Atlanta’s music scene has no shortage of legends, but few can say they helped shape it from the ground up quite like Mr CJ. Hailing from Smyrna, Georgia, this writer and rapper has been an influential force since his early days as a student on the grind — long before
From Texas roots to Eastside 828 flames, shakes444 (a.k.a. Preston) is no stranger to reinvention—and no fan of limits. With over 7 million SoundCloud streams, 70K+ on Spotify, and a digital footprint that once stretched beyond 185K deleted views, this underground titan has never been about the
In an industry saturated with fleeting trends and image-driven acts, CRS Culture—pronounced Cross Culture—stands out as something refreshingly authentic. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, this dynamic hip-hop band is led by a married couple: Saidu, originally from Staten Island, NY, and Nemiss, hailing from Chicago, IL. Together, they’re
Meet Butterfly the Boss — a powerhouse entrepreneur who’s redefining success on her own terms. As the CEO of multiple brands, including Hair by Queen Butterfly and Ms. Dream Home Realty, she embodies what it means to be beauty, brains, and bold ambition all in one. The work ethic of
Columbia, South Carolina’s own Daray isn’t trying to be the loudest voice in the room—he just wants to be the realest. With his new self-titled 4-track EP dropping on July 23rd, this rising rapper is ready to bring his message to a wider audience: you don’t
Hailing from the heart of the 9th Ward, Burna.B is the kind of artist whose story doesn’t just resonate — it moves you. Born Luis Gonzales, the all-around talent behind the Nu Generation movement has been carving his path in the music industry since penning his first song at
From fatherhood and hardship to hope and healing, Anthony W Harris Jr. is proving that it’s never too late to share your voice with the world. After years of writing music in private, the singer/songwriter has stepped into the spotlight with a mission: to uplift, inspire, and motivate
In an era flooded with sameness, Krazie Johnie is making it his mission to disrupt the predictable. Hailing from Victorville, California—by way of Riverside and Moreno Valley—this rapper, songwriter, and visual storyteller is carving out a lane that fuses hip hop with cinematic AI visuals and digital storytelling.
Coming out of Richmond, Virginia, kurtxchampagne is far from your average rapper. Refusing to be confined to one sound or one label, he proudly calls himself an artist, and with good reason. With a style that shifts effortlessly from one vibe to another, kurtxchampagne thrives on versatility—an artistic trait
From the heart of Parkway on the eastside of Lubbock, a new voice is rising—GetawayKiddMo, a rapper whose purpose stretches far beyond the traditional goals of fame and success. Born and raised in the tight-knit streets of Lubbock, Dre, known by his artist name GetawayKiddMo, is carrying not just
College Chronicles Vol. 1 is shaping up to be one of the most eclectic and honest mixtapes of the year, and its breakout single, “Suburban Thingz,” proves exactly why. Crafted in early 2024, this laid-back track stands out not by trying to be the hardest, loudest, or most lyrically complex
Hailing from Loudoun County in the DMV, rising artist, producer, and creative visionary Stufio is quickly becoming one of the most intentional and soul-driven voices in independent music. More than just songs, Stufio creates fully immersive experiences—raw, cinematic, emotional reflections of real life and inner transformation. “I’m not