5.21.2025

Jae Stephens Sings Her Bae’s Praises on Smoky New Single, “That’s My Baby” Out Now via Raedio/Def Jam

Stream HERE

Currently Opening On FLO’s “AAA Tour,” the Dallas-Born Artist Shows Off Her Vocal Versatility On Her New Ballad, the Follow-Up to Acclaimed Recent Single “SMH”

Critical Praise:

“the Internet’s ‘Black Pop Star,'” – PAPER Mag

“Jae Stephens is ready for her takeover” – Billboard

“Jae Stephens has emerged as a powerful voice in pop and R&B, blending her exceptional songwriting and production skills to create a distinctive sound that captivates audiences.” – BET

“A CELEBRATION OF DOING THINGS YOUR OWN WAY” – NYLON

“The singer-songwriter has been a key player behind the scenes in American music for a hot minute now, with her infectious pop-R&B blend becoming hugely sought-after” – Clash

“She’s already honed a distinct sound—a mix of classic R&B influences and polished modern production” – Complex

“There’s a new era on the horizon for Dallas singer Jae Stephens, and her new single “WET” is proof. Stephens takes control of her world on the futuristic song, as it showcases her confidence and ability to shine on various production styles.” – UPROXX

“Jae Stephens is indeed an artist to watch” – Rated R&B

The Song:

A lifelong student of the R&B game, Jae Stephens can stun with a ballad, a banger, or a combination of the two. Coming through with a lively new slow jam, Jae shares “That’s My Baby,”out now via Raedio/Def Jam. “That’s My Baby” is a sultry R&B ballad, buoyed by bouncy percussion and fluttering, Darkchild-esque harps. Jae Stephens executes a variety of vocal approaches, switching on a dime from sighing falsettos to rhythmic patter and back again. Produced by Hoskins & The Elements, the song finds Jae in the early stages of infatuation, when every romantic moment feels like a Hollywood movie and all you want to do is tell everyone how you feel: “I like when you tell me you’re proud of me/I work a lot and it take a lot out of me/When you get off, baby, come take it out on me/You the boss, baby, give me my salary,” she coos. “That’s My Baby” follows in the wake of the “SMH” single and music video, praised by Billboard, Clash, Rated R&B, and more

Released as Jae Stephens continues her run opening for FLO on their “AAA Tour,” “That’s My Baby” continues Jae’s journey from being your favorite singer’s favorite singer to the verge of mainstream success. Her 2024 project SELLOUT was a playful and energetic change of pace for R&B fans who wish their faves would be less dour and confessional and would just have more fun. SELLOUT is home to highlights like “WET,” recognized by Elle as one of the Best Songs of April 2024, “Girls Don’t Cheat,” co-written by Chxrry22 and covered by BET and Rated R&B, and fan-favorite “Body Favors,” which passed 1.4 million streams on Spotify. In the fall, SELLOUT and Jae Stephens earned coverage in PAPER Mag, who called her “the Internet’s Black pop star.” 

With the follow-up to SELLOUT on the way, Jae Stephens aims to satisfy her JaeBaes and win over a legion of new fans. Stay tuned for more about the upcoming EP in the future.

Stream “That’s My Baby”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/thatsmybaby

Watch “SMH”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/SMHvideo

Stream SELLOUT: https://symphony.to/jae-stephens/sellout

Photo Credit: Randijah Simmons

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

The Background:

Jae Stephens, is an R&B futurist originally from Dallas and now based in Los Angeles. Since emerging as a talent to watch in her teens, Jae Stephens has been carving out her own lane in R&B. The Dallas native first turned heads as a teenaged R&B prodigy, gaining notice with her soul-stirring vocals and preternatural songwriting ability. While she was a high school student, Stephens built a devoted audience on Tumblr, winning 200,000 followers with her sterling covers of pop and R&B songs and her entertaining life updates. She stepped out on her own as a 19-year-old, in 2017, releasing “24K,” a single that earned praise from The FADER and garnered Jae a performance on COLORS. In 2019, Jae released f**k it, i’ll do it myself, a fully self-written and self-produced EP, home to her fan favorite single “got it like that,” and joined her friend Khalid during his performance on Saturday Night Live. She has collaborated with kindred spirits like THEY, VanJess, Khamari, and Xavier Omar, and has racked up more than 50 million streams across her catalog. Her most recent EP, SELLOUT, shifted her sound in a more uptempo and energetic direction.

Links:

spotify | tiktok | instagram | youtube | soundcloud | facebook

“That’s My Baby”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/thatsmybaby

“SMH”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/SMH / https://jaestephens.lnk.to/SMHvideo

SELLOUT EP: https://symphony.to/jae-stephens/sellout

“Body Favors”: https://symphony.to/jae-stephens/body-favors / https://jaestephens.lnk.to/BodyFavorsVid

“Girls Don’t Cheat”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/GirlsDontCheat / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf8uwat8RcY

“WET”: https://jaestephens.lnk.to/WET / https://youtu.be/KxmD5QSbMNc

5.19.2025

1900Rugrat Is In His Element in the Video For “Lift Yourself Freestyle“

Fresh Off His Billboard Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month Profile and The New York Times Mention, the South Florida Rapper Switches Flows and Sprays Champagne In His Triumphant New Music Video

The Video: 

On his come-up, 1900Rugrat made noise by releasing a weekly freestyle, wilding out on beats of all eras and styles. 1900 keeps that spirit alive with “Lift Yourself Freestyle,” his fiery take on a famously incomplete Kanye West beat. The Limestone Creek, FL native toe-tags the beat, playing off the insistent percussion and slotting his rhymes between the soulful vocal samples, as he promises that he will never change up, despite his growing success: “They all say you crazy when you just a lil’ different/They all say I changed, I just got a lil’ bigger/Huh, still that same lil’ stupid-ass jitterbug,” says 19. In the video, directed by 20k Visuals, 1900Rugrat posts up by the pool with a baddie and toasts his success with champagne.

Watch “Lift Yourself Freestyle” HERE

Stream “Lift Yourself Freestyle” HERE

Read 1900Rugrat’s Billboard profile HERE

Photo credit: MidJordan

Please contact Michelle and Kevin for more info.

Links:

instagram | youtube | soundcloud | spotify

“Lift Yourself Freestyle”: https://youtu.be/md7Jt1CW2MA

“Never Dat”: https://youtu.be/4VQuUEpnEFk

“Cheat Codes” ft. BossMan Dlow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgmpPjJ8_TU

Porch 2 The Pent: https://1900rugrat.lnk.to/Porch2ThePent

“Way 2 Geeked”: https://youtu.be/UeIH3Kp7aNI

“One Take Freestyle Remix” ft. Kodak Black: https://1900rugrat.lnk.to/onetakeremix

“One Take Freestyle”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnuHqOuM8cA

“Clean + Dirty”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6te2v0glV4

“Auntie Ain’t Playin” ft. Skrilla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07hiQrl8vck

5.28.2025

Allstar JR Unites With Peezy For “I Ain’t Made It Yet” Single and Music Video

The Get A Bag Records CEO’s Latest Single Will Appear On Ball Up Top, His Next Project, Coming May 28th via Get A Bag Records / EMPIRE

Critical Praise:

“There’s something to be said about Detroit rap right now, and Allstar JR is proving to be a mainstay.” – Billboard

“…he’ll leave you making a stank face.” – The FADER

“Allstar JR continues to peel back layers and provide good music along the way, further showing Detroit is a hotbed for talent and he is a name you cannot leave out of the discussion.” – VIBE

The Video:

Stacking punchlines and bankrolls in equal measure, Allstar JR is never satisfied with less. The Detroit rapper trades bars with fellow Eastsider Peezy on “I Ain’t Made It Yet,” his new single and music video. Produced by FlexOTB (Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg), “I Ain’t Made It Yet” is a classic Detroit instrumental, riding a rising three-chord piano pattern and spritely steel drums, occasionally breaking down to just the bouncy 808s to give more space to each rapper’s outlandish flexes. Swapping punchlines like a trap Abbott and Costello, JR and Peezy dismiss haters with a sneer: “Jealous ass n****s cracking jokes on the hater side/Meanwhile, they working sh*tty jobs, barely gettin’ by,” says Peezy, and JR quickly responds, “Meanwhile, I’m countin’ 50 thou, I’m eatin’ chili fries/Heard a n**** tagged me on the ‘Gram, got hos-pit-a-lized.”

In the video, directed by Diego, the two rappers bring their Escalade and designer attire to a stylish Detroit warehouse, where they count cash and party with some of the city’s baddest. “I Ain’t Made It Yet” is the latest glimpse at Ball Up Top, JR’s upcoming album, which arrives on May 28th via Get A Bag Records / EMPIRE.

Allstar JR has been a fixture in the Detroit scene for more than a decade. The Eastside native has been rapping since his middle school years, when he and Tee Grizzley founded the rap group All Stars Ball Hard, building a cult following around the city for their hustle-hard anthems. In 2016, after run-ins with the law derailed his hoop dreams, JR released his first mixtape, Get A Bag Or Go Home, emphasizing his unparalleled work ethic and determination to achieve independent success. Get A Bag Or Go Home became JR’s signature mixtape series, inspiring the name of his record label, Get A Bag Records. The artist and CEO scored several street hits over the ensuing decade, notably the 2017 single “Cases Pending,” which has millions of streams across platforms. In 2018, as the city of Detroit started to get national notice for its busy rap scene, JR started his second signature mixtape series, Organized Crime, home to his local hit “Million Dollar Thoughts.”

Recently, JR has become one of his city’s dot connectors, fluidly moving between the sounds and scenes that populate the 313. He has collaborated with everyone in the city–he’s equally comfortable talking shop with Icewear Vezzo on “Ice Bag,” engaging in stick talk with Babyface Ray on “3 Macs,” and swapping punchlines with BabyTron on “MMA.” “MMA” appeared on his 2023 album Organized Crime 2, JR’s first release in his partnership with EMPIRE. Last year, JR remained prolific, releasing 4 albums including his solo album Parked At The Bank, featuring appearances from CEO Trayle, Babyfxce E, and Baby Money, Casino Bag 2 with LOM Rudy, and Overlordz Get A Bag with Overlord Scooch.

JR is primed for a level-up in 2025, as he prepares to release his most accomplished music to date. Stay tuned for much more from the Eastside baller very soon.

Watch “I Ain’t Made It Yet” ft. Peezy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8IbWPRRh5M

Stream “I Ain’t Made It Yet” ft. Peezy: https://music.empi.re/iaintmadeityet

Pre-save Ball Up Top: https://music.empi.re/balluptop

Photo credit: Top Line Filmz

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

Links:

official store | instagram | youtube | spotify | apple

“I Ain’t Made It Yet” ft. Peezy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8IbWPRRh5M

“Baby Momma Vision Board” ft. BabyTron: https://music.empi.re/babymommavisionboard / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6HJALmG1M

“I’m The Guy”: https://youtu.be/iEDTPJSYeAo / https://music.empi.re/imtheguy

5.23.2025

Video: Hurricane Wisdom – “Anyways“

The Melodic North Florida Native Shares What He’s Been Up To In His First New Single Since Releasing the Hit Project Perfect Storm, Which Spent Three Weeks on the Billboard 200 

Critical Praise:

“Wisdom, from Havana (a tiny suburb of Tallahassee), fuses the tropical bounce of Florida street rap with the tenderness in the ballads of Southern and Midwestern truth-tellers. And the instrumental—flickering percussion and scattered, Broward County steel drums, merged with slow-mo, almost G-funk synths—is both melancholic and upbeat at the same time. It’s all rounded out by Wisdom’s raspy melodies, as he seamlessly toggles between no-frills aggression and lilts that hit like a sunshower.” – Pitchfork

“The Havana native broke down the regional barriers of Tallahassee with the twitchy “Giannis” in August, which picked up momentum like the Milwaukee Bucks superstar on a fast break to close out 2024. Hurricane narrates his gritty come-up but also delivers witty one-liners making light of his situation. He compares guns to the size of Giannis Antentokounmpo and jokes about not being good at math, but keeping problem-solvers around – if you catch his drift.” – Billboard

“Hurricane Wisdom Is On His Way To Becoming Rap’s Next Breakout Act” – UPROXX

“Dedicated to cultivating music that aims to uplift and inspire, Wisdom crafts his music for survivors and for the downtrodden soldiers who are giving their all to overcome adversity.” – The Knockturnal

The Video: 

Hurricane Wisdom grew a big fanbase in Florida and beyond with his buoyant melodies and slice of life rhymes. Today, the young rapper dips into his reflective bag, sharing “Anyways,” his first new single since releasing Perfect Storm in February. “Anyways” presents a minimal, downtempo instrumental, laden with warm keyboards and understated percussion, allowing Hurricane to reflect on how his life has changed in the past few months: “Havin’ rich problems, don’t know what to choose, I buy three/She havin’ life problems, don’t know what to do because of me,” he croons. In the video, Hurricane Wisdom looks back on his time as a supporting act on BossMan Dlow’s “Dlow Curry Tour,” focusing on Hurricane’s time in Canada, where he explored the streets of Toronto and made time to visit Niagara Falls.

“Always” follows in the wake of videos like “On God” ft. Raq Baby (2.8 million views, Top 15 Trending on YouTube), “Mind Gone” ft. Dthang (1.2 million views), and most recently, “Kinfolk” ft. Sleepy Hallow, and most recently, “Need Me,” all highlights from his hit project, Perfect Storm. Charting on the Billboard 200 for three weeks (#126 peak), Perfect Storm illustrates why Hurricane Wisdom is one of the most exciting artists in Florida’s bustling rap scene. From the opening track, the invigorating chipmunk soul “No Fatigue,” to the aching viral hit “Drugs Callin’” (9.3 million YouTube views), Hurricane delivers addictive melodies and unapologetic lyrics with the kinetic urgency of an artist hellbent on achieving rap stardom. Perfect Storm is home to “Giannis (Remix),” a new version of Hurricane’s 2024 breakout hit with a guest verse from Polo G. The remix has over 1 million streams across platforms, and came hot on the heels of “Salute” (2.7 million video views), his collab with fellow North Florida rapper Loe Shimmy. Featuring additional guest spots from NoCap, Fredo Bang, Skilla Baby, and more, Perfect Storm is available on all platforms via Open Shift Distribution.

Born and raised in Havana, Florida, just 30 minutes from Tallahassee, Hurricane Wisdom earned a big fanbase (207k YouTube subscribers, 369k Instagram followers) with his emotionally honest lyrics and entrancing melodies. His 2024 project Eye Of The Storm featured “Giannis,” a kinetic anthem dedicated to the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, which became Hurricane Wisdom’s biggest hit to date, with over 15 million YouTube views and 6 million Spotify streams. “Giannis” earned rapturous reviews from critics, as well, including Pitchfork, who called the song “the feel-good Florida anthem of the moment” and listed it at #36 on their list of the 100 Best Songs of 2024.

With co-signs from Rod Wave and NLE Choppa, an opening slot on tour with BossMan Dlow, and coverage in Billboard, BET, UPROXX, and more, the conditions are perfect for Hurricane Wisdom to make a major impact on the rap game. Keep an eye out…a storm is coming.

Watch “Anyways”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXDruT14bcw

Stream “Anyways”: https://openshift.vyd.co/Anyways

Stream Perfect Storm: https://openshift.vyd.co/PerfectStorm

Perfect Storm tracklist: 

1. No Fatigue
2. Giannis (Remix) ft. Polo G
3. My N****z
4. Don’t Care ft. Skilla Baby
5. YN
6. Salute ft. Loe Shimmy
7. Fetish
8. Need Me
9. Demand
10. X ft. ffawty
11. Drugs Callin
12. On God ft. Raq Baby
13. Why
14. These Days ft. Fredo Bang
15. Strange Love
16. Perfect Imperfections
17. Mind Gone ft. DThang
18. Questions
19. My Problems
20. Kinfolk ft. Sleepy Hallow
21. You Got It
22. Demons ft. Kidd G
23. Dreamcatcher
24. Frontline (Remix) ft. NoCap

Photo credit: Esdras “PhotoTea” Thelusma

Please contact Michelle and Annjie for more info.

The Background:

Fusing expressive church vocals with themes of optimism and perseverance, Hurricane Wisdom makes songs for survivors — anthems that are as spiritual as they are heartfelt. A down-home storyteller, the Florida native serves up motivational soundtracks for everymen with dreams of sunnier days; his music gives them the resolve to get there. It’s an artistic approach as much as it is a mission, and it’s earned him a growing legion of fans, cosigns from Rod Wave and NLE Choppa, and status as one of the most potent young voices in the South East. It’s a position he reinforces with “Hard Knock Life,” an engrossing rumination on the struggle of the hopeful underdogs. His blurry melodies spill out like teardrops even as his lyrics spell out danger. Through it all, he’s swirled themes of aspiration with tales of frayed friendships and other blockboy hazards while showcasing an inborn sincerity — and a heightened humanity — that connects soul to sound and listeners to love.

Since breaking out with “Granny’s Baby” in 2020, he’s cultivated a sizable buzz with projects like Hurricane Season (2021), State of Emergency (2022) and Category 5: The Biggest Hurricane (2023), with each new release earning more streams than the last. To date, he’s collaborated with the likes of NLE Choppa, SpottemGottem, NoCap, Luh Tyler and more as he’s proven his ability to infuse songs with empathy that soars above genres or classifications. Looking ahead, Hurricane wants to continue to be a voice for the people who don’t have one. The beats will change and his songwriting skills will grow, but it will all be rooted in a spirit of mutual understanding. “At the end of the day, I just try to make shit that people can relate to as humans,” he says. “We’re all human.”

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | apple

“Anyways”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXDruT14bcw

“Need Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsIhHbjuUJ0

“Kinfolk” ft. Sleepy Hallow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7QDPU1Dd_Q

“Mind Gone” ft. Dthang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKE3K2m4EiQ

“On God” ft. Raq Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pLbWC-6f6k

Perfect Storm: https://openshift.vyd.co/PerfectStorm

“Demand”: https://openshift.vyd.co/310851

“Giannis” (Remix) ft. Polo G: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVPHumbsdUs

“Salute” ft. Loe Shimmy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr1n_Q0zJug

“Closure”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3O2QSmBKBI

“Giannis”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5JaOnul46A

5.16.2025

Benji Blue Bills and BNYX® Announce Out The Blue, Their Collaborative Project, Coming May 30th

Pre-save HERE

The ATL Riser and Pennsylvania-Born Super Producer Recruit Argentine Superstar Duki for “Down Girl” Single and Video

Stream HERE | Watch HERE

Riding High Off the Success of Their Single “Aye Rage” (8+ Million Streams Across Platforms), Benji and BNYX® Prepare to Set the Underground Ablaze with Their Futuristic Anthems

Benji and Duki Combine Urbano, Dancehall, Kompa, and Underground Rap on “Down Girl,” Connect in L.A. for the Video

Photo credit: Neri

Critical Praise:

“What stands out isn’t just Benji’s versatility across different-era beats, but his knack for blending addictive repetition in the right places and breaking off flows into refreshing pockets.” – Complex

“Atlanta’s Benji Blue Bills continues to blow me away with his flow every time I hear him rap.” – Passion of the Weiss

“Rappers To Watch In 2025…Benji Blue Bills recently took over the internet with his catchy hit ‘Aye Rage.’ It’s sure to carry him for the rest of the year and will have fans begging for more music.” – The Root

The Announcement:

Packing syllables between echoing snares and far-out synth arpeggios, Benji Blue Bills elevates his underground sound with braggadocious bars. The ATL-via-DC rising rapper teams up with GRAMMY nominated rage sound architect BNYX® to announce Out The Blue, their upcoming collaborative project, releasing on May 30th. The project will also release later this year with a limited run (500) of vinyl LPs, CDs, and an Out The Blue coffee table book featuring never-before-seen photos of Benji Blue Bills and BNYX®.

The project comes on the heels of “Aye Rage!,” Benji and BNYX’s hit single (created with streamer YourRage), which started life as a spontaneous “Song Wars” collaboration on PlaqueBoyMax‘s stream, and grew into a sizable underground hit. To date, “Aye Rage!” has generated more than 8.1 million streams across platforms since January, including 4.1 million views on the music video. Out The Blue picks up where “Aye Rage!” leaves off, bringing high-octane instrumentals from BNYX, a Platinum-selling producer known for his work with Yeat and Drake, and Working On Dying, while adding unexpected elements into Benji’s sound. As the sounds grow more adventurous, Benji keeps his lyrics-focused approach, wielding his pen like a sword as he crafts cutting flexes and witty punchlines.

To accompany the announcement of Out The Blue, Benji Blue Bills and BNYX share “Down Girl,” a border-crossing collaboration with Argentine superstar Duki.  “Down Girl” presents an unexpected stylistic shift for both Benji and BNYX, arranging the producer’s trademark overloaded synths into bright arpeggios and adding percussion inspired by Haitian kompa music. Benji slides on the beat with blasé suavity, romancing a baddie with wrist talk. Another unexpected addition, Duki lifts the track with flex-heavy melodies, as he talks his smack in English and Spanish. In the video, Benji and Duki rendezvous in L.A. to perform the song under palm trees.

A fixture in the game with co-signs from heavy-hitters like LUCKI and Cole Bennett, Benji Blue Bills split time in his youth between Atlanta and Washington, DC, absorbing the sounds of both regions, and adding influences like A$AP Rocky. He caught the attention of the underground with his 2023 mixtape Campaign Blue, and was the subject of heavy industry chatter for his single “IM RIGHT HERE.” Benji kept the momentum going into 2024 with fan-favorite singles like “Santal 33” (10.5 million Spotify streams) and “Load Out” ft. Lazer Dim 700 and his project 500k Degrees. Benji earned viral attention with his “Underground Sound Cypher” (3.5 million Spotify streams), a standout on the popular internet platform’s compilation tape. The Cypher trended on TikTok for multiple weeks and earned positive mentions from tastemakers like Kai Cenat. Early this year, Complex recognized Benji Blue Bills as a 2025 Rapper to Watch.

With Out The Blue on the way, Benji and BNYX are ready to make a statement that can’t be ignored. Stay tuned for the tape, coming very soon.

Pre-save Out The Blue: https://benjibluebills.lnk.to/BBB

Watch “Down Girl” ft. Duki: https://BenjiBlueBills.lnk.to/downgirlvideo

Stream “Down Girl” ft. Duki: https://benjibluebills.lnk.to/downgirl

Watch “Aye Rage!”: http://benjibluebills.lnk.to/AyeRage

Shop the Benji Blue Bills & BNYX® official store: http://BenjiBlueBills.lnk.to/Store

Out The Blue artwork

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt
Chris Walsh
Jason Davis

The Background:

Benji Blue Bills’ matter-of-fact raps that act as a delightful contrast to the playful, electronic elements in the beats he selects make him one of the more interesting rappers of today. Learning from hip-hop legends like A$AP Mob in his early days, he widened his network and took that knowledge back to Atlanta. The back-and-forth nature of his upbringing – bouncing between DC and The A – makes him an intriguing hybrid of styles. Spending his formative years in The District before relocating further South in his teens, you can hear elements of both places in his accent and musical delivery. Lucky for him, the two cities he calls home have been fostering some of the most inventive street music in the nation over the past decade.

Since he started, Benji sporadically released music and kept his name hot with big name associates but in 2023 he hit a creative stride. In October he released Campaign Blue, a sixteen-track mixtape where his gravelly voice is supported by chaotic, often otherworldly beats that sound like they’re fresh from a fantasy video game soundtrack. As we look to the future, Benji feels primed to make his mark as the face of a new, wildly creative batch of trap artists from the digital age.

Links:

Benji Blue Bills: instagram | tiktok | spotify | apple | youtube | twitch
BNYX: tiktok | instagram | twitch

“Down Girl” ft. Duki: https://benjibluebills.lnk.to/downgirl / https://BenjiBlueBills.lnk.to/downgirlvideo

Pre-save Out The Blue: https://benjibluebills.lnk.to/BBB

“Aye Rage!” (Benji Blue Bills, BNYX & YourRage!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV7_Ac438fA / http://BenjiBlueBills.lnk.to/AyeRage

5.16.2025

Eddie Valero Shares “New Edition,” a BandPlay-Produced Single and Music Video

The Fiercely Independent Rapper Continues His Fruitful Collaboration With BandPlay In The Latest Releae From His Next Album, Gangsta Blues

Featuring Guest Spots From 8Ball and Starlito, Gangsta Blues Drops on May 23rd via ONErpm

Critical Praise:

“In the landscape of contemporary Memphis hip-hop, Eddie Valero’s trajectory is distinguished by his beat selection and narrative prowess. A fusion of street blues, Valero’s sound taps into Memphis’ rich musical legacy, while his lyrical narratives delve into the darker nuances of the city that shaped him. Valero is one of the few up-and-comers to not come under the musical trees of Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti or Young Dolph. His rise stands as a testament to his individual artistry and distinct contribution to the Memphis sound.” – HITS DD

The Announcement:

Eddie Valero is growing his fanbase in Memphis with his hustle-hard anthems and unshakeable work ethic. The rapper basks in his successes in the song and music video for “New Edition,” the latest glimpse of his next album Gangsta Blues. The new song rekindles ‘Lero’s relationship with Tennessee sound architect BandPlay, who produced “Lero BandPlay,” one of Eddie’s most popular songs to date. Populated by twangy guitar riffs, bluesy bass, and twinkling keys, “New Edition” is quintessential rider music, as the laid-back emcee stacks low-key flexes to prove his bonafides: “Halloween come get a treat, price low on them green goodies/’93 sh*t, extra him, ice on my Supreme hoodie,” he rhymes. In the video, dropping later today on Eddie’s YouTube, Eddie gets ready for his close-up, posing for a photoshoot as he prepares to skyrocket to fame.

“New Edition” follows “Zombies” as the latest single from Gangsta Blues, Eddie Valero’s next project. A high-octane pack of 11 tracks, the project harkens back to all eras of Memphis music, from the country-fried underground rap of the 90s, to the hustle-hard anthems of recent years, reaching all the way back to the blues that made Beale Street famous. Eddie Valero positions himself as an heir to that formidable musical tradition, using his lyrics to process his trauma and tout his many triumphs, using his virtuosity as a weapon in the same way that Memphis bluesmen like B.B. King once did. Featuring guest appearances from kindred spirit Starlito and Memphis legend 8Ball (of 8Ball & MJG), and production from heavy-hitters like BandPlay, Gangsta Blues arrives on May 23rd via ONErpm.

Born and raised in Memphis, Eddie Valero has built a large audience in his city and beyond the hard way, never compromising his style and eschewing high-profile co-signs on his route to local legend status. Growing up in awe of his city’s OGs, Eddie worked hard at his craft, using his expert beat selection and gritty storytelling to grow his following to over 60k YouTube subscribers. Always confident fans would find him, he started his signature mixtape series, Until They Feel Me, in 2021, releasing 4 installments in all, featuring local hits like “Lero BandPlay” (1.38 million Spotify streams) his hard-hitting collab with the PRE-signed producer. In 2023, he dropped “Flex N Go” with JpOnTheTrack, racking up over 2.5 million YouTube views in the process, and he followed in 2024 with the Undefeated mixtape. Most recently, Eddie shared Just For Y’all, a no frills street tape featuring the buzzing single “Money Locked In.” Later this month, Eddie Valero hits the road, opening for Don Trip & Starlito on their “Step Brothers 4 Life Tour.”

With Gangsta Blues on the way, Eddie Valero is ready to become Memphis’s next big thing. Stay tuned for more.

Look out for the video for “New Edition,” dropping later today on Eddie’s YouTube channel

Stream “New Edition”: https://onerpm.link/newedition

Pre-save Gangsta Blues: https://onerpm.link/gangstablues

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

When you talk about the new generation of Memphis Hip Hop, you have to mention Eddie Valero. Eddie’s beat selection and storytelling have moved him right up the ladder in the city and now he’s the talk of the town from the fans to the OGs. His brand of street blues feels like the familiar sound that the city of Memphis was built on but his brand of street tales definitely define the dark side of the city that raised him. And, he’s one of the few true rap success stories to not come under the musical trees of Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti, or Young Dolph.

Links:

instagram | spotify | apple | youtube

“New Edition” (Prod. by BandPlay): https://onerpm.link/newedition / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToFLsHIiq1o

“Zombies”: https://onerpm.link/zombies

Pre-save Gangsta Blues: https://onerpm.link/gangstablues

5.15.2025

Big Moochie Grape Announces Eat Or Get Ate 2 (Deluxe), Shares Video For “Ice Age”

The Paper Route Empire Rapper Enters Deep Freeze In His Latest Video, As He Prepares to Expand His 2024 Project EAT OR GET ATE 2

Critical Praise:

“It’s hard-working hustler music that never lets up, with a beat that never sleeps. Big Moochie Grape makes soundtracks not just for grinding, but for surviving.” – Pitchfork

“[East Haiti Baby is] an impressive body of work from one of Memphis’s strongest frontrunners.” – HotNewHipHop

The Video:

Blessed with a big personality and the rhyme skills to match, Big Moochie Grape is his city’s most gigantic stepper. Today, the East Memphis rapper plots his next move, announcing EAT OR GET ATE 2 (Deluxe). The new project is an expansion of his 2024 mixtape, which earned praise from XXL, The FADER, VIBE, and more. EAT OR GET ATE 2 (Deluxe) arrives on May 30th via Paper Route Empire.

Along with the announcement of the deluxe, the PRE rapper shares “Ice Age,” a video for a highlight from the original EAT OR GET ATE tracklist. Produced by JohnnyTurnItUp, “ice Age” is a cavernous trap anthem, blessed with frozen synths and thunderous percussion, as Moochie stacks flexes and proves he’s the coldest in the game. In the video, Moochie chills in a frosty climate with some beautiful companions, as he salutes Young Dolph and pontificates from his own Fortress of Solitude. 

EAT OR GET ATE 2 (Deluxe) continues Moochie’s run as one of Memphis’s most unstoppable street rappers. Home to tracks like “Crip Blue Hunnids” and “Wake Em Up,” EAT OR GET ATE 2 follows up Moochie’s November 2023 project, East Haiti Baby: Incarcerated, a deluxe version of his 2022 mixtape that welcomed guest spots from fellow incarcerated rappers like YFN Lucci, Rio Da Yung OG, Bankroll Freddie, and PRE’s own Big Unccc.

With EAT OR GET ATE 2 (Deluxe) on the way, Big Moochie Grape is ready to commence an ice coold summer. Stay tuned for much more music from the East Memphis rapper in the coming weeks.

Watch “Ice Age”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tV2u0Gr0Fk

Stream EAT OR GET ATE 2: https://music.empi.re/eatgate2

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

Links:

youtube | instagram | spotify

“Ice Age”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tV2u0Gr0Fk

“Never Come Second”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9lLlV_zjo

“Back In The Maybach”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtcDWiloP5g

“Yea”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Oe6FPK-64

EAT OR GET ATE 2: https://music.empi.re/eatgate2

“Crip Blue Hundreds”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Xb8WZXZqA

“Trap A Lil Harder”: https://music.empi.re/trapalilharder

“TROLLIN”: https://music.empi.re/trollin / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMuREWyrMRM

“Fun” ft. Young Dolph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDv5pTZXiVg

“Workin”: https://music.empi.re/workinbigmoochie

“Get Money Catch Bodies”: https://youtu.be/ntkoOK6XRRQ

“Spin It Again”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQZyu8KD7WM

“Right Now” ft. Kenny Muney: https://youtu.be/5UUAC2yqPXI

“Breakdance” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Bvg0UxZE4iE

“Acting Up”: https://youtu.be/5JsM49Go7UQ

“East Haiti Baby”: https://youtu.be/q1zKetJatYU

East Haiti Baby: https://music.empi.re/easthaitibaby

“Christopher Wallace”: https://youtu.be/Rx86-gZU9ho

“Uncut & Raw”: https://music.empi.re/uncutrawmoochie / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsF4VukxP3I

“Never Had Sh*t”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R6QPQnGZXw

“I’m The One”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_hkwDs5y6M

“In Dolph We Trust”: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=UcH4VAwmDCo

“Non Stop”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeJ4jDbkWTw

“iLLUMINATi Business”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez4LPZxQ-1Y

5.15.2025

Mozzy Performs “SEVEN 2’S” Live on Vevo ctrl

“SEVEN 2’S” Appears On the Sacramento Street Hero Recently Released Album, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS, Available On All Platforms via EMPIRE

The Poignant Album Highlight Reflects on the Wrongs That Can’t Be Righted, Recounting Memories That Haunt Mozzy To This Day

INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS Welcomes Guest Spots From EST Gee, Lil Poppa, Peysoh, TSU Surf, and More

Critical Praise:

“Mozzy is the flip side of that coin, conscience-stricken and tormented by every loss. Less than a year removed from a stint in federal prison, there is seemingly even greater caution to his music now, turning his matter-of-fact disposition in an even more poignant direction. Mozzy, who recently said he was “not one to glorify his L’s,” has moved into a hyper-reflective position on his new album, Children of the Slums.” – NPR

“He never needs to raise his voice or act out just to grab your attention; his delivery is assured and consistent but never overconfident. But despite how second nature rapping is for Mozzy, he never lets that confidence tilt into arrogance.” – Pitchfork

“Mozzy is the definition of a rapper in the zone, with a signal-to-noise ratio that rivals anyone else working in hip-hop today.” – Complex

“Chalk it up as a victory for Sacramento’s lyrical champion.” – HipHopDX

Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest West Coast Rap Songs of All Time (#68, “Bladadah”)

The Announcement:

Releating stories from his past through intricate rhyme schemes, Mozzy has never pretended to be someone that he’s not. Providing an intimate glimpse into his state of mind, Mozzy performs “SEVEN 2’S,” a highlight from his new album INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS, for Vevo ctrl. Produced by Tariq Beats, OhGodDC! & Aasis Beats, “SEVEN 2’S” is a haunting look back to Mozzy’s past, filled with ethereal vocal samples that echo like the voices of those long gone. Over the course of a single long verse, Mozzy dwells on violent memories and asserts his loyalty to his close friends: “They blessed me with a million, but ain’t bless me with forgiveness/So how I can forgive?/All that I done did was for the posse, I admit it/Devoted and committed,” says Mozzy. Mozzy’s pain is apparent during his Vevo ctrl performance, which brings his lyrics to life in vivid detail.

The follow-up to last year’s CHILDREN OF THE SLUMS, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS is a visceral, but ultimately uplifting document about memories that linger and scars that never fade, couching dense narrative lyricism into heatseeking NorCal bangers. The album dramatizes Mozzy’s journey toward inner peace, as he attempts to move forward from the memories of traumatic youth that flood back, even during his current life of luxury. INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS swerves between emotional paeans like the Pitchfork-praised “NIGHTMARES” ft. Lil Poppa and ruthless anthems like “BLOOD DIAMONDS” ft. Peysoh and “KATTA CLIPS,” making space for fan favorite singles like “10 PERCENT” and high profile collaborations like “WHO WANT WAR” ft. Polo G. Featuring additional guest spots from EST Gee, Maine Muzik, Tsu Surf, and Mozzy’s faithful Sactown associates E Mozzy and Celly Ru, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS is available everywhere via Mozzy Records / EMPIRE.

INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS continues Mozzy’s run as one of the most acclaimed and popular street rappers of his generation. He has earned two GOLD certifications from the RIAA as a lead artist–“Excuse Me” and “Sleep Walkin–and three more on his collaborations with Skylar Grey, Likybo, and $tupid Young. Mozzy earned mainstream recognition in 2018, when his song “Sleep Walkin” was featured in a pivotal scene in Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, and he earned a shout out from Kendrick Lamar in his Grammy Award acceptance speech. His street classic “Bladadah” placed #68 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Best West Coast Rap Songs of All Time. Late last year, Mozzy teamed with Kalan.FrFr for the breezy LUCKY HER.

Watch “SEVEN 2’S” on Vevo ctrl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLNU2tTNQ4s

INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS tracklist:

1. $FLYMONEY2X
2. PRESS PLAY
3. DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR (FEAT. EST GEE)
4. UNDER OATH 
5. KATTA CLIPS
6. NIGHTMARES (FEAT. LIL POPPA)
7. KEEP CALLIN MY NAME 
8. SEVEN 2’S 
9. ROLE MODEL 
10. PAC PROUD 
11. HELLA HYPHY
12. WHO WANT WAR (FEAT. POLO G)
13. 10 PERCENT 
14. MODIFY IT (FEAT. MAINE MUZIK & E MOZZY) 
15. REPUTATION EVERYTHING (FEAT. CELLY RU)
16. BLOOD DIAMONDS (FEAT. PEYSOH)
17. FREE SURF (FEAT. TSU SURF)
18. NO FABRICATION

Photo credit: Bryan Berry

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Links:

official site | instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify | apple

“SEVEN 2’S” (Vevo ctrl Performance): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLNU2tTNQ4s

INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS: https://music.empi.re/intrusivethoughts

“WHO WANT WAR” ft. Polo G: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iYITT3xS5A

“NIGHTMARES” ft. Lil Poppa: https://music.empi.re/nightmaremozzy / https://youtu.be/aKqhIqe-QqA?si=2dZGjM6dvSr37pmc

“UNDER OATH”: https://music.empi.re/underoathmozzy / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5PvacJ87w4

Mozzy & Kalan.FrFr – LUCKY HER: https://music.empi.re/luckyher

Mozzy & Kalan.FrFr – “BBL” ft. Rob49: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgKIvcOL-fY

“LOST IT ALL” ft. Fridayy (Lyric Video): https://mozzy.lnk.to/LOSTITALLVideo

CHILDREN OF THE SLUMS: https://mozzy.lnk.to/ChildrenOfTheSlums

“RED NOSE BULLY”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WQDcIKqMX4

“JADED” ft. Eric Bellinger: https://Mozzy.lnk.to/Jaded / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3NOqXE2fPo

“FREE JUJU”: https://Mozzy.lnk.to/FREEJUJUVideo / https://Mozzy.lnk.to/FREEJUJU

“Ain’t On Sh*t” ft. Lil Zay Osama: https://mozzy.lnk.to/AINTONSHIT / https://youtu.be/GHw5oAVxUwM?si=Q2o2z-1yofsrbxba

“IF I DIE RIGHT NOW”: https://mozzy.lnk.to/ifidierightnow / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7UVt7KUkj4

“Count Time”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oaaW-sPj1M&

“10 Percent”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rZq8S5dpKk

KOLLECT KALL EP: https://mozzy.lnk.to/KOLLECTKALL/

5.14.2025

Video: Hurricane Wisdom – “Need Me“

TheAcclaimed North Florida Emcee Flexes in the New Video From His Hit Project Perfect Storm, Which Spent Three Weeks on the Billboard 200 

Featuring the Hit “Giannis Remix” ft. Polo G and Additional Guest Appearances from Skilla Baby, Loe Shimmy, Sleepy Hallow, NoCap, and More, Perfect Storm is Available Everywhere via Open Shift Distribution

Critical Praise:

“Wisdom, from Havana (a tiny suburb of Tallahassee), fuses the tropical bounce of Florida street rap with the tenderness in the ballads of Southern and Midwestern truth-tellers. And the instrumental—flickering percussion and scattered, Broward County steel drums, merged with slow-mo, almost G-funk synths—is both melancholic and upbeat at the same time. It’s all rounded out by Wisdom’s raspy melodies, as he seamlessly toggles between no-frills aggression and lilts that hit like a sunshower.” – Pitchfork

“The Havana native broke down the regional barriers of Tallahassee with the twitchy “Giannis” in August, which picked up momentum like the Milwaukee Bucks superstar on a fast break to close out 2024. Hurricane narrates his gritty come-up but also delivers witty one-liners making light of his situation. He compares guns to the size of Giannis Antentokounmpo and jokes about not being good at math, but keeping problem-solvers around – if you catch his drift.” – Billboard

“Hurricane Wisdom Is On His Way To Becoming Rap’s Next Breakout Act” – UPROXX

The Announcement:

Hurricane Wisdom pours his pain into every song, winning fans with his relatable rhymes and infectious melodies. Today, the North Florida rapper shares a new music video, “Need Me,” from his hit project Perfect Storm. Produced by John Lam & Cyniical, “Need Me” provides Hurricane with a melodic backdrop, with chopped vocal samples expressing the artist’s yearns for a meaningful relationship. Floating over the track with lilting melody, Hurricane plays games with hearts, knowing that the women in his life need him more than he needs them: “I know she want more, n****, you know she want more/She done if she think I’m her bae,” he sings. Directed by Cotto0verdidit, the visual blends opulence and surrealism as Hurricane lounges in a lavish mansion, surrounded by cascading waves of purple liquid and gorgeous women. “Need Me” follows videos for for collabs like “On God” ft. Raq Baby (2.8 million views, Top 15 Trending on YouTube), “Mind Gone” ft. Dthang (1.2 million views), and most recently, “Kinfolk” ft. Sleepy Hallow.

Charting on the Billboard 200 for three weeks (#126 peak), Perfect Storm illustrates why Hurricane Wisdom is one of the most exciting artists in Florida’s bustling rap scene. From the opening track, the invigorating chipmunk soul “No Fatigue,” to the aching viral hit “Drugs Callin’” (9.3 million YouTube views), Hurricane delivers addictive melodies and unapologetic lyrics with the kinetic urgency of an artist hellbent on achieving rap stardom. Perfect Storm is home to “Giannis (Remix),” a new version of Hurricane’s 2024 breakout hit with a guest verse from Polo G. The remix has over 1 million streams across platforms, and came hot on the heels of “Salute” (2.7 million video views), his collab with fellow North Florida rapper Loe Shimmy. Featuring additional guest spots from NoCap, Fredo Bang, Skilla Baby, and more, Perfect Storm is available on all platforms via Open Shift Distribution.

Born and raised in Havana, Florida, just 30 minutes from Tallahassee, Hurricane Wisdom earned a big fanbase (207k YouTube subscribers, 369k Instagram followers) with his emotionally honest lyrics and entrancing melodies. His 2024 project Eye Of The Storm featured “Giannis,” a kinetic anthem dedicated to the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, which became Hurricane Wisdom’s biggest hit to date, with over 15 million YouTube views and 6 million Spotify streams. “Giannis” earned rapturous reviews from critics, as well, including Pitchfork, who called the song “the feel-good Florida anthem of the moment” and listed it at #36 on their list of the 100 Best Songs of 2024.

With co-signs from Rod Wave and NLE Choppa, an opening slot on tour with BossMan Dlow, and coverage in Billboard, BET, UPROXX, and more, the conditions are perfect for Hurricane Wisdom to make a major impact on the rap game. Keep an eye out…a storm is coming.

Watch “Need Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsIhHbjuUJ0

Stream Perfect Storm: https://openshift.vyd.co/PerfectStorm

Perfect Storm tracklist: 

1. No Fatigue
2. Giannis (Remix) ft. Polo G
3. My N****z
4. Don’t Care ft. Skilla Baby
5. YN
6. Salute ft. Loe Shimmy
7. Fetish
8. Need Me
9. Demand
10. X ft. ffawty
11. Drugs Callin
12. On God ft. Raq Baby
13. Why
14. These Days ft. Fredo Bang
15. Strange Love
16. Perfect Imperfections
17. Mind Gone ft. DThang
18. Questions
19. My Problems
20. Kinfolk ft. Sleepy Hallow
21. You Got It
22. Demons ft. Kidd G
23. Dreamcatcher
24. Frontline (Remix) ft. NoCap

Photo credit: Esdras “PhotoTea” Thelusma

Please contact Michelle and T’Keyah for more info.

The Background:

Fusing expressive church vocals with themes of optimism and perseverance, Hurricane Wisdom makes songs for survivors — anthems that are as spiritual as they are heartfelt. A down-home storyteller, the Florida native serves up motivational soundtracks for everymen with dreams of sunnier days; his music gives them the resolve to get there. It’s an artistic approach as much as it is a mission, and it’s earned him a growing legion of fans, cosigns from Rod Wave and NLE Choppa, and status as one of the most potent young voices in the South East. It’s a position he reinforces with “Hard Knock Life,” an engrossing rumination on the struggle of the hopeful underdogs. His blurry melodies spill out like teardrops even as his lyrics spell out danger. Through it all, he’s swirled themes of aspiration with tales of frayed friendships and other blockboy hazards while showcasing an inborn sincerity — and a heightened humanity — that connects soul to sound and listeners to love.

Since breaking out with “Granny’s Baby” in 2020, he’s cultivated a sizable buzz with projects like Hurricane Season (2021), State of Emergency (2022) and Category 5: The Biggest Hurricane (2023), with each new release earning more streams than the last. To date, he’s collaborated with the likes of NLE Choppa, SpottemGottem, NoCap, Luh Tyler and more as he’s proven his ability to infuse songs with empathy that soars above genres or classifications. Looking ahead, Hurricane wants to continue to be a voice for the people who don’t have one. The beats will change and his songwriting skills will grow, but it will all be rooted in a spirit of mutual understanding. “At the end of the day, I just try to make shit that people can relate to as humans,” he says. “We’re all human.”

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | apple

“Need Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsIhHbjuUJ0

“Kinfolk” ft. Sleepy Hallow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7QDPU1Dd_Q

“Mind Gone” ft. Dthang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKE3K2m4EiQ

“On God” ft. Raq Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pLbWC-6f6k

Perfect Storm: https://openshift.vyd.co/PerfectStorm

“Demand”: https://openshift.vyd.co/310851

“Giannis” (Remix) ft. Polo G: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVPHumbsdUs

“Salute” ft. Loe Shimmy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr1n_Q0zJug

“Closure”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3O2QSmBKBI

“Giannis”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5JaOnul46A

5.14.2025

MCA Chicago Announces the Second Year of Collaboration with Sueños Music Festival, Featuring Chicago’s Local Artist, Runsy

The Announcement:

(Chicago) The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is happy to announce its upcoming MCA Store collaboration with Sueños Music Festival and Latina local artist Esperanza “Runsy” Rosas, taking place during the run of the festival from May 24-25, 2025. For the collaboration, Runsy created a custom t-shirt exclusively for the MCA Store, featuring a design encapsulating the spirit of the Latin Music festival, which is taking place in Grant Park. This is the second collaboration between the festival and the MCA, with the first taking place at MCA’s Family Day in 2024.

“As a Chicagoan and a Latina woman, I think it’s important to be a part of this festival. That it’s called Sueños Fest is really a reflection of my own career: it’s about following my dreams and showing others who look like me that with hard work, a good heart, perseverance and the love of my community, anything is possible,” Runsy said. “Additionally, developing this collaboration with the MCA Chicago and being part of the long list of artists who have collaborated with this iconic Chicago cultural institution is both a personal and professional accomplishment and a true source of pride. The museum’s commitment to elevating diverse artists and voices in the community not only aligns with a professional practice but also makes this collaboration even more meaningful.”

The t-shirt design features Runsy’s titular character on a Ferris wheel, similar to the one on the Sueños festival grounds, dressed in festival wear and with a clown-like expression, which ties into the Chicano culture concept of “Smile Now, Cry Later.” According to Runsy, the design reflects the character Sueños Music Festival, which is a bright and joyful celebration of the beauty of Latin culture and music.

“Sueños is very excited to continue our partnership with The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and share this new collaboration with festival-goers and art lovers across the city,” says Aaron Ampudia, Co-Founder of Sueños Music Festival. “Runsy is an incredible artist and we’re grateful to her for putting together a piece that speaks to our mission of uplifting Latin voices and putting on for the Latino community.”

To celebrate the collaboration, there will be an official product launch event at the MCA Store on May 20 from 6–8 pm. Visitors who attend will be able to watch Sueños and Runsy unveil her collaboration design and buy the exclusive t-shirt. Additionally, Runsy will be participating in the MCA’s May Family Day, titled “Playoffs,” which will focus on the work of artist Paul Pfeiffer in commemoration of his then-open exhibition Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom

ABOUT SUEÑOS:

Sueños Music Festival, founded in 2022, unites the city of Chicago under the banner of incredible Reggaeton and Latin Music. Bringing unprecedented star power to Grant Park and offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Sueños Festival (translation: dreams), was created to be an inclusive event with a mission to continue to celebrate and uplift Latin culture and the extraordinary music, people, food, and amazing energy that comes along with it.

Sueños takes pride in its meaningful contribution to Chicago’s Latin communities year-round, with a focus on supporting youth initiatives and Latin-owned businesses. This includes a partnership with Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center to develop youth art centers in Chicago’s predominantly Latin neighborhood, Hermosa, along with scholarships and immigration services for Latin communities through its collaboration with Pilsen Neighbors Community Council. Sueños’ ongoing partnership with the National Museum of Mexican Art includes a program to deliver art supplies to aspiring art students, a festival activation that allows young writers from the museum’s youth journalism program to conduct interviews at the festival, and a program that integrates art created by the museum’s youth mural program into the festival. In addition, Sueños has partnered with Puerto Rican Arts Alliance to provide music education programs and studio arts programs for children on the Southwest Side, including Chicago Public Schools’ vital after school and summer programs. Sueños supports Latin-owned businesses in the city through festival partnerships and its 20 Days of Sueños initiative, which shines a spotlight on 20 Latin-owned Chicago restaurants over a 20-day period, further amplifying the talent within Chicago’s Latin communities.

In 2024, Sueños Music Festival contributed $240 million to the Chicago economy and paid $1,992,952 in direct rent payments to the Chicago Park District. Additionally, the festival generated more than $2.01 million in amusement tax revenue for the City of Chicago and Cook County.

Now in its 4th year, Sueños is quickly becoming an institution in the Chicago community and a premier destination for Latin music fans from all around the world. In Fall 2024, Sueños producers C3 Presents and La Familia Presenta, secured a new 5-year deal with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District, which will allow the Sueños team to continue bringing music lovers together in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Esperanza Rosas also known by her creative moniker of Runsy, is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist specializing in drawing and design. Her work encompasses the layered intersectionality of her identity as a Mexican-American woman from the Southside of Chicago.

Through the artistic realms of graphite illustration and clean, minimalistic design, Runsy’s art reimagines the intricate nuances of Mexican iconography and Chicago culture. The treasured cultural symbols that appear in Runsy’s work represent the unabashed pride of Mexicanidad in America, and its influence that will continue to persevere through generations to come.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CHICAGO
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The MCA interweaves exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs while providing a place for audiences to contemplate and discuss contemporary art in pursuit of a creative and diverse future. The MCA believes in the values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) as a platform to enact structural change. The museum is generously supported by its Board of Trustees; individual and corporate members; private and corporate foundations, including the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; and government agencies. The MCA acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. The MCA is a proud member of Museums in the Park and receives major support from the Chicago Park District.

The MCA is located at 220 E. Chicago Avenue and is open 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday to Sunday and Tuesdays from 10 am to 9 pm. Tuesday evenings (5-9 pm) are free for Illinois residents. The museum is closed on Mondays. Admission is free for all youth 18 and under, members of the military and veterans, and MCA members. Free admission for anyone 18 and under is generously provided by Liz and Eric Lefkofsky, and Northern Trust. Find more information about MCA’s exhibitions, programs, and special events at mcachicago.org

Contacts:

Media Contacts:
suenos@audibletreats.com

Links:

Sueños: official website | instagram | facebook | twitter
MCA Chicago: website | facebook | instagram | twitter

5.13.2025

Video: Kenny Muney – “Back In That Bach“

The Paper Route Empire Rapper Returns With His First New Song of 2025, As He Prepares the Follow-Up to Last Year’s The Blue Seasons Super Deluxe

Critical Praise:

“Kenny’s standout skill is his sense of timing and rhythm. The rapper can do nearly any style or flow out there.” – XXL

“Laced with familiar southern swagger and street tales, the new project solidifies Kenny has a viable name to keep an eye on as the new year creeps up.” – HotNewHipHop

“The South Memphis native has become a master at bodying the braggadocious current Memphis trap sound, while still finding endless ways to make his personal wit and charm stand out on every track.” –Dirty Glove Bastard

The Video:

Rising from South Memphis to the top of his city’s rap game, Kenny Muney has been grinding his whole life. The Paper Route Empire signee looks to put his stamp on the summer with “Back In That Bach,” his first new single of the year. Produced by Yung Hurricane, “Back In That Back” combines a haunting violin melody with thudding Tennessee trap percussion to give Kenny a canvas on which to paint his pictures. The young rapper dives in with his trademark head-nodding flow, packing bars with low-key flexes and sneering dismissals of his naysayers. In the video, Kenny hops out of his Escalade and into his Maybach truck, as he evades the cops in a high-speed pursuit.

“Back In That Bach” is Kenny Muney’s first new single since the release of his 2024 album The Blue Seasons Super Deluxe. An expansion of his spring 2024 album The Blue Seasons, the Super Deluxe adds 12 songs, including collaborations with fellow PRE standout Big Moochie Grape on “Gigantic Muney.” Cycling through all four seasons with panache, the album is a showcase for Kenny’s rocksteady flow and exquisite taste in instrumentals. In addition the album features earlier hits like the Key Glock collaboration “Paper Route” and the rich life anthems “I Ain’t Roddy” and “Jacuzzi On The Roof.” Kenny took a vacation to Scandinavia to celebrate the album’s release, resulting in ice cold videos like “My $eason,” and “4Ever or 4 The Moment.” Featuring production from Tay Keith, Bandplay, and more, and additional guest spots from BEO Lil Kenny and CEO Jizzle, The Blue Seasons Super Deluxe is available everywhere via Paper Route Empire.

Emerging from hibernation as the weather warms, it’s about to be Kenny Muney season. Stay tuned for much more from the rapper in the coming weeks and months.

Watch “Back In That Bach”: https://youtu.be/kERf8rk7tik

Stream “Back In That Bach”: https://music.empi.re/backinthatbach

Please contact Michelle or Destiny for more info.

The Background:

A native of South Memphis, Kenny Muney grew up idolizing rappers like Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, and Boosie. He started rapping at age 15, developing his aggressive aesthetic and honing his deeply rhythmic flow. Kenny got his first brush with fame when he released “YTN Freestyle,” which racked up over 2.5 million YouTube views, made him a neighborhood hero, and earned airplay on local radio. He made noise in 2019 with Muney Talk, his first mixtape for PRE. In 2020, Kenny Muney connected with his mentor Young Dolph for “No Regrets,” a highlight track from Dolph’s Rich Slave (Deluxe) album. “I’m never satisfied,” says Kenny Muney. “It’s a gift and a curse. I’m always looking for the next step.”

Links:

instagram | twitter | spotify | youtube

“4Ever or 4 The Moment”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHal0_o1OOQ

“My $eason”: https://youtu.be/v-4TlWWa9Vw

“Do What You Wanna Do When You Got Racks”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWpAzbsUpkA

The Blue Seasons Super Deluxe: https://music.empi.re/thebluedeluxe

“Paper Route” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAkvTgppNE

“Jacuzzi On The Roof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1FSMJcyO2c

“I Ain’t Roddy”: https://music.empi.re/iaintroddy

“Bodies & Bucks” ft. BEO Lil Kenny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM2xEZfWVhk

“Take A Shot”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkyeR7KbP98

“I Hate Me Too”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1VfoAtqqfY

“Hate It There”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmhCIO9sWGA

“Breezy”: https://music.empi.re/breezykenny / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0PwhWs51qQ

“Lil Boys”: https://youtu.be/8IudAAM-yVs

“Spendin & Spinnin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1x_dpFANiE

“UHN UHN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTPZAuDKmCQ

“Holy Water”: https://youtu.be/ThOF0Aw6OhE

“AOGG” ft. Tay Keith: https://youtu.be/JwOBXtwD0m0

Bio, photos, and streams available here: https://audibletreats.com/kenny-muney/

5.14.2025

Rising Rapper Sturdyyoungin Announces His Debut EP, Rookie of the Year, Releasing on June 4th

The Effortlessly Viral Philly Native Looks to Make Things Shake with “Bottle Wars” Single

Home to the Viral Hit “Trippin” ft. ZeddyWill & Ohthatsmizz, and Recent Singles “Respectfully” and “Speed It Up” ft. Ohthatsmizz, Rookie Of The Year Caps a Breakout Year for the 19-Year-Old Rapper, Promising 11 Dance Rap Bangers to Jumpstart Any Function

The Song:

Filling dancefloors with his frenetic and fun-loving rap singles, Philly’s Sturdyyoungin can slide on any beat. The 19-year-old rapper stakes his claim on 2025, announcing his debut EP, Rookie Of The Year. The upcoming EP positions the young rapper as one of the leaders of Philly’s busy dance rap scene, putting his signature stamp on sample-heavy instrumentals and keeping the energy high. Rookie Of The Year is home to Sturdy’s Fergie-sampling viral hit “Trippin'” ft. Ohthatsmizz & ZeddyWill, the “Choppa Style”-sampling “Respectfully,” and recent single “Speed It Up” ft. Ohthatsmizz, the 11-track Rookie Of The Year EP arrives on June 4th via broke / Hallwood Records / Go Crazy Productions.

Pre-save Rookie Of The Year EP HERE

Along with the announcement of the EP, Sturdy shares “Bottle Wars,” a new single from the project. Layering marching band-style horns and apocalyptic vocal samples over insistent Philly 808s, “Bottle Wars” is a club anthem, calling on all club denizens to slide onto the dancefloor. Sturdy remains calm as he methodically dresses down his rivals, who have no chance of winning a “bottle war” with him and his crew: “What they got a lil Don over there?/We got every bottle and the Don over here/Why they even gotta sign over there, they got one bottle we got plus five over here,” he taunts.

Watch  “Trippin” ft. Ohthatsmizz & ZeddyWill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy_LjxYiakE

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

A popular figure in Philadelphia since high school, Sturdyyoungin built a following on social media by starting dance challenges to Philly club rap bangers, rocking freestyles, and just by being himself. While he first gained fame as a content creator, Sturdyyoungin pursued his music dream, making his own music on Bandlab and eventually joining up with legendary Philly dance rap crew 2Humpy, which also featured luminaries like 2Rare, Bril, and frequent rap partner Ohthatsmizz. After 2Humpy broke up, Sturdy started to make waves on his own, and often teamed up with Ohthatsmizz to release red hot singles like “How It Goes” (also featuring Bril), racking up over 1.3 million streams on Spotify.

Links:

instagram | tiktok | youtube | spotify | apple | soundcloud

“Speed It Up” ft. Ohthatsmizz: https://broke.ffm.to/speed-it-up

“Respectfully”: https://broke.ffm.to/respectfully / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDGDmJesFlk

“Trippin'” ft. Ohthatsmizz & ZeddyWill: https://broke.ffm.to/trippin / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy_LjxYiakE

“BUMBAA” (Ohthatsmizz ft. Sturdyyoungin): https://floor13distribution.lnk.to/BUMBAA

“BUMBAA” (Ohthatsmizz ft. Sturdyyoungin) video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arHm642SfdA

5.13.2025

AMAZON MUSIC TO LIVESTREAM SUEÑOS 2025

For the first time, Chicago’s flagship Latin music event will stream live on Twitch and Prime Video, bringing the experience to a global audience

Amazon Music brings the Sueños experience to life with the “World of Sueños,” a dynamic digital content hub designed to deepen fan connection–before, during, and after the festival

Download images and livestream announcement video here

The Announcement:

(MIAMI – May 13, 2025) – Today, Amazon Music announced it will exclusively livestream Sueños Festival 2025, one of the country’s premier Latin Music festivals, to a global audience. For the first time ever, fans across the globe will be able to watch the two-day event live on the Amazon Music channels on Twitch and Prime Video. Streaming from Grant Park in Chicago on May 24–25, the livestream will feature daily coverage of the festival, including a selection of artist performances and behind-the-scenes moments. The bilingual broadcast, hosted by Grecia López  and Maria Chacón, will be available with English and Spanish subtitles on both Twitch and Prime Video.

In addition to the livestream, Amazon Music is curating a 360-degree Sueños experience through the World of Sueños–a dedicated festival hub within the Latin music section of the Amazon Music app, designed to deepen fan connection before, during, and after the show. At the heart of the festival’s digital home is the official Amazon Music Sueños Festival Playlist, created exclusively for the festival. Curated to reflect the energy, sounds, and artists of Sueños 2025, the playlist offers fans an immersive way to engage with the lineup ahead of the show.

Also featured within the World of Sueños hub is a Sueños Edition takeover of Platino, the flagship Latin playlist on Amazon Music, spotlighting top headliners and emerging artists. The Platino radio station will include a dedicated Sueños artist bucket with voice liners recorded on-site–creating lasting, voice-driven touchpoints for fans even after the festival ends.

“At Amazon Music, our mission is to connect fans with the music they love—wherever they are,” said Rocío Guerrero, Director of Latin-Iberia at Amazon Music. “Our collaboration with Sueños is part of a broader effort to make Latin music more accessible through global livestreams and immersive fan experiences. Our goal is to expand the reach of Latin music and deepen fan engagement worldwide—transforming how people experience festivals like Sueños, no matter where they are. Whether fans are attending in person or tuning in from home, we’re helping them get closer to the music, the artists, and the energy of Sueños—creating personal, meaningful connections like never before.”

“Sueños is a one-of-a-kind celebration of Latin Music and culture, with performances from some of the world’s most exciting artists. We have built something special for the Chicago community, and we are proud that our partnership with Amazon Music will now bring the Sueños experience to music fans around the world,” said Sueños producers and La Familia Presenta co-Founders Aaron Ampudia and Chris Den Uijl. 

Fans on the ground won’t miss out on any of the curated content or music discovery happening online, with the World of Sueños right at their fingertips. Festivalgoers can scan QR codes placed throughout the venue to access the Latin music hub and dive deeper into the experience–unlocking playlists, exclusive content, set times, festival maps, and real-time updates that seamlessly connect the live and streaming experience. The hub will also feature [RE]Discover collections and album spotlights curated around the festival lineup.

Suenos is the latest festival to be livestreamed by Amazon Music, following the recent success of events like Stagecoach and Vive Latino earlier this year. The project is part of a growing slate of global festival livestreams from Amazon Music, which also include Vibra Urbana, Coca-Cola Flow Fest, Primavera Sound, Fuji Rock, and Dreamville.

Sponsored by Celsius, DoorDash, motorola razr, and Tree Hut, the Sueños Festival 2025 livestream will be free to watch beginning at 03:00 PM CDT on Saturday and Sunday on the following channels:

• Twitch (Spanish): twitch.tv/amazonmusicenvivo
• Twitch (English subtitles): twitch.tv/amazonmusic
• Prime Video: Available globally with bilingual caption options

About Sueños:

Sueños Music Festival, founded in 2022, unites the city of Chicago under the banner of incredible Reggaeton and Latin Music. Bringing unprecedented star power to Grant Park and offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Sueños Festival (translation: dreams), was created to be an inclusive event with a mission to continue to celebrate and uplift Latin culture and the extraordinary music, people, food, and amazing energy that comes along with it.

Sueños takes pride in its meaningful contribution to Chicago’s Latin communities year-round, with a focus on supporting youth initiatives and Latin-owned businesses. This includes a partnership with Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center to develop youth art centers in Chicago’s predominantly Latin neighborhood, Hermosa, along with scholarships and immigration services for Latin communities through its collaboration with Pilsen Neighbors Community Council. Sueños’ ongoing partnership with the National Museum of Mexican Art includes a program to deliver art supplies to aspiring art students, a festival activation that allows young writers from the museum’s youth journalism program to conduct interviews at the festival, and a program that integrates art created by the museum’s youth mural program into the festival. In addition, Sueños has partnered with Puerto Rican Arts Alliance to provide music education programs and studio arts programs for children on the Southwest Side, including Chicago Public Schools’ vital after school and summer programs. Sueños supports Latin-owned businesses in the city through festival partnerships and its 20 Days of Sueños initiative, which shines a spotlight on 20 Latin-owned Chicago restaurants over a 20-day period, further amplifying the talent within Chicago’s Latin communities.

In 2024, Sueños Music Festival contributed $240 million to the Chicago economy and paid $1,992,952 in direct rent payments to the Chicago Park District. Additionally, the festival generated more than $2.01 million in amusement tax revenue for the City of Chicago and Cook County.

Now in its 4th year, Sueños is quickly becoming an institution in the Chicago community and a premier destination for Latin music fans from all around the world. In Fall 2024, Sueños producers C3 Presents and La Familia Presenta, secured a new 5-year deal with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District, which will allow the Sueños team to continue bringing music lovers together in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.

ABOUT AMAZON MUSIC
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist livestreams, artist merch, and Amazon Exclusive podcasts. Prime members get access to over 100 million songs in shuffle mode, All-Access playlists, plus the largest catalog of top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for full, on-demand access to, 100 million songs in HD and a growing catalog of Ultra HD and Spatial audio. Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers in the US can enjoy the Audible integration, expanding their access to music, podcasts, and premium audiobooks. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or wherever they listen to music including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at www.amazonmusic.com

Contacts:

Media Contacts:
suenos@audibletreats.com

Links:

official website | instagram | facebook | twitter

5.13.2025

Boldy James and Antt Beatz Connect In Detroit with Baby Money in “Off The Richter,” the Latest Video from Hommage, Out Now via EMPIRE

Produced in Full by Antt Beatz (42 Dugg, Tee Grizzley), the March-Released Hommage Inspires Boldy James to Tap Into the Sounds of His Hometown’s Street Scene, Adding a Widescreen Sheen to His Nuanced Narratives and Diamond-Cut Boasts

Critical Praise:

“Boldy James had one of the best years of his career” – Billboard

“Boldy’s forte is methodically fusing multis and end rhymes to construct his capers. And it’s not just the potency of his pen but its prolificness. Since a seven-year career gap from 2013 to 2020, he’s dropped 14 albums, 2 EPs, and one mixtape. Even a serious car accident he suffered in January 2023 couldn’t stop his run.” – Rolling Stone

“Boldy’s level of evocative detail is extraordinary, constructing sprawling worlds from his memories of Detroit in a matter of seconds. Specificities bubble to the forefront of Boldy’s mind like intrusive thoughts: linking with affiliates on street whose names you could only recall if you’d had your own feet planted in them, needing to be convinced not to eliminate a rival on his way to the top, seeing visceral images of bullets going through backs and out of stomachs, and sensing a lie when he hears minute changes in vocal pitches through a phone.” – Pitchfork

“How does he do it? How is it even possible? Detroit underground rap fixture Boldy James has been a bafflingly prolific force for years. He has a way of doing things — teaming up with individual producers to record full collaborative albums and then releasing those albums the way that some people change their socks. And they’re all good!” – Stereogum

“After slowing down in 2023 to recover from a life-threatening car crash, it’s clear that he’s back to full strength” – Consequence’s 20 Best Rap Albums of 2024

The Announcement:

Please contact Michelle or Kevin if interested in talking with Boldy James.

The Background:

About Boldy James
Operating at an extremely high level as his rap career progresses into its third decade, Boldy James is a national treasure. After making his name in the Detroit street scene, the rapper earned a new audience in 2020 when he tapped in with Griselda, and recorded For The Price Of Tea In China with his longtime collaborator The Alchemist. Boldy prefers to lock in with a single producer for each album, entering a creative mind-meld and delivering a project with a distinctive mood–examples include 2020’s The Versace Tape, with Jay Versace, and 2021’s Bo Jackson and Super Tecmo Bo, also with The Alchemist.

In 2023, Boldy’s career resurgence almost met an untimely end when he was involved in a serious car accident, breaking multiple vertebrae and being confined to a wheelchair for multiple months. Already known for his prolific output, Boldy has kicked into a new gear since his recovery, releasing several projects in 2024, including Across The Tracks with GRAMMY-nominated producer Conductor Williams, The Bricktionary with the legendary Harry Fraud, Penalty of Leadership with Montreal beatmaker Nicholas Craven, and Hidden In Plain Sight, with Detroit underground producer whothehelliscarlo.

Boldy has kept the train running into 2025, releasing an astonishing four full-length albums in the year’s first two months. In January, Boldy James and Rich Gains shared the cinematic Murder During Drug Traffic, shining a light on some lesser-known names in the Detroit underground, and Permanent Ink, which embraced a more soulful sound, with help from Roger Goodman of Royal House. Last month, Boldy connected with Pro Era producer Chuck Strangers for Token of Appreciation, an album dedicated to the fans who have stuck with him through his ups and downs. Providing a hint of scarcity into his abundance-friendly strategy, Boldy’s THE EXORCISM, a collaboration with Virginia producer The Flaurist, is available only on Bandcamp for the price of $888.80.

With his endless stream of quality music and a new lease on life, Boldy James is just getting started. Stay tuned for much more from the hardest working rapper in the game.

About Antt Beatz
As a 10-plus-year veteran producer and artist, Anthony Mathis is a proven leader in giving Detroit its sonic identity. He’s made hit songs for Lil Baby, 42 Dugg, Tee Grizzley, Icewear Vezzo, and Eminem, among others. Now, as artists worldwide seek Detroit’s signature basslines and uptempo tracks, Antt Beatz supplies the sound he helped cultivate. He started his career in the early 2010s, becoming a go-to sound architect for Team Eastside, the legendary street collective, founded by Peezy and featuring local heroes Babyface Ray and Icewear Vezzo. The veteran producer produced 42 Dugg’s “Crippin,” which helped introduce the Detroit rapper to his eventual label boss Yo Gotti and frequent collaborator Lil Baby, and his regular collaborations with Icewear Vezzo have brought the likes of Future and Kodak Black to his sound. Still evolving even as he continues to define his city’s sound, Antt Beatz is ready to make a name for himself, and earn some recognition for his crucial role in one of hip-hop’s hottest scenes.

Boldy James & Antt Beatz’s Hommage is out now via EMPIRE.

Boldy James & Antt Beatz

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Links:

official site | twitter | instagram | youtube | soundcloud

“Off The Richter” ft. Baby Money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z659qLnZ5EM

Hommage: https://music.empi.re/hommage

“Street Cred”: https://music.empi.re/streetcred / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLlHyZNZCwQ

“Super Mario”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1L5E_SJBuw

“Dead Flowers”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oowe_yoRGNM

5.9.2025

SUEÑOS MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SET TIMES FOR FOURTH ANNUAL EDITION THIS MAY

WITH HEADLINERS SHAKIRA, PESO PLUMA, DON OMAR, AND GRUPO FRONTERA, SUEÑOS RETURNS TO GRANT PARK IN CHICAGO ON MAY 24-25, 2025

The Announcement:

(Chicago, IL – May 9, 2025) –  For the fourth straight year, Sueños Music Festival brings the best and brightest in Latin Music to Chicago’s lake shore. Today, El Festival Latino announces the set times for Sueños 2025, officially starting the countdown to this year’s fest, returning May 24-25th, 2025 at Grant Park, in the Heart of Downtown Chicago.

Each festival day promises electric performances from an array of Latin A-Listers, running the gamut of generations and styles. To close out Saturday, Sueños presents back-to-back performances from two icons: Peso Pluma, then Shakira. Shakira’s set will be the longest in Sueños history, with a two-hour runtime and tour production. The two generational stars finish a day filled with exciting artists of multiple genres, including Reggaeton legend Arcangel, dembow boss El Alfa, rising Mexican music star Oscar Maydon, Nicaraguan-American DJ Gordo, rising pop star Maria Becerra, and genre-bending Mexican rapper Nsqk, and any more. On Sunday, the legendary Don Omar ends the festival on a high note, preceded by heavy-hitters like reggaeton vet Wisin and Texas troubadours Grupo Frontera. Earlier in the day, fans can look forward to corridos tumbados star Tito Double P, Platinum-selling singer-songwriter JHAYCO, EDM DJ Deorro, Mexican rapper Bellakath, innovative riser Omar Courtz, and others.

Limited single-day and 2-day passes for Sueños 2025, including “Buy Now, Pay Later” plans, are available at suenosmusicfestival.com.

Along with the performing artists, this year’s Sueños brings new and improved festival components, including an expanded grounds with a second stage and dance zone equipped for maximum perreo, more food vendors, bars, seating, and shade, and a bigger staff to cater to the festival’s enthusiastic crowd. Earlier this year, Sueños announced “La Plaza,” a festival area inspired by Latin American city centers, and dedicated to spotlighting music from the city’s vibrant Latin community. Set times for local acts performing at “La Plaza,” including headliners LeManz and Los K-Bros, two of Chicago’s finest regional Mexican groups, have also been revealed. This week, Sueños announced its lineup of food vendors, offering a diverse selection of local Chicago options, with a focus on the city’s Latin Cuisine. This year. Sueños created a new festival food area, Sabores De DoorDash, sponsored by DoorDash.

Located in the iconic Grant Park, offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Sueños (translation: dreams) was created to be an inclusive event with a mission to continue to celebrate and uplift Latin culture and the extraordinary music, people, food, and amazing energy that comes along with it. Now in its 4th year, Sueños is quickly becoming an institution in the Chicago community and a premier destination for Latin music fans from all around the world. In Fall 2024, Sueños producers C3 Presents and La Familia Presenta, secured a new 5-year deal with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District, which will allow the Sueños team to continue bringing music lovers together in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.

With less than a month left until the festival, Sueños prepares for yet another amazing year.

Watch the official Sueños 2024 Aftermovie to relive the best festival moments and get hyped for year four.

Access the Sueños 2025 On-Site Press Application HERE

Watch the official Sueños 2024 Aftermovie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNoq4LR1UzE

View photos and video from Sueños 2024 in this Dropbox.
(Please credit Sueños / @photographer)

About Sueños:

Sueños Music Festival, founded in 2022, unites the city of Chicago under the banner of incredible Reggaeton and Latin Music. Bringing unprecedented star power to Grant Park and offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Sueños Festival (translation: dreams), was created to be an inclusive event with a mission to continue to celebrate and uplift Latin culture and the extraordinary music, people, food, and amazing energy that comes along with it.

Sueños takes pride in its meaningful contribution to Chicago’s Latin communities year-round, with a focus on supporting youth initiatives and Latin-owned businesses. This includes a partnership with Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center to develop youth art centers in Chicago’s predominantly Latin neighborhood, Hermosa, along with scholarships and immigration services for Latin communities through its collaboration with Pilsen Neighbors Community Council. Sueños’ ongoing partnership with the National Museum of Mexican Art includes a program to deliver art supplies to aspiring art students, a festival activation that allows young writers from the museum’s youth journalism program to conduct interviews at the festival, and a program that integrates art created by the museum’s youth mural program into the festival. In addition, Sueños has partnered with Puerto Rican Arts Alliance to provide music education programs and studio arts programs for children on the Southwest Side, including Chicago Public Schools’ vital after school and summer programs. Sueños supports Latin-owned businesses in the city through festival partnerships and its 20 Days of Sueños initiative, which shines a spotlight on 20 Latin-owned Chicago restaurants over a 20-day period, further amplifying the talent within Chicago’s Latin communities.

In 2024, Sueños Music Festival contributed $240 million to the Chicago economy and paid $1,992,952 in direct rent payments to the Chicago Park District. Additionally, the festival generated more than $2.01 million in amusement tax revenue for the City of Chicago and Cook County.

Now in its 4th year, Sueños is quickly becoming an institution in the Chicago community and a premier destination for Latin music fans from all around the world. In Fall 2024, Sueños producers C3 Presents and La Familia Presenta, secured a new 5-year deal with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District, which will allow the Sueños team to continue bringing music lovers together in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.

Contacts:

Media Contacts:
suenos@audibletreats.com

Links:

official website | instagram | facebook | twitter

5.9.2025

Cortisa Star Stuns in “DRAMATIC,” the Latest Video From E.M.O. (EVIL MOTION OVERLOAD), Her Acclaimed Debut EP

Praised by The New York Times and More, The 19-Year-Old Artist Continues to Tear Up the Music Industry With Her Abrasive Sonics, Overloaded Vocals, and Defiantly Hedonistic

Critical Praise:

“Star is carrying the torch for the hip-hop slice of hyperpop, and the flexing on “Paris,” about a trip to fashion week to make her runway debut for Miu Miu, is an appropriately high-low collision that celebrates how good it feels to rise from the internet muck” – The New York Times

“At every level, Cortisa Star is shaking up the rap game” – DAZED

“The Delaware native first blew up on TikTok for raunchy bars about furry conventions and opium trade over blown-out bass beats” – Interview Magazine

“Cortisa Star is rap’s underground supernova” – The FADER

“It’s been a momentous few days for Cortisa Star, a 19-year-old Delaware-based rapper whose bombastic and risqué rap songs have become the latest obsession of X and garnered a co-sign from Charli xcx. If you’re new to her catalog, start with ‘Cortisa Crump,’ her February 2024 single that morphs a holy church hymnal into a bass-busting drill ripper.” – The FADER

The Announcement:

Taunting her haters with demonic glee, rising artist Cortisa Star doesn’t mind causing a bit of drama. The 19-year-old artist dances on her own in “DRAMATIC,” the latest video from  E.M.O. (EVIL MOTION OVERLOAD), her debut EP. Produced by Kashraww and SHEEN44, “DRAMATIC” is a feverish combination of hyperpop, hip-hop, and Jersey club, with overdriven guitars, 5-beat 808s, and rage-y synths. Layering her vocals to create a synthetic choir, Cortisa stacks melodic flexes like only she can: “Stay in your own lane, I’m turning the whip, burning the tires/Sometimes I be scamming, b*tch, I want your money, send it through a wire,” she spits. In the video, Cortisa dons a wedding dress and haunts a soundstage like a corpse bride, as she cuts loose with reckless abandon.

Ferociously synthesizing genres like rage rap, hyperpop, rave, club music, drill, and more, and adding a blown-out edge, Cortisa’s E.M.O. (EVIL MOTION OVERLOAD) is a bracing, but addictive listen, teasing with hooks even as it pummels with distortion. E.M.O. (EVIL MOTION OVERLOAD), is home to the umru-produced single “MISIDENTIFY” and the globe-trotting rave-up “PARIS,” praised by The New York Times. The EP starts on a relatively subdued note with the bass-heavy “FITS,” which establishes Cortisa’s desire to flex on her numerous detractors: “They hatin’ from the jump, but I’m just chillin’ smokin’ hella green/They really mad at me for rappin’, b*tch I’m just a f*ckin’ teen,” and ends with the gleefully cocky anthem “EVIL AF.” Featuring a guest appearance from Chase Icon, E.M.O. (EVIL MOTION OVERLOAD) is out now via Open Shift Distribution

E.M.O. (EVIL MOTION OVERLOAD) continues Cortisa Star’s run as one of the most promising rising stars of 2025. In March, during Paris Fashion Week, the openly transgender artist and model walked the runway during Miu Miu’s Fall/Winter 2025 fashion show, earning coverage from Vogue, W Mag, i-D, Wonderland, The Face, and many others. Cortisa spoke about her new music, fashion, and viral rise in recent interviews with DAZED, PAPER Mag, NME, and The FADER, who called Cortisa “rap’s underground supernova,” and her EP earned coverage in Pitchfork, The FADER, Notion, and more. Earlier this week, Cortisa appeared on her first-ever magazine cover, when she graced the cover of Re-Edition Mag.

Cortisa Star’s viral rise started in late 2024 with “FUN,” her ear-bleeding anthem, which went viral in late 2024 along with its accompanying From The Block performance. With her clear-frame glasses, leopard-print coat, Spider-Man t-shirt, and her sexually frank, flex-heavy bars, she charmed and intrigued the online public–including stars like Charli XCX, who follows her on Instagram–racking up over 5 million streams in the process. After the release of “FUN,” Cortisa opened up about her viral fame in interviews with DAZED and Interview Magazine, establishing the young star as a burgeoning fashion icon.

Blazing her own trail and daring the rest of the world to catch up, Cortisa Star is ready to go supernova. Stay tuned for more.

Watch “DRAMATIC”: https://youtu.be/P-l0hSqXhmU

Stream E.M.O. (EVIL MOTION OVERLOAD): https://openshift.vyd.co/EMOEvilMotionOverload

E.M.O. (EVIL MOTION OVERLOAD) tracklist:

1. FITS
2. ALOT
3. DRAMATIC
4. MISIDENTIFY
5. UP ft. Chase Icon
6. BOMB
7. PARIS
8. EVIL ASF

Photo credit: @voltoio

Cortisa Star walking the runway at Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer Fashion Show at Paris Fashion Week
(Photo credit: Daniele Oberrauch/Gorunway.com)

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | tiktok

Pre-save E.M.O. (EVIL MOTION OVERLOAD) EP: https://openshift.vyd.co/EMOEvilMotionOverload

“PARIS”: https://openshift.vyd.co/CortisaStarParis

“MISIDENTIFY”: https://openshift.vyd.co/Misidentify

“FUN” (performed on 4ShootersOnly’s From The Block): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myKH6qlTekk

“FUN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB4ymq1D_zY

“CORTISA CRUMP”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyHkYtDiI2k

3.7.2025

That Mexican OT Collaborates with Lil Wayne for “Baby Mad At Me,” His New Single, As He Prepares Next Album

Recess Releases This Summer via Capitol Records / GoodTalk / Good Money Global

Stream HERE

The Red Hot Bay City, Texas Rapper Prepares For His Next Album With A Guitar-Driven, Bankroll Got It-Produced Relationship Drama, Featuring a Tuneful Guest Spot by Tunechi Himself

Critical Praise:

“That Mexican OT is a consummate entertainer…he underscores how syncretic Texas music has always been, infusing traditions from both sides of the border with his own idiosyncrasies. The result is a brightly colored spectacle, a freestyle brawl of rap styles and regional flavors.” – Pitchfork

“That Mexican OT is having a moment…The 24-year-old from Bay City, Texas, is the latest regional Mexican performer to take over the hearts and minds of a music-loving world. But instead of corridos tumbados y bélicos or longing cumbias, Virgil Rene Gazca, better known as That Mexican OT (the OT stands for “Outta Texas”), is making waves in the world of third coast rap.” – Los Angeles Times

“That Mexican OT looks like a cowboy. But he sounds like a rap star.” – The Washington Post

“He’s got his fans hopped up on the same giddy multiculturalism as he is.” – The FADER

“OT’s creativity and style is introducing something truly unprecedented to the rap industry and the relatively smaller landscape of Latin rap.” – Houston Chronicle

“The Texas rapper is climbing the charts and bridging generational divides” – SPIN

“His deep bag of flows and lyrical creativity as well as his consistent musical output is impressive.”  – Lyrical Lemonade

“That Mexican OT’s Southern Trap Shines On ‘Lonestar Luchador’…OT (Outta Texas) delivers a charming Southern style partnered with his own Bay City flow that makes ‘Lonestar Luchador’ a must-listen.” – HotNewHipHop

The Announcement:

Breakout rapper That Mexican OT twirls tight triplets and unleashes drawly melodies through a diamond-studded grin. Marking a new milestone in the 26-year-old artist’s career, That Mexican OT collaborates with the legendary Lil Wayne for “Baby Mad At Me,” the first single from Recess, his next album. Produced by Platinum-certified hitmaking duo Bankroll Got It, “Baby Mad At Me” is a guitar-driven situationship ballad, in which OT attempts to smooth things over with a woman he did wrong. Leaning into his trademark melodies, Weezy delivers a counterpoint to OT’s story, as he celebrates a partner who will ride for him “’til the wheels fall off.” The song ends with one of Lil Wayne’s signature guitar solos. “Baby Mad At Me” is OT’s first new solo single of 2025, and will appear on Recess, coming in Summer 2025 via Capitol/GoodTalk/Good Money Global.

Stream “Baby Mad At Me” ft. Lil Wayne HERE

Credit: Dorian Green

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

The Background:

That Mexican OT is making sure Texas has a seat secured at the rap table. The Bay City, Texas rapper has burst onto the scene with his unique mix of exuberant, confidence-filled bars and the truck-rattling sensibilities of prime southern rap, mixed with the experimentation of DJ Screw’s signature sludgy chopped-n-screwed sound.

He flaunts a sound that plays just as well globally as it does at the parking lot kickback. The Tejano rapper rose to fame off his legendary linkup with Houston royalty Paul Wall on “Johnny Dang” (300 Million+ Streams), which Pitchfork honored as one of the best 100 songs of 2023. He parlayed that success into his breakout mixtape Lonestar Luchador, which was heralded by Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, HipHopDX, The Houston Chronicle, Passion Of The Weiss, and more.

Notching tens of Millions of streams on hits such as “Hardest Ese Ever,” “Cowboy Killer,” and “Hit List” solidified him as one of the most exciting southern rappers on the come up. With his latest album, Texas Technician, That Mexican OT delivers on the fun and raucous sound that made him, while also showing off a meticulous desire to expand his range.

Links:

official site | instagram | spotify | youtube | tiktok

“Baby Mad At Me” ft. Lil Wayne: https://thatmexicanot.lnk.to/BabyMadAtMe

“War Wounds” ft. Maxo Kream & Lil’ Keke: https://thatmexicanot.ffm.to/warwounds / https://youtu.be/-biiFVrKU7I

Buy That Mexican OT concert tickets at ThatMexicanOT.net

“1982” ft. Curren$y and Le$: https://youtu.be/TAH8CbgzN1k

“Cowboy In A Escalade” ft. Trapboy Freddy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OH4MwKb-_k

“Mucho Gracias”: https://song.link/us/i/1732806353

“Wockhardt” ft. Le$: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xDzrOK40HA

Texas Technician (ChopNotSlop): https://thatmexicanot.lnk.to/TexasTechnicianChopNotSlop

“Coming Down” ft. OTB Fastlane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB2pysqlF40

“Crooked Officer” ft. Z-Ro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPOA3de-CxY

“Bull Riding” ft. Slim Thug & DRODi: https://youtu.be/CyvHAS1anCQ

“Kick Doe Freestyle”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7vgltnAv68

“Function” ft. Propain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mhmhEBco1Y

Texas Technician: https://thatmexicanot.lnk.to/TexasTechnician

“Twisting Fingers” ft. Moneybagg Yo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAzRWq6QTTE

“Point ‘Em Out” ft. DaBaby: https://youtu.be/HcQTWq7Sea0?si=xiultvUv4_9TGw8m

“02.02.99”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FSgekLujqE

“OMG”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9lsGaAfxjw

“Cowboy In New York”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__HHZcBswN4

Lonestar Luchador (Chopped Not Slopped): https://thatmexicanot.lnk.to/LonestarLuchadorCNS

“Groovin (Remix)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTDgWN3ZbNA

“Matagorda” ft. Hogg Booma: https://youtu.be/txX3yRVhJ2c

“Skelz”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_6wE1nOiL4

“15 Missed Calls” ft. Sploosh God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_6wE1nOiL4

“Opp Or 2” ft. Maxo Kream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FEBBQIevpI

“Cowboy Killer”: https://youtu.be/MDrRTupceaI

Buy tickets to see That Mexican OT on Tour: ThatMexicanOT.net

Lonestar Luchador: https://thatmexicanot.lnk.to/lonestarluchador

“Breannan”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy30aMkQsxg

“Barrio” ft. Lefty SM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSF1w_NCDKI

“Johnny Dang” ft. Paul Wall & Drodi: https://youtu.be/tvmUrOSahsc

5.7.2025

Video: Hurricane Wisdom – “Kinfolk” ft. Sleepy Hallow

The Acclaimed North Florida Emcee Recruits the NYC Rapper to the Sunshine State in the Latest Video From Hurricane’s Billboard 200-Charting Album Perfect Storm

Featuring the Hits “Giannis Remix” ft. Polo G and “Drugs Callin” (9+ Million YouTube Views), With Additional Guest Appearances from Skilla Baby, Loe Shimmy, Sleepy Hallow, NoCap, and More, Perfect Storm is Available Everywhere via Open Shift Distribution

Critical Praise:

“Wisdom, from Havana (a tiny suburb of Tallahassee), fuses the tropical bounce of Florida street rap with the tenderness in the ballads of Southern and Midwestern truth-tellers. And the instrumental—flickering percussion and scattered, Broward County steel drums, merged with slow-mo, almost G-funk synths—is both melancholic and upbeat at the same time. It’s all rounded out by Wisdom’s raspy melodies, as he seamlessly toggles between no-frills aggression and lilts that hit like a sunshower.” – Pitchfork

“The Havana native broke down the regional barriers of Tallahassee with the twitchy “Giannis” in August, which picked up momentum like the Milwaukee Bucks superstar on a fast break to close out 2024. Hurricane narrates his gritty come-up but also delivers witty one-liners making light of his situation. He compares guns to the size of Giannis Antentokounmpo and jokes about not being good at math, but keeping problem-solvers around – if you catch his drift.” – Billboard

“Hurricane Wisdom Is On His Way To Becoming Rap’s Next Breakout Act” – UPROXX

The Announcement:

Hurricane Wisdom enchants with entrancing melodies, transforming street stories into infectious earworms. Today, the Havana, Florida native teams up with NYC stalwart Sleepy Hallow for “Kinfolk,” the new music video from his hit project Perfect Storm. Produced by PlutoBrazy, Harryyyeast & Reapy Montana, “Kinfolk” is a minor-key trap ballad, as both rappers use their signature melodic approaches to praise the loyal soldiers who will hold it down even after they are gone: “Best believe this sh*t go bad, I did it all for my kinfolk,” sings Hurricane. In the video, Hurricane and Sleepy run a body shop with baddies for employees, as they count clandestine cash and live it up in the local club. “Kinfolk” follows recent videos for collabs like “On God” ft. Raq Baby (2.8 million views) and “Mind Gone” ft. Dthang (1.2 million views).

Charting on the Billboard 200 for three weeks (#126 peak), Perfect Storm illustrates why Hurricane Wisdom is one of the most exciting artists in Florida’s bustling rap scene. From the opening track, the invigorating chipmunk soul “No Fatigue,” to the aching viral hit “Drugs Callin’” (9.3 million YouTube views), Hurricane delivers addictive melodies and unapologetic lyrics with the kinetic urgency of an artist hellbent on achieving rap stardom. Perfect Storm is home to “Giannis (Remix),” a new version of Hurricane’s 2024 breakout hit with a guest verse from Polo G. The remix has over 1 million streams across platforms, and came hot on the heels of “Salute” (2.7 million video views), his collab with fellow North Florida rapper Loe Shimmy. Featuring additional guest spots from NoCap, Fredo Bang, Skilla Baby, and more, Perfect Storm is available on all platforms via Open Shift Distribution.

Born and raised in Havana, Florida, just 30 minutes from Tallahassee, Hurricane Wisdom earned a big fanbase (207k YouTube subscribers, 369k Instagram followers) with his emotionally honest lyrics and entrancing melodies. His 2024 project Eye Of The Storm featured “Giannis,” a kinetic anthem dedicated to the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, which became Hurricane Wisdom’s biggest hit to date, with over 15 million YouTube views and 6 million Spotify streams. “Giannis” earned rapturous reviews from critics, as well, including Pitchfork, who called the song “the feel-good Florida anthem of the moment” and listed it at #36 on their list of the 100 Best Songs of 2024.

With co-signs from Rod Wave and NLE Choppa, an opening slot on tour with BossMan Dlow, and coverage in Billboard, BET, UPROXX, and more, the conditions are perfect for Hurricane Wisdom to make a major impact on the rap game. Keep an eye out…a storm is coming.

Watch “Kinfolk” ft. Sleepy Hallow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7QDPU1Dd_Q

Stream Perfect Storm: https://openshift.vyd.co/PerfectStorm

Perfect Storm tracklist: 

1. No Fatigue
2. Giannis (Remix) ft. Polo G
3. My N****z
4. Don’t Care ft. Skilla Baby
5. YN
6. Salute ft. Loe Shimmy
7. Fetish
8. Need Me
9. Demand
10. X ft. ffawty
11. Drugs Callin
12. On God ft. Raq Baby
13. Why
14. These Days ft. Fredo Bang
15. Strange Love
16. Perfect Imperfections
17. Mind Gone ft. DThang
18. Questions
19. My Problems
20. Kinfolk ft. Sleepy Hallow
21. You Got It
22. Demons ft. Kidd G
23. Dreamcatcher
24. Frontline (Remix) ft. NoCap

Photo credit: Esdras “PhotoTea” Thelusma

Please contact Michelle and T’Keyah for more info.

The Background:

Fusing expressive church vocals with themes of optimism and perseverance, Hurricane Wisdom makes songs for survivors — anthems that are as spiritual as they are heartfelt. A down-home storyteller, the Florida native serves up motivational soundtracks for everymen with dreams of sunnier days; his music gives them the resolve to get there. It’s an artistic approach as much as it is a mission, and it’s earned him a growing legion of fans, cosigns from Rod Wave and NLE Choppa, and status as one of the most potent young voices in the South East. It’s a position he reinforces with “Hard Knock Life,” an engrossing rumination on the struggle of the hopeful underdogs. His blurry melodies spill out like teardrops even as his lyrics spell out danger. Through it all, he’s swirled themes of aspiration with tales of frayed friendships and other blockboy hazards while showcasing an inborn sincerity — and a heightened humanity — that connects soul to sound and listeners to love.

Since breaking out with “Granny’s Baby” in 2020, he’s cultivated a sizable buzz with projects like Hurricane Season (2021), State of Emergency (2022) and Category 5: The Biggest Hurricane (2023), with each new release earning more streams than the last. To date, he’s collaborated with the likes of NLE Choppa, SpottemGottem, NoCap, Luh Tyler and more as he’s proven his ability to infuse songs with empathy that soars above genres or classifications. Looking ahead, Hurricane wants to continue to be a voice for the people who don’t have one. The beats will change and his songwriting skills will grow, but it will all be rooted in a spirit of mutual understanding. “At the end of the day, I just try to make shit that people can relate to as humans,” he says. “We’re all human.”

Links:

instagram | spotify | youtube | apple

“Kinfolk” ft. Sleepy Hallow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7QDPU1Dd_Q

“Mind Gone” ft. Dthang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKE3K2m4EiQ

“On God” ft. Raq Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pLbWC-6f6k

Perfect Storm: https://openshift.vyd.co/PerfectStorm

“Demand”: https://openshift.vyd.co/310851

“Giannis” (Remix) ft. Polo G: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVPHumbsdUs

“Salute” ft. Loe Shimmy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr1n_Q0zJug

“Closure”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3O2QSmBKBI

“Giannis”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5JaOnul46A

5.6.2025

Eddie Valero Raises the Bar with “Zombies,” the New Single From Gangsta Blues, Out May 23

The Hardworking Memphis Rapper Looks to Make His Presence Felt With a Bass-Heavy Anthem, to Appear On His Second Project

Critical Praise:

“In the landscape of contemporary Memphis hip-hop, Eddie Valero’s trajectory is distinguished by his beat selection and narrative prowess. A fusion of street blues, Valero’s sound taps into Memphis’ rich musical legacy, while his lyrical narratives delve into the darker nuances of the city that shaped him. Valero is one of the few up-and-comers to not come under the musical trees of Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti or Young Dolph. His rise stands as a testament to his individual artistry and distinct contribution to the Memphis sound.” – HITS DD

The Announcement:

Steeped in the traditions of his musical hometown, Memphis rapper Eddie Valero has been grinding his whole life for his opportunity to shine. Today, the rising rapper releases “Zombies,” a simmering new single.  “Zombies” nods to the horrorcore that has long permeated Memphis’s rap underground, dripping with haunting keys and lifted by crisp hi-hats. Eddie slides into the pocket with ease, weaving drawly syllables between sampled ad-libs and establishing himself as his city’s supreme hustler, with diamonds that dance like TikToks and candy-colored Forgiatos.

“Zombies” is the first glimpse of Gangsta Blues, Eddie Valero’s next project. A high-octane pack of 11 tracks, the project harkens back to all eras of Memphis music, from the country-fried underground rap of the 90s, to the hustle-hard anthems of recent years, reaching all the way back to the blues that made Beale Street famous. Eddie Valero positions himself as an heir to that formidable musical tradition, using his lyrics to process his trauma and tout his many triumphs, using his virtuosity as a weapon in the same way that Memphis bluesmen like B.B. King once did. Featuring guest appearances from kindred spirit Starlito and Memphis legend 8Ball (of 8Ball & MJG), and production from heavy-hitters like BandPlay, Gangsta Blues arrives on May 23rd via ONErpm.

Born and raised in Memphis, Eddie Valero has built a large audience in his city and beyond the hard way, never compromising his style and eschewing high-profile co-signs on his route to local legend status. Growing up in awe of his city’s OGs, Eddie worked hard at his craft, using his expert beat selection and gritty storytelling to grow his following to over 60k YouTube subscribers. Always confident fans would find him, he started his signature mixtape series, Until They Feel Me, in 2021, releasing 4 installments in all, featuring local hits like “Lero BandPlay” (1.38 million Spotify streams) his hard-hitting collab with the PRE-signed producer. In 2023, he dropped “Flex N Go” with JpOnTheTrack, racking up over 2.5 million YouTube views in the process, and he followed in 2024 with the Undefeated mixtape. Most recently, Eddie shared Just For Y’all, a no frills street tape featuring the buzzing single “Money Locked In.” Later this month, Eddie Valero hits the road, opening for Don Trip & Starlito on their “Step Brothers 4 Life Tour.”

With Gangsta Blues on the way, Eddie Valero is ready to become Memphis’s next big thing. Stay tuned for more.

Pre-save Gangsta Blues: https://onerpm.link/gangstablues

Stream “Zombies”: https://onerpm.link/zombies

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

When you talk about the new generation of Memphis Hip Hop, you have to mention Eddie Valero. Eddie’s beat selection and storytelling have moved him right up the ladder in the city and now he’s the talk of the town from the fans to the OGs. His brand of street blues feels like the familiar sound that the city of Memphis was built on but his brand of street tales definitely define the dark side of the city that raised him. And, he’s one of the few true rap success stories to not come under the musical trees of Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti, or Young Dolph.

Links:

instagram | spotify | apple | youtube

“Zombies”: https://onerpm.link/zombies

Pre-save Gangsta Blues: https://onerpm.link/gangstablues

5.6.2025

Photo Recap: More In Music Conference and Sound Mind Summit

This Weekend at Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles, the Multi-Faceted Nonprofit More In Music Hosted Its Inaugural Conference, Along With the Sound Mind Summit, Featuring a Performance By D Smoke

View Photos From the Student-Led Conference and Summit, Which Featured Panels With Professionals From Companies Like Live Nation, YouTube, Universal Music, Def Jam, TikTok, Warner Records, AEG/Goldenvoice, UnitedMasters, Billboard Magazine, and More

D Smoke Performs at More In Music’s Sound Mind Summit
(Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

The Announcement:

Dedicated to making the music industry more accessible through education, mentorship, and more, multi-faceted nonprofit More In Music is an invaluable resource for aspiring professionals. This weekend, More In Music hosted the inaugural More In Music Conference at Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles, welcoming hundreds of current and aspiring music industry pros to network, engage in panel discussions, and attend workshops, all designed to give actionable advice and provide crucial context for those who wish to make a career in music.

Among the topics covered included data analysis in the music industry, A&R, artist management, breaking onto the scene as an artist, and navigating the industry as a professional, and notable speakers included L.A. hip-hop fixture DJ Hed, artists Fana Hues and Kenyon Dixon, producers like Ichiban Don and Killah B, and professionals from companies like Live Nation, Def Jam, TikTok, Spotify, CAA, Warner Records, UnitedMasters, YouTube, and more.

As day turned to night, the More In Music Conference gave way to the More In Music: Sound Mind Summit, a free event focused on wellness and mental health, and featuring a headlining performance from L.A. rapper D Smoke. Presented by the L.A. Department of Mental Health’s Take Action LA (“Take Action for Yourself, Take Action for Others, and Take Action for your Community”), the Sound Mind Summit featured Fireside Chat with Dr. Carroll Brown and D Smoke about mental wellness best practices for artists, and created   a supportive space for open discussions on mental well-being while connecting students and the community with valuable resources.

View photos from the event HERE (please credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

Uniquely among conferences of this type, More In Music was executed and organized by a Cohort of students, who work edin tandem with the More In Music team, a group of expert Industry Facilitators, and the More In Music Advisory Board to produce the event in its entirety. The conference was a valuable learning experience for students, providing college students and the Los Angeles community-at-large with the opportunity to gain exposure to careers in the music industry, and learn from some of the most accomplished executives in the business.

Though the conference has successfully wrapped, More In Music’s mission–to inspire all generations of music professionals, who will help the industry reach a more equitable and ethical future–continues. More In Music is always looking for partners, donors, and volunteers who are passionate about educating others, inspiring the youth, and transforming the culture. Please visit MoreInMusic.org for more information about getting involved. More In Music partners have the opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping the future of music.

The More In Music team, including Founder Noelle Chesnut Whitmore, MIM facilitators, and the MIM Student Cohort (Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

D Smoke performs
(Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

D Smoke and Dr. Carroll Brown in their fireside chat about mental wellness in the arts
(Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

Conference attendees learn about “The Art of Touring” from industry pros
(Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

Panelists from the “Women On Deck” workshop, about the art and commerce of DJing
(Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

Panelists discuss data analytics in the music industry
(Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

Booths at the Wellness Fair at the Sound Mind Summit
(Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

An impromptu jam session breaks out on the CSUN campus
(Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

CSUN students flexed their rhyme skills during a cipher, before D Smoke took the stage
(Photo Credit: Beast Williams @beastwilliams_)

Please contact Michelle or Annjie, or email moreinmusic@audibletreats.com for more info.

The Background:

About D Smoke
Daniel “D Smoke” Farris is a three-time GRAMMY-nominated musician, actor, and author. This untraditional triple-threat is in the midst of completing his 3rd full length album; is the lead of the short film, “Play Hard”, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival; guest stars in Paramount+’s Mayor of Kingstown; and has a young adult novel that’s soon to be published.

About More In Music
More In Music was established by Noelle Chesnut Whitmore in February 2019. Motivated by a desire to impact her community and instigate positive change, she saw the need to educate, especially young people, on the values of hard work, history, God, and perseverance. Combining her love for music with her commitment to giving back, More In Music was created to fulfill this vision.

More In Music is a multi-faceted nonprofit, with a mission to More In Music aims to bridge generation gaps through skill workshops, panel discussions with industry pros, networking events, mentorship programs, internships, podcasts, and digital programming. Using her connections formed for years working at companies like Goldenvoice and The Recording Academy/GRAMMY Awards, and, as CEO of the Peace & Purpose Agency, running marketing campaigns for clients like Netflix, BMW, and AFROPUNK, Whitmore has invited a list of speakers and panelists from all over the industry, including Merck Mercuriadis, the founder and CEO of Hipgnosis Song Fund, and dozens of other executives from all sectors of the industry (view a full list of past speakers HERE).

Mission Statement:
At More In Music, our mission is to illuminate the diverse career paths within the music industry, ignite the passion of current and future leaders, and cultivate a culture of empowerment and support.

• Peer to Peer – We believe in the power of shared experiences. Through storytelling and mutual support, we foster a community where industry professionals uplift and inspire one another, creating a unified and nurturing environment.
• Peer to Youth – Our goal is to offer young individuals invaluable insights into the real-world experiences of industry veterans. By sharing stories of success and challenges, we equip the next generation with the knowledge and resilience they need to navigate their own musical journeys.
• Youth to Future – We bridge the gap between emerging talent and established leaders through comprehensive programs. Our panels, workshops, mentorships, internships, and digital content—including web series and podcasts—are designed to provide practical skills and opportunities for young professionals to thrive in their careers.

Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower, and help shape a future where every industry professional has the tools to succeed.

5.2.2013

SUEÑOS MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL FOOD VENDORS FOR 2025, HIGHLIGHTING A DIVERSE SELECTION OF CHICAGO’S BEST LATIN CUISINE

WITH HEADLINERS INCLUDING SHAKIRA, PESO PLUMA, AND DON OMAR, SUEÑOS RETURNS TO GRANT PARK IN CHICAGO FROM MAY 24-25, 2025

The Announcement:

(Chicago, IL – May 5, 2025) – In addition to its place as one of the premier Latin Music festivals in North America, Sueños Music Festival is dedicated to highlighting every aspect of Latin American culture. Since its inaugural edition in 2022, Sueños has used its platform to highlight a diverse selection of Chicago’s finest Latin cuisine, and today announces its full lineup of food vendors for the 2025 festival.

Notable among the festival’s food vendors are:

• Altiro, popular local Latin fusion restaurant
• Tacombi, a national taco and Mexican cuisine establishment
• Beloved Chicago Mexican-American restaurant Fat Rosie’s
• Michelada specialists like Pinches Miches & Chicago’s Micheladas
• Venezuelan eateries like Rica Arepas and Sabe Y Zulia
• Authentic Puerto Rican eatery Jibaritos Y Mas
• Premium options for sweets including Dark Matter Coffee & Sleep Walk Chocolateria and Xurro, the acclaimed SW Chicago churro café
• Empanada options, including Café Tola and Fons Empanadas
• Agua Fresca experts Aguas Laguneras
• Non-Latin options, including Chicago’s Doghouse, Frannie’s Beef, and KameHachi, Chicago’s original sushi bar.

With its assortment of on-site options and its past “20 Days of Sueños” initiative, dedicated to driving business to local restaurants in Chicago’s Mexican-American and other Latino neighborhoods, Sueños Festival has made a tangible impact on Chicago’s community of food vendors. After garnering rave reviews at the festival, Prime Tacos capitalized on the momentum to establish multiple brick-and-mortar locations in Chicago. Prime Tacos returns this year, and can be found at La Plaza, along with other vendors that hope to draw enough attention to level up their presence in the city. In addition, Sueños plans to offer more local options than ever this year in the brand new festival area, Sabores de DoorDash, sponsored by DoorDash, which highlights popular Chicago cuisine.

Fans will enjoy this excellent cuisine while listening to an enviable lineup of Latin Music’s biggest stars. The lineup will be headlined by Shakira, who recently announced that her Sueños performance will have an epic two-hour length and state-of-the-art, tour style production, along with fellow headliners Peso Pluma, Don Omar, and Grupo Frontera. Beyond the headliners, Sueños welcomes Reggaeton legend Arcangel, dembow boss El Alfa, Mexican music riser Oscar Maydon, Nicaraguan-American DJ Gordo, and many more. Sueños makes its return to Chicago’s Grant Park from May 24-25th, 2025.

Limited single-day and 2-day passes for Sueños 2025 are available at suenosmusicfestival.com.

With fewer than one month left until the festival, Sueños prepares for yet another amazing year.

Watch the official Sueños 2024 Aftermovie to relive the best festival moments and get hyped for year four.

Access the Sueños 2025 On-Site Press Application HERE

Watch the official Sueños 2024 Aftermovie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNoq4LR1UzE

View photos and video from Sueños 2024 in this Dropbox.
(Please credit Sueños / @photographer)

About Sueños:

Sueños Music Festival, founded in 2021, unites the city of Chicago under the banner of incredible Reggaeton and Latin Music. Bringing unprecedented star power to Grant Park and offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Sueños Festival (translation: dreams), was created to be an inclusive event with a mission to continue to celebrate and uplift Latin culture and the extraordinary music, people, food, and amazing energy that comes along with it.

Sueños takes pride in its meaningful contribution to Chicago’s Latin communities year-round, with a focus on supporting youth initiatives and Latin-owned businesses. This includes a partnership with Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center to develop youth art centers in Chicago’s predominantly Latin neighborhood, Hermosa, along with scholarships and immigration services for Latin communities through its collaboration with Pilsen Neighbors Community Council. Sueños’ ongoing partnership with the National Museum of Mexican Art includes a program to deliver art supplies to aspiring art students, a festival activation that allows young writers from the museum’s youth journalism program to conduct interviews at the festival, and a program that integrates art created by the museum’s youth mural program into the festival. In addition, Sueños has partnered with Puerto Rican Arts Alliance to provide music education programs and studio arts programs for children on the Southwest Side, including Chicago Public Schools’ vital after school and summer programs. Sueños supports Latin-owned businesses in the city through festival partnerships and its 20 Days of Sueños initiative, which shines a spotlight on 20 Latin-owned Chicago restaurants over a 20-day period, further amplifying the talent within Chicago’s Latin communities.

In 2024, Sueños Music Festival contributed $240 million to the Chicago economy and paid $1,992,952 in direct rent payments to the Chicago Park District. Additionally, the festival generated more than $2.01 million in amusement tax revenue for the City of Chicago and Cook County.

Now in its 4th year, Sueños is quickly becoming an institution in the Chicago community and a premier destination for Latin music fans from all around the world. In Fall 2024, Sueños producers C3 Presents and La Familia Presenta, secured a new 5-year deal with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District, which will allow the Sueños team to continue bringing music lovers together in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.

Contacts:

Media Contacts:
suenos@audibletreats.com

Links:

official website | instagram | facebook | twitter

5.2.2025

Ro$ama Shows Why He’s Texas’s Next Big Thing, Releasing Orange Tape via 600 ENT / UnitedMasters

The Paris, TX Rapper Heats Up With His Close Friend and Fellow 6ixer BigXThaPlug in New Video for “Microwave“

Fresh Off Performances at Coachella With BigX, Ro$ama Shows Off His Skills With Seven Soulful Slappers, Including Acclaimed Single “Show Me The Money” ft. That Mexican OT and An Additional Guest Spot from Duke Deuce

Critical Praise:

“24 Rappers To Watch in 2025…Ro$ama is a wise-cracking storyteller from North Dallas who loves to mix pop culture nostalgia with harsh reality.” – Dallas Observer

“In previous interviews, BigXThaPlug shared his connection to Ro$ama, who was already years deep into his own rap career. Ro$ama encouraged BigX to keep going, which gave BigX hope after watching Ro$ama stay true to his own rap dreams.” – Dallas Observer

The Announcement:

Streamrolling soulful rap songs with blunt force bars, Ro$ama is the next Lone Star State native to separate from the pack. Giving a glimpse behind the curtain into his life as a rising rapper, the Dallas artist shares Orange Tape, a sizzling slice of Texas trap. Featuring guest appearances from BigXThaPlug, That Mexican OT, and Duke Deuce, Orange Tape arrives via 600 ENTERTAINMENT/UnitedMasters

A close friend and labelmate of BigXThaPlug, Ro$ama shares the big man’s knack for twisting triplet flows, but adds his own flair, rhyming with a riveting intensity as he mixes flexes with gripping street stories. Songs like “Show Me The Money,” a recent collaboration with That Mexican OT that earned coverage in Rolling Stone, Stereogum, XXL, and more, and new highlight “Sh*t Popper” demonstrate Ro’s facility with wordplay, taking cues from Houston and Memphis and weaving sports and pop culture references into his boisterous boasts. Orange Tape opener “BluePrint” shows a different side of the rapper, diving deep into his pre-rap struggles with legal, familial, and financial issues: “And I’m tired of this lifestyle, kick doe was cool but what if I mo’f*ckin’ slip/What if I run up into the wrong house and they start blowin’ away in this b*tch,” he spits.

Along with the tape, Ro$ama shares “Microwave,” his new music video with BigXThaPlug. Built around a brass-heavy beat, “Microwave” resembles a hard-hitting cypher between the two 600 ENT. artists, as they pass the mic back-and-forth to trade memorable quips. BigX praises a woman who could make him do a backflip like Jeleel, while Ro$ama touts his grill with diamonds so bright the sun gets jealous. Filmed in Palm Springs, CA in the interval between Coachella weekends, the video finds Ro and X having a ball, as they play tennis, swim with some baddies, and play NBA2K with fellow 6ixer Yung Hood.

Born in Paris, Texas, Ro$ama has been on his grind for years. He and BigXThaPlug grew up together, sharpening each other’s rap skills like iron sharpens iron as they spent their days hustling and waiting for a big break. In 2022, Ro earned his first solo recognition with his song “FedEx,” recorded while he worked for the delivery company. After rapping with X on some of his earliest hits, including “Rap N****s” (16 million views) Ro$ama has become a key fixture on BigX’s 600 ENT. label, joining X and Yung Hood to create the collaborative EP MEET THE 6IXERS in Summer 2024. The acclaimed EP is home to the blockbuster title track (52 million streams on Spotify, 6.1 million YouTube views), “Hell Yea,” a ferocious back-and-forth between X and Ro, and “Steppa Music,” Ro’s solo standout. Last summer, Ro and BigX collaborated for “Beast Mode,” a highlight from the official soundtrack of the blockbuster film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

Since MEET THE 6IXERS, BigX and Ro$ama have been inseparable. Ro joined X on his Fall 2024 “Take Care Tour,” performing as a supporting act on dates across the nation. Ro and X are on tour once again this year, hitting Dreamville Fest and Coachella, where Ro joined BigX on stage to perform “Meet The 6ixers” and other hits.

With Orange Tape out now, Ro$ama is ready to make his own name in the Texas scene and beyond. Sit back and watch him rise.

Stream Orange Tape: https://symphony.to/ro-ama/orange-tape

Watch “Microwave” ft. BigXThaPlug: https://youtu.be/YasBcT-Vtd8

Orange Tape tracklist:

1. BluePrint
2. Microwave ft. BigXThaPlug
3. Ight
4. Show Me The Money ft. That Mexican OT
5. Sh*t Popper
6. Pipe Down ft. Duke Deuce
7. Bump Down

Photo credit: Raymond Alva (@rapberry)

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

The Background:

East Texas native Ro$ama is exploding onto the national rap scene with his hard-hitting, catchy lyrics, consistent music output and captivating live performances. A longtime friend & collaborator of 2024 XXL Freshman BigXthaPlug, the 26 year old emerging rapper first made noise in 2022 with his viral “Fedex” music video while working at the delivery company as a day job to fund his music career. As his local buzz grew, he linked up with BigX to deliver several collabs, including “‘02 Lakers,” “Who Run It,” “Enemies”, and “Beast Mode”, a custom song for Warner Bros. Pictures Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Soundtrack.

In Summer 2024, Ro$ama’s career continued to accelerate, inking a deal with BigXthaPlug’s newly minted label, 600 Entertainment in partnership with UnitedMasters. Alongside BigXthaPlug and fellow 600 signee Yung Hood, the trio released their new mixtape, MEET THE 6IXERS, featuring the title track “Meet The 6ixers,” and several other standout collaborations. In the months that followed, Ro continued to make his case as a top emerging artist from Texas thanks to a steady output of singles, credits on BigXthaPlug’s Top-10 charting sophomore album ‘Take Care’, and performances across the country as a support act on BigX’s Take Care national tour (30+ dates) and festivals across the country including Rolling Loud, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo & more.

Links:

instagram | youtube | spotify | apple

Orange Tape: https://symphony.to/ro-ama/orange-tape

“Microwave” ft. BigXThaPlug: https://youtu.be/YasBcT-Vtd8

“Show Me The Money” ft. That Mexican OT: https://symphony.to/ro-ama/showmethemoney

“Bump Down”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmaeeh_D30c

“Steppa Music”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9mv4mr8RX0

“Beast Mode” (BigXThaPlug & Ro$ama): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rXvqWSS4Ts

5.2.2025

OMB Peezy & FBLManny Combine Their Southern Sensibilities on OverKrash, Their New Collab Project

The 28-Year-Old Mobile Native and Rising 21-Year-Old Atlanta Native Connect For a Hard-Charging and Melodic Set of 13 Heartfelt Street Tales, Aided by Production from Will-A-Fool, Drum Dummie & Others

The Announcement:

Though they’re seven years apart in age, 28-year-old OMB Peezy and 21-year-old FBLManny bonded over their similar upbringings in the trenches and their taste in melodic street music. Today, the Alabama mainstay and the Atlanta riser combine their sensibilities, sharing OverKrash, their new collaborative project. Driven by Peezy’s soaring triplets and Manny’s taffy-like vocals, OverKrash is a heartfelt and motivational effort, speaking directly to those in the struggle with relatable narratives and ushering them forward with invigorating words of wisdom.

The new tape is home to recent singles like “How U Feelin’,” a theme song for lifelong hustlers, and “New Dallas,” a bass-heavy banger. The 13-track tape adds several new highlights, including the high-octane, Drum Dummie-produced “Gas Tank,” a prideful examination on how people change after a rapper earns fame, and “Bet Stand Onnat,” with its bluesy chord progression and electric keyboard-heavy, dark night of the soul aesthetic. With production from heavy-hitters like Will-A-Fool, OverKrash is available everywhere via Overkill Entertainment/ FBL Entertainment / Blac Noize! / Hitmaker Music Group.

OverKrash arrives at an exciting moment in the careers of both artists. Repping both the West and Gulf Coasts, OMB Peezy has been one of the most unique voices in rap since emerging in 2017, mixing his Southern drawl and instinctive melodics with NorCal flows and slang. The 28-year-old artist has released ten solo and collaborative albums, including 2021’s Too Deep For Tears, home to the remix to his GOLD single “Big Homie,” and most recently, Drifting Away, which dropped earlier this year. Peezy got an unexpected boost in late 2024 when his 2017, Drum Dummie-produced breakout hit “Lay Down” went viral on TikTok, generating over 150k video creations and inspiring a dance popular with the youngest generation. The revived success of “Lay Down” inspired a new remix, featuring GloRilla, which racked up over 5.8 million streams on Spotify alone since its December 2024 release.

21-year-old FBLManny is well on his way to success, popping in Atlanta with regional hits like “Patrick Bev” and collaborating with fellow risers like Raq Baby. A young OG, Manny started rapping when he was just 10 years-old, recording songs in his living room under the watchful eye of his mom. Manny dropped his first project, U Know The Vibes, as a 16-year-old in 2019, and has followed with several accomplished tapes, including 2025’s Cat Music 3. Now working with OMB Peezy as his creative partner and source of advice as someone who also broke out at a young age (“Peezy’s really like a mentor,” FBLMANNY says), Manny is ready to make a name for himself on the national scene.

With OverKrash, Peezy and Manny seek to establish themselves as one of hip-hop’s premier duos. Stay tuned for more.

OverKrash tracklist:

1. Talk About Me
2. Workin
3. Different Standards
4. Mask ‘N Gloves
5. Traction
6. Bet Stand Onnat
7. New Dallas
8. Advance
9. Charger
10. Gas Tank
11. How U Feelin’
12. Is It Really Love
13. Come Around

Photo credit:

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

A collision of stylish melodies and visceral reality raps, OMB Peezy and FBLMANNY deliver aspirational theme songs for the trenches. After building their respective fan bases, the two blend their talents for OverKrash, an electric constellation of pummeling anthems and streetwise lyricism. It’s music to crash out to. But it’s just as much about the relentlessness of the hustle, a theme the two reflect on for “New Dallas,” a kinetic single from their new joint project. Coated in expressive melody and lucid blockboy recollections, it’s all as confrontational as it is anthemic — a throughline for artists savvy enough to make it out the other end of a crash out. Years before they connected professionally, Peezy and FBLMANNY made their respective ways through the industry. By 2017, Peezy had developed a niche as one of the most distinctive artists in hip-hop — an Alabama-bred, Bay Area-based spitter with a Boosie-tinged vocality and a knack for trenchant street poetry. Since then, projects like Young & Restless (2018), Preacher to the Streets (2019), In the Meantime (2020), Misguided (2022), Still Too Deep (2024), and Drifting Away (2025) only fortified his fanbase, which was again reignited when GloRilla remixed his breakout single, “Lay Down,” eight years after its release. For his part, FBLMANNY has used vivid songwriting and a knack for melody to power his own rap level up, with projects like U Know The Vibes (2019), Me Vs. Me (2023), Crash the System (2024), and Cat Music 3 (2025) making him an emerging force in the ATL. Connecting from Alabama to Cali to Atlanta, Peezy and FBLMANNY look forward to the places their OverKrash can take them. “We’re bringing ourselves into different worlds,” says Peezy. “We’re jumping through dimensions.”

Links:

OMB Peezy: instagram | soundcloud | tiktok | twitter | youtube | spotify FBL Manny: instagram | youtube | spotify

OverKrash: https://ffm.to/overkrash

“How U Feelin'”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsAPjRsWSaA

“New Dallas”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzhfS6PPwHM

5.2.2025

Allstar JR Announces Ball Up Top, His Next Album, Coming May 28th via Get A Bag Records / EMPIRE

The Detroit Heavyweight Trades Bars and Stocks With BabyTron in the Wolf of Wall Street-Themed Video for “Baby Momma Vision Board“

Packed With Smooth Flows, Witty Punchlines, and Deep Sports References, Ball Up Top Displays the Eastside Detroit Native’s Sharp Lyricism and Chemistry WIth His Scene’s Finest Emcees

Critical Praise:

“There’s something to be said about Detroit rap right now, and Allstar JR is proving to be a mainstay.” – Billboard

“…he’ll leave you making a stank face.” – The FADER

“Allstar JR continues to peel back layers and provide good music along the way, further showing Detroit is a hotbed for talent and he is a name you cannot leave out of the discussion.” – VIBE

The Video:

Pushing deadpan punchlines over soulful Michigan instrumentals, prolific Detroit rapper Allstar JR commands respect in his city and beyond. Taking command of the rap scene like an all-star point guard, JR announces Ball Up Top, his next album. Crafted with the assistance of producers like Lucci, 4ThousandWatts, and ReeceBeats, the album reverberates with rubbery 808s and glistening electric keys, providing a luxurious bed for the Get A Bag Records CEO to smoothly stack his flexes and preach his hustler mentality. Home to JR’s recent single “I’m The Guy” and with a laundry list of guest rappers from Detroit and beyond, Ball Up Top arrives on May 28th via Get A Bag Records / EMPIRE.

Along with the announcement of the tape, Allstar JR drops “Baby Momma Vision Board” ft. BabyTron, his new single and music video. Skating atop an uptempo soul sampler, JR and BabyTron trade bars like stocks, ruthlessly attempting to one-up each other with crisp one-liners: “Tuesday, I knew I was gonna buy a watch on Thursday,” brags JR, while BabyTron spits, “If I dropped all the Saks bags…earthquake.” In the video, directed by Diego, the two Eastsiders make like Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street, turning a bland office space into a den of iniquity with enthusiastic baddies and a buffet of blue-faced bands.

Allstar JR has been a fixture in the Detroit scene for more than a decade. The Eastside native has been rapping since his middle school years, when he and Tee Grizzley founded the rap group All Stars Ball Hard, building a cult following around the city for their hustle-hard anthems. In 2016, after run-ins with the law derailed his hoop dreams, JR released his first mixtape, Get A Bag Or Go Home, emphasizing his unparalleled work ethic and determination to achieve independent success. Get A Bag Or Go Home became JR’s signature mixtape series, inspiring the name of his record label, Get A Bag Records. The artist and CEO scored several street hits over the ensuing decade, notably the 2017 single “Cases Pending,” which has millions of streams across platforms. In 2018, as the city of Detroit started to get national notice for its busy rap scene, JR started his second signature mixtape series, Organized Crime, home to his local hit “Million Dollar Thoughts.”

Recently, JR has become one of his city’s dot connectors, fluidly moving between the sounds and scenes that populate the 313. He has collaborated with everyone in the city–he’s equally comfortable talking shop with Icewear Vezzo on “Ice Bag,” engaging in stick talk with Babyface Ray on “3 Macs,” and swapping punchlines with BabyTron on “MMA.” “MMA” appeared on his 2023 album Organized Crime 2, JR’s first release in his partnership with EMPIRE. Last year, JR remained prolific, releasing 4 albums including his solo album Parked At The Bank, featuring appearances from CEO Trayle, Babyfxce E, and Baby Money, Casino Bag 2 with LOM Rudy, and Overlordz Get A Bag with Overlord Scooch.

JR is primed for a level-up in 2025, as he prepares to release his most accomplished music to date. Stay tuned for much more from the Eastside baller very soon.

Watch “Baby Momma Vision Board” ft. BabyTron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6HJALmG1M

Stream “Baby Momma Vision Board”: https://music.empi.re/babymommavisionboard

Watch “I’m The Guy”: https://youtu.be/sR-gbY3pylI

Photo credit:

Please contact Michelle or Annjie for more info.

Links:

official store | instagram | youtube | spotify | apple

“Baby Momma Vision Board” ft. BabyTron: https://music.empi.re/babymommavisionboard / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6HJALmG1M

“I’m The Guy”: https://youtu.be/iEDTPJSYeAo / https://music.empi.re/imtheguy

5.1.2025

Video: Chow Lee – “B2A (Belt 2 Ass)“

The Sexy Drill Pioneer Kicks It With Baddies in the Video For His Breezy and Nostalgic New Summer Jam

Critical Praise:

“Meet the Artists Taking New York Drill in a New Direction” – Rolling Stone

“His new album, Sex Drive, arrives amid a surge of sexy drill, but while artists like wolfacejoeyy and Baby Osama have brought the sound into new territories, Lee remains the genre’s greatest entertainer.” – Pitchfork

“Chow Lee, one of the torchbearers of the sexy drill sound that has taken over the Empire State this year.” – Billboard

“It’s not just his pen that’s sharpened: Sex Drive finds Chow firmly in the pocket, teasing out stop-start meters across a startling breadth of instrumentals.” – The FADER

“He fully leans into the sexy drill version of Allen Iverson, who infamously dismissed practice in his classic press conference in the early 2000s. Chow’s constant teeth-sucking on the track is also fitting for the level of pretentiousness he conveys on the track. ‘Practice!’ is great.” – VIBE

“…we consider them pioneers of this sexy drill sound.” – HotNewHipHop

The Video:

With each new song and video, Chow Lee sets a new bar for horniness in hip-hop music. The Long Island native keeps the streak going with the video for “B2A (Belt 2 Ass),” his smooth new single. Adding elements of Miami bass to his Sexy Drill sound, “B2A” layers Chow’s floating melodies over syncopated percussion, as he chronicles his adventurous sexcapades in charming detail. In the video, Chow relaxes in the tropics with two baddies and a pickup truck, as he prepares to heat up the summer with more music. 

“B2A” follows in the wake of GIRLS C*M FIRST!, Chow Lee’s recent EP. Released on Valentine’s Day, GIRLS C*M FIRST! features three of Chow’s most accomplished love songs to date. The EP is home to “krazy 4 u,“ a collaboration with fellow NYC melodist 2300, which is an expression of unbridled desire, built around a sample drill instrumental perfectly-suited to warm up the winter. The first song, “yes mami!,” hints at Chow’s intentions to give up his bachelor lifestyle and settle down, riding a sultry call-and-response that is alternatively lustful and sweet, while “lemme get ya #” showcases him at his flirty best. Arriving after his recent single “Kinda Up Off Talent,” Chow Lee’s GIRLS C*M FIRST! is available everywhere via TC Music LLC / EMPIRE.

GIRLS C*M FIRST! is Chow’s first project since last September’s Sex Drive. Praised by outlets like Pitchfork, Billboard, The FADER, XXL, and more, Sex Drive affirms Chow’s position as leader of the sexy drill scene. Sex Drive is also home to Chow’s series of viral singles, including “swag it!,” which earned a remix featuring Flo Milli, and “ms. beautiful V,” which generated millions of streams, went viral on TikTok, and placed on the Top 25: New York City chart on Apple Music, along with Cash Cobain-produced singles “act bad twin” ft. Bay Swag & Cash Cobain and the Allen Iverson-referencing “practice!” With additional features from Anycia, AJ Tracey, Sleepy Hallow, and more, Sex Drive is available on all platforms now via EMPIRE.

A fixture and pioneer in NYC’s ascendant sexy drill scene, Chow Lee’s music radiates a seductive charm that inspired Pitchfork to affectionately call him the “horniest rapper out.” He first earned mainstream attention with his 2022 album 2 Sexy 2 Slizzy, Chow’s totemic collaboration with Cash Cobain that kickstarted the sexy drill movement, recently named the 19th Best Album of the 2020s So Far by Pitchfork. Recently, Chow Lee turnt up “In The Booth” with Cash Cobain and Plaqueboymax, and performed a stellar set at Rolling Loud California, as featured on The FADER’s official TikTok.

With much more music on the way in 2025, Chow Lee looks to continue his run as the most eligible bachelor in the rap game. Stay tuned as Chow Lee continues his sexiest year yet.

Watch “B2A (Belt 2 Ass)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eEu-2KUI9E

Stream “B2A (Belt 2 Ass)”: https://music.empi.re/b2achow

Stream GIRLS C*M FIRST! EP: https://music.empi.re/girlscumfirst

GIRLS C*M FIRST! EP tracklist:
1. yes mami!
2. krazy 4 u (w/ 2300)
3. lemme get ya #

Photo credit: @mikecilantro_

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

The Background:

Chow Lee is on a mission to become the next King of New York. He made major moves in the city’s rap scene with 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY, his 2022 collaborative project with Cash Cobain. Praised by Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, and earning “Best of 2022” distinction from UPROXX, The FADER, and more, 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY combined the sample-heavy sound of the Bronx with the hard-hitting dance beats from New Jersey to change the face of the NYC drill scene. 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY highlight “Vacant” was recently named the 73rd Best East Coast Rap Song of All Time by Rolling Stone. Chow recently reconnected with Cash on the sexy drill anthem “Rump,” plus the Nelly-sampling “Not No Xanax 2” from Cash’s new album, and joined Wolfacejoeyy and Cash on the Pitchfork-approved “Weekend,” and released the fiery Hours After The Club anthem in July 2023.

Now, with buzzing singles like “swag it!” and “Ms. Beautiful V,” the Long Island native is primed to take his sexy drill sound mainstream. Stay tuned for more.

Links:

instagram | twitter | soundcloud | spotify | youtube | tiktok

“B2A (Belt 2 Ass)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eEu-2KUI9E

“lemme get ya #”: https://youtu.be/624ertFZgSs

“yes mami!”: https://youtu.be/niHw15sQhxQ

GIRLS C*M FIRST! EP: https://music.empi.re/girlscumfirst

“Kinda Up Off Talent”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9rlRvqX-JY

“im not really spiritual!” ft. AJ Tracey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9FhAaFHifM

“tequila vacay!” ft. Roy Woods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXMBauumWO4

“settings!”: https://youtu.be/I_Z6fao6Kec

“addys!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD1bDXQ_hDk

Sex Drive: https://music.empi.re/sexdrive

“u got fans!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jA94X5PP-4 / https://music.empi.re/ugotfans

“practice!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZykbfIsR98 / https://music.empi.re/practice

“act bad twin!”: https://music.empi.re/actbadtwin / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO4jiB8xzMM

“swag it” (Remix) ft. Flo Milli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaUHpk_soaw

“S.N.A.!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2-uRTLWzGg / https://music.empi.re/sna

“ms. beautiful V”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgZ0Nz3uUfs

“swag it!”: https://music.empi.re/swagit / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgAOAmMtDP8

Hours After The Club: https://music.empi.re/hoursaftertheclub

4.25.2025

Tre Loaded Caps Off a Breakout 365 Days With His New LOADED (Deluxe), Out Now via Loaded 4 Life/PULSE Records/Connect

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The 22-Year-Old Artist Slips On His “Marni Slides” in a Fly New Video For the Project

Watch HERE

Home to the BigXThaPlug-Featuring Remix to Tre’s Viral Hit “Another Whip,” LOADED Adds 7 New Songs to the Memphis Rapper’s Debut Mixtape

Critical Praise:

“The East Memphis rapper brings bouncy trap beats & old school swagger to his music.” – Genius

“Tre Loaded has been making a name for himself over the past couple years.” – Stereogum

“Tre Loaded is looking to follow in the footsteps of Memphis greats like Key Glock, Young Dolph, Moneybagg Yo, NLE Choppa, and more with his newest LP, LOADED. His newest project features 12 tracks with endless bravado, proving the young emcee will be around for a long time.”  – Rap-Up

“Tre Loaded has successfully positioned himself among the esteemed ranks of Memphis’ musical icons. …Tre makes evocative trap music that reflects the reality of the streets, and relates to Gen Z fans worldwide.” – The Tennessee Tribune

“Rapidly rising rap renegade Tre Loaded views his burgeoning career like a proud new papa because he financed his own embryonic career.” – Rolling Out

“Tre Loaded is one of the hottest new talents on his way to the top with videos soaring into the millions and three mind-boggling mixtapes doing numbers right out the gate.” – Grip Magazine

The Announcement:

Smoothly surfing atop Memphis instrumentals, Tre Loaded hypnotizes with his lightning fast triplets and authoritative rap voice. The 22-year-old artist reloads with his new project, LOADED (Deluxe), an expansion of his 2024 debut mixtape. LOADED (Deluxe) adds 7 songs to the project, most notably the “Another Whip (Remix)” featuring BigXThaPlug, as well as recent singles like the slinky “Stuck In The Dirt,” the marching band-enhanced head-nodder “Steppin’,” and the blues-y “GloRilla.” The new release brings new highlights, including the flirtatious “Do For Me” and menacing, guitar-driven “Bankroll.” Continuing Tre’s run as one of Memphis’s most-promising young artists, LOADED (Deluxe) arrives via Loaded 4 Life/PULSE Records/Connect.

Along with the Deluxe, Tre Loaded shares the video for “Marni Slides,” its high-octane opening track. Backed by soulful Memphis horns, twinkling keys, and thunderous Tennessee trap percussion, Tre perfects his flexing on “Marni Slides,” establishing himself as a big spending hustler who doesn’t have time to deal with broke boys: “I got some figures put up in a vault/And my uncle told me it ain’t bout what you do, it’s about yo’ ass not gettin’ caught/I just walk in the store, don’t look at the tags, man I don’t even know what I bought,” he spits. Filmed during his trip to Hawaii, Tre’s “Marni Slides” video paints an enviable picture of the young rapper’s life, as he walks on rocky beaches and rides ATVs through the tropical forests. 

Tre Loaded exploded into the consciousness last year with viral hits and important co-signs, leading to over 50 million catalog streams in 2024 alone. The new single follows in the footsteps of “Another Whip,” a viral hit that generated over 7 million streams across platforms. In the fall, Tre added a verse from his compadre BigXThaPlug to the remix, after joining X on his fast-selling “Take Care Tour” as the direct support. Trending on TikTok and charting on Shazam, “Another Whip” provided a breakout moment for Tre Loaded, and was a highlight from his LOADED mixtape home to singles like “Push Start,” and a guest appearance from That Mexican OT on the trumpet-laden single “The Ticket,” covered by outlets like Stereogum and HipHopDX. 

With the LOADED (Deluxe) out now, Tre Loaded has his sights on rap supremacy in Memphis and beyond. Stay tuned for much more from this silky-smooth spitter in the near future.

Stream LOADED (Deluxe): https://treloaded.ffm.to/loadeddeluxe

Watch “Marni Slides”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYk2b8c6OGc

Watch “Stuck In The Dirt”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDXBZrHwQLk

LOADED (DELUXE) tracklist:
*denotes track added for the Deluxe edition

1. Marni Slides*
2. Steppin*
3. Stuck In The Dirt*
4. Bankroll*
5. GloRilla*
6. Do For Me*
7. Another Whip (Remix) ft. BigXThaPlug*
8. Lamb Chop
9. Push Start
10. Don’t Panic
11. Rick Owens
12. Another Whip
13. The Ticket (with That Mexican OT)
14. Look Like Money
15. Wanna Be P
16. First Place
17. Trap Do
18. Don’t Know How To Act
19. Before The Deal

Photo credit: Gino Suvino-Vinatieri

Please contact Michelle or Cheyenne for more info.

The Background:

Tre Loaded is a dynamic rapper renowned for his evocative trap music that vividly portrays the realities of street life. At just 21 years old, the East Memphis native has made significant waves in the music scene, particularly with his viral hit “Vo Flow,” which has garnered over 6 million streams globally. Tre Loaded’s music, shaped by his tough upbringing and familial ties to Memphis rap through his uncle, rap pioneer Don Trip, reflects a blend of influences from hip-hop legends like Future and Lil Wayne to pop icons like Bruno Mars. His breakthrough came through TikTok, where “Vo Flow” propelled him into the spotlight and showcased his distinctive style. Committed to staying relevant in a competitive industry, Tre Loaded has quickly risen with a steady stream of successful singles and mixtapes, including Made In Memphis, Loaded 4 Life, and All Bout Profit. This August, he will release LOADED, his first mixtape distributed via Pulse Records, further cementing his evolving artistry and dedication to his craft.

Links:

instagram | tiktok |  spotify | youtube

LOADED (Deluxe): https://treloaded.ffm.to/loadeddeluxe

“Marni Slides”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYk2b8c6OGc

“Stuck In The Dirt”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDXBZrHwQLk

“Steppin'”: https://treloaded.ffm.to/steppin

“Can’t Get Enough”: https://treloaded.ffm.to/cantgetenough

“GloRilla”: https://treloaded.ffm.to/glorilla / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0keMHNBvws

“Another Whip” ft. BigXThaPlug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lilLhNUcf9k

Loaded EP: https://treloaded.ffm.to/loaded

Buy tickets to see Tre Loaded on BigXThaPlug’s “Take Care Tour”: https://www.bigxthaplugofficial.com/

“Look Like Money”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx7QCONhV9Y

“Push Start”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F53jkgeTB4g

“Another Whip”: https://youtu.be/DwdJrnF0FJo

“Vo Flow”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWUPoMJZ-L4

4.25.2025

Video: Chow Lee – “B2A (Belt 2 Ass)”

The Long Island-Born Sexy Drill Maestro Incorporates Sonic Elements From His Adopted Home of Miami in His Summer-Ready New Single

Critical Praise:

“Meet the Artists Taking New York Drill in a New Direction” – Rolling Stone

“His new album, Sex Drive, arrives amid a surge of sexy drill, but while artists like wolfacejoeyy and Baby Osama have brought the sound into new territories, Lee remains the genre’s greatest entertainer.” – Pitchfork

“Chow Lee, one of the torchbearers of the sexy drill sound that has taken over the Empire State this year.” – Billboard

“It’s not just his pen that’s sharpened: Sex Drive finds Chow firmly in the pocket, teasing out stop-start meters across a startling breadth of instrumentals.” – The FADER

“He fully leans into the sexy drill version of Allen Iverson, who infamously dismissed practice in his classic press conference in the early 2000s. Chow’s constant teeth-sucking on the track is also fitting for the level of pretentiousness he conveys on the track. ‘Practice!’ is great.” – VIBE

“…we consider them pioneers of this sexy drill sound.” – HotNewHipHop

The Song:

Never one to shy away from an opportunity, Chow Lee always speaks whatever is on his dirty mind. Switching up his usual sexy drill style, Chow adds elements of Miami bass to his sound with “B2A (Belt 2 Ass),” his new single. From the days of 2 Live Crew through Trina’s reign as the baddest b*tch, Chow Lee’s adopted home of Miami has been a capital of sexy raps. Chow’s floating melodies are an ideal fit above the syncopated Miami bass percussion of “B2A,” which also features the chopped vocal samples of Chow’s signature sexy drill style. The Long Island native continues to chronicle his sexcapades in “B2A,” revealing enough about his kinks to fill up a book–call it 50 Shades of Chow.

“B2A’ is the latest single by the sexy drill mainstay, following in the wake of GIRLS C*M FIRST!, Chow Lee’s recent EP. Released on Valentine’s Day, GIRLS C*M FIRST! features three of Chow’s most accomplished love songs to date. The EP is home to “krazy 4 u,“ a collaboration with fellow NYC melodist 2300, which is an expression of unbridled desire, built around a sample drill instrumental perfectly-suited to warm up the winter. The first song, “yes mami!,” hints at Chow’s intentions to give up his bachelor lifestyle and settle down, riding a sultry call-and-response that is alternatively lustful and sweet, while “lemme get ya #” showcases him at his flirty best. Arriving after his recent single “Kinda Up Off Talent,” Chow Lee’s GIRLS C*M FIRST! is available everywhere via TC Music LLC / EMPIRE.

GIRLS C*M FIRST! is Chow’s first project since last September’s Sex Drive. Praised by outlets like Pitchfork, Billboard, The FADER, XXL, and more, Sex Drive affirms Chow’s position as leader of the sexy drill scene. Sex Drive is also home to Chow’s series of viral singles, including “swag it!,” which earned a remix featuring Flo Milli, and “ms. beautiful V,” which generated millions of streams, went viral on TikTok, and placed on the Top 25: New York City chart on Apple Music, along with Cash Cobain-produced singles “act bad twin” ft. Bay Swag & Cash Cobain and the Allen Iverson-referencing “practice!” With additional features from Anycia, AJ Tracey, Sleepy Hallow, and more, Sex Drive is available on all platforms now via EMPIRE.

A fixture and pioneer in NYC’s ascendant sexy drill scene, Chow Lee’s music radiates a seductive charm that inspired Pitchfork to affectionately call him the “horniest rapper out.” He first earned mainstream attention with his 2022 album 2 Sexy 2 Slizzy, Chow’s totemic collaboration with Cash Cobain that kickstarted the sexy drill movement, recently named the 19th Best Album of the 2020s So Far by Pitchfork. Recently, Chow Lee turnt up “In The Booth” with Cash Cobain and Plaqueboymax, and performed a stellar set at Rolling Loud California, as featured on The FADER’s official TikTok.

With much more music on the way in 2025, Chow Lee looks to continue his run as the most eligible bachelor in the rap game. Stay tuned as Chow Lee continues his sexiest year yet.

Stream “B2A (Belt 2 Ass)”: https://music.empi.re/b2achow
Watch “B2A (Belt 2 Ass) Visualizer: https://youtu.be/AC9u0iiF3AE?si=kMA2EcZRNTBn7SvF
Stream GIRLS C*M FIRST! EP: https://music.empi.re/girlscumfirst

GIRLS C*M FIRST! EP tracklist:
1. yes mami!
2. krazy 4 u (w/ 2300)
3. lemme get ya #

Photo credit: @mikecilantro_

Please contact Michelle or Chris for more info.

The Background:

Chow Lee is on a mission to become the next King of New York. He made major moves in the city’s rap scene with 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY, his 2022 collaborative project with Cash Cobain. Praised by Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, and earning “Best of 2022” distinction from UPROXX, The FADER, and more, 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY combined the sample-heavy sound of the Bronx with the hard-hitting dance beats from New Jersey to change the face of the NYC drill scene. 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY highlight “Vacant” was recently named the 73rd Best East Coast Rap Song of All Time by Rolling Stone. Chow recently reconnected with Cash on the sexy drill anthem “Rump,” plus the Nelly-sampling “Not No Xanax 2” from Cash’s new album, and joined Wolfacejoeyy and Cash on the Pitchfork-approved “Weekend,” and released the fiery Hours After The Club anthem in July 2023.

Now, with buzzing singles like “swag it!” and “Ms. Beautiful V,” the Long Island native is primed to take his sexy drill sound mainstream. Stay tuned for more.

Links:

instagram | twitter | soundcloud | spotify | youtube | tiktok

“lemme get ya #”: https://youtu.be/624ertFZgSs

“yes mami!”: https://youtu.be/niHw15sQhxQ

GIRLS C*M FIRST! EP: https://music.empi.re/girlscumfirst

“Kinda Up Off Talent”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9rlRvqX-JY

“im not really spiritual!” ft. AJ Tracey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9FhAaFHifM

“tequila vacay!” ft. Roy Woods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXMBauumWO4

“settings!”: https://youtu.be/I_Z6fao6Kec

“addys!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD1bDXQ_hDk

Sex Drive: https://music.empi.re/sexdrive

“u got fans!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jA94X5PP-4 / https://music.empi.re/ugotfans

“practice!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZykbfIsR98 / https://music.empi.re/practice

“act bad twin!”: https://music.empi.re/actbadtwin / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO4jiB8xzMM

“swag it” (Remix) ft. Flo Milli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaUHpk_soaw

“S.N.A.!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2-uRTLWzGg / https://music.empi.re/sna

“ms. beautiful V”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgZ0Nz3uUfs

“swag it!”: https://music.empi.re/swagit / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgAOAmMtDP8

Hours After The Club: https://music.empi.re/hoursaftertheclub

4.25.2025

OMB Peezy & FBLManny Announce OverKrash, Their Collab Project, Coming May 2nd

The Duo Share the ATL-Set Video for Project Highlight “How U Feelin’“

OverKrash is the First Collaborative Project by the 28-Year-Old Mobile, AL Mainstay and the Rising 21-Year-Old Atlanta Native

Featuring the Recent Single “New Dallas,” and Production by Will-A-Fool, Drum Dummie & Others,

OverKrash Combines Two Southern Sensibilities, Complete With Sticky Melodies and Playful, Yet Assertive Flexes

The Announcement:

A mainstay in the Southern and West Coast street rap scenes since a teenager, OMB Peezy has singled out ATL riser FBLManny as a talent capable of following in his versatile footsteps. The 28-year-old Mobile, AL native and the 21-year-old ATLien officially announce OverKrash, their collaborative project, coming very soon. Combining the experiences and sensibilities of the two artists, the project is a collection of melodic and heavy-hitting trench anthems, equal parts triumphant and reflective. The upcoming project is home to “New Dallas,” a speaker-knocking and entrancingly melodic single, which dropped earlier this month, and culminates a creative partnership that started in 2024 with the “Hell Naw” remix. With a sonic palette fleshed out by producers like Will-A-Fool, longtime OMB Peezy collaborator Drum Dummie, and others, OverKrash releases on May 2nd via Overkill Entertainment/ FBL Entertainment / Blac Noize! / Hitmaker Music Group.

Along with the announcement of OverKrash, Peezy and Manny share “How U Feelin‘,” the second single and music video from the project. Produced by Drum Dummie, “How U Feelin'” is an invigoratingly melodic theme song for lifetime hustlers, offering motivation and words of wisdom for strivers and survivors. Peezy works the higher end of his register, providing a sense of urgency, while FBLManny veers between ice cold calm and piercing intensity. In the video, the two artists enjoy the fruits of their labors, kicking back at the lakehouse before heading to Macy’s to bolster their designer wardrobe.

OverKrash arrives at an exciting moment in the careers of both artists. Repping both the West and Gulf Coasts, OMB Peezy has been one of the most unique voices in rap since emerging in 2017, mixing his Southern drawl and instinctive melodics with NorCal flows and slang. The 28-year-old artist has released ten solo and collaborative albums, including 2021’s Too Deep For Tears, home to the remix to his GOLD single “Big Homie,” and most recently, Drifting Away, which dropped earlier this year. Peezy got an unexpected boost in late 2024 when his 2017, Drum Dummie-produced breakout hit “Lay Down” went viral on TikTok, generating over 150k video creations and inspiring a dance popular with the youngest generation. The revived success of “Lay Down” inspired a new remix, featuring GloRilla, which racked up over 5.8 million streams on Spotify alone since its December 2024 release.

21-year-old FBLManny is well on his way to success, popping in Atlanta with regional hits like “Patrick Bev” and collaborating with fellow risers like Raq Baby. A young OG, Manny started rapping when he was just 10 years-old, recording songs in his living room under the watchful eye of his mom. Manny dropped his first project, U Know The Vibes, as a 16-year-old in 2019, and has followed with several accomplished tapes, including 2025’s Cat Music 3. Now working with OMB Peezy as his creative partner and source of advice as someone who also broke out at a young age (“Peezy’s really like a mentor,” FBLMANNY says), Manny is ready to make a name for himself on the national scene.

With OverKrash, Peezy and Manny seek to establish themselves as one of hip-hop’s premier duos. Stay tuned for more.

Watch “How U Feelin'”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsAPjRsWSaA

Stream “How U Feelin'”: https://lnk.to/HowUFeelinPeezyManny

Pre-save OverKrash: https://ffm.to/overkrash

OverKrash tracklist:

1. Talk About Me
2. Workin
3. Different Standards
4. Mask ‘N Gloves
5. Traction
6. Bet Stand Onnat
7. New Dallas
8. Advance
9. Charger
10. Gas Tank
11. How U Feelin’
12. Is It Really Love
13. Come Around

Photo credit:

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

A collision of stylish melodies and visceral reality raps, OMB Peezy and FBLMANNY deliver aspirational theme songs for the trenches. After building their respective fan bases, the two blend their talents for OverKrash, an electric constellation of pummeling anthems and streetwise lyricism. It’s music to crash out to. But it’s just as much about the relentlessness of the hustle, a theme the two reflect on for “New Dallas,” a kinetic single from their new joint project. Coated in expressive melody and lucid blockboy recollections, it’s all as confrontational as it is anthemic — a throughline for artists savvy enough to make it out the other end of a crash out. Years before they connected professionally, Peezy and FBLMANNY made their respective ways through the industry. By 2017, Peezy had developed a niche as one of the most distinctive artists in hip-hop — an Alabama-bred, Bay Area-based spitter with a Boosie-tinged vocality and a knack for trenchant street poetry. Since then, projects like Young & Restless (2018), Preacher to the Streets (2019), In the Meantime (2020), Misguided (2022), Still Too Deep (2024), and Drifting Away (2025) only fortified his fanbase, which was again reignited when GloRilla remixed his breakout single, “Lay Down,” eight years after its release. For his part, FBLMANNY has used vivid songwriting and a knack for melody to power his own rap level up, with projects like U Know The Vibes (2019), Me Vs. Me (2023), Crash the System (2024), and Cat Music 3 (2025) making him an emerging force in the ATL. Connecting from Alabama to Cali to Atlanta, Peezy and FBLMANNY look forward to the places their OverKrash can take them. “We’re bringing ourselves into different worlds,” says Peezy. “We’re jumping through dimensions.”

Links:

OMB Peezy: instagram | soundcloud | tiktok | twitter | youtube | spotify FBL Manny: instagram | youtube | spotify

Pre-save OverKrash: https://ffm.to/overkrash

“How U Feelin'”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsAPjRsWSaA

“New Dallas”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzhfS6PPwHM

4.25.2025

JayDon Sings, Dances, and Acts in the Video for His USHER-Sampling “I’ll Be Good” Single

Watch HERE
Stream HERE

The 17-Year-Old, gamma.-Signed R&B Prodigy Paves the Road to His Upcoming Debut EP With His Heavily-Choreographed New Video

The Video:

JayDon‘s prodigious ability to sing, dance, and act has him rising in the R&B scene. The 17-year-old gamma.-signed polymath displays some of his extraordinary talent, particularly his silky smooth dancing, in the new music video for “I’ll Be Good.” Built around a sample of USHER’s “How Do I Say,” “I’ll Be Good” is a midtempo R&B heater, filled with flecks of Spanish guitar and hip-hop drums, punctuated by JayDon’s acrobatic vocal runs and culminating with a climactic key change. Directed by Jack Guerra, the new music video harkens back to the ’00s-era dance movie boom, as JayDon rushes across town to meet his dance partner, so the two can work on elaborate choreography and kindle crackling chemistry. The video ends with a sneak preview of JayDon’s next single, “Boujee Baby,” releasing this summer. With over 1.2 million global streams to date, “I’ll Be Good” released last month to praise from Billboard, BET, Rated R&B, and more.

“I’ll Be Good” is the third single of JayDon’s new R&B era, following “Ah! Ah!” ft. 310babii and “Lullaby” ft. Paradise (3 million global streams). Released in Fall 2024, “Ah! Ah!” is an energetic West Coast party anthem, uniting JayDon with fellow talented L.A. teen 310babii, which has over 500,000 streams across platforms, including 300k on its YouTube video. On Valentine’s Day, JayDon treated his fans to a lovely “Lullaby,” teaming up with rising artist Paradise, GRAMMY-nominated producer Harv, and songwriter Felisha King, formerly of the R&B group Cherish (“Do It To It”), to deliver a love song for the modern era.  “I’ll Be Good,” “Ah! Ah!” and “Lullaby” will appear on Me, My Songs, and I, JayDon’s debut EP, coming later this year.

Born JD McCrary, JayDon might be young, but he has a remarkable resume–he’s been captivating audiences as an actor, dancer, and singer for over a decade while cementing himself as an artist for any era. JayDon broke onto the scene with performances on NBC’s Little Big Shots and collaborated with Childish Gambino on the iconic album Awaken, My Love!, which they performed together at the 2018 Grammys at the tender age of 9. With viral covers like his rendition of The Jackson 5’s “Who’s Loving You,” JayDon has quickly earned fans worldwide. At 10-years-old, he was the youngest male solo artist to sign with Disney/Hollywood Records, leading to his role voicing Simba in the 2019 live-action The Lion King. Later on, JayDon starred as Kenny Payne in the hit TV series The Paynes.

Though he has a skill for acting, music has remained his passion. In the new chapter of his career, JayDon is determined to become a defining male pop/R&B star of his generation. Stay tuned for Me, My Songs, and I, coming later in 2025.

Watch “I’ll Be Good”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFoevPP8hxY

Stream “I’ll Be Good”: https://vyd.co/IllBeGood

Watch the visualizer for “Lullaby” ft. Paradise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt4fxrwlStI

Keep up with JayDon HERE

Please contact Michelle or Cheyenne for more info.

Links:

spotify | youtube | tiktok | instagram

I’ll Be Good”: https://vyd.co/IllBeGood

“Lullaby” ft. Paradise: https://themega.lnk.to/Lullaby

“Ah! Ah!” ft. 310babii: https://themega.lnk.to/AH_AH / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6F_NlO4xo4

4.25.2025

SEXYY RED EARNS TWO NOMINATIONS AT 2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

“FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST”
“FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG” (“WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” W/ GLORILLA)

Fresh Off Her #1 Urban Radio Hit “Fat Juicy & Wet” ft. Bruno Mars and Her New Single “Hoochie Coochie,” the St. Louis Native Earns Her First Career AMA Nominations

The Announcement:

Sexyy Red rose from St. Louis to the top of the rap game without changing a thing about her unapologetic self. Today, the Northside Princess adds to her growing collection of accolades, as she garners two nominations at the 2025 American Music Awards. Sexyy Red will compete in the “Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist” category and earned a nod in the “Favorite Hip-Hop Song” category for “Whatchu Kno About Me,” her PLATINUM-selling collaboration with GloRilla. These are Sexyy’s first career nominations at the American Music Awards, and follow previous nominations at the 2024 BET Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.

Sexyy’s AMA nominations arrive in the wake of her new single “Hoochie Coochie,” a brash banger produced by Mac Fly, and “YN,” a new collaboration that originated on stream with PlaqueBoyMax, gathering three of the underground’s hottest emcees–Chicago’s BabyChiefDoit, and Atlanta’s Lazer Dim 700 and Baby Kia–to compete for her affections. Earlier in the year, Sexyy made a splash with “Fat Juicy & Wet,” her all-star collaboration with Bruno Mars. With a music video that featured guest appearances from Lady Gaga and LISA, the hitmaking odd couple made a splash, debuting at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. To date, “Fat Juicy & Wet” has racked up hundreds of millions of streams across platforms, including 34 million views on the YouTube video, and just hit #1 on Urban Mainstream Radio. Earlier this month, Sexyy announced her new partnership with True Religion, officially becoming an ambassador for one of her favorite brands and launching her own “Own Your True” collection.

Sexyy is working hard on the follow-up to 2024’s hit mixtape In Sexyy We Trust, looking to build upon a year that featured her career highlight singles “Get It Sexyy,” “U My Everything,” and “Rich Baby Daddy.” Stay tuned for much more from the Northside St. Louis princess very soon.

Watch “Hoochie Coochie”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdJWDSf0hX0

Stream “Hoochie Coochie”: https://openshift.vyd.co/HoochieCoochie

Check out behind-the-scenes photos from “Hoochie Coochie” HERE

The Background:

ABOUT SEXYY RED: 
Dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the hottest thing in hip-hop, all while just being herself,” St. Louis native Sexyy Red is taking the rap world by storm with her bold, confident style and chart-topping hits. Known for her signature flame-red hair and breakout tracks like “Pound Town” and the soulful, Jamie Foxx-sampled “U My Everything” ft. Drake, 2024 marked a banner year for the rising star. After welcoming her second child, she dropped her highest-charting solo single, “Get It Sexyy,” and her In Sexyy We Trust project, which peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200. Sexyy headlined the summer’s biggest hip-hop tour, the “Sexyy 4 President Tour,” and made waves internationally with a festival run. She also launched entrepreneurial ventures with Ed Hardy and her lifestyle and cosmetics line, Northside Princess. Her accolades include winning “Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist” at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards, alongside nominations for “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year.” With new music and projects on the horizon in 2025, Sexyy Red continues her meteoric rise as one of hip-hop’s most exciting and unapologetic voices.

Contact:

Michelle McDevitt | michelle@audibletreats.com
Annjie Houston | annjie@audibletreats.com