Lil Baby, Hunxho & Connie Diiamond Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup

1.
Bairi
–
Karma
(Medicine)

Source:Bairi

Emerging
neo-soul
and
R&B
songstress Bairi makes
a
comeback
with
her
eagerly
awaited
single,
“Karma
(Medicine).”
Produced
by Mcamp and SiRAM,
the
track
effortlessly
fuses
Bairi’s
captivating
melodies
with
intense,
revenge-filled
emotion.
The
lyrics
capture
the
letdown
of
a
long-anticipated
date
abruptly
canceled
for
an
ex-lover,
conveying
a
nuanced
blend
of
disappointment,
irony,
and
self-awareness.

Bairi
shares, “Imagine
you’re
me,
and
you’ve
spent
hours
getting
ready
for
a
date
you
were
excited
about,
then
as
you
leave
the
liquor
store
with
wine
in
hand,
you
get
a
text
that
your
date
is
going
to
hang
out
with
his
ex
instead.
You’re
so
angry
you
don’t
even
drive
when
you
get
in
the
car;
you
write
this
song
in
the
parking
lot
instead.”

Hailing
from
Hershey,
PA,
and
now
living
in
Los
Angeles,
singer-songwriter
and
self-proclaimed
“siren”
Bairi
is
known
for
injecting
her
sugary
vocals
with
the
soulful
messaging
of
divine
femininity
and
authenticity.
With
a
desire
to
break
molds
in
industry
standards,
the
former
aspiring
music
therapist
looks
to
create
space
for
her
listeners
to
feel
a
sense
of
belonging.
Years
of
releasing
music
and
quickly
acquiring
a
solid
cult
following
led
Bairi
to
work
alongside
talented
producers
like Justice League (Mary
J.
Blige)
and Archer (Summer
Walker)
and
alongside
artists Deante’ Hitchcock and Chris Patrick,
to
name
a
few.
Standout
tracks
like
“Paraíso,”
“Spring Cleaning,”
and
“Free”
gained
widespread
recognition
organically
from Billboard, UPROXX, HotNewHipHop, HipHopDx,
and Audiomack.
She
was
recently
named Artist to Watch at SXSW and
has
headlined
venues
and
shows
in
cities
nationwide,
including Baby’s All Right, Drom,
and Aisle 5.

Stay
tuned
for
more
to
come
from
the
captivating
siren.

2.
Johnny
Cocoa
–
Must
Be
The
Weed

Source:Johnny
Cocoa

Beaumont-native
southern
artist,
Johnny
Cocoa
has
released
his
newest
single
release
“Must
Be
the
Weed.”

Produced
by
Deyjan,
the
new
single
seamlessly
blends
in
and
out
from
an
upbeat
chorus
to
smother
Johnny’s
verses
soaring
to
euphoria
as
he
chases
a
new
mental
space.
The
track’s
light,
ethereal
dancing
lightly
over
its
booming
808s,
mirroring
Johnny’s
ascension
to
cloud
nine.

The
track
follows
the
multi-hyphenate’s
recent
single
“HUNNIT
DOLLA
BILLS”
and
music
video
release,
“Green
Light
”
dropped earlier
this
year.
His
string
of
new
music
release
trail
his2022
EP
project I
AM
WHO
I
AM and
the
album’s
2023
Chopped
&
Screwed
iteration
with
GRAMMY-nominated
producer
and
fellow
Texas
legend, OG
Ron
C.
The
album
features
Johnny’s
massively
successful
breakout
single
“On
God”
which
earned
the
attention
and
public
cosign
from
musical
icons Drake
and Ye.

3.
A.R.
The
Mermaid
ft.
K
Carbon
–
No
Motion

Source:A.R.
The
Mermaid

4.
Mariposa
–
Mala
Energia

Source:Mariposa
–
Topic

Colombian
and
Italian
artist MARIPOSA returns
with
an
explosive
new
single “Mala
Energia” today
further
cementing
the
a
force
in
the
Latin
rap
arena.
Decorated
in
her
signature
sound
and
insatiable
production
by
Pepe
Boks,
“Mala
Energia”
is
a
testament
to
the
human
experience.
The
track
serves
as
an
anthem
of
self-preservation
and
a
search
for
continued
healing
by
removing
those
forces
that
no
longer
benefit
you.
This
latest
offering
from
the
multi-dimensional
artist
gives
a
striking
glimpse
into
her
extraordinary
psyche.
And
does
so
in
a
way
that
leaves
the
listener
aching
for
more. 

The
track
arrives
on
the
heels
of
MARIPOSA’s
latest
thrilling
body
of
work, Otro
Mundo,
which
showcases
her
unparalleled
ability
to
bring
to
life
deeply
confessional
and
complex
moments
juxtaposed
with
her
youthful
DIY-aesthetic,
resulting
in
a
striking
universe
of
her
own
creation.
The
collection
of
riveting
tracks
explore
themes
of
mental
health,
healing,
radical
self-love,
and
self-exploration
all
lined
with
an
insatiable
appetite
to
challenge
the
status
quo.
The
striking
combination
of Otro
Mundo’s
profound
confidence,
sense
of
otherworldliness
and
vast
sonic
range
serves
as
a
crucial
soundtrack
in
fostering
an
all-too-necessary
return
to
our
authentic
selves
which
serves
as
a
through
line
in
MARIPOSA’s
music
overall.

5.
Connie
Diiamond
ft.
Dave
East
–
Ghetto
&
Ratchet
(Remix)

Source:Connie
Diiamond

Connie
Diiamond taps
buzzing
Harlem phenom
Dave
East for
a
knockout Remix
of “Ghetto
& Ratchet”out
via
Def
Jam
Recordings.

Dave
East adds
another
dimension
to
the
track
with
particularly
punchy
flow
underlined
by
his
unmistakable
cadence
and
undeniable
fire. Connie locks
into
a
captivating
back-and-forth
with
her,
cementing “Ghetto
&
Ratchet” as
a
fresh
catchphrase
for
all
of
New
York
in
the
process.

Connie
continues
to
make
waves.
She
recently
participated
in Hip-Hop
Re:Defined,
a
limited
series
in
celebration
of
hip-hop’s
50^th anniversary,
by
delivering
what GRAMMY.com praises
as “a
fierce
rendition
of Remy
Ma’s
2006
breakthrough
single ‘Conceited’.”

It
continues
a
hot
streak
she
ignited
with
her
debut
project, Underdog
Szn,
earlier
this
summer.
Beyond
posting
up
millions
of
streams,
the
latter
earned
widespread
critical
acclaim.
In
a
massive
feature, V
Magazine noted, “Connie
Diiamond
has
remained
Hip
Hop’s
best
kept
secret
for
almost
a
decade,
but
now
she’s
ready
to
step
out
from
behind
the
curtain
and
take
her
place
in
the
spotlight.” XXL proclaimed, “Overall,
she’s
focused
on
good
vibes
and
elevation,
the
latter
of
which
she’s
surely
been
doing.” OKAYPLAYER touted
it
among “8
New
Albums
You
Need
To
Hear
This
Week” and Rap-Up attested, “Her
use
of
fierce
hooks
and
calculated
wordplay
is
helping
her
profile
rise
with
the
release
of
every
song.”

Across
nine
tracks
on Underdog
Szn,
she
flexes
her
raucous
wordplay
and
hard-hitting
hooks
joined
by
guests
such
as Don
Q,
Dame
D.O.L.L.A.,
and KenTheMan
for
the “Move
(Remix).” Listen
to Underdog
Szn—HERE.

The
standout
track “Move” caught
fire
to
the
tune
of
1
million
streams
and
counting,
while
even Lebron
James co-signed her
by
proclaiming
on
his
Instagram
story,
“Man
she
bodied
that
shit!!!
WHOA.”
Built
around
a
sample
of
the Ludacris classic
“Move
Bitch”[feat. Mystikal & I-20],
she
tears
through
the
production
with
razor-sharp
rhymes
and
practically
incinerates
the
beat
with
scorching
bars.

It’s Underdog
Szn,
and Connie
Diiamond’s
imminent
takeover
is
underway!
 

6.
JACOTÉNE
–
No
Apologies
1.9
V2_demo

Source:JACOTÉNE

Fresh
from
performing
as
a
part
of
Mahalia
Presents
–
a
special
showcase
curated
by
R&B
UK
sensation
Mahalia
–
and
False
Idols
(DRUMSHEDS)
in
London,
the
Australian-based

JACOTÉNEgifts
us
a
new
track
in
the
form
of
‘No
Apologies
1.9
V2_demo’available
today
everywhere.
Listen

HERE. 

Arriving
just
in
time
for
her
upcoming
performance
at
Changing
Tides
Festival
in
New
South
Wales
this
weekend,
the
new
single
is
a
pared
back
reflective
moment.
‘No
Apologies’
joins
‘Don’t
Let
Him
Say
Goodbye’,
‘You
Already
Know
(demo_2021)’
and
an
alternate
version
her
triple
j
unearthed
high
winning
track
‘I
Need
Therapy,’
as
a
quartet
of
demo
releases
for
the
17-year-old
Melbourne/Naarm
artist
this
year.

JACOTÉNE
says
of
the
track
“This
one’s
about
being
my
unapologetic
self.
I
wrote
this
as
a
reminder
for
me
and
for
anyone
who’s
felt
the
struggle
to
change
themselves
in
order
to
keep
a
relationship
or
friendship.
No
apologies…”

In
the
past
year
JACOTÉNE
has
played
a
string
of
festivals
and
live
dates
including
her
own
sold-out
headline
show
in
the
UK,
a
Sydney
Opera
House
show
for
VIVID
Festival
as
well
as
festival
slots
on
Laneway
Festival,
Snow
Machine,
Wanderer
and
St
Kilda
Festivals.
She
also
supported
G
FLIP
on
their
Melbourne
and
Adelaide
tour
dates,
and
Tems
in
Sydney
and
Melbourne.

There
are
some
voices
that
stop
you
in
your
tracks
as
soon
as
you
hear
them;
voices
with
a
triple-threat
of
power,
beauty
and
uniqueness.
JACOTÉNE
possesses
one
such
voice.
It’s
the
kind
that
sounds
instantly
timeless
and
full
of
its
own
rich
character
and
soul
as
she
uses
it
to
belt
out
big
notes
and
softer,
subtler
moments.

With
influences
ranging
from
Gnarls
Barkley,
Gorillaz,
Amy
Winehouse
and
Adele,
JACOTÉNE
is
an
artist
poised
to
make
her
mark.

7.
AKTHESAVIOR
&
sagun
ft.
Mick
Jenkins
–
Tetsuo’s
Ways

Source:AKTHESAVIOR

Hip-hop
artist
AKTHESAVIOR
(of
The
Underachievers)
and
lo-fi
producer
sagun
have
teamed
up
with
Mick
Jenkins
for
their
new
song
“Tetsuo’s
Ways,”
out
today
via
Platoon.
Marking
the
second
and
latest
single
from
AK
&
sagun’s
forthcoming
joint
album,
the
meditative
track
draws
inspiration
from
the
cyberpunk
anime
film

Akira
as
a
parallel
for
a
specific
life
experience:
witnessing
how
the
taste
of
power
can
corrupt
a
friendship.
Listen
&
watch
the
visualizer
featuring
the
trio
now

HERE.

 “This
song
was
inspired
by
the
character
Tetsuo
from
the
animated
movie
Akira,”
says
AK
about
the
track.
“As
soon
as
Tetsuo
got
a
taste
of
power,
he
ended
up
betraying
the
people
closest
to
him,
eventually
almost
destroying
his
own
world
in
the
process.
This
movie
was
a
huge
metaphor
for
events
that
were
happening
in
my
own
life
when
I
wrote
it
–
when
I
thought
I
had
a
genuine
relationship
with
someone
until
they
showed
their
real
colors
and
true
intentions.”

“Tetsuo’s
Ways”
follows
the
recently-released
“No
Scars,”
the
duo’s
debut
single
from
their
upcoming
full-length
project
which
premiered
via
FLOOD
Magazine
last
month.
Blending
both
of
AK
&
sagun’s
styles
into
a
drill-beat
track
that
orbits
around
a
silky
vocal
sample,
“No
Scars”
focuses
on
the
idea
of
seeing
your
adversity
as
the
bricks
that
built
you.
Watch
the
official
music
video
now

HERE.

Along
with
the
rest
of
the
songs
that
will
make
up
their
forthcoming
record,
both
“Tetsuo’s
Ways”
and
“No
Scars”
find
the
pair
bridging
worlds.
Not
just
between
rap
and
lo-fi;
but
Brooklyn
and
Nepal,
AK
and
sagun’s
respective
homes
that
have
defined
their
sounds
to-date.
Finding
common
ground
over
things
like
anime
and
the
inspiration
they
draw
from
the
natural
world,
the
duo
bonded
and
collaborated
via
FaceTime
from
opposite
ends
of
the
planet
before
eventually
relocating
to
Los
Angeles
and
meeting
in-person
for
the
first
time
this
year.
It’s
a
project
that
seeks
out
connection
with
yourself
and
others
in
an
era
that
feels
increasingly
disconnected.

Since
the
formation
of
The
Underachievers
with
collaborator
Issa
Gold
in
2011,
AKTHESAVIOR
has
built
a
name
for
himself
with
a
distinct
brand
of
self-reflective
lyricism
and
sonics
inspired
by
psychedelia
and
New
York
hip-hop
of
the
90s.
For
over
a
decade,
he’s
delivered
a
consistent
output
albums
and
collaborations;
including
2019’s
Beast
Coast
album,

Escape
From
New
York,
which
included
other
powerhouse
artists
such
as
Joey
Bada$$
and
Flatbush
Zombies.
Launching
his
solo
career
with
his
debut
mixtape

Blessings
in
the
Grey,
AK
has
racked
up
30+
million
streams.
Now
on
the
heels
of
a
sold-out
2022
tour
with
Erick
the
Architect,
AK
is
currently
out
on
a
North
American
tour
with
Flatbush
Zombies
through
December
2023.

Clocking
in
over
500+
million
streams
worldwide
with
several
RIAA
Gold-Certified
records
to
his
name,
sagun
has
been
an
enigmatic
linchpin
of
the
lo-fi
music
scene
since
first
emerging
over
six
years
ago
with
his
debut
song
“I’ll
Keep
You
Safe”
featuring
Shiloh
Dynasty.
Working
with
artists
such
as
Pink
Sweat$,
Kali
Claire,
SYML
and
more,
sagun
translates
the
beauty
of
his
surroundings
into
production
while
bringing
out
the
best
of
his
collaborators.

8.
No
Guidnce
–
Unplugged

Source:NO
GUIDNCE

One
of
music’s
most
thrilling
ensembles,
No
Guidnce
release
their
breathtaking
new
Unplugged
EP.
The
staggering
body
of
work
houses
a
collection
of
acoustic
tracks
that
brilliantly
showcase
the
group’s
soaring
undeniable
talent.
In
celebration,
the
group
shares
a
series
of
captivating
live
performances
that
brings
each
song
from
the
project
to
life.
Honoring
the
iconic
R&B
that
came
before
them,
the
group
also
shares
a
mesmerizing,
stripped-down
interpretation
of
New
Edition’s
“Can
You
Stand
the
Rain.”
The
project
captures
the
irresistible
magnetism
and
magic
at
the
core
of
their
music
through
their
explosive
signature
sound,
which
has
garnered
large
critical
worldwide
acclaim
and
established
the
group
as
a
major
force
in
the
R&B
arena
today.

The Unplugged EP
follows
the
release
of
the
group’s Spicy EP
that
saw
the
group
returning
to
the
classic
R&B
roots
that
shaped
them.
Along
with
their
breakthrough Is
It
A
Crime? EP,
the
group
has
produced
back-to-back
remarkable
singles,
seeing
them
successfully
carve
out
their
own
lane
in
the
larger
music
arena
and
establish
a
global
cult
following
in
only
a
matter
of
months.
Additionally,
the
group
recently
wrapped
their
first
ever
tour
supporting
the
beloved
singer Mahalia across
Europe
during
this
fall.

9.
Annabel
Gutherz
–
Eclipse

Source:Annabel
Gutherz

Canadian
singer
and
songwriter
Annabel
Gutherz
reveals
her
new
single,
“Eclipse,”
out
today
on
all
streaming
platforms.
Blending
classic
rock
influences
with
modern
pop
sounds,
“Eclipse”
is
a
vivid
and
textured
song
that
showcases
an
artist
who
has
found
her
voice.
The
new
single was
co-written
with
and
produced
by
Mikal
Blue
(OneRepublic,
Jason
Mraz,
Colbie
Caillat)
and
Bret
“Epic”
Mazur
(Crazy
Town,
Prince,
The
Black
Eyed
Peas). 

“‘Eclipse’
is
about
my
tendency
to
compare
myself
to
others
and
the
impact
this
has
on
my
self-esteem,”
Annabel
says. “I
would
rather
be
concentrated
on
purpose
than
consumed
by
comparison
despite
how
challenging
it
may
be
at
times,
especially
given
the
ubiquitous
nature
of
social
media.
This
single
showcases
my
desire
to
focus
on
my own
path
and
nurture
my
inner confidence.” 

Born
and
raised
in
Montreal,
Annabel
Gutherz
creates
timeless
music that
speaks
to
the
soul
of
what
it
means
to
be
human.
Combining
her
compelling
and
diaristic
storytelling
with
honeyed
melodies,
distinct
vocals,
and
her
keen
musical
intuition,
Annabel’s songs
take
listeners
on
a
heartfelt
journey
packed
with
raw
honesty
and
emotional
conviction.

Since
the
release
of
her
2021
album, Loose
Ends, Annabel
has
continued
to
develop
her
sound
by
working
with
an
array
of
esteemed
collaborators, including
Bleu
McAuley
(Selena
Gomez,
Demi
Lovato,
Jonas
Brothers)
and
Bonnie
Hayes
(Bonnie
Raitt,
Bette
Midler,
David
Crosby).
Fiercely
committed
to
her
craft,
Annabel
also
holds
a
baccalaureate
and
a
master’s
degree
in
songwriting
from
Berklee
College
of
Music.
With
her
undeniable
talent
and
more
music
in
the
works
for
2024,
Annabel
Gutherz
is
certainly
an
artist to
keep
on
your
radar. 

10.
Hunxho
–
For
Her
(Deluxe)

Source:Hunxho

HUNXHO
has
the
ladies
in
mind
right
now.
He
delivers
the
vulnerable
and
sensual
Deluxe
Edition
of
his
R&B-laced
new
project
For
Her,
out
via
300
Entertainment.

The
original For
Her saw
him
debut
on
the Billboard
200 for
the
first
time.
The
hit
single “Your
Friends” also
continues
to
gain
traction
with
over
3
million
Spotify
streams
and
3.1
million
YouTube
views
on
the music
video.

For
Her
(Deluxe) is Hunxho at
his
purest.
The
single “Brainstorming” allows
him
to
open
up
about
relationship
issues
and
fears
of
infidelity
as
he
desperately
tries
to
promise,
“Baby
I
don’t
want
her,
baby
I
don’t
know
her,
baby
she
don’t
know
nothing.”
Acoustic
guitar
and
charged-up
drums
brush
up
against
his
melodic
vocals
on “Hardball.” Cutting
deep,
emotion
practically
overflows
on “Come
Home” as
he
gets
in
his
feelings
with
another
plea, “Come
home,
your
presence
comforting
my
soul.” Elsewhere, “She’s
From” layers
his
signature
vocals
between
piano
and
808s.
On
the
reflective “Interlude,” he
offers
a
moment
of
reprieve.
Meanwhile,
he
can
barely
contain
his
feelings
on “Worthless” where
he
confesses, “I’m
high
off
your
love.” Finally, “U
the
1” serves
as
the
ultimate
expression
of
his
love,
“Baby
you
the
one,
not
the
two
or
the
three
or
the
four
or
the
five.”
He
has
never
been
more
vulnerable
and
vital.

Next
up,
he
will
perform
his
first-ever
headline
gig
in
Atlanta.
For
one
night
only,
he
will
top
the
marquee
at
the
Believe
Music
Hall.
It
promises
to
be
unforgettable.
Get
tickets HERE.

It
follows
his
run
on Lil
Baby’s IOU Tour over
the
summer.

Hunxho
shows
no
signs
of
stopping
or
slowing
down.

11.
1999
WRITE
THE
FUTURE,
BADBADNOTGOOD,
Westside
Gunn,
Conway
the
Machine
–
MiNt
cHoCoLaTe

Source:88rising

RCA
Records and 88rising have
teamed
up
for
the
release
of 1999
WRITE
THE
FUTURE,
a
new
music
collective
and
multimedia
experience.

The
first
single, “MiNt
cHoCoLaTe” featuring BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside
Gunn, and Conway
The
Machine,
is
out
today.
It
marks the
first
time
the
Toronto
jazz
outfit
has
worked
with
the
acclaimed
Buffalo
MCs, and
the
result
is
a
confident
and
cool
display
of
lyricism
and
musical
finesse.

Accompanying
the
single
is
its
playful
music
video,
set
at
an
elementary
school
talent
show
in
the
California
suburbs.
We
follow
the
band’s
leader
and
flutist
Ryan
and
his
band
The
Destroyers
as
they
practice
and
get
ready
to
take
the
stage.
The
whimsical
visual
sees
them
dreaming
of
performing
“MiNt
cHoCoLaTe”
–
complete
with
Westside
and
Conway’s
vocals
–
to
widespread
acclaim.

With
more
music
and
content
to
come,
stay
tuned
for
additional
information
on 1999
WRITE
THE
FUTURE.

12.
Eyedress
ft.
The
Marias
–
A
Room
Up
In
The
Sky

Source:EYEDRESS

Following
the
release
of
their
acclaimed
joint
single “Separate

Ways,” alt
singer-songwriter
and
producer Eyedressand
Grammy-nominated
band The
Marías reconnect
on “A
Room
Up
In
The
Sky,” out
now
via RCA
Records.

The
second
of
two
collaborations
from
Eyedress
and
The
Marías,
“A
Room
Up
In
The
Sky”
is
a
dreamy
cut
of
psychedelic
seduction.
Flowing
with
luscious
production
and
smooth,
slowed-down
percussion,
“A
Room
Up
In
The
Sky”
features
alluring
vocals
from
Eyedress
and
The
Marías’
frontwoman
María
Zardoya.

Says Eyedress of
the
release, “I
made
‘A
Room
Up
In
The
Sky’
with
GRAMMY
Award-winning
producer
John
Hill
at
his
studio
in
Venice
earlier
this
year.
It
was
one
of
the
first
instrumentals
we
made
together.
I
was
just
showing
Mac
DeMarco
some
songs
we
made
for
my
album
that
I’ve
been
working
on,
and
when
he
heard
the
instrumental,
he
gave
me
an
idea
of
how
to
sing
the
melody
for
my
verses.
I
tried
it
and
ended
up
loving
it.
After
I
tracked
my
vocals,
John
asked
me
if
I’d
be
down
to
ask
María
to
sing
the
chorus
with
me.
After
we
made
‘Separate
Ways,’
I
asked
her,
and
eventually
she
sent
her
vocals.
Lyrically,
I
was
talking
about
how
my
life
changed
for
the
better
when
I
stopped
doubting
myself
and
really
started
believing
in
myself
and
my
work.
I
realized
I
was
subscribing
to
these
negative
thought
patterns
that
didn’t
serve
me,
and
allowing
myself
to
let
go
of
that
negativity
really
turned
my
life
around
and
helped
me
become
who
I
was
meant
to
be.”

“It
was
so
easy
and
seamless
working
on
‘Separate
Ways’
together.
Everything
flowed
perfectly,
so
when
Eyedress
approached
us
to
work
on
‘A
Room
Up
In
The
Sky,”
it
was
a
no-brainer
for
us,” adds María
Zardoya. “It
was
just
as
seamless.
We
have
a
lot
of
similar
tastes
when
it
comes
to
tones
and
similar
approaches
when
it
comes
to
creating.” 

After
signing
to
RCA
Records
this
year,
Eyedress
closes
out
2023
on
a
high
note.
Earlier
this
year,
he
sold
out
his
headlining
show
at The
Novo in
Los
Angeles
in
addition
to
performing
at Head
In
The
Clouds
LAthis
summer.
He
also
released
two
collaborations
with Mac
DeMarco, “The
Dark
Prince” and “My
Simple
Jeep,” in
addition
to
his
own
singles
including “Flowers
&
Chocolate,”
“Teen
Mom,”
“Sadie
Hawkins
Prom,” and
the
two-pack
project Escape
From
The
Killer.

13.
Elmiene
–
“Lover,
You
Should
Come
Over”
(Jeff
Buckley
Cover)

Source:Elmiene

Elmiene
returns
with
“Lover,
You
Should’ve
Come
Over”
–
a
cover
of
Jeff
Buckley’s
1994
track,
delivered
with
the
depth
of
emotion
and
vocal
versatility
that
have
become
synonymous
with
the
rising
Oxford
artist.
 
As
the
year
concludes,
Elmiene
is
preparing
for
a
breakthrough
in
2024.
Having
been
shortlisted
as
an
artist
to
watch
by
the
BBC,
VEVO,
MTV
and
Pandora
Music,
his
cover
of
“Lover,
You
Should’ve
Come
Over”
offers
a
taste
of
what’s
to
come.
 

“I
chose
Jeff
Buckley
because
‘Lover,
You
Should’ve
Come
Over’
feels
like
the
perfect
gateway
into
the
kind
of
music
and
emotions
I
want
to
express
in
my
next
project,”
says
Elmiene.
“This
cover
is
the
first
chapter
of
next
year’s
book.”
 
The
track
is
accompanied
by
a
visual
directed
by
Ciesay
(co-founder
of
Places+Faces),
with
creative
direction
from
Cam
Hicks
(director
of
Elmiene’s
‘Someday’
video),
and
references
Buckley’s
original
intimate
black-and-white
video.
 
Elmiene
has
firmly
established
himself
as
a
favorite
of
music
lovers
across
the
past
12
months.
He
released
a
pair
of
EPs,
the
independent
El-Mean
in
March,
followed
by Marking
My
Time,
released
via
Polydor/
Def
Jam
in
October.
The
latter
sees
the
22-year-old
logging
a
personal
and
emotional
checkpoint
as
his
pace
of
life
begins
to
increase.
Contributors
on
the
record
include
Sampha,
Syd,
Lil
Silva,
Dahi,
Jim-E
Stack
and
Jamie
Woon.
 
Alongside
the
releases
he
has
continued
to
captivate
audiences
with
his
live
performances,
making
his
TV
debut
on
Later…
With
Jools
Holland,
as
well
as
appearing
at
Glastonbury
for
the
first
time,
being
invited
by
collaborator
Stormzy
to
appear
on
his
personally-curated
All
Points
East
line-up
and
selling
out
four
London
headline
shows
(and
shows
across
Paris,
NYC
+
LA).

14.
Neek
Bucks
–
Thankful

Source:Neek
Bucks

Neek
Bucks,
rising
star
in
the
hip-hop
scene,
is
set
to
drop
his
highly
anticipated
project
titled
“THANkfuL”
out
today
via
Virgin
Records.

On THANkfuL,”
Neek
Bucks
reflects
on
his
journey,
expressing
gratitude
for
the
highs
and
lows
that
have
shaped
his
career.
The 9-track
project is
a
testament
to
his
growth
as
an
artist
and
the
lessons
learned
along
the
way.
With
a
unique
blend
of
raw
authenticity
and
infectious
energy,
Neek
Bucks
continues
to
cement
his
story.

To
celebrate
the
release,
Bucks
releases
new
music
video
for
the
opening
the
track
“Shouldn’t
Say”
Watch
it HERE!
Followed
by
the
release
of
“Wait,”
featuring
none
other
than Rowdy
Rebel out
at
3pm
via
YouTube.

“THANkfuL”
features
a
diverse
range
of
tracks,
each
offering
a
glimpse
into
Neek
Bucks’
artistic
evolution.
Songs
like “No
Emotion” featuring Millyz
and
the
visiual
painy
a
clearer
picture
into
the
meaning
of
the
project
title.
From
introspective
storytelling
to
high-energy
anthems,
the
project
is
a
dynamic
showcase
of
Neek
Bucks’
versatility
as
an
artist.

Neek
Bucks
shared
his
excitement
about
the
project,
saying,
“Thankful
is
a
reflection
of
my
journey
and
what
I’ve
been
through
but
more
importantly
how
I
feel.
It’s
my
way
of
giving
back
and
expressing
appreciation
for
the
experiences
that
have
shaped
me.”

15.
rlyblonde
–
Girl
In
Your
Story

Source:rlyblonde

rlyblonde-
the
project
of
Brooklyn-based
multidisciplinary
artist
Carina
Allen
–
reveals
her
new
single
&
video,
“Girl
in
Your
Story.”

The
B-side
to
her
electrifying
alt-rock
anthem “Your
Angel,”
“Girl
in
Your
Story”
uncovers a
more
sincere
and
tender
side
to
rlyblonde’s
artistry.
While
a
sonic
contrast
to
her
previous
work,
the
dreamy
rock
ballad
continues
to
expand
on
the
themes
of
identity,
femininity,
and
romance
that
she has
long
explored
in
both
her
music,
photography,
and
videography. 

“My
artwork
across
various
mediums
has
often
played
with
ideas
of
female
tropes
and
stereotypes.
‘Girl
in
Your
Story’
continues
that
exploration
of
my
own
identity,
through
performance
and
by
embodying
these
various
characters,” she
elaborates. “At
the
end
of
the
day,
behind
every
scorned
woman
is
just
a
hopeless
romantic.
Nothing
consumes
quite
like
a
crush…and
while
it
was
devastating
to
realize
my
tendency
to
fantasize
was
not
limited
to
men,
it
was
also
a
very
affirming
moment
in
my
queer
journey
to
realize
I
could
imagine
my
life
with
another
woman.”

“Girl
in
Your
Story”
arrives
hand-in-hand
with
a
storybook music
video that
paints
a
picture
of
a
young
romantic
lead
longing
for
a
romance
that
may
or
may
not
really
exist.
The
video
was
produced
and
directed
by
rlyblonde
through
her
new
production
company, HOT
CREATIVE (@rlyhotcreative).
The
company
serves
as
a
home
base
for
the
artist’s
photography
practice,
alongside
her
creative
direction
and
production
work
for
musicians
in
New
York
and
Los
Angeles. 

After
years
of
being
the
go-to
photographer,
videographer
and
creative
director
for
New
York’s
favorite
indie
acts,
rlyblonde
stepped
into
the
spotlight
in
2023
with
her
debut
EP,
‘Fantasy.’
Her
songs
are
punchy,
impassioned,
full
of
girl
power,
and
wholly
authentic.
Already
capturing
the
attention
of
tastemakers
like
The
Luna
Collective
and
Unpublished
Magazine,
rlyblonde
is
a
DIY
darling
shaking
up
the
alternative
music
scene.

16.
Cel
NoLackin
–
Sliding
&
Providing

Source:CelNoLackin

Rising
hip-hop
phenom
Cel
NoLackin
returns
with
the
electrifying
new
single
“Sliding
&
Providing,”
out
today
via
LLC4
Records/Capitol
Records.
Melodic
and
propulsive,
the
banger
showcases
the
16-year-old’s
aggressive
flow
and
lyrical
prowess.
The
message
is
clear:
Cel
NoLackin
is
here
and
he
means
business. 

“Ain’t
nobody
as
big
as
us,
catch
a
opp
and
we
filling
’em
up,” the
Pennsylvania
teen
spits
over
delicate
piano
and
tight
percussion. “Ain’t
no
feelings
inside
of
this
game,
better
get
you
a
bag
and
just
run
it
up.” Later,
at
the
chorus,
he
adds: “Sliding,
providing
—
my
guys
know
that
NoLackin
got
em.” It’s
anthemic
and
substantive,
underlining
the
newcomer’s
poise
and
precision. 

“Sliding
&
Providing” arrives
on
the
heels
of
his
explosive
track “Kick
Door” with Skrilla,
which
was
preceded
by “Uber,” “No
Lackin
Flow,” and “Told
You.” For
the
last
year, Cel NoLackin has
been
on
a
tear,
dropping
music
left
and
right
following
the
release
of
his
breakout
track “Homicide” with Trench
Baby —
a
highlight
of
2023
project Youngest
in
Charge,
an
eight-song
set
that
also
includes
viral
hit “Nuketown.”

One
thing
is
certain, NoLackin’s
star
is
rising
—
he
already
has
co-signs
from Trippie
Redd,
EST
Gee, Trench
Baby,
and OG
Three
NBA —
and
with “Sliding
&
Providing,” he
ups
the
ante
even
further
by
releasing
an
infectious
anthem
for
anyone
with
big
plans
and
ambition. 

17.
Da
Beatminerz
ft.
KRS-One
&
Smif
N
Wessun
–
Seckle…Once
Again

Source:Da
Beatminerz
–
Topic

While Da
Beatminerz were
responsible
for
all
production
on Black
Moon‘s
well-received
2019
comeback
album Rise
of
Da
Moon,
it’s
still
been
nearly
20
years
since
brothers Mr.

Walt & DJ

Evil

Dee
released
their
own proper,
full-length
album.
The “Boom
Bap
Ambassadors”
recently
turned
the
tides
by
officially
announcing
their
forthcoming
album Stifled
Creativity
and
releasing
the
project’s
lead
single
“Seckle”,
featuring
the
“Blast
Master”
KRS-One.
Now,
Smif-N-Wessun
add
verses
to
the
original
for
“Seckle…Once
Again”,
available
on
all
digital
streaming
platforms
via

Soulspazm.

18.
ARDN
&
SiR
–
Shine

Source:ARDN

Rising
rapper
ARDN
releases
the
single
“Shine
(with
SiR)”
from
his
forthcoming
Capitol
Records
debut
EP
The
Bronze
Age. 

On
“Shine,” ARDN and
TDE
artist SiR skillfully
weave
boxing
metaphors
and
conquer
hurdles,
radiating
effortless
verse.
The
collaboration
unfolds
against
a
backdrop
of
smooth
R&B
tones,
creating
a
laid-back
atmosphere
that
perfectly
complements
their
bold
declarations
of
strength
and
unyielding
determination.

“’SHINE
covers’
how,
despite
the
fact
both
of
us
have
gone
through
our
respective
life
challenges,
we’ve
managed
to
rise
above,”
says ARDN.
“Through
literal
and
metaphorical
references
to
fighting
—
whether
it’s
fighting
for
something
you
believe
in,
fighting
for
approval,
or
fighting
to
literally
defend
yourself
—
it’s
those
instances
that
have
left
us
with
no
choice
but
to
sharpen
the
sword
and
hone
in
on
our
skill,
which
in
turn
has
made
us
as
resilient
as
ever.”

The
Canadian
raised,
South
African-born
singer/songwriter
paves
his
own
lane
through
honest
storytelling
and
melodic
flow.
Influenced
by
the
likes
of
J.Cole,
Smino,
and
Anderson
.Paak, ARDN got
his
big
break
when
a
snippet
of “Til
The
Morning” went
viral
on
TikTok
in
2022.
Since
then,
the
23-year-old
newcomer
has
embarked
on
a
Canadian/European
tour
with Isaiah
Rashad, garnered
more
than
10
million
TikTok
views
and
soundtracked
over
240K
“creates.”
His
music
quickly
spread
across
the
internet
and ARDN now
boasts
more
than
461K
monthly
Spotify
listeners
as
well
as
more
than
22
million
total
streams
across
platforms. 

For ARDN,
the
title
of
his
upcoming
EP The
Bronze
Age has
multiple
meanings.
His
given
name,
Ardon,
translates
to
“bronze”
in
Hebrew,
and
he
likes
the
historical
parallel,
referencing
the
period
of
ancient
history
when
civilization
went
through
a
huge
technological
shift.
“I
want The
Bronze
Age to
be
revolutionary”
he
says.
“I
want
to
have
the
same
impact
musically.”
ARDN’s
years
spent
experimenting
and
honing
his
craft
behind
closed
doors
before
he
let
the
world
hear
his
music,
have
given
him
a
steadfast
belief
in
himself
as
he
takes
to
stages
to
perform
around
the
world,
and
ushers
in
the
beginning
of
his
own
new
era.

19.
Sugarhill
Ddot
&
BBG
Steppaa
–
Spinnin’
Pt.
2

Source:Sugarhillddot

Rising
New
York
hip-hop
teenaged
hitmaker
Sugarhill
Ddot
reunites
with
Newark
upstart
BBG
Steppaa
to
deliver
“Spinnin’
Pt.
2”
via Priority
Records.
A
follow
up
to
the
duo’s
epic
summer
jam “Spinnin’,” the
track
boasts
menacing AyyoLucas and Kosfinger production
complemented
by
rapid-fire
bars.
One
listen
and
it
becomes
apparent
why
Ddot
is
taking
over
the
burgeoning
NYC
drill
scene.
“Spinnin’”
came
with
a
cinematic
video
filmed
in
BBG’s
home
of
Newark.
Now
with
“Spinnin’
Pt
2”
the
duo
takes
over
the
streets
of
New
York
in
the
new Rari
Digital directed
visual
which
includes
a
cameo
from DD
Osama. Watch
it HERE.

“I
ain’t
taking
no
chances,” Ddot raps
over
driving
percussion
and
foreboding
violin
loops. “Imma
op
‘til
I
see
that
they
bleed.” BBG then
steps
up
to
the
mic
for
his
verse. “Aye
aye
glock
on
my
hip
on
the
left
side,” he
raps. “Aye
aye
I’m
trying
to
spit
make
a
jet
fly.” It’s
raucous,
rowdy,
and
showcases
the
pair’s
creative
chemistry.

“Spinnin’
Pt.
2”
follows Ddot’s
smooth
melodic
track “My
Baby.” Prior
to
that,
he
dropped
the
dance-ready “Shake
It,” the
fiery
“Make
A
Mess,”
and
the
Miami-inspired
“3AM
In
The
Yams,” Ddot’s collaboration
with Luh
Tyler.
That
track
quickly
made
waves,
hitting
over
one
million
video
views
within
four
days.
It’s
a
testament
to
the
newcomer’s
meteoric
rise
to
prominence.
To
kick
off
his Priority
Records debut
the
young
MC
dropped
the MCVertt
(Lil
Uzi
Vert) produced
standout
track
“Let
Ha
Go”
alongside
a
striking George
Buford
(Ice
Spice) directed video.

Staring
at
age
13
Ddot
was
quickly
making
waves.
On
YouTube,
his
self-released
tracks “I
Wanna
Love
You,” “Dream” and “The
Real
Purge” have
racked
up
over
16
million
combined
views
—
and
those
conventional
metrics
only
capture
a
small
slice
of
this
phenomenon
in
the
making.
To
date
Sugarhill
Ddot
has
amassed
over
46
million
streams
in
the
U.S.
alone
in
his
budding
career.
And
soon, Sugarhill
Ddot will
make
his
2024
Rolling
Loud
debut
in
Los
Angeles
on
March
15th. 

20.
LAVI$H
–
Your
Biggest
Fan

Source:WHOISLAVI$H

21.
Lil
Baby
–
350
/
Crazy

Source:Lil
Baby
Official

Lil
Baby
wraps
the
year
up
with
a
two-pack
of
new
singles,
“Crazy”
and
“350.”

Both
singles
demonstrate
the
Atlanta
native’s
versatility
and
ability
to
express
different
sides
of
himself
in
his
art.
“Crazy”
highlights
the
Motown/Quality
Control
Music
megastar’s
authentic
approach
to
storytelling
as
the
diamond
certified
rapper
uses
his
signature
harmonic
flow
to
deliver
an
onslaught
of
rhymes
over
a
hypnotic
arpeggiated
piano
driven
beat.
“350”
comes
as
an
808-heavy
song
of
reflection
where
Lil
Baby
details
painful
experiences
with
betrayal.

Lil
Baby
started
2023
strong
after
making
his
Saturday
Night
Live
musical
guest
debut
in
January,
performing
California
Breeze”
and
“Forever”
from
his
hit
album,
It’s
Only
Me.
Baby
also
took
his
stunning
performance
on
the
road
for
his
25-stop It’s
Only
Us national
tour
and
is
set
to
play
his
celebratory Lil
Baby
and
Friends birthday
concert
in
Atlanta
on
December
27th. 

22.
Artimes
Prime
–
Guardian
Knight

Source:Artimes
Prime
–
Topic

On
Thursday
(12/14/2023),
Philly-based
emcee Artimes
Prime announced
his
forthcoming
third
studio
album, Beer
&
Cookies via Instagram.
Today
(12/15/2023),
he
unleashed
the
project’s
gritty
new
single
“Guardian
Knight”,
now
available
on
all
DSPs.
Produced
by Digital
Crates,
the
song
is
an
anthem for
Hip-Hop
purists
and
elitists
alike
who
believe
themselves
to
be
honest,
true,
and
pure
in
their
craft.
It’s
an
anthem
for
the
world’s
hardworking,
honest
citizens.
It’s
also
about
maintaining
the
authenticity
of
Hip-Hop.
Artimes
demonstrates
his
ability
to
stretch
and
bend
his
rhymes,
seamlessly
switch
flows
and
cadences,
and
mould
it
all
into
a
variety
of
sounds
on
the
single.

“This
is
an
anthem
for
the
hard-working
honest
people
in
the
world.
It’s
also
about
keeping
hip-hop
authentic.
I
used
J
Cole’s
idea
of
throwing
the
crown
away,
and
added
to
it
by
saying
I
am
basically
a
Guardian
Knight
of
hip
hop.”
– Artimes
Prime

23.
Izzy
Spears
–
M*A*D
(Miss
American
Dream)

Source:Izzy
Spears
–
Topic

As
Izzy
Spears
unleashes M*A*D
(Miss
American
Dream), it
marks
the
latest
chapter
in
a
musical
journey
defined
by
bold
experimentation,
genre-defying
creativity,
and
an
unapologetic
commitment
to
authenticity.
He
invites
audiences
to
embrace
the
unconventional,
challenging
the
norms,
and
celebrating
the
raw,
unfiltered
essence
of
his
‘Izzy
World.’

24.
C
Stunna
–
Vibin

Source:C
STUNNA
MUSIC

Just
in
time
for
the
holidays, Fort
Myers
very
own, C
Stunna (@cstunna2xx),
is
back
with
another
hard
hitting
single,
“Vibin.”
The
single,
released
via
MNRK,
invites
listeners
into
his
boss
mentality
and
the
growth
he
has
attributed
throughout
his
life
and
artistry.
Staying
true
to
that
southern
sound,
C
Stunna’s
drawl
and
vibrant
bars
is
sure
to
encourage
listeners
to
rap
every
bar
along
with
him. 

As
someone
who
has
always
been
passionate
about
music,
it’s
no
wonder
why
C
Stunna
has
had
a
big
year
in
2023.
He
just
performed
at
Rolling
Loud
Miami
and
LA,
headlined
Spotify’s
Most
Necessary
concert,
and
currently
has
three
of
his
records
featured
on
Spotify’s
Best
of
Fresh
Finds,
as
well
as
Apple
Music’s
Artist
to
Watch
in
2024.
As
C
Stunna
shares,
“I’ve
always
loved
music
my
whole
life.
I
can’t
do
anything
without
a
song
or
instrumental
playing.
I
grew
up
in
a
home
that
always
had
some
type
of
music
playing
also.
My
environment
inspires
me.”

He’s
no
stranger
to
bringing
that
raw
energy,
and
“Vibin”
is
the
perfect
song
to
hold
C
Stunna
fans
over
as
he
gears
up
to
release
his
next
tape
set
to
come
out
very
soon.
Influenced
by
the
likes
of
Lil
Wayne,
Drake,
and
Future,
C
Stunna
is
on
track
to
being
one
of
the
greats
in
Hip-Hop.
Just
check
out
some
of
his
solid
singles
like “Pass
the
Pot,
“Why
You
Hatin,”
and
“Al
Roker.” In
the
meantime,
he
wants
his
fans
to
know,
“Get
money,
stack
money.”

Follow
C
Stunna
on
social
media @cstunna2xx and
steam
“Vibin”
below:

25.
G6reddot
–
Z
DOT

Source:G6reddot
–
Topic

South
Florida’s  G6reddot (@g6reddot)
is
back
with
another
release
to
close
out
the
year.
With
20
brand
new
tracks,
G6
drops
off
his
album
‘Z
Dot.’
The
project
is
a
testament
to
the
hard
work
he’s
been
putting
in
this
year,
and
reflects
his
growth
as
an
artist.
With
standouts
such
as
“Star
life,”
“Boss,”
and
“Main
Ho
Z,”
G6reddot
shows
why
he’s
a
force
to
be
reckoned
with. 

Hit
after
hit,
he
continues
to
show
his
star
quality.
The
project
is
a
true
labor
of
love
as
he
gives
fans
a
glimpse
of
himself
in
his
element.
He
describes
‘Z
Dot’
as
a
“new
chapter”
of
his
life,
getting
authentic
and
vulnerable
with
his
audience
in
ways
he
hasn’t
before.
Ultimately,
his
music
is
distinct
and
delivers
a
unique
and
versatile
style
that
fans
can’t
get
enough
of.
G6
draws
musical
inspiration
from
heavyweights
like
Drake,
Post
Malone,
Future,
Young
Thug,
and
Kodak
Black. 

The
project
‘Z
Dot’
comes
as
a
follow
up
to
a
series
of
singles
released
this
year
–
including
“Betty
White,”
ft.
Wizz
Havinn,
and
“How
It
Was.”
Additionally,
he’s
fresh
off
the
heels
of
his
most
recent
single, “SKRR
SKRR”
ft.
BLP
Kosher.
G6
is
truly
not
letting
up.
On
this
single,
G6reddot
flexes
his
smooth
flow
over
an
uptempo
bass-heavy
beat. 

G6reddot
continues
to
shine
by
delivering
unfiltered
music
that
directly
reflects
his
world.
“When
fans
listen
to
my
music,
I
want
them
to
take
away
the
gems
I
drop
about
the
everyday
things
people
from
where
I’m
from
go
through
–
the
mental
challenges,
the
street
life,
and
so
much
that
comes
with
overcoming
challenges
in
the
ghetto.
Those
are
the
people
I
make
music
for,”
G6
added.

26.
Teejay
&
Davido
–
Drift
(Remix)

Source:Teejay

Teejay,
one
of
Jamaica’s
most
versatile
and
talked-about
dancehall
artists,
unites
with
Nigerian
Grammy-nominated
superstar
Davido

for
an
official
remix
of
his
explosive
dance-inspired
anthem
“Drift.” 

The
Panda-produced
remix
arrives
with
a
high

powered

music
video
shot
in
Lagos,
Nigeria
and
is
from
the
Montego
Bay
native’s
anticipated
debut 


I
Am
Chippy,
slated
for
release
in
early
2024
and
executive
produced
by
diamond-selling
artist
Shaggy. 

The
song’s
sultry
Afro-Caribbean
rhythms
pulsate
as
Teejay’s
unshakable
cadence
kickstarts
the
momentum.
He
passes
this
energy
right
to
his
partner-in-crime
Davido,
as
he
promises
to
“make
her
dance,”
while
the
sound
of
a
camera
snap
punctuates
his
invitation
to
“take
my
picture.”
They
go
big
in
the
accompanying
visual—which
was
notably
shot
in
Nigeria.
Private
planes,
champagne,
and
tricked-out
cars
rev
up
the
action
while
Teejay
and
Davido
shine
in
every
frame. 

The
remix
unites
two
cultures
and
features
a
universal
sound
that
transcends
genres,
bridging
the
gap
between
West
Africa
and
the
Caribbean.
Teejay
and

Davido

connect
their
signature
melodic
tones
on
“Drift”
(Remix),
along
with
their
shared
vocal
stylings
where
English,
Jamaican
Patois,
and
Yoruba
mashup
into
what
feels
like
one
universal
language.

“Working
with
Davido
was
just
pure
vibe.
You
could
just
feel
the
authentic
energy
from
the
music,
coming
from
Jamaica
going
back
to
Africa,
because
it
originated
from
Africa.
Just
to
have
the
combination
of
a
Jamaican
artist
and
a
Nigerian
artist.
It
is
the
perfect
timing,
and
it
is
good
for
Jamaican
music
to
show
that
the
world
is
embracing
our
culture.
It
was
just
energy,
you
know,”

expresses
Teejay.

Teejay’s
summer
breakout
single
“Drift”
continues
to
go
the
distance
with
more
than
60
million
global
streams
in
addition
to
over
15
million
YouTube
views
on
the
official
music
video.
The
contagious
hook
and
choreography
is
storming
through
nightclubs
across
the
globe,
climbing
the
U.S.
Billboard’s
charts
(R&B/Hip
Hop
Airplay,
Rhythmic
Top
40
Airplay,
and
Mainstream
R&B/Hip-Hop
Airplay),
and
amassing
over
a
quarter
of
a
billion
TikTok
views
for
its
viral
dance. 

Teejay
has
been
a
mainstay
in
Jamaican
dancehall
for
almost
a
decade,
known
for
his
impeccable
vocal
range
and
lyrical
dexterity.
He
has
made
an
impact
on
the
island’s
vibrant
musical
genre
and
pumped
out
hundreds
of
anthems
–
“People”
(2022),
“Bitcoin”
(2021),
“Unfaithful
Games”
(2020),
“Rags
To
Riches”
(2020),
“Moonlight”
(2020),
“Stimulate
(Push
It
Een)”
(2020),
and
“Up
Top
Boss”
(2018).
He
has
earned
the
respect
from
his
fans
and
dancehall
stars
like
Mavado,
who
worked
with
him
in
the
infancy
of
his
career,
to
Vybz
Kartel,
who
has
guest
featured
on 
Teejay’s
tracks
like
“Up
Top
Gaza”
&
“Pressure”,
to
Grammy-winning
Jamaican
superstar
Shaggy,
who
is
the
executive
producer
of
his
forthcoming
debut
EP


I
Am
Chippy.

Earlier
this
year,
he
made
his
television
debut
on
BET
by
teaming
up
with
Shaggy
for
a
performance
of
“Gyal
Dem
Time.”
Watch


HERE.

Everyone
from
Cardi
B
and
Offset
to
Burna
Boy
has
been
seen
dancing
to
his
explosive
viral
TikTok
hit
“Drift”.
In
September,
it
was
the
#1
Most
Shazamed
Song
in
NYC
and
DJ
Funkmaster
Flex
summoned
Teejay
to
the
Madison
Square
Garden’s
stage
to
perform
his
anthem
in
front
of
a
sold-out
20,000+
crowd
for
Hot
97.
He
also
lit
up
Afrotech
in
Austin,
TX,
showing
the
Lone
Star
State
how
dancehall
is
done!

Teejay
will
continue
to
tour
until
the
end
of
the
year.
On
Dec
16,
he
will
join

Lil
Wayne
and
Friends
Performance
at
CFG
Bank
Arena
in
Baltimore,
MD.
Then,
he
heads
back
up
the
U.S.
East
Coast
on
Dec
30
for
Hot
97’s
Winter
Jam
Performance
at
Barclays
Center
in
Brooklyn,
NY.
He
also
makes
stops
in
The
Caribbean
throughout
the
month
with
shows
at
Sandals
Grande
St.
Lucian
on
Dec
19
in
St.
Lucia
and
at 
Glamour
The
Ultimate
New
Year’s
Eve
Gala
on
Dec
31
in
Negril,
JA.

27.
Major
Nine
–
Nothin
Major

Source:Major
Nine

Major
Nine
caps
a
banner
year
by
releasing
his
much-anticipated
new
album,
Nothin
Major via Touch
Money
The
Label/ONErpm.
The
melodic-tinged
project
is
an
intense
reflection
of
past
events
that
showcases
Nine’s
captivating
ability
with
words. 

Major
Nine’s Nothin
Major LP
features
several
standout
singles,
including
“Deep
End,”
“Nothin’”
and
“Shawty”
featuring Kodak
Black,
which
were
all
crafted
during
a
period
of
honest
introspection.
Mesmerizing
and
full
of
raw
emotion,
the
album
is Nine at
his
very
best.
It’s
a
snapshot
of
him
trying
to
find
some
kind
of
grip
on
reality
through
music,
focusing
on
the
personal
highs
and
lows
that
inform
his
self-identity. 

Speaking
on
the
new
project, Major
Nine shares “This
is
the
‘grow
up
tape.’
A
lot
of
people
expect
certain
things
for
me,
not
knowing
I
can
go
different
directions,” he
explains. “I
always
try
to
make
music
for
everybody.
This
one
right
here,
from
the
intro
to
the
outro,
you’re
gonna
feel
like
you
went
on
a
journey
to
get
to
know
me.”

The
man
born
Chad
Thomas,
otherwise
known
as Major
Nine,
continues
to
showcase
his
lyrical
dexterity
with
each
release.
His
new
album
is
a
nod
to
his
growth
on
a
holistic
level.
It
provides
a
roadmap
into Nine’s
life
beyond
the
recording
studio
and
proves
that
he’s
worthy
of
recognition
as
an
artist
to
watch
heading
into
2024. 

Listen
to Nothin’
Major above,
which
includes
guest
verses
from Nia
Amber, Lil
Dred, Bella
Jr. and Bushy
B,
and
stay
tuned
for
more
from Major
Nine very
soon. 

28.
Price
–
Cuzo

Source:Price

West
Coast
multi-hyphenate
artist
PRICE
releases
new
record
and
visuals
for
“CUZO,”
the
second
single
off
his
forthcoming
album C.I.T.Y (Caught
In
The
Youth) set
to
drop
in
January
2024.
Just
in
time
for
the
holidays, “CUZO” is
a
testament
to
familial
bonds
enforced
through
bloodlines,
friendships,
and
social
circumstances.
Directed
by PRICE,
Kenneth and Courtney
Theophin and
produced
by Goof
Ent,
 “CUZO” explores
community
at
a
family
function
with
crafty
lyrics
that
detail
the
unique
kinships PRICE has
established
by
proximity
in
his
hometown
of
San
Bernardino,
California.
A
term
of
endearment, CUZO represents
a
sense
of
loyalty,
camaraderie,
admiration,
and
mutual
respect
that
emanates
throughout
his
tight-knit
circle.

29.
Lil
Zay
Osama
–
Hood
Bible
2

Source:Lil
Zay
Osama

 Lil
Zay
Osama
has
dropped
his
highly
anticipated

Hood

Bible
2 project
this
week,
serving
as
a
compelling
sequel
to
the
Chicago
artist’s
acclaimed
debut, Hood
Bible,
which
initially
propelled
him
into
the
spotlight.
This
release
stands
out
as
potentially
the
pinnacle
of
his
discography,
showcasing
a
meticulous
approach
to
songcraft
and
the
allure
of
heart-felt
melodies.
Departing
from
his
usual
hard-nose
approach,
Lil
Zay
Osama
presents
a
body
of
work
that
exudes
a
more
confessional
and
self-reflective
vibe
than
any
of
his
previous
projects.