Shaymi is a rising star in the Afro-fusion scene, blending soulful melodies with rhythmic storytelling that transcends borders. His sound is rooted in Afrobeat yet enriched by influences from R&B, Hip-Hop, and Amapiano, bringing raw emotion and unforgettable energy to every track.

His music speaks to themes of love, hustle, and the vibrant spirit of youth, making him one of the most exciting voices of his generation. Whether on stage or in the studio, Shaymi’s unique artistry and magnetic presence continue to attract a growing fanbase eager to follow his journey.

From Lagos to the world, Shaymi is poised to make his mark — one song, one vibe, one story at a time. He is teasing a new era with the upcoming release of his tape TLV.2 .

His latest single, “Baby Don’t Cry,” is a fresh remake of the 2Pac and Outlawz classic from 1999. This version comes with a dancehall/AfroBeats twist, featuring 21-year-old phenom Shaymi straight out of Africa. The track also includes a heartfelt verse from E.D.I Mean from 2Pac’s group – Tha Outlawz, centered on the theme of redemption. It’s streaming everywhere now, including Spotify. Click the link below to listen and remember to keep it locked to DubCNN.com

Stream: Shaymi ft. E.D.I. – Baby Don’t Cry (Audio)

Rich Rocka a.k.a. Ya Boy, formerly of The Game’s Black Wall Street Records and Mack 10’s Hoo Bangin’ Records, is back with a new music video for the West Coast and everyone else to check out called “Somewhere in Asia”. The track is has a melodic hook, laid back but aggressive production, and visuals to boast. To check it out, click below and remember to stay tuned to more from Rich Rocka – courtesy of DubCNN.com.

Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, proudly presents Tyla’s ‘Official Live Performance’ of “FEEL SOMETHING” from her new album A*POP. This marks the fourth release in an exclusive series following “IS IT LOVE,” “SHE DID IT AGAIN,” and “KISS.”

Vevo’s ‘Official Live Performance’ franchise offers immersive, bespoke live performance experiences, created through close collaboration between Vevo, artists, and their teams. These productions allow artists to connect with global fans through unique visuals that reflect their album’s vision.

In this performance, Tyla is accompanied by a pianist, flashes a golden A*POP tattoo on her forearm, and settles into an orange lounge chair, delivering an intimate and captivating show.

“I had so much fun making this series! Performing these songs live makes me even more excited to share A*POP with the world on tour,” Tyla shares.

Tyla and Vevo previously collaborated on Vevo DSCVR performances of “To Last” and “Water,” with the latter becoming the third most viewed Vevo Original of the year.

“After gracing the Vevo DSCVR stage a few years ago, we’re thrilled to be working again with Tyla, this time outside of the studio, to create a unique cinematic interpretation of her album,” says JP Evangelista, EVP of Content, Programming and Marketing, Vevo. “Connecting with fans across borders, Tyla is redefining what it means to be a global pop star today. She has captivated audiences with her infectious melodies, undeniable charisma, and cultural flair – all of which shine through in her performances. We’re excited to roll out more of the videos in this series, as well as the final short film.”

Watch the official “KISS” video HERE and see Tyla on “The A*POP World Tour kicking off October 12th in Paris. Tickets are on sale at TylaWorld.com plus watch Feel Something Live Performance below!

TYLA – THE A*POP WORLD TOUR EUROPE/UK DATES:

Mon Oct 12 — Paris, FR — Zenith Paris

Tue Oct 13 — Amsterdam, NL — AFAS Live

Thu Oct 15 — London, UK — O2 Academy Brixton

Sun Oct 18 — Glasgow, UK — O2 Academy Glasgow

Mon Oct 19 — Manchester, UK — O2 Apollo Manchester

Thu Oct 22 — Brussels, BE — Forest National

Sat Oct 24 — Dusseldorf, DE — Mitsubishi Electric HALLE

Sun Oct 25 — Frankfurt, DE — Stadthalle Offenbach

Tue Oct 27 — Berlin, DE — Uber Eats Music Hall

Thu Oct 29 — Stockholm, SE — Annexet

Fri Oct 30 — Oslo, NO — Oslo Spektrum

Sun Nov 1 — Copenhagen, DK — K.B. Hallen

TYLA – THE A*POP WORLD TOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES:

Thu Nov 12 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live

Fri Nov 13 — San Francisco, CA — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium*

Sun Nov 15 — Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Tue Nov 17 — Seattle, WA — WAMU Theater @ Lumen Field

Fri Nov 20 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium

Sun Nov 22 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom

Wed Nov 25 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Thu Nov 26 — Toronto, ON — Coca-Cola Coliseum

Sat Nov 28 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount

Wed Dec 2 — Washington, DC — The Anthem*

Sat Dec 5 — Tampa, FL — Yuengling Center

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About Vevo:

Vevo is the world’s leading music video network, connecting an ever-growing global audience to high quality music video content for more than a decade. Founded by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment in 2009, Vevo offers fans worldwide a vast array of premium content to choose from, showcasing official music videos alongside a constantly developing lineup of live performances and innovative original programming. From top superstars to rising new talents, Vevo brings incomparable cross-promotional support to artists across the musical spectrum, at every stage of their careers.

Vevo is available on YouTube, Samsung, Samsung TV Plus, Roku, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video, VIZIO WatchFree+, Foxtel, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Freestream, and Rakuten TV.

About Tyla:

TYLA is a global superstar from South Africa, known for popularizing the Amapiano sound internationally. She is a two-time GRAMMY® winner and the highest-charting African female soloist on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, driven by her triple RIAA® Platinum single “Water” and debut albums TYLA and TYLA+ (2024). These albums featured hits like the GRAMMY®-winning “PUSH 2 START” and seven Billboard U.S. Afrobeat chart hits, including two number ones.

She gained worldwide fame through performances at major events like the FIFA World Cup, Paris Olympics, and Coachella, alongside fashion collaborations with Nike, H&M, and Pandora. In 2025, she held celebrated homecoming shows in South Africa.

Her second album, A*POP (2025), reflects her Johannesburg roots with a colorful, confident style. Its lead single “Chanel” topped the U.S. Afrobeats chart with over 150 million video views. Other hits include “She Did It Again” (featuring Zara Larsson) and “Is It Love?”, marking her fourth No.1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats chart.

TYLA is celebrated as a versatile global pop star, blending African musical languages with authentic, dynamic pop.

All Said And Done, the latest chapter from Hieroglyphics, is now available! This is the third official full-length album from the legendary Oakland, California super-crew. You can listen via streaming, vinyl, and CD editions (links below). The album features a hand-drawn cover by Shomari Smith.

Hieroglyphics is a renowned hip-hop collective, including Casual, Souls Of Mischief (A-Plus, Opio, Phesto, Tajai), Del The Funky Homosapien, Domino, DJ Toure, and Pep Love.

Recorded over nine months in 2025, All Said And Done is the first official release from Hieroglyphics since their 2013 mixtape The Kitchen. The album is fully self-produced, with production by A-Plus, Domino, DJ Toure, and contributions from multi-instrumentalist Jim Greer and DJ D-Styles of The Beat Junkies.

Casual explains the album title reflects their desired legacy of skill, and highlights the track “Uplifted” as a personal favorite that tells the story of Hieroglyphics.

An official video for “The Way That It Be,” featuring Casual, Pep Love, and Tajai, has just been released (link below).

Watch the official video for “The Way That It Be”: https://youtu.be/FlDWQ89MCcg?si=qB8Ct-Lp4GWrdzwq

The crew also just completed a North American run promoting the release of the album, which hyped the track “Drum Talk” (featuring Casual, Phesto Dee, Tajai and Del The Funky Homosapien).

Listen to “Drum Talk”: https://promo.theorchard.com/OTf4THL8AWSMaUDoZPgu

The tour culminated in the 2026 edition of the annual Hiero Day celebration in San Francisco. However this Saturday (September 12) will be the launch of the first Hiero Day Canada (to take place at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver)

Stream/Purchase LP/CD All Said And Done: https://hieroglyphics.com/

The Godbody is a landmark collaborative hip-hop album by icons Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa, set for release on September 18, 2026.

The album follows the release of Rakim’s first self-produced solo track in fifteen years, “A Different Kind,” which trended twice on social media.

The third single and video, “Rabbit,” is now available on all DSPs.

The project symbolizes a mission of mutual respect, legacy, artistry, and coastal unity, recorded across both coasts: Kurupt (California), Masta Killa and Rakim (New York).

Inspired by the late Tupac Shakur’s vision to unite East and West Coast emcees into one cohesive work.
The album is entirely produced by Rakim and Nick Wiz.

Features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, KRS-One, Daz Dillinger, Kool G Rap, Buckshot, Kokane, and Killa Sin. The Godbody aims to offer fans a feeling of “One Nation” in hip-hop.

You can now pre-order the album on vinyl, CD, Cassettes and Merch bundles and more now at https://dpgwutanggodbodylp.com/.

The Godbody album will be released on 9.18.26.

Watch “Rabbit” Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4d8zGln1yw

You can now Purchase, Stream, Add and Favorite “Rabbit” at your preferred DSP: https://compoundinterest.lnk.to/Rakim_Kurupt_MastaKilla_Rabbit

You can now Pre-Order, Add and Favorite The Godbody album at your preferred DSP: https://compoundinterest.lnk.to/dpg_wutang_wutang_dpg_thegodbodylp

The Godbody TRACKLISTING:

Goin’ Down FEAT Kokane
DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG
Rock Ya Body FEAT Ghostface Killa, Raekwon & Daz Dillinger
Push The Button
Rabbit
God Speak (Interlude) FEAT Eminem & Jay-Z
A Different Kind (Rakim Solo Track)
Is It Love
Thelonius FEAT Buckshot, Rim & Trigga
Nights Over Brooklyn (Masta Killa Solo Track) (Prod Nick Price)
I’m Good (Remix)
Upstate introspective FEAT Killa Sin
Still Ill FEAT Kool G Rap & KRS-One
Nine & Chrome Fiend (Kurupt Solo track)
Rabbit (Remix) FEAT Snoop Dogg

***All Songs Produced by Rakim & Nick Wiz Unless Otherwise Noted

“DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG”; say it fast five times in a row, bet ya can’t.

Hip-hop legends Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa will release their collaborative album, The Godbody, on September 18, 2026. The album showcases coastal unity, with Kurupt representing California and Rakim and Masta Killa representing New York.

The latest single, “DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG,” features Kurupt and Masta Killa trading bars over production by Rakim and Nick Wiz. This follows earlier singles including Rakim’s solo track “A Different Kind”—his first self-produced song in 15 years—and “Goin Down,” featuring all three artists plus Kokane.

The Godbody is a landmark project inspired by Tupac Shakur’s vision of uniting East and West Coast emcees, built on mutual respect, legacy, and uncompromising artistry. It aims to give fans the feeling of “One Nation” through a diverse and versatile body of work recorded across both coasts.

The Godbody is produced in its entirety by Rakim and Nick Wiz, and features collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, KRS-One, Daz Dillinger, Kool G Rap, Buckshot, Kokane, and Killa Sin among others.

You can now pre-order the album on vinyl, CD, Cassettes and Merch bundles and more now at https://dpgwutanggodbodylp.com/.

The Godbody album will be released on 9.18.26.

Watch “DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG” Video:

You can now Purchase, Stream, Add and Favorite “DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG” at your preferred DSP: https://compoundinterest.lnk.to/dpg_wutang_wutang_dpg

You can now Pre-Order, Add and Favorite The Godbody album at your preferred DSP: https://compoundinterest.lnk.to/dpg_wutang_wutang_dpg_thegodbodylp

The Godbody TRACKLISTING:

Goin’ Down FEAT Kokane
DPG Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang DPG
Rock Ya Body FEAT Ghostface Killa, Raekwon & Daz Dillinger
Push The Button
Rabbit
God Speak (Interlude) FEAT Eminem & Jay-Z
A Different Kind (Rakim Solo Track)
Is It Love
Thelonius FEAT Buckshot, Rim & Trigga
Nights Over Brooklyn (Masta Killa Solo Track) (Prod Nick Price)
I’m Good (Remix)
Upstate introspective FEAT Killa Sin
Still Ill FEAT Kool G Rap & KRS-One
Nine & Chrome Fiend (Kurupt Solo track)
Rabbit (Remix) FEAT Snoop Dogg

***All Songs Produced by Rakim & Nick Wiz Unless Otherwise Noted

For More Information:

Follow Rakim:

https://x.com/thegodrakim
https://www.instagram.com/thegodrakim/
https://www.facebook.com/rakimallah/

Follow Kurupt:

https://x.com/kurupt_gotti
https://www.instagram.com/official_kurupt/
https://www.facebook.com/KuruptDaBest/

Follow Masta Killa:

https://x.com/RealMastaKilla
https://www.instagram.com/mastakillamusic/
https://www.facebook.com/mastakillamusic/

The Game’s “The Life” arrives at an interesting point in his career. Coming more than two decades after The Documentary established him as one of Compton’s most visible rap exports, the video doesn’t attempt to recreate the mythology of his younger self. Instead, it seems interested in what remains after the mythology has already been established.

The camera doesn’t need to turn every shot into a postcard of Los Angeles. Instead, the accumulation of ordinary details creates the sense of place. That’s particularly effective because Game’s visual history has always depended heavily on geography.

The Game’s identity has always been unusually dependent on the idea of West Coast continuity. On The Documentary, songs such as “Westside Story” established him as a student of the region’s rap history, while Dr. Dre’s involvement positioned him within a lineage stretching from N.W.A. through the Death Row era and into the Aftermath generation. Contemporary criticism of The Documentary similarly identified Game’s constant West Coast references as central to his identity.

That’s arguably more mature. The young Game had something to prove about being the heir to Compton’s tradition. The older Game can simply exist within that culture and let the location and depth of his career speak.

Comparing it with “Hate It or Love It”. This is probably the most revealing comparison.

“Hate It or Love It” was essentially a myth-making video. It dramatized Game and 50 Cent’s childhoods, moving between Compton and Jamaica, Queens, and turning their histories into a cinematic story about poverty, violence and eventual success.

That’s a significant evolution.

In “Hate It or Love It,” Game is almost a character in a biopic. The younger version of himself is portrayed by an actor, his childhood trauma becomes narrative, and his ascent is given a beginning, middle and end. The video ultimately frames him as someone who conquered his circumstances.

There is still an awareness of where he came from, but the visual language is more comfortable with longevity. Instead of constantly revisiting death, conflict and survival, it emphasizes the fact that he’s still here.

That’s why the video’s relative lack of spectacle works. The Game doesn’t need another video proving that he has money, connections or credibility. His catalog already does that.

We at DubCNN would like to also send a shout out to Big Hassle for providing us with this media. To view the video click below and remember keep it locked to DubCNN.com for all the latest west coast news.

NHale, son of the legendary Nate Dogg and former Death Row Records artist, has just dropped his latest album titled “All Doggs Go to Heaven.” This project offers a total of 13 tracks, catering to a wide range of listening styles.

The album features notable guest appearances from artists like Kalan.FrFr, Bishop Snow, CZARnicholas, and G Style. Behind the scenes, the production shines with contributions from skilled producers including Aceman, Call Me Johny, SinSlap, Mofak, Rappa, Dae One, HD, and L-Finguz.

Listeners can check out the full tracklist and stream the album on Spotify. For fans of West Coast vibes, NHale’s new release is a must-listen. Keep it locked to DubCNN.com, Hub of the Coast.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/30tzH3lv0pYtJCKUVisH9J?go=1&sp_cid=ee89c4c7-8139-46ef-9ece-8bd0ba09f475

Tracklist:
[02:52] 01. Cant Complain feat. G Style
[02:47] 02. My Place
[02:25] 03. No Reason
[02:25] 04. My Type
[02:20] 05. Cant Trust
[02:02] 06. Clocked In
[02:27] 07. Off the Leash feat. Kalan.FrFr
[02:34] 08. Where We Come From
[03:03] 09. No Lie feat. Bishop Snow
[02:05] 10. Going Places
[03:18] 11. All My Life feat. CZARnicholas
[02:53] 12. Like This
[02:33] 13. Get Goin

The Game – The Documentary 3 (Review)

Impact of a Legend:

The Game is no stranger to the West Coast and being an overall influencer culturally. A lot of time is spent into calling Jayceon Taylor being bipolar by fans, but this album served up by him is anything but. The Game as a legend shooting for relevancy has quite a few records on this offering which capture the West’s modern sound quite accurately. Ultimately, as a legend, it is a blessing that Game is still giving us offerings we care to hear unlike other rappers.

Game’s Production, Lyrics, and Cadence:

Like stated above, the production is top tier. The cadence going into these records is very hungry from The Game lyrically and flow wise – reminding us that Game is still one of the top tier lyricist on the West Coast. Every other track also has above grade stand out features which compliment The Game’s direction very well. Records switch between a Southern fusion, West Coast bay area influence, and sometimes more introspective features like the final track with Marsha Ambrosius.

Game’s Direction:

Ultimately, with that said this is a way more mature album than Game’s past efforts. It struggles in some part having good songs some hits, but the songs sounding crowded and away from the direction of Aftermath or G Unit which style beats made Game’s early career memorable. However due to this, Game can now appeal to other markets with these strange sounding songs. It and the Kurupt album are on near even footing as far as ratings and more mature direction as far as song development and introspection are concerned.

Score: 8.3 Out of 10

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/4wAuas56CfyAbNVR3GIRVo
ITUNES: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-documentary-iii/6803691782

Los Angeles emerging artist P1 moves into a new chapter with the release of his latest album, Every Blue Moon, a 14-track project that offers an unfiltered look into his life and experiences. Rather than simply presenting a collection of songs, Every Blue Moon serves as a reflection of where he comes from and the experiences that continue to influence who he is becoming.

Throughout the project, the album gives listeners an opportunity to hear the world through P1’s eyes, touching on the realities of his everyday life while highlighting the ambition that continues to push him forward. Each record adds another layer to the bigger picture, making Every Blue Moon feel like an honest snapshot of his current chapter.

Guest appearances on the album incliude DW Flame, Zoe Osama, and D.Niro. The collaborations add different textures and perspectives add to the project while keeping P1 at the center of the story. Their contributions help expand the album’s sound without taking away from its central theme: P1’s life, his reality, and his evolution as an artist.

To check out the album, click below and click below that to follow P1 on social media, and remember keep it locked to DubCNN – hub of the West Coast.

P1 – Every Blue Moon (Stream) (Spotify, iTunes, and more!)

P1 Social Handles:
Twitter: @grandcampP1
Instagram: @_officialP1
TikTok: @_officialP1