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Goldie Gabbana Drops Highly Anticipated Single “In & Out”

2026-10-05T12:20:10.863-05:00

Goldie Gabbana AKA Geezo drops his highly anticipated single “In & Out”. The Jersey native hailing from Burlington County takes you and an immersive speaker knocking track that will have you pressing the replay button for sure! This track like many to come was completely produced & arranged by Goldie.

This is the first single from an EP that has been in the work for 2+ years. Coming off his last project “The Difference Is Super”. This single is a continuation of Geezo’s hard work and dedication to his craft.

Goldie explained to us his life hasn’t been smooth sailing the last couple of years. He was dealing with legal troubles, online battles, and even facing homelessness while making this project.

Staying locked in wasn’t easy, but making it out the storm has given him a new found purpose in life and this is phase 1 of the transformation.

In the following months, you can expect new music videos, reels, and merch dropping late December.

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Star2 Drops New Concept Album 20-Something (In Love) ft. Young Henny Chinatown Runner, Ler Mu Dex, Lil BK & Seko

2026-10-04T00:04:57.889-05:00

Following a massive 500K-video TikTok viral wave for “M.O.B.” and 1.2M YouTube views for “Never Again,” the San Diego-based Asian American hip hop trailblazer returns with his most personal and collaborative project yet

Asian American rapper and S2MG Records founder Star2 is back with his new album 20-Something (In Love). Anchored by the success of his viral hit “M.O.B.” and the melancholic visualizer for “Never Again,” which rocketed past 1.2 million views on YouTube, his new project is a definitive sonic statement on modern romance, vulnerability, and resilience.The album boasts an impressive lineup of genre-fluid collaborators, including long-time creative partner Young Henny, chinatown runner, Ler Mu Dex, Lil BK, and Seko. Together, this ensemble creates a rich sonic landscape that captures the chaotic emotional highs and lows of navigating love and ambitions in your twenties.“This album is for everyone trying to figure it out,” says Star2. “We brought together a family of artists to tell stories about late-night longing, heartbreak, and moving forward. It’s the most collaborative and honest work I’ve ever put out.”

Born in a Thai refugee camp before migrating to San Diego, Star2 has systematically built a loyal global following. 20-Something (In Love) marks a significant evolution in his artistry, seamlessly blending raw, melodic trap with West Coast R&B sensibilities.With a deep baseline catalog now featuring 5 albums, 4 EPs, and critical acclaim from hip hop tastemakers, Star2 continues to break boundaries for Asian American representation in mainstream music.

About Star2:

Star2 began his life in a Thai refugee camp where he was forced to flee genocide from the Burmese army in Myanmar who burned his village to the ground. A lottery in the camp brought him to San Diego with his grandmother and her four children, where he began a new life. Under the mentorship of esteemed producer Chico Bennett, his collaborations with acclaimed rappers include Soulja Boy, $tupid Young, Mozzy, MBNel, Luh Kel, Lil Poppa, HoodTrophy Bino, YSN Flow, and MarMar Oso to name a few. While not on tour, he documents his journey in the popular ‘Adventures of Star2’ series on YouTube. As an influential figure in Asian-American music, Star2 entwines heartfelt stories with captivating visuals, chronicling a tale of resilience and ascent. Esteemed platforms like Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, GQ, HotNewHipHop, Ones to Watch, BET, and Lyrical Lemonade, among others, have celebrated his contributions.

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About Young Henny:

Young Henny was born Mookpolosoe in the Nu Po refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border. His Karen family had fled the Burmese military, hiding in the jungle until they reached the camp. In 2008, at nine years old, he landed in Akron, Ohio, in the middle of winter, seeing snow and a city for the first time. He grew up on the city’s North Side, where he taught himself English by watching PBS Kids before school and dealt with bullying and hate that hit close to home. A local church gave him a way forward. He picked up guitar and drums there and was leading worship by 14. After losing his father, he moved to Denver to chase music. There he met Star2, Ler Mu Dex and Chinatown Runner, and Star2 later flew him to San Diego to start work on the new album 20-Something (In Love). Now a husband and father living in Minnesota, Henny puts all of it into his music: the struggle, the faith, and the love that got him through. His message is simple. No matter how many times you hit rock bottom, pick yourself up and keep going.

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Sufia Giza Carries the Dub-Poetry Tradition Forward on New Roots Reggae Album “Echoes of Freedom”

2026-10-02T22:02:34.501-05:00

Produced by Jah-Eye and featuring veteran reggae musicians Carlton “Santa” Davis and Lesterfari Simbarashe, the nine-track set begins its rollout on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Indigenous author, historical researcher and dub-poetess Sufia Giza launches the rollout for her forthcoming nine-track roots reggae album, Echoes of Freedom, with the October 12 premiere of her “Quantum Nonsense” video trailer in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Indigenous author, historical researcher and dub-poetess Sufia Giza first entered the media spotlight with her 2018 book, Moundbuilders of Ancient America: A Legacy Reclaimed, which explored her ancestral roots and the legacy of ancient mound-building cultures. Now, Giza will mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the October 12 premiere of her “Quantum Nonsense” video trailer. The premiere launches a multi-stage rollout for her forthcoming nine-track roots reggae album, Echoes of Freedom. Through poetry and music, the project extends her historical and cultural work while creating space for intergenerational conversations about identity, remembrance, resistance and healing.

The video trailer draws from the album track ‘Quantum Nonsense,’ which examines the complex history of Black people in Indian Country and invites a deeper conversation about the intersections of Indigenous and African American history.

Following the trailer premiere, Giza will pre-release one album track, the ethereal “I Went to Church Today,” on November 2, the Day of the Dead. Written while she was grieving her mother’s death, the song opens the campaign on a day associated with remembrance and honoring those who have passed. The complete digital album is scheduled for release December 31, 2026, on Unity Works Music, coinciding with Kuumba, the Kwanzaa principle of creativity. CDs will follow in 2027, with a vinyl edition also under consideration.

“Echoes of Freedom is my way of bringing the voices of the past into the conversations we are having right now. Releasing the ‘Quantum Nonsense’ trailer on Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a way of honoring Indigenous history while setting the tone for an album rooted in reverence and restoration,” said Giza.

Of Muskogee Creek and Gullah-Geechee heritage, Giza lives between Charleston, South Carolina, and Tobago, Trinidad’s sister island. Her work as a spoken word artist follows the dub-poetry tradition of artists who place politically and culturally conscious verse over music, including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Nikki Giovanni, the Watts Prophets, the Last Poets and Mutabaruka. With Echoes of Freedom, she pairs positive, reflective lyrics with a mellow roots reggae foundation, using song as a bridge between lived memory and contemporary questions.

The album is produced by Jah-Eye and features veteran musicians including drummer Carlton “Santa” Davis of Soul Syndicate, whose credits include work with Peter Tosh and Ziggy Marley, and guitarist Lesterfari Simbarashe of King’s Music. Their instrumentation supports Giza’s measured vocal delivery across a collection recorded over a period of years.

Echoes of Freedom includes work that has already reached audiences through film and publishing. “Cape Fear Massacre” appeared on the soundtrack to Christopher Everett’s award-winning 2015 documentary Wilmington on Fire, while “Softly Walking” was published in the 2016 Routledge anthology Emergent Possibilities for Global Sustainability: Intersections of Race, Class and Gender.

Other selections explore grief, consciousness, perseverance and self-worth. Alongside “I Went to Church Today,” the album includes “Indigo Moods” and the inspirational “Keep It Movin’.” “Reflection of Love” examines low self-esteem, while “Quantum Nonsense,” the visual entry point for the campaign, considers the history of anti-Blackness in Indian Country.

“Dub poetry allows me to place history inside rhythm, where it can be felt as well as heard. I want this music to open conversations between generations and encourage people to look more deeply at the stories that have shaped us,” Giza added.

The “Quantum Nonsense” trailer combines desert drone footage with photography edited by Giza. It premieres October 12, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ov9IyUT7L6g.

Additional music and album details will be announced at https://sufiagiza.com.

About Sufia Giza

Sufia Giza is an Indigenous Muskogee Creek and Gullah-Geechee spoken word artist, dub-poetess, author and documentary filmmaker whose work explores history, culture, identity and the African diaspora. She is the author of the 2018 book Moundbuilders of Ancient America: A Legacy Reclaimed, which documents her decades-long exploration of her family’s Indigenous ancestry and the ancient mound-building cultures of the Americas.

A native of Riverside, California, with roots in South Carolina and the Caribbean, she holds three degrees, including a master’s degree in bilingual and cross-cultural educational counseling. Her creative catalog also includes two poetry chapbooks and five documentaries, among them REGGAE MILITIS The Bizness of Reggae Music and ethnobotanical films examining medicinal plant traditions across the African diaspora. Echoes of Freedom is her second release on Unity Works Music.

Visit https://sufiagiza.com.

Brent Hample - "Rotting Bounty" (Video)

2026-09-30T11:55:15.414-05:00

Brent Hample is an acoustic singer-songwriter whose music grows from faith, human experience, and a belief in every person's dignity. Born and raised among the tall firs of Oregon, Brent's musical journey began at home with his father and older sister singing and playing guitar. By the age of four, he was strumming the old acoustic guitars that filled his childhood home. He found his early voice singing hymns in church, Sunday school, outdoor camp, and in public-school choirs. In his rebellious teenage years, he was gifted an electric guitar and explored heavy rock like KISS and RUSH with his brother and friends. Throughout high school and college he took up the trumpet and dove into the worlds of jazz greats such as Lee Morgan and Miles Davis playing in big bands and improv combos, as well as the classical greats like Mozart and Brahms while playing in symphonies and pep/marching bands. Before working as a college camp counselor one summer, he bought a $100 used Yamaha acoustic guitar - which remains one of his favorites to this day. Also in college, he began writing his first songs. More recently, he developed a deep love for traditional Irish music, as well as contemporary Celtic groups like Flook, Väsen, and Lúnasa. Over the years, Brent continued to write songs and brought his music to audiences from California to Minnesota, and as far away as India. His song writing has picked up the last few years, as he discovered the power of communal inspiration and workshops at the Sisters Americana Song Academy. Brent writes when inspiration calls, listening closely for what the song wants to become. His work reaches toward something beyond himself, drawing from the shared stories and yearnings that bind people together, connection, laughter, and gratitude. Brent has played guitar and sang for college band Habakkuk 3:19b, the silly Holden Village based Lentil Monsters of Rock, the wedding band Rough Draft, and the trad Celtic band Faroe Rum. Today, he channels his passion for classic roots folk-rock music as a member of the band Sassafras! For Brent, music is more than just a craft—it’s a lifelong passion of the soul and a bridge that connects cultures and people, all while seeking to generate an atmosphere of joy. ABOUT “ROTTING BOUNTY”: "Rotting Bounty" is a haunting, heartfelt folk-rock ballad by Brent Hample that weaves religious imagery with modern political grief. Anchored by acoustic guitar, fiddle, upright bass, and rich vocal harmonies, the song speaks to the labor of undocumented workers, the pain of family separation, and the withering promise of abundance in America’s farmland. Poignant and reflective, it echoes both protest songs of the past and the urgency of now. This video was shot almost exclusively on Brent’s iPhone at locations such as his backyard and on his hikes to some of the beautiful waterfalls that can be found throughout his lush home state of Oregon.

8BitJ Drops New Hit Single “War”

2026-09-28T21:33:23.610-05:00

8BitJ is an enigmatic, masked hip-hop artist and rapper based in the San Francisco Bay Area Known for his experimental and conceptually driven style, his music blends brutally honest, introspective lyricism with retro pop-culture and 90’s style aesthetics.

War is a gritty, high-energy banger The song revolves around themes of resilience, street bravado, and a readiness to go to battle for anything and everything, it’s an anthem for when the time for talk is done, and it’s time for War.

This song is featured on 8BitJ’s brand new album Piranha as the lead single.

Alivia Clark - "Dancing In Circles"

2026-09-28T19:04:04.165-05:00

Earlier this year, singer-songwriter and actress Alivia Clark released the breathtaking single, "Breathless." The budding songstress now closes out the summer and kicks off the fall with "Dancing In Circles." The Dance-Pop anthem is marked by its pulsating, intoxicating rhythm and Alivia Clark's polished, sultry vocals. "Dancing In Circles" is a groove-led, up-tempo record that is fun and uber-catchy. The euphoric song's sensual vibe accentuates the track's theme of blissful yet wary seduction and temptation. "'Dancing In Circles' explores the push and pull of attraction and is about being stuck in a cycle with someone that you know isn’t good for you, but the chemistry makes it impossible to let go." Alivia Clark continues, "There’s something so addictive about that feeling, you know that you’re going around in circles, but part of you doesn’t want to stop." Alivia Clark once again enlisted an illustrious trio of producers: David Mason, Lectriq (Maxim Laskavy), and GRAMMY Award winner Harry Zelnick. She penned the record, showcasing her songwriting chops. The dream team created a booming, scintillating jam with a palpable tone that energizes listeners to dance the night away. "Dancing In Circles" is yet another masterful release in Alivia Clark's ever-growing discography in her EDM-Pop era.

Votte Hall Drops Highly Anticipated Single “Motion Pt. 2” ft. AZ

2026-09-28T17:48:48.093-05:00

Atlanta based Billboard-charting R&B artist Votte Hall just released his highly anticipated single “Motion Pt. 2” featuring Brooklyn’s legendary lyricist AZ (Illmatic, “Sugar Hill,” The Firm) and super producer LaDamon “FatBoi” Douglas (Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Nicki Minaj).

“Motion Pt. 2″is the sound of the grind finally paying off. Over FatBoi’s rich, soul-soaked production and crisp, polished percussion, Votte Hall looks back on the hard nights spent in a dark kitchen and raises a glass to the life he built, one that’s now filled with Maybach rides and penthouse skylines. AZ follows with a masterclass in pen game, lacing the track with intricate wordplay about perseverance and the principles that got him through. It’s a celebration, but it never forgets how long the road was.

Known for breakout hits like “Kiss On Me” and his expansive 2024 album Heartbreaker, Votte Hall blends R&B roots, storytelling grit, and a mix of Gullah Geechee, African, and Caribbean heritage into his music.

Votte Hall is back in Motion.The Billboard-charting entertainer, songwriter and performer returns with “Motion Pt. 2,” a new record produced by acclaimed hitmaker LaDamon “FatBoi” Douglas and featuring legendary New York rapper AZ. FatBoi brings a proven track record across hip-hop and R&B, including producing Gucci Mane’s breakout hit “Wasted,” along with production credits spanning artists such as Ella Mai, Jeezy, Monica, Flo Rida and Plies. Joining Votte on the record is AZ, one of hip-hop’s most respected lyricists. First introduced to the world through his standout appearance alongside Nas on the landmark Illmatic album, AZ went on to launch an acclaimed solo career with Doe or Die and his hit single “Sugar Hill.” He later joined Nas, Foxy Brown and Nature as a member of The Firm, the celebrated supergroup whose album was released through Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment.

For Votte Hall, Motion is about chasing a dream long enough to finally see it move.It’s a message that mirrors his own journey.Hall broke through in 2018 with “Kiss On Me,” beginning a run that would lead to Billboard chart recognition, arena stages, live television and performances surrounding NFL and other professional sports franchises. In 2024, his Heartbreaker album expanded his reach internationally and continued to establish Votteas an entertainer unwilling to be confined to one musical lane.

His sound reflects that freedom. R&B and soul remain part of his musical foundation, but Votte’s influences stretch across the world and his love for Afrobeats and global rhythms. Raised with Gullah Geecheeroots/African/Caribbean roots, there is also an understated connection to culture, rhythm and storytelling that naturally finds its way into his music. Yet one of the most relatable parts of Votte Hall’s story happened away from the stage.

Before the arena performances and Billboard recognition, Hall was an everyday businessman working a corporate career while pursuing an extraordinary dream. He built his professional life, went to work, handled responsibilities and continued creating music, often balancing the same realities faced by millions of people who are building one life while dreaming about another. He is largely self-made, and that experience has shaped both the man and the entertainer. That is why “Motion Pt. 2” carries a different meaning. It is for the entrepreneur waiting for the business to take off. The artist is waiting for someone to hear the record. The professional builds something after work. The person who has been quietly betting on themselves while the rest of the world sees only their everyday life.

Sometimes the dream doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes you work for it for years. And then, finally, it starts moving. With FatBoi behind the production, AZ bringing the unmistakable voice of New York hip-hop, and VotteHall entering his next chapter as an entertainer, “Motion Pt. 2” connects where he has been with where he is going.

For Votte Hall, the message is simple: Keep going until the dream is in Motion.

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Benefit of EMS (@benefitctn) - "Labyrinth Center" (Video)

2026-09-28T12:39:25.182-05:00

From Western Massachusetts, Benefit of the underground hip-hop group EMS, has unveiled the official music video for “Labyrinth Center,” a highlight from his latest EP, The Labyrinth. Produced by Thvnos, featuring cuts from DJ Decepta, “Labyrinth Center” showcases Benefit’s incisive lyricism and reflective bars in a captivating visual representation directed by Jaestar Filmz. The video embodies the gritty vibe and unfiltered underground style that are hallmarks of Benefit’s artistry. With "The Labyrinth," Benefit strengthens his unique position in Western Massachusetts hip-hop, presenting a project steeped in deep lyrics, sincerity, and self-examination. The single and EP are available now across all music platforms!

Stevieontay Burnz Announces Burnz and Beyond — Where Music, Cannabis Culture, and Entrepreneurship Collide

2026-09-28T11:38:15.111-05:00

Independent artist and entrepreneur Stevieontay Burnz prepares to release Burnz and Beyond, a new project built around cannabis culture, ambition, independence, and the real-life experiences behind The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary)

Stevieontay Burnz is bringing together two worlds that have become inseparable from his story: music and cannabis culture.

The independent artist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary) is preparing to release his new album, Burnz and Beyond, a project that takes listeners deeper into the lifestyle, business, and experiences that have shaped both his music and his growing brand.

Rather than separating the artist from the entrepreneur, Burnz and Beyond puts both sides of Burnz on full display.

The album draws inspiration from his experiences building The Southern Maryland Experience, navigating the independent music industry, developing cannabis products and brands, and continuing to push forward through the challenges that come with entrepreneurship.

From The Southern Maryland Experience to Burnz and Beyond

Founded under Unlimited Experience Holding Company LLC, The Southern Maryland Experience / The Experience Dispensary has grown from its Maryland roots into a legal cannabis and hemp-focused retail brand with operations in North Carolina.

The company focuses on the legal, 21+ cannabis and hemp market, offering a curated selection of products while building a brand centered around cannabis culture rather than the traditional dispensary experience.

For Burnz, that business isn’t separate from his music.

It is part of the story.

That connection can be heard throughout Burnz and Beyond, where cannabis references sit alongside themes of ambition, relationships, pressure, independence, success, and the realities of trying to build something from the ground up.

The Burnz and Beyond Rollout Begins

The album rollout begins with “Wax Wizardry,” arriving September 30, 2026.

Mixed and mastered by Crackle Kapone, “Wax Wizardry” introduces listeners to the cannabis-heavy atmosphere surrounding the project while showcasing the sound Stevieontay Burnz has continued developing as an independent artist.

The rollout continues with:

“Married to Mary” — October 7

“Terp Temple” — October 14

“The Experience” — October 21

AND MORE TO FOLLOW!

Each release expands the world surrounding Burnz and Beyond, connecting Burnz’s music with the cannabis culture and entrepreneurial journey behind The Southern Maryland Experience.

The project also follows a growing run for Stevieontay Burnz that has included independent media coverage, radio exposure, interviews, live performances, and continued expansion of his presence across streaming platforms and music media.

More Than an Album

The title Burnz and Beyond represents exactly what Stevieontay Burnz is attempting to build.

The music is one part of a much larger vision.

As an artist, Burnz is building his catalog and identity independently. As an entrepreneur, he is continuing to develop The Southern Maryland Experience as a recognizable cannabis-focused retail and lifestyle brand.

Those paths now meet in Burnz and Beyond.

Instead of simply rapping about cannabis culture from the outside, Burnz’s music comes from someone actively involved in the industry — dealing with the long hours, risks, regulations, branding, customers, products, and constant pressure involved in building a legal cannabis business.

That gives Burnz and Beyond a perspective that goes beyond cannabis references alone.

It’s the soundtrack to the lifestyle behind them.

What’s Next for Stevieontay Burnz

With Wax Wizardry kicking off the rollout September 30, Stevieontay Burnz is entering the next stage of his independent career with new music, expanded media coverage, and continued growth surrounding The Southern Maryland Experience.

For Burnz, the goal isn’t simply to release another album or operate another dispensary.

It’s to build an ecosystem where music, cannabis culture, entrepreneurship, art, and community can exist under one identity.

And with Burnz and Beyond, those pieces are beginning to come together.

Follow Stevieontay Burnz on all major streaming and social platforms for the latest releases from Burnz and Beyond.

Listen to Stevieontay Burnz

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Official Website and EPK: Stevieontay.info

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P. A. T. Louisiana’s Finest Drops New Hit Single “3 Jones”

2026-09-24T01:22:16.676-05:00

Opelousas, Louisiana artist P.A.T. Louisianas Finest is making a strong statement with his new single, “3 JONES,”. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Tone Jonez, the record also features legendary No Limit artist Fiend, creating a Louisiana collaboration built on raw emotion, faith and hard-earned truth.

For P.A.T., “3 JONES” comes from a deeply personal place. The song was inspired by pain, difficult experiences and conversations that people often avoid having. Instead of watering down those emotions, P.A.T. uses his verse to explore consequences, relationships, obedience and spirituality.

Biblical themes also play an important role in the record. P.A.T. draws inspiration from the story of Lot while examining the idea that choices can carry serious consequences. Fiend adds his own perspective, touching on faith and the reality that God gives and can also take away.

The collaboration is especially meaningful for P.A.T. because working with Fiend was a bucket-list moment. As a longtime fan of Fiend’s work during the legendary No Limit era, getting the opportunity to create alongside him represents a major milestone.

With Tone Jonez handling the production, “3 JONES” brings together three distinctive musical forces while maintaining a message that goes deeper than a traditional collaboration.

P.A.T. says his dedication to the craft is one of the qualities that separates him from the crowd. Music may be something he loves enough to do for fun, but he never approaches it casually—and quitting isn’t part of the plan. Listeners can expect an emotionally charged record centered on truth, faith, and raw emotion!

Stream 3 JONES https://unitedmasters.com/m/3-jones

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Soleil (@solefulsoul) - "Rubbish" (Video)

2026-09-22T19:53:14.492-05:00

Last month, budding singer-songwriter and DJ Soleil fed listeners' hearts and souls with "Heart Strings." The silky soulful record was met with much acclaim. The songstress continues the momentum with a new R&B/Soul single, "Rubbish." "Rubbish" is stylistically in the same vein as "Heart Strings," but it leans more into Blues and Funk. Soleil's velvety, impassioned vocals are put on full display. "Rubbish" is an empowering breakup anthem that places great emphasis on reclamation, self-love and self-worth. The vulnerable yet brazen song masterfully utilizes introspective/extrospective and tongue-in-cheek lyrics to deliver a palpable, resonating message/story. "The song is about waking up to the lies that we convince ourselves to believe; what begins as a story of unconditional love and loyalty unravels into the realization that empty promises, mixed signals, and emotional neglect were never love at all." Soleil continues: "'Rubbish' captures the moment that self-doubt transforms into self-respect. It is about taking out the emotional trash, reclaiming your voice, and refusing to carry someone else's nonsense any longer." The accompanying music video for "Rubbish" elevates the song's cinematic tone. The visual's golden-hued landscape harmonizes perfectly with the Retro Soul soundscape. The video, directed by illustrious filmmaker Riccardo Solorzano, features Soleil on set and performing while also depicting her on television screens. The mesmerizing, chic music video oozes assured confidence. The sultry, enchanting jam is the product of renowned musical geniuses. Soleil co-wrote "Rubbish" with the song's producer, Dinni Bartholomew. Josh Walton (bass and synth pad), Juan Santiago (keys), Moises Lenare (drums), and Richard Boisrond (guitar) add oomph to the immaculate instrumental. Eminent engineer Paolo Angulo mixed and mastered "Rubbish." "Rubbish" closes out the summer and serves as a prelude to Soleil's forthcoming releases. "Rubbish" rubs listeners the right way.

Danita Chanel A True Artist In Every Sense Of The Word

2026-09-22T13:07:10.484-05:00

Danita Chanel is a multifaceted recording artist, singer, songwriter, performer, fashion designer, filmmaker, actress, and entrepreneur, originally from the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, NY with Parents from the gem of the Caribbean, Barbados, whose creativity is rooted in authenticity, faith, love, and self-expression.

Known for her distinctive artistic vision and fearless approach to storytelling, Danita Chanel creates music that moves across emotions and experiences—from love and relationships to confidence, ambition, spirituality, and personal growth. Her artistry is driven by the belief that music has the power to connect people, inspire conversations, and bring hearts together.

Her creative world extends beyond music. Danita Chanel is passionate about fashion, visual storytelling, film, and building businesses that reflect her individuality and imagination. Whether she’s behind the microphone, in front of the camera, designing, or developing a new creative project, she approaches every endeavor as an opportunity to turn vision into reality.

Her music includes projects such as “Unity,” “Love Will Never Die,” “Ode to Fenty,” “Put It Down,” “Pullin’ Up,” and “Can’t Knock the Hustle FreestŸle.” Through her work, Danita Chanel continues to develop a recognizable brand centered on originality, resilience, love, and the power of becoming one with your purpose.

Danita Chanel is more than an artist—she is a creative force building a world through music, fashion, film, faith, and entrepreneurship.

DJ Jean Maron & Forsyth f/ Redman, M-Dot (@MDotBoston) & Alyssa Jane - "C.R.E.A.M. (Inflation Remix)"

2026-09-21T18:33:30.225-05:00

In celebration of their new release "Time Zones," DJ Jean Maron and Forsyth unveil a captivating first single titled "C.R.E.A.M." — a modern twist on the iconic classic with a fresh acronym for today's audience. The talented Alyssa Jane revives the famous 1993 hook over a new arrangement, now interpreting the R as Rules: the full name is "Cash Ruins Everything Around Me." Three verses delve into the real cost of money rather than its superficial gains. The standout piece (Inflation Remix) features legendary Newark emcee Redman alongside Boston's own, M-Dot.

Kasey Watts (@kimcowens9) - "Speakers 2.0" (Video)

2026-09-18T13:33:28.962-05:00

Kasey Watts is an emerging independent artist bringing together music, personality, ambition and a relentless drive to stand out. With his single “SPEAKERS 2.0,” Watts introduces himself with a high-energy track created to be heard loud and experienced - rather than simply played in the background. Released May, 2026 through Kasey Watts Entertainment, “SPEAKERS 2.0” marks an important step in Watts’ development as an artist. The 2-minute, 44-second single delivers a direct introduction to his musical identity and is accompanied by an official music video that brings the song's energy to the screen. What makes Kasey Watts particularly distinctive is that music is only part of his pursuit. He is also training with the goal of becoming a world champion boxer, bringing the same determination, discipline and competitive mindset into his music career. For Watts, the two worlds have something important in common: you have to show up, put in the work, and be willing to fight for your place. “SPEAKERS 2.0” represents that attitude. It is the sound of an artist stepping forward, turning up the volume and beginning to establish his own identity. Rather than waiting for an audience to discover him, Watts is building his career one release, one video, and one opportunity at a time. As both an artist and an aspiring world-class boxer, Kasey Watts represents a new generation of independent talent...artists who are not willing to be defined by a single lane. “SPEAKERS 2.0” is the beginning of that musical journey.

Apollo Liberace Releases Captivating New Single “Smashin”

2026-09-16T23:02:04.869-05:00

With its spacious electronic backdrop, steady percussion, and driving bass, “Smashin” plays like the soundtrack to a city-lit escape. Apollo spends the track in flirtatious back and forth with someone across the room – half invitation, half dare – and by the time the “cause an eruption” hook comes back around for the third time you know exactly how the night ends. Smooth, a little sweaty, too restless to be called a slow jam. Late night R&B built for the drive, not the afterparty.

Apollo Liberace came up between Maryland, San Antonio, Japan and Korea, onstage by ten and opening for Lloyd Banks overseas before his teens. He signed to Capitol with Minus Gravity in 2019, went solo, and hasn’t slowed down since: a million plus views on “Paradise,” a main role on MTV and Paramount’s “West Coast Hustle,” a 30 date run with Tyla Yaweh, 20,000 people opening for Lil Wayne, and a seven city Japan tour. “Smashin'” is Top 40 on U.S. R&B radio and lives on the forthcoming album Absolute Cinema, executive produced by Rance Dopson of 1500 or Nothin’. Prince, Michael Jackson, Frank Ocean and Liberace are all in his DNA.

Apollo Liberace is a cosmic soul unbound by gravity — an artist whose sound, image, and story exist somewhere between soul music, futuristic funk, alternative R&B, hip-hop, and high art.

Born on February 27 in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Apollo’s journey has never followed a conventional path. Raised across different cities, countries, and cultures, his artistic identity was shaped by constant movement. From Maryland to San Antonio, Texas, and later through Japan and South Korea, he grew up absorbing music, fashion, performance, and culture from multiple worlds at once. That global upbringing would eventually become one of the defining characteristics of his artistry: music without borders, genre without restriction, and a visual language that feels both deeply personal and completely otherworldly.

Apollo was first introduced to music through his older sister, who was already performing and producing her own albums. By the age of ten, he was appearing onstage as a young singer, performing songs made famous by artists like The Jackson 5 and James Brown alongside original material created with his sister. Those early experiences gave him a firsthand education in performance, songwriting, touring, and the emotional connection between an artist and an audience.

By twelve, however, Apollo was already beginning to reinvent himself.

He moved away from identifying solely as a singer and began developing himself as a hip-hop artist, a shift that would become the first of many creative transformations throughout his career. Even at a young age, Apollo resisted being confined to a single musical identity. Singing, rapping, songwriting, production, and performance would eventually become different languages within the same artistic universe.

Because of his parents’ military assignments, Apollo later lived in Japan and South Korea, experiences that expanded both his worldview and his ambitions. While living in Korea, he performed in Seoul for American and Korean audiences and continued developing his stage presence in an environment far removed from the traditional American music industry.

During that period, Apollo performed as an opening act during the G-Unit Far East tour featuring Lloyd Banks and Olivia. His performances began drawing industry attention, including interest from Def Jam Far East in Korea, establishing an early indication that Apollo’s presence could translate across cultural and geographic boundaries.

That international chapter would later come full circle.

After returning to the United States, Apollo continued developing his career in San Antonio, Texas, where Minus Gravity originally began as a group of three artists. The group built a reputation around a genre-fluid approach to hip-hop and melodic music before eventually signing with Capitol Records.

In 2019, Apollo entered the major-label system as a member of Minus Gravity, gaining firsthand experience inside one of the world’s most established recording companies. But Apollo’s evolution was never going to end inside the structure of a group.

Over time, Minus Gravity transformed. What began as the identity of the group would eventually become part of Apollo’s independent infrastructure, while Apollo Liberace emerged as the central solo artist.

The transition was not simply a name change. It marked the beginning of an entirely new creative era.

As Apollo Liberace, he began building a world centered around the collision of elegance and chaos, vulnerability and bravado, spirituality and sensuality. His music began moving more freely between falsetto-driven funk, melodic R&B, experimental production, alternative textures, rock energy, and sophisticated hip-hop.

His early solo release “Paradise” became one of the first major signals that the reinvention was working. The record went on to generate more than a million views on YouTube and millions of streams across digital platforms, introducing a wider audience to Apollo outside of the Minus Gravity identity.

From there, the world surrounding Apollo Liberace continued to expand beyond music.

Apollo became a main personality on MTV and Paramount’s “West Coast Hustle” alongside Chanel West Coast, bringing his personality and creative life to television audiences. The series has been made available across major streaming platforms including Paramount+, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, giving audiences a closer look at Apollo beyond the recording studio.

At the same time, his live career continued accelerating.

Apollo completed a 30-date tour alongside frequent collaborator Tyla Yaweh, sharpening the explosive stage presence that has become one of his defining characteristics. He later performed in front of approximately 20,000 people at the Illinois State Fair, opening for Lil Wayne — another milestone in a career increasingly moving from underground ambition toward large-scale stages.

Yet the clearest expression of Apollo Liberace’s current artistic vision is his album Absolute Cinema.

More than simply a collection of songs, Absolute Cinema represents Apollo’s attempt to build an entire cinematic universe through music. The album is executive produced by Rance Dopson of the Grammy Award-winning production collective 1500 or Nothin’, bringing Apollo together with one of modern music’s most accomplished creative institutions.

The title reflects Apollo’s philosophy toward his work. Music, to him, is not simply something to listen to. It should create scenes, characters, emotions, memories, colors, fashion, and mythology. Every record should feel like part of a larger film.

That philosophy is embedded throughout Absolute Cinema.

The album’s first single, “FMR,” featuring Tyla Yaweh, opened the chapter and extended the creative chemistry between the two artists. Following the record’s release, Apollo joined Tyla Yaweh and Tokyo-based artist Vingo for a seven-city tour across Japan, bringing the project into one of the regions that helped shape Apollo’s worldview as a child.

For Apollo, returning to Japan as a fully developed artist carried deeper meaning. A country that had once been part of his upbringing became part of the international expansion of his solo career.

Following “FMR,” Apollo released “Smashin,” a record that became one of the strongest commercial breakthroughs of his solo career. The single climbed into the Top 40 on U.S. R&B radio, marking an important transition from independent momentum into measurable national radio success.

Those records form part of the larger world of Absolute Cinema — an album designed to introduce Apollo Liberace not simply as another recording artist, but as a fully realized creative identity.

His influences reflect that ambition.

Apollo draws inspiration from artists and cultural figures including Prince, Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Kanye West, James Blake, Frank Ocean, and Liberace — creators known not only for their music but for building entire worlds around themselves.

Like many of those influences, Apollo takes an unusually hands-on role in his own work.

He is a singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, artist, and audio engineer. In the studio, he approaches music from both sides of the glass, moving between performance and technical creation while maintaining control over the emotional and sonic direction of his records.

That independence extends beyond sound.

Apollo’s fashion and visual identity are inseparable from his music. Silk, leather, jewelry, futuristic silhouettes, glam-rock references, celestial imagery, and theatrical styling all become extensions of the songs themselves. The result is an aesthetic that can feel simultaneously luxurious, dangerous, romantic, futuristic, and strangely spiritual.

He exists somewhere between an intergalactic lover and an electric prophet.

That mythology has become increasingly important to the community surrounding him.

Apollo refers to his fans as ‘The Constellation,’ a name that reflects the relationship between the artist and the people who have entered his universe. Rather than positioning himself at the center with everyone simply orbiting around him, the idea suggests something larger: individual stars connected through a shared experience.

That sense of world-building appears throughout Apollo’s creative output — from surreal interview concepts and international visuals to emotionally charged performances and imagery that treats individual songs almost like sacred objects.

Underneath the spectacle, however, is something much simpler.

Apollo Liberace is obsessed with feeling.

His music often exists in the space between confidence and insecurity, romance and recklessness, seduction and confession. Even at its most theatrical, there is a human tension underneath it. The glamour becomes more powerful because vulnerability is always somewhere beneath the surface.

That contradiction is the foundation of Apollo’s identity.

He can be extravagant without becoming distant. Experimental without abandoning melody. Hip-hop without remaining inside traditional hip-hop boundaries. Romantic without becoming sentimental. Spiritual without losing sensuality.

It is precisely those contradictions that have allowed Apollo Liberace to build an artistic language that feels increasingly difficult to categorize.

From childhood performances and military bases overseas, to Seoul stages, Capitol Records, independent reinvention, television, international touring, national radio, and Absolute Cinema, Apollo’s career has been one long exercise in transformation.

Each version has led to the next.

And now, with Absolute Cinema, Apollo Liberace is arriving at the most complete version of himself yet — not simply chasing a place inside the music industry but constructing a universe large enough to exist on his own terms.

Apollo Liberace is not here simply to be adored.

He is here to be believed.

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Star 2 Drops New Hit Single "Never Again" ft. Young Henny & LerMuDex

2026-09-15T00:38:21.617-05:00

In “NEVER AGAIN,” Asian American artist Star2 joins forces with Young Henny and Ler Mu Dex to deliver a melancholic, guitar-driven track grounded in heart-on-your-sleeve vulnerability. Built over an intimate acoustic guitar loop, crisp hip-hop percussion, and haunting vocal chops, the track explores the heavy emotional weight of romantic longing, distance, and heartbreak. Star2 sets a somatic tone, wrestling with late-night restlessness and the physical aching of an absent partner. Paired with emotive melodic verses and atmospheric visuals, the track seamlessly weaves contemporary trap-pop sensibilities with traditional Asian lyrical themes for a universal late-night anthem.

Born in a Thai refugee camp and raised in the Ka-ren community, Star2 has forged a global career that bridges cultures and genres. His collaborations include artists such as Soulja Boy, Mozzy, Luh Kel, and HoodTrophy Bino. Building on that momentum, he is currently developing new music with Sprite and $tupid Young, while also collaborating with Young Henny on a new project.

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Elevate Your Beauty Routine With Wigs, Makeup and Hair Accessories

2026-09-13T01:30:20.394-05:00

Personal style is constantly changing. One day, someone may want a natural look; the next, they may want dramatic eyeliner, colorful hair, or a completely different hairstyle. Having versatile beauty products makes that experimentation easier.

Vibe Haircare offers a broad range of products designed around this idea of beauty flexibility. Its collection includes wigs, braided hairstyles, makeup tools, eyeliners, foundation products, and beauty accessories.

Hair options range from synthetic and colorful wigs to human-hair styles, lace-front designs, African braids, crochet hair, and other textured looks. This variety allows shoppers to explore different appearances without limiting themselves to one hairstyle.

Makeup enthusiasts can also find practical additions for their beauty routines. The collection includes waterproof liquid eyeliner pens, wooden waterproof eyebrow pencils, professional makeup brush sets, and foundation products.

For anyone building a versatile beauty collection, the advantage is choice. Different tools and hair options can make it easier to adapt a look to an event, season, outfit, or mood.

A successful beauty routine does not have to follow strict rules. It can be as simple or creative as the individual wants. Wigs can change the overall silhouette, while makeup can add detail and definition.

Vibe Haircare brings these possibilities together, creating an online destination for people interested in experimenting with hair, makeup, and personal style.

HoodTrophy Bino Delivers New Album "Still Here"

2026-09-04T21:14:54.868-05:00

HoodTrophy Bino delivers a multi-dimensional body of work balancing raw street authenticity with West Coast bounce and introspective vulnerability across 16 tracks. The project navigates mental health struggles, street paranoia, and emotional burnout on reflective cuts like “DRAMA KID” and “Lost It,” while effortlessly shifting into breezy California anthems like “Where U From” featuring RJMrLA and “Blind Somebody” featuring Spank Nitti James. Relentless street energy and heavy-bass production drive high-impact collaborations like “Beretta” featuring Tadoe, “Distraught” featuring Joe Moses, and “Bout That” featuring Philthy Rich.

Bino turns up the momentum for the night scene on bouncy, club-ready tracks like “Fell 4 It” featuring Baby Money, “Drip Drop” featuring Heaven Marina, “Pretty Bitches” featuring Stiff Barbie, and “Bad Bitch Party” featuring Luh Kel. KeyKinya lends a soaring hook to the resilient “White Flag,” while Rustah Jay and Xxtra join on the explicit late-night anthem “F*ck Me.” The project anchors itself in deep emotional weight toward the finish, confronting toxic relationship strain and personal loss on “Let You Know” and “Leave Me Alone” featuring Joe Moses, before closing on the melancholic, piano-driven “Tired of the Hurt” featuring Heembeezy.

Hoodtrophy Bino has a stacked lineup on the horizon, kicking off with a performance alongside Bravo the Bagchaser in Pomona on September 11th. From there, he joins Chief Keef on tour before hitting the road again in December with Luh Kel. HoodTrophy Bino has generated over 70 million combined views across platforms, anchored by viral hits like “Proud of You” featuring Chrisean Rock and over 80,000 active Shazams driven by “I Want Her” playing at LA Rams and LA Clippers home games. Beyond his chart traction, Bino holds 121 total film festival awards for his documentary “Breaking the Generational Curse” and “The Real” music video. He also stars on the reality TV series “Coming Up in Miami.”

Tracklisting:

1. Drama Kid

2. Lost It

3. Fell 4 It ft. Baby Money

4. Where U From ft. RJMrLA

5. Blind Somebody ft. Spank Nitti James

6. Beretta ft. Tadoe

7. Distraught ft. Joe Moses

8. F*ck Me ft. Rustah Jay & Xxtra

9. White Flag ft. Key Kinya

10. Bout That ft. Philthy Rich

11. Drip Drop ft. Heaven Marina

12. Pretty Bitches ft. Stiff Barbie

13. Bad Bitch Party ft. Luh Kel

14. Let You Know

15. Leave Me Alone ft. Joe Moses

16. Tired of the Hurt ft. Heembeezy

From gang life to global stages, Hoodtrophy Bino’s journey is one of transformation. After meeting Soulja Boy while incarcerated and later joining S.O.D.M.G., he turned adversity into ambition — touring nationwide and sharing his story through the acclaimed documentary Breaking the Generational Curse. His recent performances include touring with Soulja Boy, appearing alongside him at Rolling Loud Los Angeles, opening for Trippie Redd at the Toyota Arena, and for Chris Brown in Las Vegas. Bino has also been featured on major platforms including The Breakfast Club, On The Radar, HotNewHipHop, Lyrical Lemonade, and No Jumper. Breakout singles “I Want Her” featuring Kalan.FrFr and “Falling For You” further solidified his national presence, earning airplay across SiriusXM The Heat, Power 106, Power 105.1, and 96.1 The Beat, among others.

HoodTrophy Bino has rapidly evolved from a local LA favorite into one of the fastest-rising independent voices out of the West Coast, cementing his shift into the global viral conversation. Across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, his content has generated multi-million-view moments and a reliably high engagement floor, underscoring a real audience rather than flash-in-the-pan virality.

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When Betrayal Creates a Villain: How a Wounded Man Learns to Weaponize His Pain

2026-09-04T12:27:21.187-05:00

There’s a moment in every villain’s story where you can still see the person he used to be. “814” is built around that moment – and everything that led up to it.

The track centers on Dennis, better known as The Shadow, and asks a question that doesn’t get asked enough in stories about men who turn dark: what if his pain was real, and he still became the villain anyway?

This isn’t a revenge fantasy. It isn’t an excuse. It’s an attempt to hold two things that are usually treated as mutually exclusive – that Dennis was genuinely wronged, and that Dennis is fully responsible for what he did with that wound.

The Friend Who Knew Exactly What She Was Doing

Mandy never owed Dennis a relationship. Her rejection isn’t the betrayal – she has every right not to feel what he feels. The betrayal is in what she does with his feelings once she knows about them.

She keeps Dennis close. Close enough for the attention, the reassurance, the emotional labor he’s always willing to provide – never close enough to give him what he actually wants. And when he tries to move on, she quietly makes sure he can’t. Not because she wants him, but because she doesn’t want to lose what he gives her.

Then she hooks up with Gabriel, Dennis’s best friend, and does it knowing exactly what that means to him.

In Dennis’s mind, Mandy stops being a person and becomes a symbol: the woman who steps over the loyal man to get to the reckless one she claims to dislike. The song isn’t arguing that this is how all women behave. It’s showing how one experience, left to fester, becomes the lens through which a man starts judging everyone.

The Brother Who Chose Himself

Gabriel is everything Dennis isn’t – confident, reckless, the guy women notice without trying. He knows Dennis is in love with Mandy. He knows what acting on his own attraction to her will cost. He does it anyway.

Mandy belongs to no one, and Gabriel’s choice was his to make. But brotherhood carries its own weight, and he set it down for a night with the one person guaranteed to break his best friend. That’s the betrayal – not that he “took” something, but that he knew exactly what it would take from Dennis and did it regardless.

For Dennis, it confirms the worst thing he’s ever suspected about the world: loyalty doesn’t earn love. Patience doesn’t earn respect. The guy who breaks the rules wins, and the guy who follows them gets left standing there.

The Second Betrayal, and the Man Who Nearly Ends It

Milano was supposed to be the healing. Instead, she becomes the pattern repeating itself – close, then gone, choosing a man named Coolie and leaving Dennis behind for a second time.

Years later, after Coolie turns abusive, Milano comes back. Not because she’s finally learned to value Dennis, but because she remembers exactly how useful his loyalty can be. She tries to manipulate him into eliminating Coolie for her.

Here’s where the song refuses to make anything simple: Coolie did abuse Milano. That’s real, and he’s accountable for it. But he’s innocent of the crime Dennis ultimately frames him for – Milano’s murder. Dennis picks Coolie precisely because his guilt is already believable. Nobody has to be convinced Coolie is capable of violence; Dennis just has to point.

That’s what makes Dennis dangerous. He doesn’t need to invent the flaws in the people he destroys. He finds the real ones and stretches them into justification for punishment that was never his to hand out.

The Man Who Handed Him the Weapon

Dennis’s real transformation starts at his lowest point, after a suicide attempt, when Dominick pulls him back and takes him under his wing. What Dominick offers isn’t just survival – it’s a new way to see power.

He teaches Dennis Machiavellian thinking as a tool for a specific, practical purpose: taking down a dangerous enemy. And it works. But Dominick can’t see what’s happening underneath the strategy. For Dennis, manipulation stops feeling like a tactic and starts feeling like a superpower – the first time in his life he isn’t the one waiting to be chosen, waiting to be treated fairly. He can read people’s weaknesses now. He can lead them into traps they never see.

He falls in love with the control. What started as a means to an end becomes an identity. Dominick taught him to think several moves ahead – and unknowingly gave a grieving, resentful man the tools to turn private wounds into elaborate revenge.

The Turn

Nobody becomes a villain in one moment. Dennis is exploited, then betrayed, then taught – by every experience before Dominick – that kindness is something people take advantage of. After his suicide attempt, Dominick gives him a new identity built on strategy and control. And somewhere in there, protection curdles into domination. He murders Milano. He frames Coolie and lets the system finish the job. And in a twist even Dennis doesn’t see coming, an elderly witch who has been stalking him throughout Ritual III pulls Milano back from the grave and sends her to him as an undead assassin -After Dennis realizes she’s a gift not a new threat he has the resurrected Milano whack

Mandy & Gino. Every target genuinely wronged someone – Mandy exploited him, Gabriel betrayed him, Milano tried to use him, Coolie abused Milano. None of that makes Dennis their judge, and none of it means the story is done with him yet.

That’s the line “814” is trying to hold: everyone in this story is accountable. Not everyone is equally accountable. Dennis remains responsible for what he chose to become, no matter how real the wounds were that got him there.

What This Is Actually About

This song isn’t for men who want an excuse. It’s for men who’ve felt used, humiliated, replaced, or discarded by the people they trusted most – and it’s telling them their pain is real. Being emotionally exploited is real. Having your kindness read as weakness is real. Getting quietly discarded by someone who needed what you gave them but never wanted you is real.

None of that gives anyone ownership over another person. Rejection isn’t automatically betrayal. Pain doesn’t come with a permission slip to punish, control, or destroy. A man can be a genuine victim in one chapter and still be the villain of the next – and “814” wants to sit in that discomfort instead of resolving it.

Dennis’s tragedy isn’t that he was hurt. It’s that he never let that hurt become anything but a weapon. He got addicted to the one feeling manipulation gave him: never being powerless again.

If you see yourself anywhere in this story, the message isn’t you were never wronged. It’s this:

You may have been used. You may have been betrayed. You may have been pushed further than anyone around you understands. Your pain is real, and it deserves to be heard. But you’re still the one who decides what kind of man that pain turns you into.

What’s Next

Ritual III may be finished, but The Shadow isn’t done. “814” closes on the introduction of Nina – someone with no ties to Dennis’s revenge, no connection to any of the deaths that came before her. She’s not an epilogue. She’s a door opening on whatever comes next.

Listen to “814”: scapegoatmusic.com/814-video

Explore the Ritual III series: scapegoatmusic.com/s-projects-side-by-side

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Moriel Sparks Channels Heartbreak And Small-Town After-Hours Energy On New Country-Pop Single “Lost My Baby”

2026-09-04T01:09:44.287-05:00

Moriel Sparks is an emerging artist bringing a fresh perspective to modern country music, blending country storytelling with contemporary rhythm, melody, and attitude. Drawing inspiration from real-life experiences, his music explores love, heartbreak, relationships, and the moments that shape who we become.

With a sound that bridges traditional country themes and a modern edge, Moriel is carving out a lane that feels authentic to who he is rather than being confined by expectations of what a country artist should look or sound like.

His new single, “Lost My Baby,” introduces listeners to this evolving sound and marks the beginning of a new chapter for Moriel Sparks.

Set for release on September 18, “Lost My Baby” is a modern country track about watching someone you love get pulled into a lifestyle that slowly changes the relationship.

Built around late nights, small-town imagery, whiskey, heartbreak, and the pull of the nightlife, the song follows a woman who begins choosing the club and party life over the relationship she once had.

Rather than a traditional breakup song, “Lost My Baby” captures the feeling of losing someone while they’re still right in front of you. With a catchy, repeatable hook and a blend of country storytelling and contemporary energy, Moriel Sparks turns heartbreak into a record built for late-night drives, barroom speakers, and anyone who has watched someone they love become someone different.

“Lost My Baby” will be available September 18 on all major streaming platforms.

Credits:
Mixing & Mastering: Jahz Watts / Skyler Gibbons
Producer: Daniel Ramirez / Junwaa

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Bravo One Hunnit's New Hit Single "Reload" Reaches #50 On iTunes Top 100 Charts

2026-09-03T23:38:47.354-05:00

Bravo One Hunnit (also known as BravoOneHunnit) is an independent hip-hop recording artist and entrepreneur originally from Jackson, Mississippi.

He has been active in the independent music scene since at least 2019, releasing numerous projects and singles on streaming platforms like Spotify. His musical style mixes clever, introspective, and witty lyricism with hard-hitting Southern trap production. Some of his notable releases include projects like Financial Literacy, Suthern Therape II, and Tangible Equity. He was also included in the top 250 artist in 2020. He peaked at #23 on the Dallas Pulse Spotify charts in 2024, with his record, “Picasso” off of his project, “Blended Poetry.”

His latest project, “Tangible Equity” was a collaboration with the legendary DJ Scream. He recently was just noted in the top 50 on the ITunes chart with the record, “Reload” off his latest project, “Tangible Equity.”

Beyond his music career, he is known for discussing independent artist entrepreneurship and business ventures.

Make sure you check out Bravo One Hunnit’s catalog here and follow him on social media for his latest releases.

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Wadena is Back Outside: Birthday EP Breaks The Silence On Years of Music Controversies and Calls For A Fair Shot For Independent Artists

2026-08-31T22:19:03.990-05:00

Following years of publicly discussed music disputes, Wadena addresses her history with Grammy Winner and Superstar Alicia Keys, creative campaigns she says were inspired by her own experiences, and why she’s choosing peace, prayer and music over a feud.

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK— AUGUST 31, 2026— Wadena, also known as Denagirl, is celebrating her birthday with the surprise release of Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside, but this isn’t simply another music release.

For the independent R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance artist, the EP represents a return after years of personal challenges, music-industry controversies and obstacles that she says have tested her determination to continue building her career. “I didn’t quit. I was delayed. Now I’m BACK OUTSIDE,” says Wadena. “I’ve been through a lot, but I’m still here, I’m still creating and I’m hungry for this moment.”

WADENA AND ALICIA KEYS: “I WOULD RATHER SIT DOWN AND TALK”

Wadena is also choosing this moment to speak publicly about her long-running concerns involving Alicia Keys, including disputes and controversies surrounding their music careers that had already received media attention dating back to the period when both artists were affiliated with MBK Entertainment. Wadena says she believes situations involving her career and creative work have continued to feel adversarial, including similarities between promotional concepts developed independently and campaigns that later received significantly greater exposure used by Alicia Keys. The same as her music was passed around the industry and the singer/songwriter never received the credits she deserved. While millions of dollars and awards were also earned by well-known celebrities through the creative contributions of Wadena.

However, the public did not know this until recently and pushed for the release of Wadena’s untold music story through her upcoming book. One example is Wadena’s no-makeup campaign, which she says was never simply a marketing gimmick. The campaign was inspired by her own survival and was intended to encourage women of every race, culture and skin tone to recognize their natural beauty—particularly women who have experienced domestic violence, difficult relationships, motherhood and other painful circumstances.

“That campaign was personal to me,” Wadena says. “I survived domestic violence and fought for my life. I wanted women to know that what happened to them doesn’t take away their beauty or their worth.”

“Wadena says independent artists often don’t have the millions of dollars available to major stars to turn an idea into a global campaign. Sometimes our creativity is our marketing budget,” she says. “When you’re independent, you create the concept, create the content and find a way to get people to see it. That’s why it hurts when you feel like your ideas are being taken instead of being recognized.”

Wadena also points to her previous birthday releases involving music produced by Grammy Award Winner Zaytoven, including “Smoke-n-Chill.” She says Alicia Keys released music on the same birthday date during one of those campaigns, which Wadena experienced as another difficult moment within their complicated history.

Still, Wadena says she doesn’t want a public feud.

“I don’t hate Alicia Keys, and I respect what she’s accomplished,” Wadena says. “But I’m tired of carrying this situation. If there are still issues between us, I would rather sit down and talk about them. I’m not trying to take anything from her. I’m trying to build my own lane and my own fanbase.”

A CALL FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS TO GET THEIR CHANCE

Wadena says her experience has reinforced a larger belief: the music industry needs to make more room for independent creators.

“There is room for everybody,” she says. “Established artists can be successful while independent artists get an opportunity to grow. You don’t have to tear somebody else down for your light to shine.”

She also believes artists should embrace new creative tools responsibly rather than allowing fear or competition to prevent innovation. “Music is always evolving. Artists should be able to explore new ways of creating while keeping their own voice and vision at the center.”

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AFTER LOSS

The EP’s birthday release carries an especially emotional meaning because Wadena and her mother share the same birthday.This year, they celebrate while continuing to grieve the loss of Wadena’s father. Wadena had also stepped away from her music campaign because of a family medical emergency, creating an unexpected delay in the EP rollout.

“We’re still grieving, but we’re also grateful to be here,” she says. “This EP represents another year of life, another chapter and another reason not to give up.”

THE MUSIC ALREADY HAS MOMENTUM

Wadena enters this new chapter with a growing independent catalog.

“Smoke-n-Chill,” produced by Zaytoven, has spent more than 50 weeks on the Upcoming 100 music charts and has generated more than 150,000 streams. “Glad I’m Over You (Hood Love)” has reached 52 weeks on the Upcoming 100 music charts, with a new remix featuring Mr. Hood included on the EP.

Now Wadena is asking listeners to help take the project even further through her #PlayWadenasMusic campaign.

“I’m not asking anybody to choose sides,” Wadena says. “I’m asking people to listen to the music and make their own decision. If you connect with it, stream it, save it, share it and become part of the journey.”

Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside is OUT NOW on major streaming platforms.

THEY MAY HAVE DELAYED THE MOMENT.

BUT THEY DIDN’T TAKE THE MOMENT AWAY.WADENA IS BACK OUTSIDE.

#WadenaVsWadena #BackOutside #PlayWadenasMusic #Wadena #Denagirl #IndependentArtist #SupportIndependentArtists

$5 Million Settlement Sought Following Two ABC Store Incidents

2026-08-29T12:18:27.653-05:00

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — What began with two missing Samsung Galaxy phones at the Martin Luther King Jr. ABC Store, 554 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, later escalated into a separate incident in which Derrick Wilson alleges an ABC employee threatened to shoot him.

Wilson says he left both phones on the cashier’s counter while retrieving a larger bottle of Taaka Vodka at the cashier’s direction. When he returned, the phones were gone.

Wilson says a female ABC employee told him she personally witnessed the cashier allow someone else to take the phones from the counter. Independent witness Mr. Tomeken also heard the cashier acknowledge the phones were on the counter and provided a written statement.

Phone case: #2025077, Officer J. Ball.

Wilson says another ABC employee later left the store, approached him while seated, threatened to shoot him and reached toward his back pocket. Threat case: #2626328, Officer Jennings.

Wilson, who is Black/African American, questions whether the matters might have been handled faster had he belonged to another racial or ethnic group.

The Triad Municipal ABC Board’s liability insurer has contacted Wilson regarding Claim #Y00048040. Wilson says he is now in talks with the insurer and hopes the entire matter can be resolved. He stresses this is not simply a $3,000 phone claim. His settlement demand for the overall matter is $5,000,000.

Wilson wrote No More Secrets by Michael Patterson while incarcerated. He says the book was available through distribution reaching about 25,000 bookstores nationwide and received coverage from the Winston-Salem Journal and The Chronicle.

Wilson completed a City of Winston-Salem construction training program, including lead-based paint training, and has automotive body and repair training. He completed barber training and is pre-certified to open a daycare.

His other work includes Shoe Snackz, OfficialShoeSnackz.com, Luxury Street Music and Dodge Ram Grizz V12 Holdings LLC. He has a pending federal application for the combined DODGE RAM™ trademark, USPTO Serial No. 99127778, and is the inventor and patent holder behind the Three Pillow System.

Wilson says he was not looking for trouble and wants both incidents fully investigated and fairly resolved.

The allegations are Wilson’s account and have not been adjudicated in court. The $5 million figure is a settlement demand, not a court award.

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Jasper Boyz Release Captivating New Single “New Chick” ft. LaniLove & NovaStarr

2026-08-29T11:26:22.730-05:00

Fresh off earning this year’s TikTok’s “Content Creator of the Year Award,” the Jasper Boyz bring their global audience and more than 2.5 billion collective streams to “New Chick,” a high-energy collaboration uniting three of the music world’s fastest rising creator talents. “New Chick” channels the bounce and attitude of early-2000s R&B and pop-rap, blending a catchy groove, punchy 808s, crisp handclaps, and sharp vocal production. Jasper Boyz deliver smooth, bouncy verses and an infectious hook, paired with Lani Love’s breezy R&B and Nova Starr’s punchy, staccato rap style. Together, their contrasting voices create a playful back-and-forth on fresh romance that results in a confident, flirty, feel-good summer anthem.

Jeremiah, Jairus, and Malachi of the Jasper Boyz are actively shifting the paradigm of youth culture by proving clean, high-energy content can drive massive global engagement. Their multi-hyphenate approach across acting, dance, and recording sets a new benchmark for Gen Alpha artists.

Jasper Boyz is one of the fastest-rising youth entertainment brands in the world, consisting of three talented brothers – Jeremiah, Jairus, and Malachi – who have captured the attention of millions through music, acting, dance, comedy, and digital storytelling.

What began as a passion for entertaining has evolved into a global movement that connects with Gen Alpha audiences through positive, engaging, and family-friendly content. With a unique ability to blend music, viral content, original series, and live performance, Jasper Boyz has established themselves as a powerhouse within the youth entertainment space.

Collectively generating more than 1.5 billion streams and views across platforms, Jasper Boyz reaches over 200 million viewers each month and has built a loyal community of more than 2.3 million followers worldwide. Their influence extends far beyond social media, impacting youth culture through music releases, viral trends, storytelling, and live experiences that resonate with audiences across multiple countries.

The group’s accomplishments include earning the prestigious title of TikTok “Content Creator of the Year,” being recognized as “Best International Group,” and winning two International Awards. Their continued growth has led to opportunities in commercials, brand partnerships, school tours, community events, television opportunities, and major live performances.

Beyond the numbers, Jasper Boyz represents a new generation of creators proving that young people can inspire, entertain, and lead on a global scale. Their content promotes confidence, creativity, positivity, teamwork, and self-expression while maintaining a strong commitment to family-friendly values.

Today, Jasper Boyz stands at the intersection of music, content, culture, and influence, building a scalable entertainment brand designed for the next generation. This next chapter is spearheaded by their recent single “Drip Too Lit,” an infectious, feel-good anthem that celebrates streetwear, sneaker culture, and the swagger of young creators leveling up together. Expanding that momentum, “New Chick” pairs the group with breakout talents Lani Love and Nova Starr, delivering a bouncy, 2000s-inspired R&B and hip-hop collaboration packed with effortless charisma, sharp back-and-forth vocals and radio-ready energy.

More Than Creators. More Than Artists. Jasper Boyz is a global youth entertainment brand with proven influence, powerful engagement, and over 1.5 billion streams and views. Music. Content. Culture. Influence. One Brand. One Movement. Jasper Boyz.

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Wadena Returns With Wadena Vs. Wadena: Back Outside, Turning a Personal Setback Into a Creative Comeback

2026-08-28T20:46:39.607-05:00

Multigenre artist brings R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance together for a bold new chapter

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK— AUGUST 28th, 2026— Independent singer, songwriter and multigenre artist Wadena, also known as Denagirl, is officially stepping BACK OUTSIDE with her highly anticipated EP, Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside.

Blending R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance, the project showcases different sides of Wadena’s artistry while celebrating confidence, transformation, independence and creative freedom.

The EP’s release follows an unexpected pause in Wadena’s campaign after a family emergency required her to step away from music and social media.

“I had to step away, but I didn’t stop creating,” says Wadena. “I was hungry for this moment, and I knew I had to finish what I started. Now I’m back outside.”

BUILDING ON REAL MOMENTUM

Wadena isn’t returning to music empty-handed. Her independent catalog has already generated significant momentum.

“Smoke-n-Chill,” produced by Zaytoven, has spent more than 50 weeks on the Upcoming 100 music charts and has generated more than 150,000 streams. Meanwhile, “Glad I’m Over You (Hood Love)” has now reached 52 weeks on the Upcoming 100 music charts.

The new EP features another version of “Glad I’m Over You (Hood Love)” featuring Mr. Hood, giving listeners a fresh take on a song that has continued to connect with audiences.

A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY RELEASE

The EP also carries deep personal meaning for Wadena because she and her mother share the same birthday.

“We’re celebrating our birthday together while still grieving the loss of my dad,” Wadena says. “It’s emotional, but it also reminds me to celebrate life, family and the opportunity to keep moving forward.”

For Wadena, Back Outside represents resilience—turning a difficult chapter into motivation to continue creating.

CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND UNITY

As the music industry continues discussing emerging technology and creativity, Wadena believes new tools can help artists explore new possibilities while keeping the artist’s vision at the center.

That philosophy comes as legendary producer Dr. Dre has recently spoken publicly about experimenting with AI and emerging technology as creative tools.

“Music continues to evolve,” says Wadena. “Artists should be able to explore new tools that enhance creativity while keeping their own voice and vision at the heart of the work.”

Wadena is also calling for greater support among artists and creators.

“There’s room for everybody,” she says. “Established artists and independent artists can build their own lanes without tearing each other down. I want to see more collaboration, creativity, positive energy and peace.”

JOIN #PLAYWADENASMUSIC

Wadena is inviting fans, friends, DJs, creators and music lovers to join the #PlayWadenasMusic campaign.

Fans can support the new era by streaming the EP, saving songs, adding tracks to playlists, sharing videos, creating content and introducing Wadena’s music to new listeners.

“I’m not looking for people to listen once and disappear,” Wadena says. “I want to build a real community of people who connect with the music and stay for the journey.”

Following the EP, Wadena plans to release individual singles and visual content from the project. She will also continue the campaign with the standalone “Bum Busta Remix” featuring Zaytoven.

WADENA VS. WADENA: BACK OUTSIDE

SAME GIRL. DIFFERENT ENERGY.

ABOUT WADENA

Wadena, also known as Denagirl, is an independent singer, songwriter and multigenre recording artist creating across R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance.

With a bold visual identity and an evolving sound, Wadena continues to build her own lane through music centered on confidence, relationships, transformation and real-life experiences.

Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside marks the beginning of her next chapter.

SHE WASN’T GONE. SHE WAS GETTING READY.

WADENA IS BACK OUTSIDE.

#WadenaVsWadena #BackOutside #PlayWadenasMusic #Wadena #Denagirl #IndependentArtist

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