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Vibrant Female Artist Destiny Rydas Announces Blockbuster Single Featuring Offset

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Combining beauty, the ability to rap as good as any of her male counterparts, singing vocals, which serves the perfect blend, and fuels rapper, singer,

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South Carolina Rapper Skazz Shabazz Shares New Single “Pipe Down”

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Skazz Shabazz, born Travis Bernard Jackson Jr., is an emerging rapper hailing from South Carolina’s Lowcountry, born in Fairfax-Allendale. The 26 year old up-n-coming artist

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Is Jay-Z Signing Up-N-Coming Rapper Etoc?

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Yo! Raps has learned that there are rumors circlulating on the internet that legendary Hip-Hop powerhouse Jay-Z is looking to sign mystic Orlando-based newcomer Etoc.

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New Jersey Rap Renegade JP Da illist Drops New Single “Lose My Temper”

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New Jersey’s bright light, JP Da illist, has made a name for himself as an unapologetic, unrelenting rhymer, reverent of contemporary rap’s rules of engagement

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NY Singer Jo.jayno Releases New Single “Stir It Up”

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Today, emerging New York singer and songwriter Jo.jayno releases his brand new single entitled “Stir It Up.” The skillful Eastcoast artist leans into the pulsating

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Memphis Rappers T.R.U.B. And Don Trip Drop New Single “Rip & Run”

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Buzzing Memphis rap sensation T.R.U.B. teamed up with fellow Tennessee rapper Don Trip for his blazing new single, “Rip & Run.” The anticipated release is

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Baby Jungle – Next In Line

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Rising rapper, Baby Jungle, who hails from the heart of Georgia, is definitely the one to watch throughout the remainder of 2023 and beyond. The

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Intriguing St. Louisan Rapper 3Fifs Shares Catchy New Single “Big Drip”

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Exploding out of “The Lou” as the city’s next artist to break, buzzing St. Louisan rapper 3Fifs serves up a scorching new single entitled “Big

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Reyna Roberts Releases New Single “One Way Street”

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Breakout Country artist and showstopping performer Reyna Roberts releases her newest single, “One Way Street,” from her upcoming debut album, “Bad Girl Bible: Vol.1.” Written

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Memphis Rapper Trub Shares Anticipated New Single And Music Video “Sting”

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Today, spellbinding and charismatic Memphis, TN rapper Trub – who has already garnered praise from tastemakers like The Source, Yo! Raps, ThisIs50, and Respect Mag

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Gucci Mane’s Latest Signee Sett Drops Debut Mixtape And New Music Video

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Memphis rising star, Sett, has released his debut mixtape, “Life Of A SlimeCrook,” via The New 1017/Atlantic Records. The two discs project features 19 brand-new

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Vibrant Dallas Raptress Tainted Tazz Drops Anticipated Debut EP “The Commencement” Via R&S Records

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Multi-talented Dallas, TX raptress Tainted Tazz unveils her highly anticipated debut EP, “The Commencement,” via iconic UK powerhouse label R&S Records. On “The Commencement,” the

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Brooklyn Rapper Shiest City Has Beef With “Everybody”

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Brooklyn rapper Shiest City has beef with ‘Everybody’ on his latest single of the same name. Expressing his frustrations with Hip-Hop’s social media culture, the

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Kaiken Daily Releases New Project “Big Kaike Mixtape”

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Trailblazing through the Midwest and the South, up-n-coming rapper Kaiken Daily dropped his new project, “The Big Kaine Mixtape,” via War Gang Records LLC earlier

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American-Albanian Rapper Big Cruz Strikes With New Single “The Realist”

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American-Albanian rapper Big Cruz is one of the most exciting new voices of Hip-Hop, that might just surprise you. Hailing from the District of Columbia,

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Captivating Newcomer Kíy Reveals Vibrant Sophomore Single “All The Smoke”

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Multi-dimensional Minnesota artist Kíy unveils her anticipated new single, “All The Smoke,” via independent label Purple Drip Entertainment. The eclectic Twin Cities based R&B/Pop newcomer

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J French Releases Music Video For Single “Merci” Off His New Album “All Love”

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Dallas, TX based rapper and producer J French releases the music video for his single “Merci,” off his recently released sixth album “All Love” that

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Dre Carter Shares New Single “Friends?” From Upcoming Album “Not Another Love Story”

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Today, buzzing New Jersey rapper Dre Carter reveals his brand new single entitled “Friends?”. On the seductive banger, Dre Carter illustrates his deft balance of

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St. Louis Raptress BlakeIANA Signs With 300 Entertainment

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After lighting up the internet and the culture, buzzing 23-year-old St. Louis rapper BlakeIANA officially announces her signing to 300 Entertainment. The buzzing raptress personally

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Tainted Tazz Drops Visual For “Tazzios Freestyle” Off Her Upcoming EP “The Commencement”

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Aspiring Texas raptress Tainted Tazz drops the second single entitled “Tazzios Freestyle” from her highly anticipated forthcoming EP, “The Commencement”, which will be released via

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Renegades Worldwide Share New Music Video “On The Run”

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Fresh Cut Wax LLC, a burgeoning record label hailing from Oakland, California, has dropped its new music video entitled “On The Run,” featuring the unmatched

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CruNk-N-buCk – Mississippi’s Underground King

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Overlooked by many, yet surprising those who recognized the underground representative of Mississippi, known as CruNk-N-buCk. Out of Senatobia, MS the rising underground artist started

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Cali Rapper stoneda5th Drops “Life Of A Joint” Mixtape

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Ready to pop off, rising California rapper stoneda5th unleashes his anxiously awaited new mixtape entitled “Life Of A Joint”, via 300 Entertainment. The 12-track project

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Rising Georgia Artist Yung Damon! To Release Anticipated Album “If Not Me Then Who”

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Prolific Georgia rap juggernaut Yung Damon! has burst onto the music scene with his infectious music. Now, the Savannah artist is gearing up for the

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Ty Bri Joins Forces With YFL Kelvin And Erika Kayne For “Fall Thru”

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Ohio female raptress Ty Bri, born Ty’Juane Brijae Finley, joined forces with YFL Kelvin and Erika Kayne for the “Fall Thru” music video. Hailing from

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JP Da iLLiSt And Boom Blake Share “Break The Mold” Music Video

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Prolific New Jersey rappers JP Da iLLiSt and Boom Blake unveiled their brand new music video “Break The Mold” via indie label Money First Music,

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Ohio Rapper Gr8Man Gwapo Drops New Single “Going Legend”

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Gr8Man Gwapo is a Hip-Hop artist from Ashtabula, Ohio. His aggressive yet melodic delivery and sharp wordplay over various beat styles give his music a

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Rising Dallas Raptress Tainted Tazz Drops “Hit List” Music Video

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Hailing from Dallas, TX, Tainted Tazz is a rising young rapper and skilful lyricist who just dropped her anticipated new single and music video “Hit

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Rapper Drippy J Heats Up The Streets With “Lotta Things”

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Captivating, dynamic, royal, and spellbinding are the adjectives being used to describe rising star Drippy J. The young wordsmith has established himself on the music

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Aspiring Georgia Rapper Yung Damon! Drops New Video “Scammer”

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Rising Savannah, GA artist Yung Damon! proudly presents his anticipated new music video “Scammer”. Released fully independently, “Scammer” is a solid effort that fully exhibits