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  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...

GRIP , known for his gritty lyricism, sharp social commentary and raw emotional depth, who has built a reputation as one of Atlanta’s most introspective emcees mainly known for his songs with Eminem . Now, with Scattrbrain, he channels his pop punk DIY energy and influences into a cathartic, guitar-heavy evolution of sound. Scattrbrain includes Grip and Grouplove members Daniel Gleason (bass), Ben Homola (drums) and Josh Smith a.k.a. Mallbangs (guitar).  Today, Scattrbrain dropped their full length album called: Scattrbrain & The Unwavering Self Doubt . Across 14 tracks, the album captures GRIP at his most exposed, dismantling ideas of identity, ambition and success while confronting the uncertainty, self-sabotage and destructive cycles that accompanied one of the most turbulent chapters of his life. Watch their new video for “Switch”: Alongside the album’s release, Scattrbrain has announced a run of fall tour dates, bringing the project’s visceral full-band li...

  HoodTrophy Bino delivers a multi-dimensional body of work balancing raw street authenticity with West Coast bounce and introspective vulnerability across 16 tracks. The project navigates mental health struggles, street paranoia, and emotional burnout on reflective cuts like “DRAMA KID” and “Lost It,” while effortlessly shifting into breezy California anthems like “Where U From” featuring RJMrLA and “Blind Somebody” featuring Spank Nitti James . Relentless street energy and heavy-bass production drive high-impact collaborations like “Beretta” featuring Tadoe, “Distraught” featuring Joe Moses, and “Bout That” featuring Philthy Rich. Bino turns up the momentum for the night scene on bouncy, club-ready tracks like “Fell 4 It” featuring Baby Money, “Drip Drop” featuring Heaven Marina, “Pretty Bitches” featuring Stiff Barbie, and “Bad Bitch Party” featuring Luh Kel. KeyKinya lends a soaring hook to the resilient “White Flag, ” while Rustah Jay and Xxtra join on the explicit ...