James R. West, better known by his stage name MJ West or MJ West Solutions, is an American rapper and songwriter. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, raised in Red Bank, New Jersey, and currently residing in Hertford, North Carolina, MJ West is a fiercely independent artist who blends lyrical authenticity with themes of health, resilience,…
‘Luv U NYC’ is Sammy Smash‘s love letter to the city that raised him. From singing in school plays to rejecting an invitation from The Boys Choir of Harlem to focus on family, his life has been deeply intertwined with music. His early entrepreneurship on the streets of Harlem is a story of resilience and…
Hailing from Roselle, NJ, Cruch Calhoun found success as one of the early signees of Cinematic Music and its founder Johnny Shipes. For the last few years, Cruch has been on his independent grind, touring and consistently releasing music; including with his frequent collaborator Dave East. Now, Cruch and Dave are back and “Tapped In”…
Philladelphia rooted Producer/Beat Maker “El Schism” The Disrupter debuts on Sound Alive Records with his dystopian orwelian Horror-Core brand of Beat-making and Lo-fi Spooky soundtrack for the die hard Emcee or Beat fanatic who urns for back alley through the lense perspective of present day society. Forced vaccination, MK ultra mind manipulation, cloning centers, fake-news…
Massachusetts-based artist Lil Step has released an emotive and powerful new album, “Breakthrough.” This 11-track project serves as a compelling follow-up to his 2021 debut album, “Relativity,” and delves into Lil Step’s journey of healing and self-discovery after a life-altering car accident in 2022. Produced and engineered by fellow Massachusetts artist DK, “Breakthrough” effortlessly blends…
Rising stars in the electronic music scene, Silvio Perrotti & Salvatore Galasso return with their latest single Maybe—a chilled yet energizing progressive house track that’s already turning heads across the dance music world. Known for their innovative blend of tech house rhythms and melodic depth, the duo continues to carve out a distinct space for…
Jerome Whitaker shares the music video for “The Outlook” shot by Krizpy Boi.
Summer Yuki is the kind of artist who doesn’t just release music—she releases unhinged confessions. Her debut EP Toxic Pink Bubbles is the sonic equivalent of a knife wrapped in pink tulle: playful, girly, and sharper than it looks. We sat down with the Japanese-Jewish American singer-songwriter, rapper, and former science and tech journalist to talk about…
Coming out of New Orleans’ vibrant music scene, DAMAG3 has caught our attention for their latest song, the heavy hitter “BIG SMOKE”, featuring NOIR BENNY and UNDERRATED ARTIST SEASON. The latest banger from the multi-talented DAMAG3, “BIG SMOKE” ripples with an intense, rebellious energy, made even sharper with the barbs thrown by lyricists DAMAG3 and…
Independent artist Chazo is carving his lane in the underground with his imprint Flow Music, pushing raw authenticity and street-coded storytelling. As the owner of Flow Music, he’s been steadily building momentum, and his latest EP Lost Etiquette, released April 10th, 2026, marks a defining chapter in his evolution. The project blends gritty lyricism with polished…