Author: Kershaw St. Jawnson

Kershaw is a skilled writer who shares powerful stories about hip-hop music, culture, and the people shaping the scene.

YB has released his newest single, titled “PLAY FOR KEEPS”, and he shows no signs of slowing down with this powerful cut. It blends engaging, sharp vocals with a heavy, ominous soundscape that draws the listener in with its cohesion and poignancy This track marks another fiery release from YB, who continues his highly prolific run from 2022 into 2023, keeping his fanbase satiated with track after track of infectious sounds and potent bars. Raw and fierce, “PLAY FOR KEEPS”’ hard-hitting production and raw bars give the song a strong momentum, as YB delivers personal, thoughtful lines that give the song…

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LA-based artist It’s Midnight has returned with a new single called “Show Me”. Continuing his run of well-received singles that incorporate elements of R&B, hip-hop, and pop, “Show Me” is an elegant, refined track that further attunes listeners to his style. A sharp songwriter with a penchant for catchy melodies that imprint themselves upon the listener’s memory from the get-go, “Show Me” is a graceful new bop suitable for 2023 with its refreshing sound and style. As warm synth pads rise above bouncy percussion and infectious bass, It’s Midnight delivers a captivating vocal performance packed with focused verses. Give “Show Me” a listen below and further familiarize…

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Rockabye is a hard hitting track by Australian Billboard Charting Rapper IamSnap. This song is about being at the end of your rope. Pushing so hard with the odds totally against you, then coming to a point of exhaustion and feeling the urge to end it all.

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The year has just gotten started and the wave of new music has as well. Our favorite streaming services have presented listeners an impressive list of new artists on the rise, otherwise labeled the “new generation” of music. Entertainment industry leaders have collaborated and discovered a list of artists to be recognized. In alphabetical order, here are must-listen-to musicians along with their latest releases. Make sure you add these new songs to your playlists and keep an eye on these artists in 2023! Read more on Loading Mag and Lyric Select. Being Frank – Rising artist Being Frank just released…

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Valid and Stretch Money have connected with producers Slot-A and DJ Head for a fresh single called “Commentate”. A cohesive, energizing collaboration released ahead of Valid and Stretch Money’s collaborative project Bill & Isiah, “Commentate” is a collection of some of Motor City’s finest artists on one track. It’s a potent track that takes on a grimy, lyrically-focused feel with raw synths and hard-hitting percussion underscoring their powerful flows. It’s not every day that you come across a track so focused, grimy, and cleverly written, as “Commentate” brings together strong production with fluid, dynamic verses to keep the listener engaged…

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Brooklyn, New York artist Nkosi Bourne has shared a new single called “Final Form”. Catching our attention for its mesmerizing production and captivating lyricism, “Final Form” wastes no time with a highly poignant message delivered within the track’s 1 minute 20 second run time. Atop rolling, textural samples and airy percussion, Bourne comes through with a crisp delivery that captures the listener and draws them into the track’s immersive soundscape. His lyricism especially stands out for its focus and thoughtfulness, setting Bourne apart in today’s underground hip-hop landscape. He is a rapper that makes every line count, and “Final Form”…

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VJETLIVE (born: September 17, 2001 (2001-09-17) [age 21]), better known online as JET is a YouTuber & Producer known and praised for his incredible gaming skills that are on full display on his channel. JET is mostly known for uploading Call of Duty videos; as of late, he does not upload as much Call of Duty content as he previously used to. JET has a YouTube channel glittering with over 100,000 subscriber’s. JET is just 21 years old but the moment you explore his videos, you’d know that his gaming background is probably as heavy as the professionals! Often sharing his videos…

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Growing up around music and being able to express himself at a young age, Kanou took the music scene by storm in 2019. Moving to Los Angeles to pursue his career, Kanou became a music sensation for many reasons. He released his first song which gained over 80,000 streams, and his music was different because he would put true emotions into his music. Kanou learned music production early on, and took it to the next level when recording and releasing his first song. After his first song, Kanou started to focus on content, and began creating comedy for others. His…

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Born Devante Dennis in Torrance, California, and raised in Compton, the west coast rapper is making waves in hip-hop. With a uniquely crafted sound of his own, the dedicated father with a “gonna make it happen” attitude is calling shots and taking names. Using the influence of his city, a place that some of the greatest rappers in history call home, gangsta rap played a major role in shaping his views of the world around him. Embracing Los Angeles’ urban culture, Teeezy’s passion for the music game goes back to his childhood when he started writing rhymes at the age…

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