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RENT DUE tells the story of what happens when two cousins find themselves short on paying their rent. Reggie (Ray Jr.) lost his girlfriend, job and home all in the same day while his cousin Top (William Cobbins) he was robbed of his rent money after a wild night with …

Here’s why Clay James chose to sign an Equity Distribution deal. Equity is the independent distribution arm of the Roc Nation family of companies, distinct from the Roc Nation label. They provide independent artists global music distribution and have partnerships with over 125 digital service platforms. Equity Distribution counts emerging …

This past Friday San Fernando Valley rapper Skinny Million$ released his album dubbed, Kelly Sl8er. The project is Skinny Million$ third release overall and his debut effort with Los Angeles based record label, VerySpecial Music.  Skinny Million$ grew up in a musical family and always knew that rap music was his path to realizing his life’s goals.  Inspired by …

If you’re tired of the mumble rap-singing and want to hear real street rap with a catchy hook, Saint Louis’ Mitch 3600 has you covered.  The Midwest- native who created a buzz with his club anthem, “Money” featuring Boosie is back again with one of the Future-protege, Freebandz Casino. The …

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22 year old artist born and raised in Atlanta, started music career at the age 8. Started recording in parent’s basement in the 9th grade for 7 years. Took it more seriously after high school. Originally recorded it a year prior to the release date in parents basement. Didn’t like …

Spiritual journey leads Indian artist to share transcendent frequencies with the world through music VRINDAVAN, INDIA – For many years now, Akshay Radia has been on a quest to find the ultimate heightened existence. That quest has taken him through the United Kingdom, United States and now into deep parts of …

Delaware’s Rell Jerv and his production team, The Mak3rs, have recently dropped “For Pete’s Sake”.. a record that’s sure to get heads bobbing this summer. It’s an uptempo track, that still showcases Rell’s signature flow. A flow that caught the attention of judges during his time on “The Four”.. a …

Here’s the visual, hood corners, hungry hustlers and consistent customers. The streets are nothing to play with and there are rules to moving in a territory. In the middle of these streets is the Bosses, the ones who demand respect, the ones who expect the correct collection. In a three …

This record hit the city exactly when the city needed a summer anthem… The words in the verses embody the neighborhood… “Top Tens (Remix)” is to Detroit what Jay Z’s Empire State Mind is to New York. Top Tens Remix speaks of what it is to be a real Detroiter… …