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What is your name and what city do you rep? My name is Joshua Powers and I rep El Paso Texas Chuco Town! Tell us about your latest releases, what inspired you to create them? My latest release is just joshin’. This is the biggest project I’ve done so far with six and a half minutes of straight bars. Speaking on a variety of real topics from keeping the right energy around you too appreciating the support systems in our lives. Even how the world has changed and keeping your motivation through this adaptation. All my songs have been inspired…

Award winning Christian hip hop artist Butta The Preacher announces Spring of 2023 he will be releasing his highly anticipated album “My Story 2” Butta says this album took time to develop because he wrote each song in real time of whatever the lyrics and topic reflects. This project is a sermon and testimony on beats of experiences I’ve had past and present that will draw in listeners from all ages, races, and cultures. My hope is that this project grows someone’s faith in Christ by hearing my story. I can’t wait until it releases everywhere. Connect: IG: @buttathepreacher

Rising artist Woe Dro Smoke just dropped a hot new single titled “Satellite” ft. Onphonics. Satellite is a song about the lonely similarities of space and staying up high as an artist, where you never want to come down after. Check it out below and make sure you add it to your playlist! Connect:

Rising artist GetRichYoungLT just dropped a hot new single titled “In My Head”. Check it out below and follow him on social media for his latest releases.

Check out this dope freestyle session from Philly’s hottest artists recorded at Rotation Records and sponsored by Porushe Kurabu

Rising artist Tee Pape just dropped a hot new album titled “Level Up Or Go Broke”. Check it out now and follow him on social media for his latest releases. Connect: https://www.instagram.com/teepape__/

(Man-E Will-yum-s) Introducing the DMV’s Newest Sound, Manne Williams’ Debut Single “Borderline Love” is OUT NOW. This slow take to love and heartbreak reflects those who constantly battle between staying and leaving someone who decides to love you when they feel like it while constantly fighting the uphill battle of which decision is the best one to make for yourself. Manne is an eclectic Rnb Crossover Artist who at a younger age has performed at the Kennedy Center and grew up surrounded by musical influences. Manne spends his time writing music about how he feels and that oftentimes shows up…

Rising artist Zillionaire Playboy just dropped a hot new project titled “Born Ballin”. Check it out below and follow him on social media for his latest releases.

Gaiinz was born and raised in Buffalo NY. Gaiinz “The Buffalo Bully” is a rapper based out of Las Vegas Nevada from Buffalo NY. Gaiinz has been rapping all his life looking up to hip hop artist such as Jay-z, Nas and Wu-Tang.

While we wrapped up this year’s collection of new releases, we browsed through playlists and selected highlight music that led audiences to the repeat button. From pop to rap and all genres in between, 2022 was a year of evolvement in the music industry, and independent artists were the focus. Featured on Lyric Select and Hip Hop Exclusives, we ring in the new year with memorable names in the rising artist category. Bezaloha – “Gate Keepers” – New York native Bezaloha has been on fire. Releasing 3 EPs within 2022 alone and showcasing his versatility with each project having its…