album
with
“LimeLight.”
The
latter
has
already
amassed
177K
Spotify
streams
and
counting
in
addition
to 2.4
million
YouTube
views on
the
music
video.
In
the
wake
of
its
release,
he
sat
down
with Quip for
an
in-depth
interview. Kaboom
Magazine raved,
“Masicka
leaves
no
room
for
doubt
regarding
his
exceptional
lyrical
prowess,
which
is
truly
unparalleled
in
the
industry.”
Watch
the
official
video HERE.
 
Prior, “Tyrant” gathered
2.1
million
Spotify
in
addition
to
over
11
million
YouTube
views
on
the music
video.
Meanwhile, DANCEHALLMAG proclaimed, “it
becomes
easy
to
see
why Masicka reiterates
his
given
position
as
a
young
legend
in
Dancehall.” TIDAL hailed
it
among “the
hottest
new
reggae
and
dancehall
tracks”
and
attested, “Masicka wants
the
world
to
know
he
stands
ready
to
safeguard
its
history
and
keep
the
real
culture
alive.”
 
Masicka
leads
the
Generation
of
Kings
now!

“Tyrant” followed
the
banger “Pieces” [feat. Jahshii].
The
latter
has
notably
amassed
over
2.3
million
total
streams
as
well
as
12
million
YouTube
views
on
the
cinematic music
video.
In
addition
to
plugs
from
the
likes
of Music
Connection, St.
Vincent
Times,
and
more, Naija
Remix hailed
it
as “a
must-listen
for
fans
of
good
music.”
 
Masicka continues
to
make
waves.
He
received
a
YouTube
Award
for
attracting
over
1
million
subscribers
to
his
channel
and
over
580
million
YouTube
views.
Meanwhile,
his
most
recent
independent
LP, 438,
became “Jamaica’s
#1
album
of
2022
on
Spotify” and “the
first
project
to
spend
an
entire
year
in
the
Top
10
on
Apple
Music
Jamaica.” He
also
emerged
as “one
of
three
Jamaican
artists
in
Spotify
Wrapped
Jamaica
for
a
Top
10
Album.”
 
Along
the
way, KAZI hailed
him
as “a
great
storyteller
and
a
genuinely
generational
talent
who
understands
what
he
is
doing,” and GRUNGECAKE assured, “Jamaica’s Masicka is
holding
us
down
on
the
positivity
front.”

17.
LAVI$H
–
Seventeen
(Acostic
Version)

Source:WHOISLAVI$H

18.
AZ
–
Truth
Be
Told

Source:AZ
Quiet
Money

Over
the
course
of
his
distinguished
and
influential
career,
AZ
has
been
nominated
for
Grammy’s,
and
won
one
for
his
contribution
“Full
Circle,”
to
The
Firm
reuniting
track
from
Nas’ Kings
Disease,
which
won
the
Grammy
for
Best
Rap
Album
of
2020,
sold
millions
of
albums,
created
hit
singles
and
lent
his
velvety
voice,
and
street
poetry
to
some
of
Hip-Hop’s
most
timeless
music. 

It
had
been
a
decade
since
AZ
graced
fans
with
an
album,
but
his
long-teased
sequel, Doe
Or
Die
II, became
one
of
2021’s
undeniable
success
stories. 
Featuring
appearances
and
production
from
Lil
Wayne,
Rick
Ross,
2
Chainz,
T-Pain,
The
Alchemist,
Conway
The
Machine,
Dave
East,
Pete
Rock,
Statik
Selektah,
Idris
Elba,
Bink,
Buckwild,
Kaygee,
Heatmakerz,
Rockwilder,
and
Baby
Paul, Doe
Or
Die
II was
a
mainstay
at
the
top
of
the
DSP
charts
upon
its
release. 

Now,
AZ
has
released
his
new
album Truth
Be
Told.  AZ
continues
to
refine
and
update
his
style
with Truth
Be
Told,
which
features
guest
appearances
from
Fat
Joe,
Pharoahe
Monch
and
Mumu
Fresh. 
 

“My
Art. 
My
Perspective. 
My
Truth.  Truth

Be

Told”
AZ
declares.

After
contributing
production
on
both Doe
Or
Die and Doe
Or
Die
II,
AZ
has
recruited
a
familiar
name
to
produce
all
of Truth
Be
Told,
as
the
legendary,
and
Grammy-nominated
producer
Buckwild
handles
all
of
the
production. 
Aside
from
cooking
up
classics
with
AZ,
Buckwild
has
also
produced
classics
for
The
Notorious
B.I.G.
“I
Gotta
Story
To
Tell”,
Black
Rob
“Whoa,”
OC
“Times
Up,”
and
Organized
Konfusion’s
“Stress,” 
and
has
produced
for
artists
such
as
Jay-Z,
Nas,
50
Cent,
Diddy,
Mase,
Fat
Joe,
Big
Pun,
Big
L,
Jadakiss,
The
Game,
Method
Man
&
Redman,
Terror
Squad,
Beanie
Sigel,
Faith
Evans,
Kool
G
Rap,
Cormega,
Capone-N-Noreaga,
Raekwon
and
Little
Brother.

AZ’s
new
album, Truth

Be

Told,
is
now
available
at
all
DSP’s.

19.
MVW,
TiaCorine
&
Lil
Cherry
–
Tru
Tru
(DJ
Slink
Remix)

Source:NEXT
RECORDS

In
October,
MVW
released, VALEEDATION,
his
joint
project
with
frequent
collaborator
Valee,
which resulted
in
music
that
could
just
well
turn
out
to
be
the
pair’s
magnum
opus. 
The
pairing
continued
to
offer
a
new
perspective
on
the
unique
language
that
he
and
Valee
have
developed
through
their
shared
artistic
vision. 

Now,
MVW
enlists
a
Jersey
Club
global
star
to
remix
one
of
his
year’s
biggest
breakout
smashes
with
the
“TRU
TRU”
(DJ
Sliink
Remix). 
“TRU
TRU”
is
a
syrupy
ode
to
female
empowerment
and
pleasure. 
When
the
single
was
originally
released
earlier
this
year,
Hypebae
added
“Lil
Cherry,
and
TiaCorine
Praise
P*ssy
Power
With
New
Single.” 
MVW
commented
“Things
have
been
tightened
over
the
last
few
years
across
the
world,
and
with
one
another—I
feel
like
friendships
are
truly
being
tested. 
“TRU
TRU”
is
about
giving
people
this
psychedelic,
anime,
trap
dream
world
to
escape
into. 
That
escapism
feels
especially
important
right
now,
and
can
help
bring
us
together.” 

The
”TRU
TRU”
(Remix) features
DJ
Sliink,
one
of
the
forerunners of
the
Jersey
Club
sound,
who
has
done
remixes
for Doja
Cat,
and
worked
with
Skrillex
and
many
others.
This
flavor
of
excited
club
energy
is
a
unique
blend
and
introduction
for
MVW’s
melodically
focused
textures,
with
beautiful
flute
and
piano
arrangements.
This
unique
melodic
signature,
and
the
incisive
rap
arrangements
of
MVW
still
holds
its
integrity
in
this
brand
new
work.
Overall,
DJ
Sliink’s
remix
keeps
the
original
energy
of
TiaCorine’s
(of
“Freaky
T”
fame)
verse
and
MVW’s
compositions
and
breaks
it
out
into
a
radically
catchy
new
track.
Also,
K-Hip
Hop
sensation
Lil
Cherry’s
whispery
vocals
adds
intrigue
throughout.

DJ
Sliink
took
the
reins
as
Jersey
Club’s
first
global
star
by
leading
a
musical
movement.
Named
by
his
peers
as
“The
Jersey
Club
King”,
he
has
spread
the
genre
from
humble
beginnings
in
Newark,
New
Jersey’s
DIY
party
spaces
to
international
culture
hotspots
like
London,
Paris,
Milan,
and
Japan,
with
mainstream
attention
from
Pitchfork,
Billboard,
SPIN,
Fader
among
others.

“I
think
“TRU
TRU”
had
my
name
on
it
from
the
beginning! 
When
I
decide
on
a
record,
I
listen
for
the
vocals,
and
the
sounds
around
it. 
“TRU
TRU”
exceeded
the
vibe
check;
I
hope
you
enjoy
the
remix”
DJ
Sliink

20.
Maddie
Regent
–
Girl
Of
Your
Dreams

Source:Maddie
Regent
–
Topic

Rising
alt-pop
singer
and
songwriter Maddie
Regent reveals
her
new
EP,
‘Girl
of
Your
Dreams,’
out
on
all
streaming
platforms
today.

‘Girl
of
Your
Dreams’
is
a
shimmery,
electro-pop
wonderland.
Across
the
EP’s
8-tracks,
Maddie’s
dreamy
vocals
dance
atop
driving
electronic
beats
and
glittery
synths.
She
effortlessly
balances
heart-wrenching
lyricism
with
uplifting
pop
melodies.
The
EP,
which
was
produced
by
her
boyfriend
and
close
collaborator
Cade
Hoppe,
includes
5
previously
released
singles
and
3
brand
new
songs:
“Buy
Her
a
Drink,”
“Prettiest
Please,”
and
“Hiding
Place”
(focus
single).

“‘Girl
of
your
Dreams’ is
about
how bad love conditions
you
to
believe
you’re
not
worthy
of good
love…
so
you
can’t
help
but
ruin
it,” says
Maddie.
“It’s
a
cycle
of
toxic
relationships
—
both
with
others
and
yourself.”

Hailing
from
Toronto
and
now
based
in
New
York
City,
Maddie
first
started
making
music
at
the
age
of
12.
As
an
introverted
child,
music
became
her
tool
to
express
herself
and
work
through
her
anxieties,
helping
her
to
find
power
in
her
vulnerability.
After
years
of
honing
her
sound,
she’s
found
the
perfect
balance
between
escapist
pop
bops
and
raw,
honest
songwriting. 

Maddie
first
broke
out
in
2021
with
her
impressive
debut
EP,
‘MISS
REGENT,’
which
was
produced
by
Grammy-nominated
songwriting
and
production
trio,
LIONCHLD
(Britney
Spears,
Bebe
Rexha,
Calvin
Harris).
Her
song
“EGO”
became
an
instant
fan-favorite
with
multiple
viral
TikTok
moments.
With
the
release
of
her
new
EP,
‘Girl
of
Your
Dreams,’
Maddie
displays
her
growth
as
an
artist
and
songwriter,
as
well
as
her
ability
to
transcend
genre
boundaries. 

21.
Blxckie
–
Back
Into
It

Source:blxckie

Award-winning
South
African
rapper
Blxckie
announces
his
global
signing
to Def
Jam
Recordings with
the
release
of
his
newest
single Back
Into
It.

Fondly
known
to
his
following
as
SOMNYAMA,
Blxckie
has
continually
displayed
a
remarkable
work
ethic
–
which
is
heard
on
countless
hit
records,
culture
shifting
collaborations
and
at
live
shows;
and
has
extended
his
reach
to
broader
audiences,
earning
him
this
international
breakthrough
signing
with
renowned
Hip
Hop
label
Def
Jam.
 
Blxckie
–
who
spent
a
few
months
in
the
United
States
earlier
this
year,
holds
an
impressive
array
of
accolades
including
a
South
African
Music
Award
for
Best
Hip-Hop
Album;
a
nomination
at
the
Metro
FM
Music
Awards;
five
nods
at
the
South
African
Hip
Hop
Awards;
two
All
Africa
Music
Awards
nominations,
and
a
BET
Hip
Hop
award
nomination
for
Best
International
Flow
in
2022.
 
Turning
the
hype
up
leading
to
the
release
of
a
highly
anticipated
music
drop
this
year,
Blxckie
announced
new
music
to
his
fans
on
social
media
this
week
after
previewing Back

Into

It on
stage.
Continuously
carving
his
own
way
and
flexing
his
flow,
Blxckie
once
again
showcases
his
rap
skill
in
this
stand
out
single,
that
is
laced
with
his
signature
intro
tag Ye
x
4,
high
paced
verses,
and
a
lit
chorus
to
elevate
him
as
he
gains
international
attention.
Recorded
in
Atlanta
Georgia, Back
Into
It produced
by
Isaiah
Kaleo,
Lodoni
and
mathiastyner
packs
a
punch.
 
Sharing
his
excitement
on
the
new
single
and
his
international
signing,
Blxckie
had
this
to
say
on
joining
Def
Jam
Recordings–
“It
feels
incredible
to
be
recognized
by
and
ultimately
join
an
international
label
at
this
stage
of
my
career.
It’s
a
testament
to
the
work
I’ve
put
in
with
my
music
over
the
years
and
drives
me
to
go
even
harder
in
studio. Back
Into
It is
my
first
drop
with
Def
Jam,
which
I’m
so
excited
to
share
with
my
fans
and
the
world!”
 
Coupling
his
new
single
release
with
a
music
video
directed
by
Shala
The
Unicorn,
Blxckie
superbly
illustrates
his
hustle
game
and
ability
to
break
through
borders
as
SOMNYAMA
in
Orania. 

22.
Jonah
Kagen
–
The
Roads

Source:Jonah
Kagen

Singer
and
songwriter
Jonah
Kagen shares
his
new
EP,
‘The
Roads,’
out on Arista
Records. The
6-track
EP
includes
recent
hit
singles
like
“The
Roads,” “Pollution,” “Made
Up
My
Mind
(ft.
Lily
Meola),” and
“18,” as
well
as
two
brand
new
songs,
“This
Life
Ain’t
Easy” and
“Save
My
Soul.” The
EP’s
title
track,
“The
Roads,”
has
seen
recent
momentum,
climbing
at
US
Triple-A
radio,
with
support
across
15+
stations
and
counting,
and
receiving a
stamp
of
approval
from
Zach
Bryan.

Jonah
continues
to
challenge
the
boundaries
of
folk,
rock,
and
pop
with
his
new
EP.
Pairing
his
signature
acoustic-driven
sound
with
heartfelt
musings,
Jonah
captures
the
universally
relatable
feeling
of
trying
to
figure
life
out.

“‘The
Roads’ is
a
story
of
decisions
and
consequences,” Jonah
says. “Each
song
represents
a
distinct
moment
in
my
ongoing
quest
to
‘figure
it
out’
and
what
those
moments
did
and
continue
to
do
to
me.
Each
is
a
road
that
I’ve
taken
that
has
shaped
and
continues
to
shape
who
I
am.
I
hope
people
can
find
a
piece
of
themselves
in
these
stories,
and
I
encourage
you
to
listen
with
an
open
heart
and
an
open
mind.
I
wrote
these
songs
to
land
anywhere—take
them
as
they
are,
or
as
they
are
to
you.”

Ironically,
’The
Roads’
arrives
as
Jonah
returns
home
from
two
months
on
the
road.
He
started
his
US
run
in
October
with
his
first
ever
headline
tour,
which
included
sold-out
shows
in
Charlotte
and
New
York
City,
before
joining
Phillip
Phillips
as
support
on
‘The
Drift
Back’
tour.
Jonah
will
be
back
on
the
road
early
next
year
with
his
‘Save
My
Soul’
headline
tour,
which
kicks
off
on
March
18th
in
Kansas
City.
A
full
list
of
dates
can
be
found here and
tickets
for
all
shows
are
on-sale
today.

Embodying
contrast,
Savannah
GA
native
Jonah
Kagen
approaches
the
guitar
with
the
instinctual
know-how
of
a
jazz
virtuoso,
but
also
pens
the
kinds
of
lyrics
that
turn
into
festival
singalongs.
At
just
23
years
old,
Jonah
Kagen
has
already
cut
impressive
figures
with
over
200
million
global
streams
and
2.6
monthly
Spotify
listeners.
An
exciting
new
voice
bringing
undeniable
energy
and
sincerity
through
his
multifaceted
sound,
Jonah
Kagen
is
one
to
watch.