Newark, New Jersey R&B artist Hakeem Romance, born Al-Hakeem Aquil Thompson, releases the music video for “No Wait,” produced by Nigerian producer Beats By Dr. Syk. The son of two longtime United States Army service members, Hakeem spent much of his early childhood moving from place to place, an upbringing that exposed him to different…
Queens, New York rapper X-YLE presents his new single “Let Me Cook,” produced by Ric The Great, alongside the music video directed by Akin Films. “Let Me Cook” is the lead single from Pray for Better, X-YLE’s new album released on Frontlyne Records through Roc Nation Distribution featuring Jaymillyrock, Whoisskitzo, Nikko Tesla, Adyeiis, YNG Mizzle,…
Asian rappers Star2 and Young Henny release their new single and video, “Cali.” Blending melodic flows with a laid back West Coast vibe, “Cali” is a feel good anthem dedicated to the beauty, energy, and women of California. On the track, Star2 pays homage to his second home, capturing the freedom, sunshine, and culture that have helped shape his…
New York producer and recording artist SamTRax releases “Still” featuring Xavier Wright and Bluz, the lead single from his album BLACK CHERRY, Vol. 1, mastered by Jorge “J3M Sound” Marroquin. Haitian American, SAMTRAX founded the indie label forever97 and co-founded the musician collective 1997 DaBand alongside Andrew Dorilas, whose members have performed for Eric B….
North Philadelphia artist Breadman MGV releases “Keep On Runnin (Sports Mix)” through moodGroov LLC / Essential Media Group LLC from his 2026 What We Do EP. Born Dwayne J. Murray on April 21, 1969, Breadman is the cousin of Grammy Award-winning Philadelphia soul singer Billy Paul, best known for “Me and Mrs. Jones,” and grew…
ET Boys, the Chicago-born, Miami-Broward trio, release “Impossible,” a one-song single issued June 11, 2026 via Wake Up! Music. Tacboy, Sharkeyes, and Monsie formed the group during college after training in piano, guitar, and drums through church and school performances, working in a Nu Pop melodic rap lane with Tacboy on lead vocals and lyrics,…
Los Angeles artist HoodTrophy Bino delivers one of the most vulnerable records of his career with “Lost It,”a raw and emotionally charged anthem about pressure, responsibility, and the weight of carrying everyone around you while fighting your own battles. Over haunting production and cinematic melodies, Bino opens up about isolation, anxiety, betrayal, and the fear of failing the…
Harlem, New York artist 7 Boy releases “Enough,” produced by Grammy-nominated producer SamTRax alongside SammAyOnTheBeat. Born in 1992 and raised in Harlem, 7 Boy began his musical journey in church where his father, Rev. James E. Booker Jr., served as pastor, first developing as a drummer before transitioning into songwriting and performance. His catalog has…
London artist, filmmaker, producer, and activist Ed Accura releases “1 LIFE,” an Afro House single from the soundtrack to the upcoming documentary NO LIFEGUARD, featuring Maxoo, Goldey One4, Emarvellous, Boy Sayso, and Samson Alexander. Born in London and raised between the UK and Ghana, Accura is the founder of Accura Records, a former member of…
Los Angeles rapper CyBRAVO presents the music video for his new single “I Wake Up Before My Haters.” The new single follows on the heels of the release of the music video for Cy’s previous single “All Of This” (Youtube). Raised in downtown LA, CyBRAVO first gained traction with his 2010 EP A.O.T.F. – Evolution…