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Sheff G Reflects on Personal Growth on New Album 'Proud of Myself'
Proud of Myself is the long-awaited follow-up to 2022's From The Can. The road to the project began earlier this year with Sheff's triumphant homecoming single "Everything Lit." He quickly regained his stride with his recent On The Radar Freestyle and collaborated with Sleepy Hallow on “Yes Freestyle.”
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FattMack | "U My Drug" is out now on all platforms.
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DRACO | Released His Project: "InDracWeTrust"
Based in Tampa, FL, Draco is known for his steady style in visuals, music, and content. He recently dropped his awaited album "InDracWeTrust" with 14 songs, all worth listening to.
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Bktherula Enters the Warped World of "Adult Swim"
The Rising Atlanta Artist Pays Tribute to Her Favorite Adult Swim Shows and Bumpers in the Video For Her First New Single Since LVL5 P2.
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310babii Drops New Party Project 310degrees Featuring Luh Tyler, Saweetie, Money Man & More
The 18-year-old Inglewood star teams up with Luh Tyler, Saweetie, Money Man, and others for a new party album. Known for hits like "Raise Your Hips" and "Pink Whitney," this rising artist delivers 13 nonstop West Coast tracks, produced by Bankroll, Pilgrim, Diego Ave, TRGC, and more.
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Joe Randle "DangerZone" will play on Power Pop radio in the United Kingdom on October 14th
Trevor Espinola, A&R Director, secured placement for Joe Randle on October 14th between 10 am-12 pm UK Time, Joe Randle's recently released single "Danger Zone", will be played on Power Pop Radio in the UK.
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Los Ángeles Azules named third headliner for Fuerza Regida's Don't Fall In Love Fest in San Bernardino, CA.
Last week, Fuerza Regida announced their return to San Bernardino, CA, headlining the first Don't Fall In Love Fest since 2018. Today, cumbia legends Los Ángeles Azules join Lil Baby and Fuerza Regida as headliners.
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That Mexican Fights “War Wounds” In New Video Single ft. Texas Legends Maxo Kream & Lil Keke
That Mexican OT is leading the revival of Texas rap. Teaming up with fellow Texans Maxo Kream and Lil' Keke, the Bay City, TX breakout shares “War Wounds,” his new single and music video.
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Trigga500k and 42 Dugg are the "Last Ones Left" in Hard-Hitting New Video Single
Emerging from Florida's panhandle off the strength of his drawly delivery and raw rhymes, Trigga500k is as real as it gets. The proud Monticello native recruits 42 Duggfor "Last Ones Left," his new video single
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The East Memphis Rapper Shares "Trollin," A New Single From the Upcoming Project
Memphis rapper, Big Moochie Grape can never be stopped. The Paper Route Empire announces Eat Or Get Ate 2, his next mixtape, will be released on October 31 via Paper Route Empire. The follow-up to his breakout 2020 tape, "Uh Huh Uh Huh Uh Huh," Eat Or Get Ate 2 brings the hard-hitting charisma and breakneck flows. Today, Moochie decries on internet tough-talk "Trollin," a new single from the upcoming project.
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New Single From the Upcoming The Godson, Coming This Fall via EMPIRE
Today, the World Tour Mafia rapper shares “F*CK SLAE,” a new single and music video from his upcoming The Godson. Spitting over angelic synths and driving Michigan drums, the 23-year-old rapper showcases his talent for wordplay and flexes that’ll make you think twice
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The Rapidly Rising Memphis Rapper Plays His Cards Right In The New Video Highlight From Y.N.S.
A self-proclaimed “wild child,” Memphis’ Quezz Ruthless raps without inhibitions. Today, he shares the video for “Jackpot,” a highlight track from his recent mixtape Y.N.S. “Jackpot” finds Quezz feeling untouchable, unleashing his tumbling flow to spit-threatening bars.
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Tampa, FL Recording Artist; Vlonejay released "Used too"
Signed to OceanFive Records, Vlonejay recently released a highly anticipated project "Wild Life".
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Sagirah | Gets ready to release her debut single “Jack The Reaper” October 30th
Jacksonville, FL Singer Songwriter, Sagirah gets ready to release her first debut single “Jack The Reaper” under OceanFive Records.
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Trigga500k Drops New EP, “Forgive me, I’m still Trappin”
The rising panhandle-born Hitmaker stands firm as the cities hottest newest artist. From Monticello, Florida, he is ready to fulfill his destiny and become the Sunshine State’s next breakout star, he shares “Forgive Me, I’m Still Trappin”, his new EP.
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Quail P BAKER BLUES 11/27 | “Never Let Go” out now!
Quail P, a rising star from Jacksonville, Florida getting ready to his highly anticipated project, “Baker Blues.”
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Chief Keef Kicks Off “A Lil Tour" in San Francisco, CA
Produced by Live Nation, "A Lil Tour” criss-crosses the U.S. for 14 dates, continuing this weekend with stops in Los Angeles on November 2nd (Hollywood Palladium), Atlantaon November 13th (Coca Cola Roxy), Philadelphia on November 19th (The Fillmore), Brooklyn on November 23rd (Brooklyn Paramount).
Tickets are still available for select dates at ChiefKeef.com. Tickets for the previously scheduled tour will be honored on the new dates.Photo Credit: Casimir Spaulding
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Big Moochie Grape Throws Stacks of "Crip Blue Hundreds.”
The Memphis Rapper Celebrates His Latest Album Release In Style, Treating Himself To A Luxurious Mercedes Benz Maybach
The Video Arrives As Moochie Prepares to Release His Upcoming MixtapeEAT OR GET ATE 2 on October 31st
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Maxo Kream Drops New Album Personification
Maxo's three personas intersect unexpectedly throughout the album, which features guest appearances from heavy-hitting hip-hop names. Personification includes singles like "Cracc Era," which features a guest spot and production from Tyler, The Creator.
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GR8NESS | Released his highly anticipated Single "Weekend"
With the Weekend out now. Gr8ness is ready to show the world what he's capable of. Stay tuned for much more from the South Florida Alternative Artist soon.
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Finesse2Tymes Is Ready For Battle In The "Hard to Believe" Video
The Memphis Rapper Brings The Heat With an R&B-Sampling Banger Ahead of Upcoming 11/22 Project Art of War. "Hard to Believe" follows up "Very Demure" ft. NLE Choppa and arrives ahead of Finesse2Tymes' upcoming project Art of War, out 11/22. - Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine
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Chase Shakur Is A Loverboy At Heart In New Single, "2OFUS"
The Atlanta-born, Def Jam-Signed Singer-Songwriter Dives Deep Into Heartache In An Intimate New Alt-R&B Single Off His Upcoming Album, WONDERLOVE.
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Mozzy & Kalan.FrFr Close Out 2024 with LUCKY HER
Mozzy and Kalan.FrFr are natural collaborators, the Sacramento native's storytelling and grit blending with the L.A. native's melodic flexes to create an unexpected, but satisfying whole. Following in the footsteps of fan favorite songs like "Whole 100" and "No Love," the Cali duo shares LUCKY HER, their first-ever collaborative album.
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Video: Big Moochie Grape “Never Come Second”
Making an impact with his gigantic personality and hard-hitting bars, Big Moochie Grape is an undeniable force in the Memphis rap game. Today, he shares the video for “Never Come Second,” a highlight track from his recent project EAT OR GET ATE 2.
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Hurricane Wisdom, the Rising Florida Continues His Hot Streak with "Demand"
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. [Audible Treats]
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The 21-Year-Old Memphis Native Shouts Out "GloRilla" In New Single & Video
The 21-year-old Memphis rapper Tre Loaded is a natural spitter. Paying tribute to one of the hottest in his city "GloRilla," which is his first new song of the year.
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Lord Sko Officially Announces His Upcoming Album PIFF, Out 3/28
Already a veteran at just 20 years old, having dropped 2 full-length projects, the prodigious lyrical talent continues to sharpen his sword on the upcoming PIFF.
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23-Year-Old Artist Reveals the Cover Art and Tracklist for MELODY OF A MEMORY
His Upcoming Debut Album is coming on February 17 via RCA Records. MELODY OF A MEMORY is Eem Triplin's first project since his 2023 debut EP, STILL PRETTY.
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1900Rugrat Announces Debut Mixtape, Porch 2 The Pent, Coming February 28th
Born in Limestone Creek, a diverse enclave in Palm Beach County, 1900Rugrat worked tirelessly to hone his rhyme talent until he could compete in a crowded Florida rap scene. Flashing his ability to go crazy on any instrumental, 19 dropped a steady stream of freestyles, gaining traction.
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D-JILLA | Recently Signs His First Deal With OceanFive Records.
Originally from Chicago, IL, D-Jilla links with A&R Rep Samahria Stewart, who recently signed him to OceanFive Records. He is working on his debut single while preparing for his next rollout.
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24 Rappers To Watch in 2025...Ro$ama is a wise-cracking storyteller from North Dallas
Signed to BigXThaPlug's 600 ENTERTAINMENT, Dallas Rapper Ro$ama Goes Fishing and Jet-Setting with OT As He Plans to Make His Own Mark on the Scene with His Upcoming Orange Tape.
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1900Rugrat Is In His Element in the Video For "Lift Yourself Freestyle"
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
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Jae Stephens Sings Her Bae's Praises on Smoky New Single, "That's My Baby" Out Now via Raedio/Def Jam
Currently Opening On FLO's "AAA Tour," the Dallas-born artist Shows Off Her Vocal Versatility On Her New Ballad, the Follow-Up to the Acclaimed Recent Single "SMH."
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The ATL Riser and Pennsylvania-Born Super Producer Recruit Argentine Superstar Duki for "Down Girl" Single and Video
Benji and Duki Combine Urbano, Dancehall, Kompa, and Underground Rap on "Down Girl," Connect in L.A. for the Video.
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Eddie Valero Shares "New Edition," a BandPlay-Produced Single
The Fiercely Independent Rapper Continues His Fruitful Collaboration With BandPlay In The Latest Release From His Next Album, Gangsta Blues. Featuring Guest Spots From 8Ball and Starlito, Gangsta Blues Drops on May 23rd via ONErpm
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Big Moochie Grape Announces Eat Or Get Ate 2 (Deluxe), Shares Video For “Ice Age”
The deluxe edition of EAT OR GET ATE is on the horizon, and PRE's Moochie sets the stage with the release of the "Ice Age" music video, spotlighting a key track from the original project.
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Memphis's Rich Musical History on 'Gangsta Blues,' His New Album
Steeped in the musical traditions of his city, Memphis rapper Eddie Valero is a student of the game. Today, the rising artist makes his most complete statement, releasing his new album Gangsta Blues.
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Hurricane Wisdom Relates His State of Mind in Downtempo "Anyways" Single & Video
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Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, singer and songwriter Sage the Fox releases a new single “Step Back”
Sage the Fox. A musical innovator who blends edgy rap with psychedelic funk to create his signature funk-fusion sound. He is excited to release his new single, “Step Back,” available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more.
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Kenny Muney Announces Next Tape, Kenjamin Franklin, Coming June 20th via Paper Route Empire
"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
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New Jersey rapper SWISH flexes on his latest single "SHIT LIKE THAT"
SWISH’s fast-paced lyricism merges with mellow synths and hard-hitting 808s on “SHIT LIKE THAT,” his first single released through OceanFive Records.
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Missouri Rapper NjayLaFlare Flexes His Muscles and Lyricism in Newly Released Single, ‘Tap Sum’
“TapSum” showcases NjayLaFlare’s dynamic energy and storytelling prowess. The track blends punchy production with confident flows, delivering a head-nod anthem designed for the streets and streaming playlists alike.
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Alternative singer-songwriter SŌNN has an epiphany in his new single “I Can’t Keep Blaming You.”
The South African, LA-based artist grapples with letting go of love when the time is right, embodying the indie pop style through his driving percussion and warm vocals.
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Dynamic pop/ R&B artist Nate Harlan strikes gold once again with his newest single “PTL (Playin To Lose)”
Featuring light 80s inspired pop R&B synths and drum lines, Nate Harlan encapsulates the very best of this retro sound while recontextualizing it for a contemporary audience. Don’t miss out, stream “PTL (Playin To Lose)” and become a day 1 fan now!
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CHICAGO RAPPER D-JILLA RELEASES NEW HIP-HOP SINGLE, “#1 DRAFT PICK”
The long-awaited debut single under OceanFive Records is here! “#1 Draft Pick,” highlights D-Jilla’s artistry through his catchy flow, fresh synths, and snappy drums. “#1 Draft Pick,” is now available on Spotify and Apple Music.
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Josi J and Dessert Joins OceanFive Records with New Single and Tour
Josi J and Dessert, a rising Rock/Neo-Soul band from Knoxville, has signed with OceanFive Records and just dropped their new single “Gimme That Beat.” Catch them on stage this summer across TN and GA, where they’re sure to serve up a sweet treat of sound.
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Saddle Up! For ThunderFox’s new single “Cowboy” OUT NOW
Thunder Fox, often described as a “secret delight” in the Australian music scene, has just released their new single, “Cowboy.” Blending elements of pop, rock, funk, and hip hop “Cowboy” highlights Thunder Fox’s artistry.
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CHICO G BLENDS HOUSE MUSIC & SPANISH CULTURE IN HIS NEWEST COLLAB JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER
Brief Description: As Summer 2025 kicks off, OceanFive artist Chico G is making sure your playlist stays fresh. His latest collab, “B.M.B,” featuring Chris J and La Doble S, delivers a unique blend of Spanish house music that's perfect for dancing with friends and turning up all summer long.
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A.B. HILL SIGNS TO OCEANFIVE RECORDS
Discover more about the talented West Texas Country Artist, A.B. Hill, and explore his unique musical journey. For additional information and updates, visit his official website here.
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mikayla major drops her most streamed "ep" Good life.
Good Life was undoubtedly the best EP ever released on OceanFive Records, showcasing exceptional talent and creativity.
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"Happy Tears" by Vlonejay
The latest release from the Tampa artist is now available for listeners to enjoy.
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BAJA BEACH FEST
Rosarito Beach in Baja California
Baja Beach Fest is known for its beautiful beachside location, in the heart of Rosarito Beach in Baja California on the Pacific Coast. During the festival, the town comes alive with merchants, surfing, ATV riding, horseback riding, other beach activities, street food, and more, creating a party atmosphere extending for blocks in either direction. Whether it's the music or the ocean breeze, vibes are immaculate all weekend long, creating an atmosphere that embodies the festival’s slogan: "Menos hate, Más person."
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GASPARILLA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
TAMPA, FL
FEBRUARY 14- 16, 2025Gasparilla Music Festival returns President's Day Weekend for its 14th edition! A 3-day multi-genre festival in Tampa featuring top artists from around the world with 4 stages, food from top local restaurants, art installations, drink specials, and lots of happy people!
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ROLLING LOUD CALI 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA
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ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL MIAMI 2025
MIAMI, FL
MARCH 28- 30, 2025For EDM fans around the world, Ultra in Miami is a must-stop on the international circuit. While most of the United States is shivering in parkas waiting for the summer festival season, Ultra fans are dancing their asses off in sunny Miami. The show always delivers surprises – both in the musical acts and the fans that attend. staging.festivalwizard.org
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BREAKAWAY FESTIVAL DALLAS 2025
DALLAS, TX
APRIL 4- 5, 2025GLOBAL TALENT MEETS YOUR HOMETOWN
Where top-tier talent collides with the hometown, Breakaway Music Festival brings globally recognized talent to local cities, creating accessible and unforgettable live entertainment experiences.
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TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
APRIL 4- 6, 2025WE LOVE MUSIC FESTIVALS AS MUCH AS YOU DO. MUSIC FESTIVAL WIZARD IS DEDICATED TO COVERING THE SCENE, THE EXPERIENCE, AND THE MUSIC WITH NEWS, LINEUPS, REVIEWS, AND COMMENTARY. SEE YOU THIS SUMMER SOMEWHERE DOWN THE NOMAD ROAD.
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JAX LABEL AUDITION
Jacksonville, FL June 28, 2025
Label Audition for Independent Artists ready to enhance their music, fan base, marketing, syncing opportunities, and more. OceanFive Records is an Independent Record Label based in Miami, FL.
Mike Million: Jacksonville’s Next-Up Voice Carving His Own Lane