SoReal – Glass Hearts (ACT II)
An artist like SoReal honestly caught me off guard in a good way. It’s been a while since I heard a rapper with this kind of confident delivery and voice. The hook on his new single “Glass Hearts (ACT II)”…
Category: Hip Hop – Rap
I.K.P. – PSYCHE
Good morning! I have some good news. I just discovered a new artist I.K.P. with their new EP “PSYCHE”. When I put on the record, the first thing that caught me was how sure I.K.P. sounds on these tracks. There’s no long buildup…
Captain Capone – Fantasy Land
It’s early in the morning and I had a great time listening to this record and want to share it with you. Captain Capone’s new album “Fantasy Land” is like stepping into a busy arcade where every machine is on…
Johnno Casson aka Snippet – Soft Lad
Soft Lad de Johnno Casson aka Snippet Johnno Casson aka Snippet just landed on my radar with this new album “Soft Lad”. I think this is one of my best picks of 2026. I put this album on late at…
Naviyah – Sippin On Dat
Naviyah is new to me, but this track made that introduction easy. “Sippin On Dat” caught me before I could skip it. That beat is steady and well made. It’s kind of low and grounded and she steps on it…
Antoin Gibson – Diss Tribute
Antoin Gibson just dropped a new single called “Diss Tribute” and this one caught me off guard in a good way. I’ll be honest, UK rap doesn’t usually stay with me. I can probably name four, maybe five artists I…
Joey P. – DYING TO LIVE
Joey P. is a young singer-songwriter and guitar player from Chicago. He is back again with a new EP “DYING TO LIVE”. This has been sitting in my rotation for a bit now and it keeps pulling me back in…
Ajoshd – Ballin’ Outta Control
I just discovered Ajoshd’s new single this week. This one clicked for me in the middle of the video, not even right at the start. The scene looks like a basketball post-game interview, cameras in his face, and he’s just…
Exzenya – International Power
Exzenya is back with a new single called “International Power”. If you’ve been following her music on here. Then you already know she doesn’t really play by the usual rules. I really like how free everything sounds. She doesn’t lock…
Lisa Jo – Hood Rats
She is back with a new album “Hood Rats” and I’m in love with the sound she created here. I pressed play not really knowing what mood I’d be in by the end of it. But around the second track…
Joho – numbness is exhausting
I just dsicovered this amazing artist Joho and his new release “numbness is exhausting”. This album didn’t hit me all at once. It kind of unfolded slowly, track by track, like it needed a bit of time before everything made…
Tony Frissore – Island Lantern Festival
I spent the morning with Tony Frissore’s new single “Island Lantern Festival” playing quietly while making my coffee and I found myself lingering in a kind of soft groove I didn’t want to leave. The track slides in gently. Hip-Hop…
JESUS THE APOLLO – IRV! (Symphony of The Shadow Self)
JESUS THE APOLLO has always worked in his own lane and “IRV! (Symphony of The Shadow Self)” proves he’s still not interested in playing it safe. I’ve written about his music before, so his world isn’t new to me, but…
7Z MAXI – 700 Coming
7Z MAXI comes through with “700 Coming” a track that is focused, sharp and made with real intent. This artist and his team clearly aren’t here to waste time. The song moves with confidence. driven by a clean instrumental that…
Lisa Jo – Lord of the Night
Lisa Jo and her label are back with a new single titled “Lord of the Night”. It’s a strong release that shows how serious she is about her craft. Lisa continues to move across genres with ease and this track…
Eddy Puyol – Run It Back
Eddy Puyol caught my ear before, so it felt right to sit down with his new single “Run It Back” and give it proper time. This track is relaxed and built on a smooth hip-hop base with a light funk…
DUOMO – Phantom
DUOMO’s new single “Phantom” makes it clear that this Italian artist knows exactly what he’s doing. There’s no wasted time here. The track moves with purpose. built on a strong beat that keeps things steady without feeling heavy. He steps…
Aytad – Lucid Prologue
I spent some good time with Aytad’s new album “Lucid Prologue” and it honestly landed right when I needed it. It’s a short 7-track listen. but it feels full in a way that sticks with you. During the holidays, when…
Charles Mission – PLAY THA FIELD
Good evening folks! Charles Mission steps in strong with his new single “PLAY THA FIELD” delivering a track that is sharp and confident from start to finish. His raps well and he moves across the beat like someone who has…
ATS Semaj – On My Sleeve
ATS Semaj just landed on my radar with his new single “On My Sleeve”. It’s a song that feels honest in a way that’s easy to connect with. This is the kind of track that pulls you in because it…