New Music Roundup (August 4th

1. Rio Da Yung OG – Massive Ben

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With a popularity as Michigan’s prime punchline artist, Flint native Rio Da Yung OG has been ion a tear since rising from jail late final yr. At present, the rapper shares “Massive Ben,” the most recent propulsive single from his upcoming album F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I’m Not Via). Produced by Rio’s frequent collaborator Wayne616, “Massive Ben” delivers a torrent of rewind-worthy punchlines (“I gotta lotta cash on me, that’s why my garments large”), often giving a glimpse of the exhausting life he led earlier than attaining his objectives (“I miss my cousin, however I miss my brother extra”). Directed by 2M Digital (who obtain a shout out within the music’s lyrics), the video finds Rio rhyming together with his son, BabyRio, a precocious teen with a rap way forward for his personal.

Following latest clips for songs like “What U Spend” ft. Zillionaire Doe (presently #30 on Youtube’s trending chart), “Nice Day,” (trended in YouTube’s Trending Prime 20 with over 1 million views in beneath 10 days), and “I GO,” that includes FBLManny, “Massive Ben” is the newest launch from F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I’m Not Via), Rio’s subsequent album. Stuffed with high-octane instrumentals from common collaborators like Wayne616, BEATSBYSAV, and Danny G Beats, F.L.I.N.T. guarantees the identical head-spinning flows and rewindable punchlines that Rio all the time brings, imbued with a brand new perspective and focus that Rio achieved after rising from jail in late 2024. The album brings collaborations with Michigan associates like Flint’s personal Coochie Man YN Jay and his Dum N Dumber duet accomplice Rmc Mike, and connects Rio together with his favourite up-and-comers from the nationwide scene, together with Chicago emcees VonOff1700 and Star Bandz, Dallas’s Zillionaire Doe, and Atlanta’s FBLManny. Residence to the quotable latest single “Sneaky ‘B’,” F.L.I.N.T. (Feeling Like I’m Not Via) arrives on August tenth by way of M I N E Ent. / EMPIRE.

Rio not too long ago kicked off his “Welcome Residence Tour,” his first-ever headlining trek, with a sold-out present in Detroit. The present in Detroit adopted an look at Flint’s Concord Fest, throughout which he acquired a proclamation from the Metropolis of Flint for his contributions to town’s tradition and neighborhood. Hosted behind Flint’s county jail, Rio’s homecoming was a logo of his huge success, as the previous inmate had a police escort parking luxurious vehicles behind the constructing. Rio’s occasion was a particular one for his complete household, as Rio’s son carried out whereas the rapper signed autographs and Rio entered the jail to go to his shut affiliate Massive Ghost for the primary time since 2021. Since Rio’s Flint homecoming, he has carried out for rabid followers throughout the Midwest and Southwest, rhyming as enthusiastic followers shouted his lyrics again at him.

Persevering with this summer season and fall, “Welcome Residence Tour” spans over 60 dates, passing by San Francisco on August tenth (Regency Ballroom), Los Angeles on August twelfth (The Belasco Theater), Houston on August thirtieth (9pm Music Venue), and New York on September twenty fourth (Webster Corridor) earlier than concluding in Chicago on October eleventh (Patio Theater). That includes help from Child Cash, FBLManny, and plenty of particular company, tickets for the “Welcome Residence Tour” can be found at https://www.touringwithrio.com/

2. OBN Jay – New Wave

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Contemporary off a run of high-energy bangers, OBN Jay returns with “New Wave,” a assured, vibrant new single out now by way of MNRK Music Group. Powered by fast-paced drums, melodic chants, and features made for late nights and louder audio system, the observe instructions consideration with each beat and carries that unmistakable Louisiana aptitude.

Constructing on the thrill from latest singles like “Tequila Discuss” that includes HD4President and “New BR” with Cosy and Khris James, “New Wave” sees OBN Jay dial up the power even additional. Over a beat that blends infectious bounce with a feel-good circulation, he lays down bars about luxurious, good instances, and protecting his focus sharp above the static.

This single provides to a streak of momentum from the Baton Rouge artist. His 2024 mission, Lit Rocket, that includes DeJ Loaf and Hunxho, showcased his versatility, seamlessly mixing melodic hooks with uncooked, genuine supply. Earlier works like “No Business Breaks” and “I’m Him,” which included collaborations with Jackboy, OMB Peezy, Cash Man, and the late King Von, earned crucial acclaim and help from main retailers like BET and REVOLT, who spotlighted him as certainly one of Louisiana’s brightest rising voices.

The brand new music video, directed by HV3Visual, brings “New Wave” to life with a wild yard pool celebration, filled with dancing, power, and summertime chaos with OBN Jay entrance and middle. It’s a feel-good visible that matches the observe’s bounce and boldness.

“It’s that second whenever you step out and personal the vibe like nothing can contact you, that’s the power behind ‘New Wave.’” — OBN Jay

OBN Jay initially made his mark with viral avenue favorites like “Massive Ole,” “Freestyle,” “No Weak point,” and “BOW BOW BOW,” tapping into real-life storytelling and unfiltered power. Extra not too long ago, visuals like “Rasta” and his efficiency run on the “F#Ok A FRIEND ZONE TOUR” alongside Jacquees and DeJ Loaf have broadened his viewers and solidified his presence.

Rising properly past his roots, OBN Jay continues to ship music that strikes crowds and instructions consideration. “New Wave” marks the newest step in a profession that’s solely gaining momentum.

3. Zeddy Will – Can’t Go Broke (Remix)

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Zeddy Will is again with a bang, unleashing a dynamic visible expertise for his newest hit, “Cant Go Broke (Remix).” The video, paying homage to the Contemporary Prince of Bel-Air period, kicks off with a hilarious comedy sketch on “The Cant Go Broke Present.” That includes surprising twists and turns, Zeddy and his pals discover numerous facet hustles from gardening to pizza supply, all in a quest to maintain the hustle alive.

The remix has already made waves, hovering to #1 on Shazam’s United States Prime 200 and Viral charts, alongside TikTok’s personal chart-topping success. Launched by way of Energy Strikes Inc./Vydia, the observe additionally landed a powerful #27 on Billboard’s Hip-Hop & R&B Charts.

Followers can catch Zeddy stay on DTLR’s HBCU Welcome Again Tour, spanning six faculties from August thirteenth to September twelfth. Not too long ago, he electrified the stage at Energy 105.1’s Angie’s Summer time BBQ showcasing his infectious power and magnetic stage presence.

Zeddy Will, a power from Queensbridge Housing Initiatives, first gained consideration by comedic skits at Howard College, which later developed right into a flourishing music profession beneath Energy Strikes Inc./Vydia. With over 5.7 million month-to-month listeners on Spotify, 10.9 million TikTok followers, 1.5 million Instagram followers, and 704K YouTube subscribers, Zeddy continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Acknowledged by Billboard as one of many “15 Hip-Hop, African & R&B Artists to Watch in 2025,” Zeddy’s impression extends far past music, with standout performances at Scorching 97’s Summer time Jam and the American Dream Mall. His debut mixtape “Set The Tone,” that includes collaborations with French Montana, solidifies his place as a cross-generational icon in hip-hop.

Comply with Zeddy Will’s journey on Instagram @TheZeddyWill and expertise the newest chapter in his meteoric rise.

4. Skillibeng – DADA

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At present, rising international Jamaican rap/dancehall entice artist Skillibeng returns with a brand new single and video for “DADA” – click on right here to pay attention/click on right here to look at. The only is off his forthcoming EP,Worldwide, set to be launched this month by way of EastSyde Information/RCA Information – click on right here to pre-save.

This launch follows Skilli hopping on MOLIY’s “Shake It To The Max (Fly) (Remix)” as a function alongside Silent Addy and Shenseea in February of this yr. The remix not too long ago went #1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart and is presently #1 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs, which has been within the prime spot for 22 weeks and counting.

Skillibeng’s forthcoming EP launch that was introduced at present follows his 2022 EP Mr. Universe (click on right here to pay attention) which included his hit single “Whap Whap” that includes F.S. Skilli has additionally carried out at numerous festivals and arenas comparable to One thing In The Water, Afropunk and his first London present on the O2 Discussion board, which bought out inside minutes and had the gang singing alongside to each phrase. In 2023, Skillibeng joined Drake and 21 Savage’s It’s All a Blur Tour as a visitor opener and has been steadily dropping singles or hopping on songs as a function main as much as his new EP launch. Artists he’s collaborated with embrace Tyla, Kali Uchis, Nao, DJ Khaled and extra.

With hundreds of thousands of streams and views on YouTube, along with quite a few co-signed for A-list artists, Skillibeng is able to push dancehall into the mainstream music house and provides the style the shine it deserves.

 Take heed to “DADA” and keep tuned for Skillibeng’s EP, Worldwide, coming this month.

5. Shvfty – Savage

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Contemporary off the thrill of his breakout single “Cracka Child”, Shvfty returns together with his newest launch, “Savage” – a gritty, uptempo southern entice rap that doubles as a daring assertion: unapologetic, and unmistakably him. Assured in his lane, Shvfty delivers high-energy bars over a speaker blasting beat, proving why he’s shortly turning into one to look at.

The video turns issues up one other notch, capturing Shvfty’s trademark of flexing as he cruises by downtown Houston. Early reactions have been loud and clear – followers are calling it “exhausting,” “on repeat,” and “tuff ash” since teasing it on his socials. With streaming and social engagement exhibiting there’s an urge for food for extra, and with “Savage,” Shvfty cements himself as his most unapologetic self but.

6. Justin Bieber – YUKON

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7. Anysia Kym & Tony Seltzer – Speedrun

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Bronx-born, Brooklyn-based artist Anysia Kym proclaims her new collaborative album with famend NYC producer Tony Seltzer, Purity, out September twelfth by way of 10k. Alongside the announcement, Anysia and Tony are sharing the album’s lead single “Speedrun” with an accompanying music video directed by Standby Initiatives and Anysia performing choreography by Lambkin on a quiet, South London avenue at nightfall.

Purity is the byproduct of a naturally budding inventive relationship between Anysia and Tony, who bonded over their mutual love of the drums once they first met whereas the producer was working with MIKE on Pinball. Collectively, they push one another into new territory musically, with Anysia rising in her stature as a singer and Tony bringing core components of Anysia’s sonic id into his manufacturing. Anysia’s formidable and ever-expanding vary as a vocalist, songwriter and musician is on full show on Purity, as she traverses the otherworldly sonic panorama she constructed with Tony. She’s writing pointed songs which are direct and accessible, however nonetheless embody a way of tenderness, like “Speedrun”, which pleads a lover to take a danger on her.

Starting her musical profession as a drummer within the chameleonic NYC band Blair, Anysia has carved out a particular sound of her personal inside New York’s underground panorama by her rising manufacturing palette that pulls from jungle, drum n bass, and soulful R&B. Anysia discovered kindred spirits in her 10k labelmates MIKE, Sideshow and Niontay, and honed her musical skillset as a producer with 2022’s Soliloquy and 2023’s Stress Delicate. Along with her 2024 mission Truest, Anysia confidently planted her voice within the foreground of her manufacturing for the primary time, which Pitchfork praised as exhibiting “flashes of a star within the making.” Most not too long ago, she collaborated with critically-acclaimed UK producer Loraine James on their joint Clandestine EP launched earlier this yr by way of 10k.  

Tony Seltzer’s prolific catalog of labor over the previous decade has made him a family title within the NYC underground scene and past, with manufacturing credit starting from Princess Nokia and Jay Critch to Eartheater, incomes him platinum and gold information. Most not too long ago, he launched the sequel to his celebrated collaborative album with MIKE, Pinball II, earlier this yr. Rolling Stone praised Tony’s “energetic, synth-driven manufacturing” for unlocking a brand new inventive pathway for MIKE throughout the 2 Pinball tasks, which is yet one more testomony to Tony’s potential to problem his collaborators to discover their limits sonically.

8. TA Thomas – Outdoors Man

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Turning heads with swagger, fashion, and substance, rising R&B singer-songwriter TA Thomas uncovers a soulful new single entitled “Outdoors Man” accessible now by way of Excessive Standardz/Def Jam Recordings.

Hear HERE.

The upbeat observe revolves round regular handclaps, booming horns, and a head-nodding bassline. It’s the right backdrop for TA Thomas to flaunt his spectacular vocal vary. He suggestions his hat to basic Motown and Southern Soul jolted with a flurry of contemporary R&B hearth. His voice echoes on the unshakable chorus, “I’m only a outdoors man searching for an inside girl,” including, “Ain’t bought no plans however to fall in love.”
 
Be looking out for the premiere of a surprising and showstopping music video to accompany the music quickly.

It lands within the wake of the fan favourite five-track Southern Soul EP, which arrived in Could. Past clocking hundreds of thousands of whole streams, the latter reeled in tastemaker applause. Rated R&B singled out “Woman Of Mine” as “a two-step-friendly groove the place TA is totally enamored by his accomplice.” Of the entire set, VIBE raved, “TA Thomas is such a welcomed presence inside R&B, who’s actually bringing again the guts of the style—when it had roots within the church,” persevering with on to name it, “a masterful hybrid of blues, gospel, and soul.”

He paved the best way for The Southern Soul EP with “Preach.” Rated R&B professed, “The divine observe, co-written by Fortunate Daye, finds TA enraptured by his love curiosity’s attract whereas confessing his willingness to give up to temptation.” Billboard touted it amongst “R&B/Hip-Hop Contemporary Picks of the Week,” happening to state, “TA Thomas has been dedicated to creating actual R&B — rapid-fire riffs, naked chest and all — for a while now, and he’s doubling down with ‘Preach’.” 

TA Thomas showcases his artistry and storytelling prowess with every new launch. Final yr, he initially delivered “Indignant.” Incomes acclaim, ESSENCE hailed it on “Finest New Music This Week,” and Rated R&B praised it as “alluring.” Billboard named it one of many “R&B/Hip-Hop Contemporary Picks of the Week,” happening to focus on how, “‘Indignant’ showcases the great thing about experiencing the total emotional spectrum with the particular person you’re keen on essentially the most.” 

Now, he’s poised to make a long-lasting impression on the R&B panorama. 

9. Disclosure & Anderson .Paak – No Cap

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At present, multi-platinum duo Disclosure unleash their monumental new collaboration “NO CAP” that includes multi-hyphenate celebrity Anderson .Paak, out now by way of Dysfunction / Capitol Information. Hear HERE. The swelteringly funky lower has huge summer-night power and arrives forward of Disclosure’s Fall 2025 North American Tour, launching September 19, which is able to discover brothers Man and Howard Lawrence returning to their epic, acclaimed stay present format. Full routing and tickets accessible HERE.

“NO CAP” returns to Disclosure’s world-conquering pop sensibilities with out giving an inch on the dance flooring. The music plunges listeners into the middle of the membership from the beginning as .Paak lords over a wild rating of rubbery synths, relentless bass, and skittering drums. When the melodic line hits, he’s off to the races, switching from a cool, calm chant to soul-drenched, rapid-fire raps: “So, so, inform me no lies / Open up your thoughts, palms to the sky / Oh, oh, why you so superb? / In the event you don’t thoughts, child, flip up the vibes.”

Mentioned Disclosure, “Creating one thing with Andy has been a very long time coming! We first met at our present at Forrest Hills in NYC again in 2015 and have been followers of his for even longer. The time lastly felt proper and the precise music appeared. He’s one of the proficient musicians we have now ever labored with and we are able to’t watch for you all to listen to this one and carry out it stay collectively quickly.”

.Paak weighed in as properly, saying, “This collab is properly overdue and I can’t wait to feed the folks! We’ve been teasing the observe for slightly bit and it by no means misses! ‘No Cap’ is the best dance flooring banger you don’t have to consider!”

Co-written by the Lawrence brothers and .Paak with frequent Disclosure collaborator Jimmy Napes, the high-energy observe is already a confirmed people-mover. Each artists (.Paak as his vinyl-spinning alter-ego DJ Pee .Wee) have been enjoying “NO CAP” to rapturous crowds throughout latest DJ units, to not point out sharing smoldering teasers and hilarious clips highlighting their chemistry collectively. Like Disclosure, .Paak is a recreation collaborator who works throughout numerous sonic areas, as seen not solely on his tasks like NxWorries (with producer Knxwledge) and Silk Sonic (with Bruno Mars), but additionally latest team-ups with R&B riser JANE HANDCOCK, electronica star TOKiMONSTA, and Ok-pop rap hero G-DRAGON.

“NO CAP” continues Disclosure’s personal legacy of boundary-pushing collaboration with such eclectic acts as The Weeknd, Lorde, AlunaGeorge, Aminé, slowthai, Khalid, and Sam Smith (who featured on their 3x platinum-certified breakthrough “Latch”). Most not too long ago, the duo launched the thrilling “King Steps” with British-Gambian rapper Pa Salieu. They’d beforehand been on a run exploring their experimental facet with equally darker, hard-hitting bangers like “Arachnids” — described by Man as an “ever-evolving inventive puzzle of sound design and groove exploration” — and “in2minds” with good friend/collaborator Chris Lake.

Disclosure opened 2025 with a Finest Dance/Digital Recording GRAMMY® nomination for his or her blissful, chart-climbing smash “She’s Gone, Dance On,” which spawned remixes from a global forged of dance luminaries together with Hamdi, Carlita, and Todd Edwards, plus a stay model that includes the brothers’ dad Robin Lawrence on guitar — get a style of the full-band Disclosure expertise HERE.

A very unstoppable power within the dance music world and past, Disclosure are actually nine-time GRAMMY® Award nominees. After incomes their first profession GRAMMY® nod for his or her monumental 2013 full-length debut Settle — within the class of Finest Dance/Digital Album — they repeated the feat with 2015’s Caracal and 2020’s ENERGY. The duo additionally went on to earn nominations for File of the 12 months (for producing Khalid’s “Discuss”), and Finest Dance/Digital Recording for “My Excessive” (that includes Aminé and slowthai) and 2024’s “Increased Than Ever Earlier than,” amongst different beloved songs.

Disclosure has additionally earned a rep for dazzling audiences across the globe. Final yr, they debuted an all-new stage present full with stay instrumentation and an even bigger, bolder audio-visual expertise. In addition they shocked Glastonbury followers with Smith for a uncommon stay rendition of “Latch” (watch HERE). Their forthcoming stay tour kicks off in Seattle, consists of pageant stops at Oregon’s Cascade Equinox Competition and Mexico Metropolis’s Nescafé Vaivén, and wraps up in New York Metropolis on October 18. 

10. Iman Nunez & Abby Jasmine – me & you

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Yonkers emcee and movie aficionado Iman Nunez is again with a charming visible tribute to basic romance in his newest launch, “You and Me,” that includes Abby Jasmine. Impressed by the timeless allure of the 1995 rom-com Earlier than Dawn, starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, the music video takes viewers on a nostalgic journey by New York Metropolis’s vibrant landscapes.

In “You and Me,” Iman Nunez and Abby Jasmine’s chemistry unfolds amidst the backdrop of a bustling document store, the place they playfully have interaction with one another whereas looking vinyls. Abby’s soulful vocals set the tone, singing, “I need to be your essential factor, not your homegirl. Cuz I don’t need to need to share you with the entire world, babe.” Iman’s lyrical prowess enhances her melody, including depth to their musical dialog.

Directed by Dre Hartwell of Hartwell Productions and creatively directed by Kiara Miche, the video captures the essence of youthful spontaneity because the duo explores numerous iconic NYC areas, from tranquil parks to bustling subway platforms, culminating in a heartfelt second on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Iman Nunez displays on the mission’s inspiration, stating, “‘You and Me’ is about actual connections and the joys of discovering somebody particular. It’s a celebration of affection and the thrill of exploring new beginnings in a metropolis that by no means sleeps.”

Produced by Haysuse, “You and Me” marks a stylistic evolution for Iman Nunez, shifting from his signature hard-nosed lyrical sound to embrace R&B influences, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

Watch the official music video for “You and Me” on YouTube and stream the observe on Gross sales Hyperlink.

Iman beforehand carried out for BET 106 & Park on the BET Awards Weekend Occasion, which celebrated 25 years of BET’s cultural affect. Iman, Abby, and Haysuse may be discovered on Instagram  @imannunez and @abbyjasmine. 

11. Luck – It Wasn’t Luck LP

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Multidimensional artist Luck makes her long-anticipated debut with It Wasn’t Luck – The LP, a soul-baring, genre-blending physique of labor that positions the Virginia-raised expertise as one of the compelling and unconventional voices in music at present. Out at present, the 17-track album weaves collectively alt-R&B, hip-hop, pop, and rock, making a sound that follows truths relatively than traits.

Along with her signature raspy vocals, melodic bars, and unfiltered lyricism, Luck delivers an emotional and spiritually grounded mission that’s each introspective and empowering. It Wasn’t Luck – The LP is a reclamation story, a mirrored image on love, loss, generational therapeutic, and the novel act of standing in a single’s energy. 

“I’m very loud about the place I’m at in life and what I’m feeling in my music,” says Luck. “It’s all the time actual and relatable.”

The album is anchored by themes of energy, non secular readability, and radical love, all whereas showcasing Luck’s potential to shift fluidly between kinds with out ever shedding her voice.

A standout second is available in “P.S. ILY,” a gentle, weak love letter to staying grounded and emotionally current. Tracks like “Peace and Love,” “Considered one of These Days” that includes RMR, and “Consider” that includes Johan Lenox uplift with messages of empathy, resilience, and objective.

Elsewhere, “All of the Diamonds” with Ant Clemons and “I Am” take a deeper, introspective flip, peeling again the layers to disclose truths round self-worth, id, and non secular alignment. Additionally included is the fan-favorite “Sunshine” that includes Mannywellz, a vibrant providing that bridges introspective storytelling with heat, future-forward manufacturing.

On this mission, Luck isn’t aiming to be the subsequent anybody. As an alternative, she’s carving her personal lane, on her personal phrases. Sonically, spiritually, and artistically. It’s an emotionally expansive debut that invitations listeners to mirror, heal, and rise proper alongside her.

It wasn’t luck. It was intentional. Luck on Instagram: @iamluck Stream the album: https://rmglinks.com/itwasntluck

12. DJ Premier & Roc Marciano – The Coldest Occupation

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The second hip-hop followers have been eagerly anticipating is lastly right here, as two of hip-hop’s most revered architects—DJ Premier and Roc Marciano—have joined forces to present the folks what they need with their new collaborative mission, The Coldest Occupation, which is now accessible.  

A real icon, DJ Premier (who additionally simply introduced the “He’s The Preemo I’m The Chemist” European Tour This Winter With The Alchemist) is among the most influential and genre-pushing producers of all time.  Roc Marciano usually credited with laying the muse for the trendy underground renaissance, is among the most influential multi-hyphenates (rapper/producer) artists of the final decade. 

The second hip-hop followers have been eagerly anticipating is lastly right here; Preem and Marci already provided up a teaser with The Coldest Occupation’s first single and video “Armani Part.”  The “Armani Part” video is high-end luxurious music, and an amalgamation of how their collaborative union ended up coming to go.  Upon bumping into one another whereas they had been each engaged in some retail remedy at Macy’s in NYC, the collaborative spark was re-ignited and put again on the entrance burner.  Roc Marciano described the collab as “gutter and costly, and the visible for “Armani Part” exemplifies that.  Shot on location in LA, Preem and Marci stroll down Rodeo Drive, cruise round in luxurious autos, traverse graffiti-filled backstreets, and puff on costly cigars whereas having fun with unique views of town.  

The Coldest Occupation was additional buoyed by the mission’s effortlessly cool follow-up single “Prayer Palms,” which was premiered by Rolling Stone.  DJ Premier commented on Marci’s swagger, “Roc all the time makes certain to by no means go within the route of the anticipated sorts.  He brags, with out bragging.  He reveals off, with out exhibiting off with.  If that doesn’t make sense, then you definately’re not what we wish in our league of pure fashion.  That’s the definition of “Prayer Palms.”  Explanations aren’t wanted.”

Since each artists have helped form the sounds of their respective generations, The Coldest Occupation is a totally self-contained physique of labor.  Marci makes use of each second of his slick, soulful wordplay, minimalist inflections and razor-sharp wit to flex over Premier’s timeless manufacturing. 

‘The Coldest Occupation particulars the liberty of doing conventional avenue rap, whereas preserving the NY sound of town; and sustaining the excessive expectation of a one producer duo,” DJ Premier attests.   “That is uncooked and uncut”!

You could have heard of “The Oldest Occupation,” however Roc Marci and DJ Premier are indoctrinating you into The Coldest Occupation.

DJ Premier & Roc Marciano’s The Coldest Occupation is now accessible courtesy of TTT (To The Prime), DJ Premier’s administration (Ian Schwartzman & Keeb) and Roc Marciano’s administration (Derek “Jazz” Walker).

Now you can buy, stream, add and favourite The Coldest Occupation at your most well-liked DSP: https://ffm.to/thecoldestprofession

13. Girl London – Rotation

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Able to warmth up summer season 2025 to a boiling level, acclaimed rapper Girl London reveals a knockout new single entitled “Rotation” accessible now by way of Excessive Standardz/Def Jam Recordings. Hear HERE.
 
The observe’s soulful pattern sizzles beneath the synth-laden beat. Girl London pulls up with a slick and swaggering circulation pushed by her dynamic supply. The vibe alternates between flirty and fiery as she will get sneaky on a chantable and catchy chorus, “Rotation, rotation, rotation, huh, I don’t share location!” A real participant, she proceeds to checklist off her very personal beginning lineup and bench through the verses in hilarious trend.
 
It’s charismatic, cheeky, and assured—identical to every part Girl London does.      
 
Be looking out for the premiere of a cinematic music video to accompany the observe quickly.
  
Earlier this yr, she dropped the wild “Is You Krazy?” It earned widespread tastemaker applause, Billboard touted it as one of many “R&B/Hip-Hop Contemporary Picks of the Week,” happening to focus on how “She raps over Hitmaka’s thumping manufacturing.” UPROXX named it amongst “The Finest New Hip-Hop This Week,” continuing to proclaim, “She’s simply as adept as anyone with the pen.” VIBE praised, “London has all the time been a lyricist who has deserved extra love and a focus, and he or she reveals it right here with out sacrificing high quality songmaking and nonetheless sounding endearing.” Plus, she sat down to debate the observe with Genius Verified.
 
It arrived on the heels of 2024’s “Model New,” which she carried out on MTV as a part of their tribute to Girls In Rap. On the prime of the summer season, she supported Coco Jones on her “Why Not Extra” Tour throughout North America.

In 2023, she dropped her mission, S.O.U.L., to crucial acclaim. Billboard raved, London’s lyrical sword is proving to be sharper than most,” and REVOLT named her amongst “13 Feminine Rappers to Watch in 2024,” happening to say, “One factor that you could’t deny concerning the New Jersey-raised artist is that she’s a real lyricist who can stand on her personal.”

With elite wordplay rooted in poetry, breathless power, and sufficient gusto to go bar-for-bar with anyone within the recreation, all indicators level to an imminent breakthrough for Girl London as she drops extra music.

Born to Caribbean mother and father and raised in The Bronx and East Orange, NJ, she has been obsessed over hip-hop and R&B since her childhood. After attaining a BS from Howard College and a Grasp’s diploma from USC, she flipped the script, opting to forego medical faculty as a way to observe her ardour for music. She constructed an viewers by posting viral movies of her poetry, paving the best way for her show-stopping freestyle collection “Girl Londays.” Attracting a burgeoning following of over 1,000,000 on Instagram, her lyrical acumen has incited the applause of Busta Rhymes, Cardi B, Lupe Fiasco, Timbaland, and Nas, to call a couple of.
 

14. Gunna – The Final Wun

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Coming full circle within the midst of a monumental inventive chapter, four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum Atlanta rap celebrity Gunna proudly presents his anxiously awaited sixth full-length studio album, The Final Wun, out now by way of Younger Stoner Life Information/ 300 Leisure. Hear HERE.

The Final Wun includes 25 tracks, cementing it as his greatest, brightest, and boldest physique of labor thus far. He as soon as once more tapped the skills of frequent collaborator, trusted confidant, and GRAMMY® Award-nominated megastar producer Turbo who government produced the album’s sonic framework. Gunna additionally welcomed an elite cohort of followers, tracing a direct line from Atlanta with Offset on “at my purest” and Nechie on “i can’t really feel my face” to Nigeria with Burna Boy on “wgft,” Wizkid on “ceaselessly be mine,” and Asake on “satisfaction.”

From prime to backside, The Final Wun showcases his spectacular evolution as each an elite rapper and generational artist with a narrative to inform and a message to share. He’s able to encourage like by no means earlier than.

On Wednesday August 6, Gunna hosted an Artwork Set up occasion at Ross + Kramer Gallery in New York Metropolis. The place he uncovered the The Final Wun album paintings for the primary time in public. 

Chatting with his cultural dominance, UPROXX championed Gunna as the duvet star of its “Visionaries” situation. Plus, he sat down with multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning legend Will.I.Am for a sit down interview and made historical past as “the primary artist to grace the UPROXX Studios XR stage” for a stay efficiency of “Received’t Cease” which initially set the stage for The Final Wun. 

Gunna has continued his regular rise in 2025, exhibiting up with a string of standout options that show he’s not slowing down anytime quickly. From Justin Bieber’s “Means It Is,” Turbo’s “Stylish Woman,” he’s remained a relentless presence within the dialog. He closed out 2024 robust with “GOT DAMN,” which adopted the success of “HIM ALL ALONG,” which debuted on the Billboard Scorching 100.

15. Jenevieve – Crysalis

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Rising Various R&B star, Jenevieve, has formally unveiled her latest album, CRYSALIS. The physique of labor serves as a reminder to guard what makes you distinctive, whereas doubling down in your instincts when confronted with outdoors strain. Created alongside government producer and songwriter Elijah Gabor, it captures her evolution each musically and personally. The 14-track album is now accessible alongside an official visible for “Hvn Excessive.”

To have a good time the album’s launch, Jenevieve hosted a personal occasion in Los Angeles final evening (Thursday 8/7) at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang – the identical location the place the “Hvn Excessive” visible was filmed. Attendees bought to get pleasure from an immersive recreation of the video alongside gifted headphones courtesy of JLab Audio (whose marketing campaign Jenevieve not too long ago co-starred in with Miguel from “Love Island”). Persevering with the celebration, Jenevieve is partnering with Yerba Madre and Mr. Charlie’s on Wednesday, August 13^th for an unique fan occasion at Mr. Charlie’s model new Brentwood location. Friends will get pleasure from a customized meal that includes the primary seasonal taste drop from Yerba Madre – Watermelody – alongside unique merch and extra.

Jenevieve first launched the world of CRYSALIS with single “Haiku,” a heartfelt observe that VIBE known as “candy and endearing— one thing R&B wants extra of,” after which “Head Over Heels,” an ode to the dizzying highs of affection, accompanied by a number of viral posts on social media.

Jenevieve first captivated audiences in 2020 together with her breakout hit “Child Powder,” which has since surpassed 175 million international streams. Her 2021 debut mission, DIVISION, and 2022 follow-up EP, RENDEZVOUS, earned widespread crucial acclaim, with retailers like Pitchfork praising her as “the right mix of new-age soul and timeless R&B,” and Billboard declaring she’s “a power to be reckoned with—each musically and visually.” Along with the accolades and reward, Jenevieve has earned a loyal fan base with a method that’s soulful, experimental, and unmistakably her personal.

16. Jonas Brothers – Greetings From Your Hometown

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At present, GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum superstars Jonas Brothers proudly current their long-awaited seventh studio album, Greetings From Your Hometown, out now by way of Republic Information—pay attention HERE.
 
Greetings From Your Hometown is a celebration of the Jonas Brothers’ momentous journey and legacy over the previous 20 years. Almost seven years within the making, the album was fastidiously crafted utilizing songs written throughout completely different intervals of the previous six to seven years, permitting the band to inform a wealthy, reflective story by music. Drawing inspiration from their New Jersey roots and lifelong musical influences, this album serves as a love letter to their hometown. The album options new collaborations with multi-platinum Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis on “Liked You Higher,” GRAMMY®-winning rock band Switchfoot on the title observe “Greetings From Your Hometown,” and multi-platinum artist and producer Marshmello on the beforehand launched fan favourite “Gradual Movement.” The band additionally teamed up with notable songwriters and producers on the document, together with Ryan Tedder, Justin Tranter, Julian Bunetta, Alexander 23, MUNA’s Josette Maskin, Mikky Ekko, and extra. See the total tracklist for Greetings From Your Hometown—which incorporates their latest singles “I Can’t Lose,” “No Time To Discuss,” and “Love Me To Heaven”—beneath.
 
This Sunday, August tenth, Jonas Brothers will kick off their highly-anticipated 2025 JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour with a career-defining hometown present at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, which guarantees to be a really particular evening filled with one-of-a-kind surprises. Earlier than hitting the stage, the band will return to American Dream—the place they first held JONASCON with over 75,000 followers earlier this yr—for an album launch celebration occasion, which is able to function a stay Q&A and track-by-track dialog.
 
The JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour will run by November throughout North America and have a dynamic, career-spanning stay present that highlights each chapter of the Jonas Brothers’ 20 yr profession and their evolution as a band, together with solo tasks like Nick Jonas & the Administration, Nick Jonas’ solo profession, Joe Jonas’ solo profession, DNCE, and extra. Choose dates will function particular company Marshmello, The All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Women, in addition to particular native JONASCON pop-up occasions for followers. See the total checklist of tour dates beneath, and tickets can be found now at ticketmaster.com.
 
Followers can watch Jonas Brothers LIVE in live performance on their Greetings From Your Hometown twentieth anniversary tour completely on Samsung TV Plus. 5 live shows from all through the tour will air stay to followers around the globe on Samsung Tv Community. Dates embrace New Jersey’s MetLife, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, and Buffalo, which can be streaming in 17 international locations, together with the US, Canada, UK, Korea, Brazil, France, India, and extra.
 
Earlier this week, Jonas Brothers took over the NYC Ferry and carried out a shock acoustic set as they sailed alongside the East River in partnership with Samsung TV Plus, singing stripped-back variations of fan favourite hits from the previous 20 years. Final evening, the band appeared on The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon to speak concerning the inspirations and inventive course of for Greetings From Your Hometown, in addition to tease what followers can count on on the JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour. This morning, they’re kicking off the album’s launch with a particular efficiency on TODAY’s 2025 Citi Live performance Sequence—you should definitely tune in. TikTok can also be celebrating the brand new album by letting followers uncover Jonas Brothers in an entire new method with a brand new multi-tab hub that includes their album, tour, and unique fan content material.

17. Marshmellow & Jelly Roll – Holy Water

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GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist and producer Marshmello shares a blockbuster new single entitled “Holy Water” that includes GRAMMY® Award-nominated celebrity Jelly Roll out now by way of Mercury Information/Massive Loud Information.

Hear HERE.

For “Holy Water,” Marshmello introduced old style hearth and flare to the manufacturing. Difficult himself to craft a basic nation soundscape, Marshmello notably included 12-string guitar, baritone guitar, and mandolin—which he performed within the studio. All of those components naturally combine with the up-tempo beat and kinetic synths. Concurrently, Jelly Roll sounds proper at residence towards this placing and soulful backdrop. He tasks his voice with spirit on the hook, “One tear for the brokenhearted, pour out slightly holy water.”

It tugs heartstrings and hits as exhausting as something both of those icons has carried out…

Of the music, Marshmello mentioned, “It’s actually heartfelt. This is among the most emotional songs I’ve ever launched. It’s about shedding a liked one. Sadly, loads of us can relate to that. Once I confirmed the preliminary thought to Jelly Roll and instructed him the story, he liked it. He’s an open guide, and it was actually nice to see the way it resonated. It impressed me to go in much more on the manufacturing and get inventive with the nation components. He undoubtedly introduced it residence to the place it’s now.”

“Holy Water” marks the second nation leaning collaboration from the style bending artist and producer who first made historical past within the style when he collaborated with Kane Brown for “Miles On It.” The music took flight as “the primary music ever to debut at #1 on each the Prime Dance/Digital Songs Chart and Prime Nation Songs Chart.”  The discharge showcases Marshmello’s potential to seamlessly traverse genres and arrives on the heels of earlier 2025 releases together with “Worlds Aside” [feat. Feat. AR/CO] and “Save My Love” [with Ellie Goulding & AVAION], and “Gradual Movement” [with Jonas Brothers].

Keep tuned for extra to come back.

18. Younger Nudy – Paradise

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At present, Grammy nominated breakout ATL rapper Younger Nudy drops his new album PARADISE by way of PDE Information/RCA Information — click on right here to pay attention. The 14-track document dives into Nudy’s ATL roots however nonetheless has his laid again cadence and energetic, uncooked supply. The album is usually produced by Nudy’s longtime collaborator, ATL producer Coupe, in addition to Child Hazel, ThankYouWill, Mojo Krazy, XYNothing, NASH, KOOKUP and Ash Money. The visitor options on this album embrace 21 Savage, Challenge Pat, Latto, BabyDrill and Coupe.

Previous to album drop, Nudy launched “BTA” (click on right here to look at) and “ICED TEA” that includes 21 Savage, Challenge Pat & Coupe. The latter was directed by Hidji and reveals Younger Nudy, 21 Savage and Coupe giving “Hood Excursions” in ATL to teams of vacationers – click on right here to look at. Forward of the album launch, Nudy additionally launched ROAD TO PARADISE, a free present expertise main as much as the discharge of PARADISE in choose cities together with New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta.

PARADISE is Nudy’s first solo album launch since his critically acclaimed album Gumbo in 2023. It acquired glowing opinions from followers and critics comparable to Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Stereogum, XXL Journal, and extra. The album is Nudy’s highest debuting album in his profession and options his most mainstream, profitable single “Peaches & Eggplants” that includes 21 Savage. After reaching the highest spot on the US Scorching 50 TikTok charts final July, the music peaked at #49 on the Billboard Scorching 100, his first music to make this chart. 

Take heed to Younger Nudy’s new album PARADISE out now by way of PDE Information/RCA Information.

19. Kaash Paige – KAASHMYCHECKS

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Following the discharge of her new single “2BADBITCHES” earlier this month, Kaash Paige has dropped her extremely anticipated EP KAASHMYCHECKS, at present August 8 by way of Rostrum Information. The discharge marks her first full-length mission on the label and a decisive return to the highlight after a interval of progress, self-reflection, and reinvention.

Extra hip-hop leaning than her signature R&B sound, KAASHMYCHECKS is a debauched, liberated exploration of Kaash’s “poisonous alter ego” – a persona constructed on confidence, indulgence, and unfiltered hedonism. With slick flows, hard-hitting manufacturing, and a gritty, melodic edge, the EP displays an artist absolutely in charge of her voice and her vices.

Kaash says of the EP, “My alter ego loves the joys – lust, consideration, want, all of it. However deep down, I do know an excessive amount of indulgence makes the soul starve. What feeds the ego doesn’t all the time feed the spirit, and KAASHMYCHECKS is me exploring that rigidity.”

The EP opens with “GIRLSGONEWILD”, a sultry, atmospheric intro that units the tone for the mission. Kaash displays on the whirlwind of fame, with ladies throwing themselves at her mid-performance and nights blurring into neon-lit events. “2BADBITCHES”, which was launched July 11, is subsequent – the fan-favorite that leans all the best way into Kaash’s temptress power – a seductive story of indulgence, want, and the joys of temptation. Subsequent is “PIMP DADDY (FT. JUICY J)” – a gritty, bass-heavy banger that includes legendary Memphis rapper recognized for his pioneering work with Three 6 Mafia. The observe is a money-making manifesto: daring, brash, and filled with swagger. “P4P” options rising R&B star Phabo who lends his clean vocals to the upbeat entice groove laced with Kaash’s signature melodic contact. Her vocals soar on the hook, capturing the electrical chemistry of two artists in sync. “DEMONTIME” is an airier, introspective second on the mission, the place Kaash floats over spacious manufacturing whereas reflecting on freedom, summertime, and fleeting connections. The mission closes out with “WHOLE LOTTA SWAG”, the place Kaash reveals off her versatility and vocal dexterity, bouncing effortlessly between singing and rapping.

KAASHMYCHECKS follows Kaash’s daring transfer to independence, having signed with Rostrum Information after parting methods with Def Jam in 2023. Since then, she’s been centered on constructing a brand new inventive staff, sharpening her inventive voice, and leaning into experimentation. The EP arrives scorching on the heels of her latest headline tour in China, and a landmark return efficiency at SXSW 2025, the place she reminded followers of her electrical stage presence and continued evolution.

Kaash initially broke out in 2019 together with her viral hit document “Love Songs” and debut EP Parked Automotive Convos. This momentum catapulted her into the highlight, resulting in collaborations with international heavyweights like Don Toliver and Travis Scott on “Euphoria,” and a standout function on Alicia Keys’ “Wasted Power.” Alongside the best way, she earned reward from Kylie Jenner, Alicia Keys, 6lack, and extra, and was featured in notable trend campaigns with Ivy Park, Moose Knuckles, and Guess. Within the midst of all that, Kaash went onto launch two extra critically acclaimed tasks, Teenage Fever (2020) and S2ML (2022). Subsequent got here Kaash’s daring new impartial chapter. She launched Catch Me Whereas I Care, an EDM-driven mission that showcased her intuition for R&B/electro fusion and marked her first launch outdoors the foremost label system.

Now able to let the world hear her new sound with KAASHMYCHECKS, Kaash Paige proves she’s stepped into her new period with energy and objective.

20. JID – God Does Like Ugly

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Platinum-selling, multi-Grammy nominated rapper, J.I.D releases his extremely anticipated fourth studio album, God Does Like Ugly — out now by way of Dreamville Information/Interscope Information. Government produced by longtime collaborator Christo, God Does Like Ugly presents a meticulously crafted assortment from an artist who’s relentlessly labored on his skills.

J.I.D provides one thing for each hip hop fanatic; whether or not you crave intricate lyricism and head-nodding beats, clean melodic R&B-infused tracks, or thunderous anthems designed to ignite mosh pits on tour. It’s fervent in nature, feverish in its manufacturing, and a implausible pay attention in its entirety.

God Does Like Ugly showcases a powerful roster of collaborators fastidiously chosen by J.I.D to create the wealthy sonic panorama of God Does Like Ugly. It showcases musical skills representing almost each area essential to hip hop’s musical geography. Opening the mission together with his commanding presence, Westside Gunn’s distinctive vocals instantly captivate listeners on “YouUgly”, establishing the album’s daring inventive route from the primary moments. On “Sk8” it’s a homage to Atlanta’s distinctive sound and options hometown heroes EARTHGANG and the dulcet tones of Ciara. The mission additionally options the primary ever, new, Clipse verse on “Neighborhood.” Rounding out the album are a few of J.I.D’s earlier collaborators and friends together with Ty Dolla $ign, Vince Staples, 6lack, Don Toliver, Jessie Reyez, Mereba, Child Kia and Atlanta rap legend Pastor Troy who all deliver their distinctive skills to a physique of labor that may stand robust amongst J.I.D’s already spectacular catalog. 

21. Avenoir – Alone

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An exhilarating new voice in R&B at present, singer and songwriter Avenoir proclaims his debut album Mirage slated for launch on September fifth by way of LISTEN TO THE KIDS. In celebration, he shares his stirring new music “Alone”. Crafted with shut collaborations Maz B and YMX Beats, the observe provides a glimpse into his placing universe that makes up his debut album, a group of signature sultry, tell-all and deeply confessional ballads. 

Injecting a breath of contemporary air into the exhilarating R&B house together with his singular sound, Avenoir arrives as a power to be reckoned with as he brilliantly fuses future-facing sonic components together with his love for placing stay instrumentation that is still on the core of his songs for music that transcends time and style confines making him standout within the style. His voice is honey-drenched and haunting, weaving between up to date R&B, alt-soul, and a contact of nostalgic ‘90s affect. It follows his scintillating string of single “Artwork Of Conflict” which was lauded by Billboard, proclaiming it a “glowing alt-R&B fantasia full with ebullient synths and luxurious keyboard chords cradling his breathless falsetto” and “Prince-esque” in addition to the placing single “Heaven” that includes Houston-born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bryant Barnes. 

The Edmonton-based 23-year-old first technology artist is the kid of Nigerian and Zambian mother and father who handed on their love for music to Avenoir and his siblings. His first enterprise into music started when he began enjoying piano in church together with his mom, a robust songstress within the church, as a strategy to fortify their relationship. At a younger age, he additionally found a deep love for poetry through the second grade and shortly after began making music from scratch as a child. He drew from the sounds he was surrounded by rising up which included the rock and different music of his father and the soul and R&B of his mom, each of which have come to tell his one-of-a-kind sound. 

22. Danny Singh – TRICKIN

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23. Naomi Scott – Lower Me Free

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Singer, songwriter and artist Naomi Scott has launched a second model new observe titled “Lower Me Free” out now on ALTER Music. Hear HERE. Watch the visualiser HERE.

The observe as much as “Rhythm” and the second in a collection of latest songs to be launched this yr, “Lower Me Free” is a stripped-back, emotionally-rich, alt-pop ballad that tackles the coin toss of a relationship on the rocks, when somebody is pulling away and you’ll’t assist however give them a push. “Lower Me Free” is produced by Lido with extra manufacturing by Dev Hynes and Jack Dines. 

Naomi introduced her new music to the North American stage final weekend together with her debut pageant efficiency at Lollapalooza which noticed one of many greatest crowds of Saturday evening. The electrifying set included a cameo from Johnny Yukon as they carried out their newly minted single “Rhythm” and a particular rendition of “She’s So Gone” from the beloved Lemonade Mouth movie – see photographs beneath

A music artist first, Naomi started singing from a younger age at her mother and father’ East London church and was first found at 14, and so Scott’s journey into music started early, with formative classes in partnership with pop powerhouse Xenomania and two EPs launched whereas nonetheless in her teenagers. As one ardour gave strategy to one other and her major focus turned in direction of a profitable profession in movie, she has all the time continued to discover her personal inventive voice alongside a quiet dedication to launch new music.

Having collaborated with others through the years, these songwriting classes noticed Scott deliver the method again to only herself, writing songs on the piano, and permitting her personal sound to crystallize. Deeply influenced by gospel, ’80s pop, and the alt-pop heroes of her youth, the result’s an artistically wealthy, world-building physique of labor that’s good, thought of and intoxicating. With a debut album due for launch in 2026, that is an artist in her personal proper, delivering her most private and assured work thus far.

24. Sasha Keable – act proper

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British-Colombian rising R&B star Sasha Keable makes a triumphant return together with her most visceral and emotionally charged mission thus far, the extremely anticipated ‘act proper’ mission out now by way of The Struggle Membership Information/Sony Music UK– click on HERE to pay attention.

Written within the aftermath of a painful breakup, ‘act proper’ charts an emotional journey from anger and despair to self-reflection and empowerment. “This mission comes from a spot of betrayal and heartbreak,” says Sasha. “I felt like if I didn’t make this music I would lose my thoughts. I made this mission for myself, it’s precisely what I wanted.”

Along with her powerhouse vocals entrance and middle, the Challenge blends nostalgic R&B stylings with cutting-edge soul. It options rising stars Beam (on the sultry, confident “Work”) and Leon Thomas, this yr’s greatest R&B breakout, who co-wrote and options on the mission’s focus observe “transfer it alongside”. The only is a second of defiance from Sasha as she displays on a previous relationship and fills herself with confidence that she is able to transfer on “ring the alarm please.”

Main as much as her extremely anticipated launch, Sasha hit NPR’s Tiny Desk Live performance to ship a surprising efficiency of the act proper mission stay. That very same week, it was introduced that Sasha can be becoming a member of platinum-selling R&B artist Giveon as a particular visitor on his 17-date “Pricey Beloved” U.S. tour. Kicking off in Seattle and stopping in main cities like New York Metropolis and Los Angeles, this tour will enable Sasha to showcase her evolving sound and new music with followers. To buy tickets for the tour, go to: https://www.giveonofficial.com/tour/.

act proper follows a string of celebrated releases from Sasha this yr. The mission was launched with “act proper”, an emotionally charged anthem delivered stay on Later… with Jools Holland, and adopted by the ferocious “FEEL SOMETHING”, written throughout a late-night session in Tennessee with Grammy-winner Taylor Hill and P90Pope. The latest months have seen Sasha attain new heights, together with the discharge of “Take Your Time” ft. 6lack, and a momentous co-sign from Beyoncé, who named her as certainly one of at present’s most inspiring artists. Since her acclaimed 2021 EP Intermission, that includes the hit “Killing Me” ft. Jorja Smith, Sasha has returned with fearless honesty, embracing her id and giving voice to the complexities of affection, loss, and queer relationships. Her first single in three years, “Maintain Up”, marked the start of this new chapter, met with admiration and help from Leon Thomas, Little Simz, Daniel Kaluuya, Yebba, John Legend, Wu Tang Clan, Mahalia, and extra.

With over 55 million streams, a following of properly over 400K throughout Instagram and TikTok, and a rising popularity for unfiltered, emotionally uncooked songwriting, Sasha Keable is among the UK’s most enjoyable up to date R&B voices. Drawing from a wealthy musical heritage, from Donny Hathaway and Mary J. Blige to Colombian Cumbia and Vallenatos, Sasha channels each soul and Latin drama into her sound. With this mission, she steps absolutely into her energy.

25. Rochelle Jordan – Doing It Too

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At present the critically acclaimed British-Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Rochelle Jordan releases her searing new observe “Doing It Too” from her extremely anticipated album Via The Wall by slated for launch on September twenty sixth by way of EMPIRE. The observe is produced by Japan’s very personal Preliminary Discuss, Virginia’s enigmatic architect in alt-R&B/digital music KLSH and Alabama powerhouse Byron the Aquarius. The product of years of deep reflection and inventive transformation, “Doing It Too” reveals a daring new chapter rooted in energy and celebration of self that’s on the core of Via The Wall. It’s Rochelle in her biggest type but as she reaches staggering new heights solidifying her rightful place as certainly one of at present’s most important music artists. The album is on the market for pre-save at present HERE. 

Born from a wealthy and deep collaboration with KLSH, Via The Wall is a placing effort that pushes the boundaries of the tradition and pop music, constructing a extra inclusive neighborhood and bringing the underground into the mainstream. For years now, KLSH has hand-in-hand with Rochelle masterfully designed her sound, bringing her larger-than-life universe to life. Notably, he was the important thing designer of her hit mission, Play With the Modifications, as the chief producer and the visionary behind a lot extra.

Rochelle Jordan is the way forward for pop-dance to Alt R&B music and has been, and now her return proves to be monumental for the bigger music panorama as an artist who has been forward of the curve for over a decade. With over 100 million international streams and a popularity for pushing R&B into future-facing territory, Rochelle Jordan, alongside her longtime collaborator and mastermind producer/inventive director KLSH, has lengthy been a visionary voice in music with a world fanbase and demanding popularity of her fearless, expansive sound lined with daring alt-R&B, soul and heart-pumping digital music. 

Via The Wall marks Rochelle’s latest providing since her breakout 2021’s Play With the Modifications, a genre-blurring triumph hailed by NPR, Pitchfork, and The Guardian for its daring sonic palette and emotional depth. This follows her latest collaboration with shut collaborator and good friend Kaytranada on their insatiable single “Spit It Out” that has amassed 30 million streams throughout platforms, and her singles “Crave” produced by Chicago home legend Terry Hunter and “TTW” produced by KLSH and Byron The Aquarius which had been each properly acquired by KCRW, Genius and Pitchfork. All through her exhilarating profession, she has delivered explosive collaborations with KAYTRANADA, Kelela, Logic1000, Sango, TOKiMONSTA and plenty of extra.

26. Ok Camp ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Chase Shakur – Early Morning

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Multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur  Ok Camp returns with a sultry new single simply in time for the end-of-summer warmth. A decade right into a profession that’s helped outline Atlanta’s fashionable sound, the RARE Sound founder groups up with Ty Dolla $ign and Chase Shakur for “Early Morning” a vibey, late-night anthem that serves as the newest preview from his extremely anticipated upcoming album KISS 6, out August 15 by way of RARE Sound.

Constructed for bed room playlists and dancefloor detours, “Early Morning” provides a clean, hypnotic groove that blends hazy hooks with introspective verses. Chase Shakur floats effortlessly on the hook, whereas Ty Dolla $ign displays on nights that blur into dawn. Anchored by Ok Camp’s signature easy circulation and simple rhythm, the observe is one other instance of his potential to craft information that really feel timeless, emotional, and unforgettable. Following final month’s R&B-leaning launch “Your Kind” with rising Atlanta artist Qiuntellii, “Early Morning” marks the second single from the KISS 6 period—a mission that symbolizes progress, reinvention, and Ok Camp’s evolution as each an artist and entrepreneur.

The discharge comes forward of Ok Camp’s KISS 6 Summer time Tour, a 27-city North American run that kicks off August 14 in Birmingham, AL and consists of main stops in Houston (8/16), Los Angeles (8/22), Chicago (9/4), and a closing hometown present in Atlanta (9/28). The tour will function help from Domani and Fresco Trey on choose dates. Tickets can be found at kiss6tour.com. 

Constructed for bed room playlists and dancefloor detours, “Early Morning” provides a clean, hypnotic groove that blends hazy hooks with introspective verses. Chase Shakur floats effortlessly on the hook, whereas Ty Dolla $ign displays on nights that blur into dawn. Anchored by Ok Camp’s signature easy circulation and simple rhythm, the observe is one other instance of his potential to craft information that really feel timeless, emotional, and unforgettable. Following final month’s R&B-leaning launch “Your Kind” with rising Atlanta artist Qiuntellii, “Early Morning” marks the second single from the KISS 6 period—a mission that symbolizes progress, reinvention, and Ok Camp’s evolution as each an artist and entrepreneur.

The discharge comes forward of Ok Camp’s KISS 6 Summer time Tour, a 27-city North American run that kicks off August 14 in Birmingham, AL and consists of main stops in Houston (8/16), Los Angeles (8/22), Chicago (9/4), and a closing hometown present in Atlanta (9/28). The tour will function help from Domani and Fresco Trey on choose dates. Tickets can be found at kiss6tour.com. 

27. Dom Innarella – Name Me

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Primed to pop off as an artist to look at in 2025, buzzing 14-year-old singer, songwriter, and proud New Jersey native Dom Innarella shares a model new single entitled “Name Me” out now by way of Republic Information. Hear HERE.
 
“I first bought the thought for ‘Name Me’ once I was scrolling by my DMs and noticed this beautiful lady had messaged me that she liked me and my music,” Dom shares. “However then I noticed she lived throughout the nation from me. So I had this thought: loads of relationships are lengthy distance, however no matter the place you might be, we are able to all the time keep related on the telephone. I texted my staff that her message put thIs thought into my head… regardless of how distant you might be, I might nonetheless love you thru the telephone. From there, we stayed up late writing your complete music, and the remaining is historical past.”
 
The observe layers lithely strummed acoustic guitar between the snaps of a head-nodding beat. Dom instantly captivates as he opens up his coronary heart each vocally and lyrically. His clean falsetto virtually melts into the nice and cozy manufacturing as he reassures on the chorus, “If I’m 1,000,000 miles away and we are able to’t be head to head, simply know that I’m ten numbers away.” He caps it off with the hummable hook, “Simply name me.” “Name Me” concurrently illuminates the dynamics of his voice and highlights his star-power. Keep tuned for an accompanying music video that brings the music’s story to life on display.
 
“Name Me” lands within the wake of “Jersey In July.” Nearing 1 million whole streams, it attracted crucial acclaim from the likes of Melodic Journal who raved, “The music is properly on its strategy to turning into a summer season smash, as its sun-kissed melodies and flirty lyrics are undeniably charming and fully irresistible.”
 
On the prime of the yr, Dom made waves out of the Backyard State together with his breakout “Bout Me,” which has amassed over 10 million streams. His first launch debuted #1 on Canada’s Spotify Viral Chart, #2 on the US Viral Chart, and #35 in Australia.
 
It’s just the start although. Prepare for extra new music from Dom Innarella!

28. Bakar – Lonjo!

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Withdrawing in 2025 with an unparalleled and simple imaginative and prescient, acclaimed genre-bending artist Bakar (aka Abubakar Baker Shariff-Farr) shares a brand new single and music video entitled “Lonyo!” out now. It kicks off his subsequent inventive season and units the stage for extra new music due out quickly. Take heed to “Lonyo!” right here. Watch the music video right here. 

For the observe, Bakar samples the 2000 hit “Summer time of Love” by UK phenomenon Lonyo. He faucets into the unique’s basic storage power, but twists it up together with his personal signature sound all the identical. Sparks fly from the friction between his speedy supply and the frenetically gritty beat. The accompanying visible directed by famend English-French director-writer-photographer Tom Emmerson [Doechii, Col3trane, AntsLive], is full of uncontainable enthusiasm and choreography matching the music’s power completely. 

With “Lonyo!,” Bakar continues to progress, pulling listeners deep into his immersive sonic world whereas he continues to problem himself to interrupt stylistic boundaries and persistently ship as an elite and enigmatic songwriter. Earlier this yr, he launched “Looking out,” which HYPEBEAST hailed as “a sonic summation of who the UK-based artist is” whereas HotNewHipHop promised, “the stripped-down, tender observe units the tone for what’s to come back.” 

Persevering with a standout yr, Bakar graces the stage at Outdoors Lands tomorrow in San Francisco and touches down within the UK for Studying and Leeds Competition on August twenty third. 

Bakar’s music has additionally translated into trend, the place he has modeled for manufacturers like Louis Vuitton, as a part of Virgil Abloh’s inaugural runway present, in addition to Prada’s “A Reward To Give” marketing campaign. He not too long ago starred in Giorgio Armani’s “That’s So Armani” marketing campaign, proving that from stage to runway, there isn’t a lot that he can’t do.

Expertise “Lonyo!” this yr and keep tuned for extra from Bakar.

29. Melvin Blender – Truthful Warning

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From the quiet corners of West Bloomfield, Michigan, to classes inside Warner Music’s studios, Melvin Bender is carving a lane that’s all his personal. With a brand new single, “Truthful Warning,” out at present, the rising artist steps into a brand new chapter that’s cooler in tone, sharper in execution, and unafraid to chop deep. The observe is a moody, magnetic take a look at what occurs when chemistry and warning collide, marking a transparent departure from Melvin’s earlier, extra open-hearted releases. This time, he’s not simply telling his story, he’s in charge of the narrative.

“Truthful Warning’ is about that second when the connection is simple, however so is the danger,” Melvin shares. “It’s much less of a warning to her, and extra of a mirrored image for each of us… as soon as we cross that line, we each may come out modified.”

Melvin’s journey into music started with drumline rhythms and funk classics in his center faculty marching band. Drawing inspiration from the storytelling of Kendrick Lamar and the futuristic sound of The Neptunes, Melvin blends sharp lyricism with wealthy manufacturing. 

Marked by his progress in confidence and inventive management, “Truthful Warning” additionally showcases Melvin’s evolution behind the boards, having not too long ago begun producing and arranging a lot of his personal work. Collaborations with Grammy-winning producers like YogiTheProducer, Kevin Ekofo, and Ye Ali have additional elevated his craft.

Melvin’s catalog is tied collectively by a private universe he calls Melrose, a recurring theme and title collection that displays his inside world and inventive imaginative and prescient. His final mission, Meet Me on Melrose, laid the muse. With “Truthful Warning,” he’s opening the door wider. Melrose is equal elements soundscape and sanctuary; an emotionally layered world constructed for lovers. Melvin might write with directness, however his supply reveals one thing extra uncommon: persistence, presence, and emotional fluency.

With one other single on the horizon, thrilling collaborations on the best way, and a full EP to observe, count on music that’s intimate, fashionable, and intentional. Whether or not you’re drawn to storytelling, stay reveals, or one thing that simply feels actual, Melvin Bender is somebody to maintain in your radar.

30. Courtney Bell – On a regular basis

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Detroit emcee Courtney Bell makes a robust return with “On a regular basis,” an trustworthy and introspective observe that exposes the emotional weight of routine and the quiet struggle to alter. Out now by way of MNRK Music Group, the only marks the primary launch off his upcoming album It Will get Larger Later, arriving quickly.

Helmed by visionary director Diego, the cinematic video captures the core of the document, impressed by Groundhog Day, it follows Courtney reliving the identical day, waking up, falling into the identical habits, numbing the identical ache. Smoking, consuming, zoning out, crashing. Every restart brings new particulars, small cracks within the sample. And with each loop, he inches nearer to readability, till the cycle lastly breaks.

The observe pulses with uncooked self-awareness, constructed round a hook that echoes like a mantra: “On a regular basis the identical…” It’s the sound of somebody caught within the cycle, waking, numbing, chasing, repeating. Traces like “I bought unhealthy habits that…up my stacking” and “Mondays really feel like Fridays, Fridays really feel like Sundays” blur time and reality, revealing how simple it’s to lose your self in routine. However this isn’t only a confession. It’s a reckoning. A shift in perspective. A break within the loop that factors towards one thing higher.

It Will get Larger Later marks the beginning of one thing deeper, a return, a mirrored image, and a metamorphosis in movement. It’s Courtney Bell at his most intentional, peeling again what now not serves him and moving into objective. From ache to perspective, from cycles to readability, that is the sound of progress: uncooked, grounded, and constructed to final.

31. Tye Tribbett – Solely On The Street (Dwell)

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Forward of a possible leak, Tye Tribbett takes issues into his personal palms with a shock launch for followers: Solely On The Street (Dwell). Captured throughout final yr’s Solely One Night time Tho Tour, this 11-track mission delivers the unrivaled power and soul-stirring worship of Tribbett’s stay reveals from cities together with Dallas, Los Angeles, Houston, and San Francisco — with a particular dedication to LA through the devastating wildfires.

“The leak wasn’t a part of the plan, however I made a decision to take management of the narrative as a substitute of retreating! So I’m leaning into this,” says Tribbett. “Tye Tribbett Solely On The Street is uncooked, highly effective, odd, energetic, and inspiring. I’m now really excited for y’all to listen to it! So chew on this whereas I end cooking up the brand new mission! Stream it wherever you devour music.”

This launch follows the announcement of Tribbett’s extremely anticipated fall tour, We Outdoors, that includes particular company viral pastor and bestselling writer Mike Todd with Transformation Worship, together with powerhouse vocalist Kierra Sheard. The We Outdoors Tour kicks off October 28 in Charlotte, NC, and makes stops in main cities together with Atlanta, Brooklyn, Detroit, and Memphis earlier than wrapping November 22 in Houston, TX.  Tickets for the 17-city run are on sale now at TyeTribbett.com.

32. Sugarhill Ddot, BabyChiefDoit & Child Kia -Crashouts

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At present, Harlem rap sensation Sugarhill Ddot groups with fellow rising stars BabyChiefDoit and Child Kia for “Crashouts,” a raucous posse lower out now by way of Precedence Information. The brand new single retains the power excessive as Sugarhill Ddot comes off of the hotly tipped U.S. New Wave Tour 2025 triple-header with STAR BANDZ and DD Osama. Take heed to “Crashouts” HERE. 

Constructed on producer Jaylap’s huge horns, keys, bass, and drums, “Crashouts” feels made for the stage. The beat stomps out the gate whereas the three rappers gleefully commerce assured bars from on prime of the world. Because the wild adlibs and speedy bars fly, they warn anybody that stands of their method.

The aptly titled single unites three ascendent teenaged skills. Chicago’s BabyChiefDoit was named to the XXL Freshman checklist earlier this yr and not too long ago made his Billboard Scorching 100 debut with “Went West.” Atlanta’s Child Kia has established his unrestrained fashion on huge viral hits like “OD CRASHIN.” And Sugarhill Ddot is using excessive off a collection of successes together with latest forays into Spanish-language collabs (see “You Look Attractive” with Little Homie and “Qué Arrebate” with Yaisel LM, Lil Naay, Slayter, and Huan62) and — most notably — his second team-up with Chicago’s fresh-faced STAR BANDZ, “Power,” a feel-good, drill-infused observe lifted by the 2 solo artists’ famous chemistry collectively.

That observe hailed from the Deluxe model of Sugarhill Ddot’s celebrated debut album, 2 Sides of the Story, and was a sequel to the pair’s massively viral 2024 hit “My Child,” whose music video alone has greater than 27 million views. “Power” bought its personal fair proportion of affection, with “Finest New Hip-Hop” nods from XXL and UPROXX. And Billboard shared unique behind-the-scenes photographs from the video shoot — a follow-up to their “Contemporary Picks of the Week” writeup, which raved, “Two of the very best teenage rappers out reconnect for one more horny drill anthem … The duo ought to most likely simply lock in for a joint mission.” In addition they each made Advanced’s checklist of “The 13 Finest Teenage Rappers Proper Now” — as did Child Kia. Sugarhill Ddot and STAR BANDZ spoke to Rolling Stone on their collab.

Regardless of his age, Sugarhill Ddot has been carving out his personal lane for a couple of years, amassing co-signs from the likes of Cardi B, Drake, Ice Spice, and Lil Durk following a robust run of self-released songs that culminated in his signing to Precedence Information. He dropped a slew of singles throughout 2023, incomes a rep for songs that swirled up the urgency of drill with the wild, youthful innovation that sparked rap’s rise. 2 Sides of the Story made good on that promise, exhibiting an artist who can simply change modes — from hard-edged to melodic — and neatly curate expertise with cameos from Skilla Child, Hunxho, Luh Tyler, BBG Steppaa, and even the late PnB Rock. 2 Sides of the Story Deluxe unveiled buzzing new tracks like “Power,” in fact, and the “Like This (Remix)” that includes Bay Swag and wolfacejoeyy.

33. Domani ft. Ok Camp – I Need You

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Rising Atlanta artist Domani is again with a brand new single, “I Need You,” that includes fellow Atlanta native Ok Camp. The observe, which was world premiered on Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation on Thursday, is an infectious and rhythmic addition to Domani’s rising catalog and can be featured on a forthcoming, presently unnamed mission.

“I Need You” showcases Domani’s clean vocals and introspective lyricism, whereas Ok Camp’s verse provides an ideal layer of his signature sound. The collaboration is a pure match, highlighting the simple chemistry between the 2 artists.

“It was nice to hyperlink up with Ok Camp for this document,” Domani mentioned. “The power was proper, and I feel we created one thing particular that persons are actually going to attach with. I can’t wait to get again on the street and see my followers subsequent week.”

Followers may have the prospect to listen to “I Need You” stay as Domani hits the street with Ok Camp on the “KISS 6” tour. Domani, who not too long ago carried out at halftime with DC Younger Fly at an Atlanta Dream recreation performing “Endlessly Lasting,” is poised for a busy fall. “Endlessly Lasting” launched in 2024 is nearing 50 million streams throughout all platforms, and has been the catalyst to his present trajectory.

34. King Iso – Regular

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Holding nothing again as soon as once more, King Iso cuts proper to the core on his lyrically incisive and introspective new single and music video “Regular” out now by way of Unusual Music. Hear HERE and watch the music video HERE. Furthermore, it units the stage for the arrival of his anxiously awaited forthcoming album, Ghetto Psycho, out September 12, 2025. 

Pre-order/Pre-save HERE.

An ethereal guitar pattern echoes beneath King Iso’s punchy and exact supply. He paints a heartbreaking image as he sighs, “Go to the physician for one thing regular, they usually’ll ask me if I’m suicidal.” Battling with psychological well being and preventing off dependancy, he finds energy in fatherhood, “I needed to give up for my infants they’re all I bought,” happening to make a declaration through the chorus, “I suppose it’s regular for me.” The accompanying visible interprets this emotion to the display. We see him struggling at a nine-to-five workplace job, outdoors of a psychological well being facility, and doing his finest to keep up composure at residence. He leaves his coronary heart within the sales space each time he spits…

He bulldozed the best way for Ghetto Psycho with “Concrete Field Spring” [feat. Don Trip] and “Beat Field.” The music video for the latter reeled in over 658K YouTube views, whereas the music eclipsed 227K Spotify streams. VIBE additionally plugged it on “New Hip-Hop Releases For Your Weekend Groove.” Prior, he served up “Hell’s Architect” with Matt Phoenix. The latter is nearing 125K streams already along with receiving seems to be from I’M MUSIC MAGAZINE and extra.

It landed within the wake of his fastest-rising banger but “Travis O’Guin.” It has stacked up 1.1 million YouTube views so far. In the meantime, Hip Hop Over All the things and extra featured it. Hear HERE and watch the music video HERE.

All the things simply steamrolls the best way for an entire lot extra to come back from Iso very quickly.

“Travis O’Guin” marked Iso’s first new music for the reason that arrival of his newest album iLLdren again in 2023. The latter piled up hundreds of thousands of streams fueled by “Really feel” [feat. Tech N9ne & Matt Phoenix], “Nightmare,” and extra. Upon launch, V13 touted iLLdren, whereas Music Existence additionally plugged it. Underground Hip Hop Weblog rated it “9-out-of-10,” happening to rave, “there is no such thing as a query in my thoughts that this dude has turn into the very best artist on Unusual Music apart from Tech himself for the best way he addresses matters that aren’t coated too usually in hip-hop at present like psychological well being.” Folks N Rock summed it up finest as “one of the highly effective albums this yr.”

Prepare for Ghetto Psycho!

35. Hurricane Knowledge & Lil Child – Medicine Callin (Remix)

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Rising within the Southern rap scene with a popularity for piercing melodies and easy flexes, Hurricane Knowledge is popping heads amongst the sport’s elite. At present, the North Florida rapper meets his melodic match, connecting with Lil Child for a high-wattage remix to his viral hit “Medicine Callin.” Offering a brand new twist to Future’s basic “Perky’s Callin,” Hurricane Knowledge’s “Medicine Callin” is a showcase for the artist’s tuneful flexes, its earworm bars serving to the music rack up over 40 million streams thus far throughout platforms (together with over 16 million views on YouTube). Lil Child’s slurred hooks are an ideal match for Hurricane, as he provides a quotable verse of his personal. Within the video, Hurricane and Lil Child rendezvous backstage, the place they sip soiled soda and powwow with celebs like Younger Thug, G Herbo, and Druski.

The “Medicine Callin’” (Remix) continues a breakout second for the 23-year-old rapper. Final week, Hurricane teamed up with streamer/rapper reGGie for  “On Stream,” a punchline-heavy single with a fun-filled video that reached #2 on YouTube’s Trending Chart, and peaked at #14 on YouTube’s Music Video charts. With over 1 million views in its first week of launch, “On Stream” leads straight into Excellent Storm (Deluxe), the enlargement of Hurricane’s February 2025 mixtape, which releases on August twenty second by way of Open Shift Distribution, together with latest singles like  “Woosah” (which peaked at  #9 for YouTube trending and #40 on the YouTube Prime Music Video chart) and  “Afraid” (reached at #12 on YouTube’s Trending Chart).

Charting on the Billboard 200 for three weeks (#126 peak), Excellent Storm illustrates why Hurricane Knowledge is among the most enjoyable artists in Florida’s bustling rap scene. From the opening observe, Hurricane delivers addictive melodies and unapologetic lyrics with the kinetic urgency of an artist hellbent on attaining rap stardom. Excellent Storm is residence to “Giannis (Remix),” a brand new model of Hurricane’s 2024 breakout hit with a visitor verse from Polo G, and the buzzing single “Medicine Callin,” which has over 12 million views on YouTube. Earlier, Hurricane dropped movies for his excessive profile collabs, “On God” ft. Raq Child (3.8 million views) and “Thoughts Gone” ft. Dthang (2.1 million views). That includes extra visitor spots from Sleepy Hallow, NoCap, Fredo Bang, Skilla Child, and extra, Excellent Storm is on the market on all platforms by way of Open Shift Distribution.

Born and raised in Havana, Florida, simply half-hour from Tallahassee, Hurricane Knowledge earned a giant fanbase (207k YouTube subscribers, 369k Instagram followers) together with his emotionally trustworthy lyrics and entrancing melodies. His 2024 mission Eye Of The Storm featured “Giannis,” a kinetic anthem devoted to the Milwaukee Bucks celebrity, which turned Hurricane Knowledge’s greatest hit thus far, with over 15 million YouTube views and 6 million Spotify streams. “Giannis” earned rapturous opinions from critics, as properly, together with Pitchfork, who known as the music “the feel-good Florida anthem of the second” and listed it at #36 on their checklist of the 100 Finest Songs of 2024.

With Hurricane Knowledge’s Excellent Storm (Deluxe) approaching landfall, the artist continues to place the strain on, making a Class 5 impression on the trade. Maintain an eye fixed out…a storm is coming.

36. Dyce Payso – 2Mar Ain’t Promise

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Dyce Payso, the Bronx-bred rapper lighting up the New York hip hop scene, lives by the code: tomorrow isn’t assured. At present, he formally drops his new album, 2Mar Ain’t Promise, by way of MNRK Music Group. This assortment of sharp bars and vivid storytelling options heavyweight collaborators together with Jim Jones, Dave East, Juelz Santana, Peezy, and Ron Browz, underscoring Dyce’s place as a trusted storyteller from the streets to the studio to now the highlight.

The album’s title is a mantra. With urgency and honesty, Dyce delivers uncooked reflections and relentless hustle over a various soundscape that strikes from soulful samples to trap-heavy beats. The opening observe, “No Fabrications,” that includes Jim Jones, units the tone with a no-nonsense declaration of reality. The mission then shifts gears by standout cuts like “Massive Blanco” and the energized “Plug Motivation,” that includes Juelz Santana, a avenue sermon delivered to life with sharp lyricism.

Dyce slows down on “Private” for a weak second earlier than choosing the tempo again up with anthems like “Litty” and “Trappin’,” which have already helped construct momentum for the discharge. Different highlights embrace “Nonetheless Hustlin’” with Jim Jones, the poignant “Heaven Is aware of,” and the celebratory “Cash To The Sky,” that includes Ron Browz and Eager Streetz. Collaborations with Peezy on “Ghetto Boyz” and “No Distractions” present Dyce matching depth and authenticity, whereas Dave East joins him on “Again At It,” a spotlight deep within the mission’s closing stretch.

The official video for “Again At It” that includes Dave East is out now. Filmed within the Bronx at Jim Jones’ new creators compound, the IFC Manufacturing unit, the video was directed by visible artist Fonz Filmz and brings the street-rooted power of the document to life.

Since stepping onto the scene, Dyce Payso has earned his stripes with relentless consistency and a sound rooted firmly in New York’s gritty streets. His latest performances on the Apollo Theater and Scorching 97 Summer time Jam 2025 have solely amplified the thrill, whereas a revealing “Off the Porch” interview gave followers a deeper look into his life, motivations, and inventive imaginative and prescient.

This album is for everyone grinding and pushing ahead, understanding that tomorrow ain’t promised,” Dyce says. “I poured my coronary heart into this mission – it’s the truest model of me but.”