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Gospel Rapper Butta The Preacher Bares His Soul On His “My Story” Album

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Cutting edge! That’s the word that describes Hip Hop pastor Michael Watson aka Butta The Preacher. He adds class, intellect and style to the Hip Hop

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Shoreline Mafia Releases “Mafia Bidness Deluxe“

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Legendary L.A. rap collective, Shoreline Mafia has just released the deluxe edition of their debut album “Mafia Bidness,” including eight heavy-hitting new tracks featuring production

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Foogiano Drops Part 1 Of “Gutta Baby” Documentary

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Foogiano just dropped part one of “Gutta Baby: The Documentary.” Leading up to the release of his “Gutta Baby” mixtape on Thanksgiving day, the raw

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Roddy Ricch Earns Six Grammy Nominations

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Roddy Ricch has officially earned six additional Grammy nominations after yesterdays’s announcement for the 2021 Grammy Awards. “The Box,” a standout hit and a 2020

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Shinin’ Gives You An Exclusive Behind The Scenes Look In “Free Show” Vlog Series

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Emerging Atlanta rapper Shinin’ has been making waves in the industry lately with the release of his buzzing hit singles “Tony Soprano” and “Vegas.” The

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Alabama Rapper YBN Nahmir Unleashes Music Video For “Wake Up”

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Atlantic Recording artist YBN Nahmir has returned to share a brand new track and video for 2020. “Wake Up,” directed by Joshua Valle, is a

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Gucci Mane Unveils Greatest Hits Collection “Trap God Classics”

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Grammy-nominated rapper Gucci Mane has announced today’s surprise release of his first-ever greatest hits collection, “Trap God Classics: I Am My Only Competition.” “Trap God

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Kevin Gates Drops Sensual Single “Power”

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Bread Winners’ Association recording artist Kevin Gates is back with another standout release, hinting at his continued evolution of as a musician and man. Following

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Mulan V – Pull Back The Curtain

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Aspiring artist Mulan V, a multi talented rapper, singer, songwriter and actress, is the princess of Los Angeles-based indie label Freestyle Records Inc. The young

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Bufallo Rapper Joe Dirrt Unveils Music Video For “King”

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Emerging Buffalo rapper Joe Dirrt unveilled the music video for his buzzing single “King,” which is featured on his latest album, “Late Nights & Early

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NBA YoungBoy Releases New Mixtape “Until I Return”

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Multi-platinum rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again in his true fashion, has surprised fans with another masterpiece, releasing his latest mixtape, “Until I Return.” The 15-track

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Goodie Mob Drops New Album “Survival Kit”

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25 years ago, the South definitely had something to say when Goodie Mob released its critically-acclaimed gold-selling debut album “Soul Food.” Now with their sixth

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Lil Uzi Vert & Future Unite For “Pluto x Baby Pluto”

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Multi-platinum rappers Lil Uzi Vert and Future have dropped their much anticipated release of a carefully crafted, standout joint project. “Pluto x Baby Pluto”, executive-produced

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Public Enemy Drops Animated Video For “Public Enemy Number Won”

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Public Enemy, Beastie Boys’ Mike D and Ad-Rock along with Run DMC get animated in the new video for “Public Enemy Number Won,” which also

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Kodak Black Returns With “Bill Israel” While In Prison

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Atlantic recording artist Kodak Black is back with “Bill Israel” while being incarcerated on gun charges. The new 11-track album includes appearances by Gucci Mane,

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ATL Rapper Shinin’ Documents His Life In “Free Show” Vlog Series

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Emerging Atlanta rapper Shinin’ gives you an exclusive behind the scenes look at the life of a southern rapper as he documents the process of

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Benny The Butcher Drops “Grams In The Water” Video

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Benny The Butcher’s Black Soprano Family release a new video, “Grams in the Water.” The dark visual was directed by The Wizard and features Rick

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Quando Rondo Releases Cinematic Visual For “Way Up”

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Savannah, GA’s own Quando Rondo is on fire, continuing his release of creative new visuals to celebrate the tracks featured on his most recent mixtape,

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Rapper Kase1hunnid Drops Uplifting Video “I Luv My Dawgs” ft. Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross & YD

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Miami bred rapper Kase1hunnid has been making waves in the industry since his days being signed to Slip N Slide, where he wrote songs for

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Rapper Trill Hits Hard With “Who Harder”

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Rapper Trill is on the fast-track to becoming an unstoppable force in the world of entertainment. This young music phenom is being showered with praises,

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Amber Rose on Kanye West’s Constant Bullying: “Just Leave Me Alone”

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Amber Rose is perplexed and confused over Kanye West’s alleged fascination with shaming and bullying her, nearly 10 years after their relationship came to an

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Atlanta Rapper Shinin’ Heats Up The Streets With New Single “Vegas”

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Rising Rap renegade Shinin’ released his anticipated new single “Vegas” via his indie label OG Records. It’s a solid effort that fully exhibits the rapper’s

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Alabama Rapper NoCap Releases “I Can’t” Video

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NoCap announces the release of his first single since his standout mixtape, “Steel Human.” The new record, “I Can’t,” is a heartfelt melody over a

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The HUBB Stars Send A Powerful Message With “Letter To 45”

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In these very turbulent times the pressing question for creators involves whether their art will be used to build or destroy. One determined man, Al-Tariq

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Brooklyn Songstress Melody Impacts With “Unplugged”

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Captivating, dynamic and spellbinding are the words being used to describe New York based R&B artist Melody. At times brilliant and at times unique, Melody

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Public Enemy Unveils Animated Video For Cypress Hill-Assisted Single “Grid”

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Public Enemy’s single “Grid” featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton “is a love letter to Hip-Hop’s golden era (and the classic Def Jam roster’s role

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Nobody Does It Like Bhad Bhabie

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Platinum certified phenomenon Bhad Bhabie bounces back with her latest single “Do It Like Me,” produced by Pliznaya (Tyga, Meek Mill), alongside an incredible companion

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Rico Nasty Releases Fun Remix To “iPhone”

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The Punk Rock Princess and DMV-native Rico Nasty has announced the release of a EDM-style remix for “iPhone,” produced by California’s own Ookay, known for

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Gucci Mane Celebrates The New 1017 With “So Icy Gang Vol. 1”

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Grammy Award-nominated rapper Gucci Mane has announced the release of his eagerly awaited new compilation mixtape titled “So Icy Gang Vol. 1” via Gucci Mane’s

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Brandy Releases “No Tomorrow Pt. 2” ft. Ty Dolla $ign

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Grammy Award-winning singer Brandy releases a new single, “No Tomorrow Part 2” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Brandy’s first studio album in 8 years, “b7,” was