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  8BitJ is an enigmatic, masked hip-hop artist and rapper based in the San Francisco Bay Area Known for his experimental and conceptually driven style, his music blends brutally honest, introspective lyricism with retro pop-culture and 90’s style aesthetics. War is a gritty, high-energy banger The song revolves around themes of resilience, street bravado, and a readiness to go to battle for anything and everything, it’s an anthem for when the time for talk is done, and it’s time for War. This song is featured on 8BitJ’s brand new album Piranha as the lead single.

  Atlanta based Billboard-charting R&B artist Votte Hall just released his highly anticipated single “Motion Pt. 2” featuring Brooklyn’s legendary lyricist AZ ( Illmatic , “Sugar Hill,” The Firm) and super producer LaDamon “FatBoi” Douglas (Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Nicki Minaj). “Motion Pt. 2″is the sound of the grind finally paying off . Over FatBoi’s rich, soul-soaked production and crisp, polished percussion, Votte Hall looks back on the hard nights spent in a dark kitchen and raises a glass to the life he built, one that’s now filled with Maybach rides and penthouse skylines. AZ follows with a masterclass in pen game, lacing the track with intricate wordplay about perseverance and the principles that got him through. It’s a celebration, but it never forgets how long the road was. Known for breakout hits like “Kiss On Me” and his expansive 2024 album Heartbreaker , Votte Hall blends R&B roots, storytelling grit, and a mix of Gullah Geechee, African, and Caribbean heri...

  Independent artist and entrepreneur Stevieontay Burnz prepares to release Burnz and Beyond, a new project built around cannabis culture, ambition, independence, and the real-life experiences behind The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary) Stevieontay Burnz is bringing together two worlds that have become inseparable from his story: music and cannabis culture. The independent artist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary) is preparing to release his new album, Burnz and Beyond , a project that takes listeners deeper into the lifestyle, business, and experiences that have shaped both his music and his growing brand. Rather than separating the artist from the entrepreneur, Burnz and Beyond puts both sides of Burnz on full display. The album draws inspiration from his experiences building The Southern Maryland Experience, navigating the independent music industry, developing cannabis products and brands, and...

Miami R&B and pop artist Jay Mompre releases "Heartless & Alone," produced by Mompre with Christopher Nieves. Born Jason Mompremier and raised in North Miami Beach to a Haitian family, he began singing in church choirs at eight after following his parents onto the stage with their singing groups, names Kompa and the a cappella of Take 6, Pentatonix and Committed alongside the pop and R&B of Justin Bieber, Usher, Bruno Mars and Chris Brown as his influences, and runs Jay Mompre Music LLC, a production company creating soundtracks for film, television and multimedia. He has released singles including "All Around the World," "Love One Another," "My Name Is Jay Mompre" and "More Than Friends," the last two both issued in 2026 and the latter also in an acoustic version, alongside "I'm Rising Up," which carries its own official video. His work has been covered by DCR, which ran both an artist spotlight and a separate...

  Danita Chanel is a multifaceted recording artist, singer, songwriter, performer, fashion designer, filmmaker, actress, and entrepreneur, originally from the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, NY with Parents from the gem of the Caribbean, Barbados, whose creativity is rooted in authenticity, faith, love, and self-expression. Known for her distinctive artistic vision and fearless approach to storytelling, Danita Chanel creates music that moves across emotions and experiences—from love and relationships to confidence, ambition, spirituality, and personal growth. Her artistry is driven by the belief that music has the power to connect people, inspire conversations, and bring hearts together. Her creative world extends beyond music. Danita Chanel is passionate about fashion, visual storytelling, film, and building businesses that reflect her individuality and imagination. Whether she’s behind the microphone, in front of the camera, designing, or developing a new creative project,...

JRAQS & MO BAGZ are hip-hop duo SHUTchaDOWN, releasing "My Whole Team", an anthem in tribute to the NBA champion New York Knicks. Formed in 2020, the group pairs Georgia-bred rapper JRAQS with Baltimore County producer and artist MO BAGZ, who began playing drums at age 7 in a neighbor's garage with a friend named Stevo, is the son of an Army boxer, trained as a multi-sport athlete, and attended the Baltimore School of the Arts, the same institution that produced Tupac Shakur and Jada Pinkett-Smith. The duo has opened for Jeezy, Pastor Troy, and Webbie and grown to more than 10,400 followers on SoundCloud as an independent act. JRAQS describes his approach as "turning real life into records and pain into pressure." "My Whole Team" is available now on Deko Entertainment.

  In “NEVER AGAIN,” Asian American artist Star2 joins forces with Young Henny and Ler Mu Dex to deliver a melancholic, guitar-driven track grounded in heart-on-your-sleeve vulnerability. Built over an intimate acoustic guitar loop, crisp hip-hop percussion, and haunting vocal chops, the track explores the heavy emotional weight of romantic longing, distance, and heartbreak. Star2 sets a somatic tone, wrestling with late-night restlessness and the physical aching of an absent partner. Paired with emotive melodic verses and atmospheric visuals, the track seamlessly weaves contemporary trap-pop sensibilities with traditional Asian lyrical themes for a universal late-night anthem. Born in a Thai refugee camp and raised in the Ka-ren community , Star2 has forged a global career that bridges cultures and genres. His collaborations include artists such as Soulja Boy, Mozzy, Luh Kel, and HoodTrophy Bino. Building on that momentum, he is currently developing new music with Sprite and...