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Nick Tunes on Learning the Business From the Inside

Nick Tunes did not enter the music industry with a predefined title or a fixed lane. His career developed through proximity to the work itself. By starting as a producer…

Sprat February 23, 2026

Songs

Youngn MH Certified His Presence With New Singles “Rush Hour” & “Call It Even”

"Ex For A Reason" (4Fargo & Honey Bxby) producer imregii and M3ance Beats handle instrumentation on Youngn MH's latest release "Rush Hour." Slated to appear on the Brooklyn rapper's forthcoming…

Sprat February 19, 2026

#FREEGAME Hip Hop Knowledge The Come Up

Does Lil Wayne Have Substance? A Cultural, Lyrical, and Historical Breakdown

Does Lil Wayne Have Substance? A Cultural, Lyrical, and Historical Breakdown Most of us 90s kids hold Lil Wayne in high regard—whether you’re a fan of his music, his…

Editor In Chief February 16, 2026

Albums

Hollyn & Weathrman Team Up For ‘Theology of Beauty: Winter’

Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' signee Hollyn fans the flames on her hot streak by releasing the sequel to Theology of Beauty: Fall, Theology of Beauty: Winter. Entirely produced by Grammy-winning collective…

Sprat February 9, 2026

The Come Up

Chicago’s Trappa Redd Era Begins Now

Trappa Redd isn’t chasing permission, approval, or a softened narrative. With her new single “Daddy,” the Chicago rapper and radio personality steps fully into confrontation, not reclamation—because, as she puts…

Sprat January 31, 2026

West Indies Confirms Sequel LP, Per Jon Keith

WEST INDIES, composed of Jon Keith and Miles Minnick, was released last year via Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' Alienz Alive. The debut project from the dynamic duo, includes an intro from…

Sprat January 15, 2026

Songs

Hollyn Turns Up “Aren’t We All” With Foggieraw On The Remix

As she prepares to hit the road with Kings Kaleidoscope for their Credo Spirit Tour this Spring alongside Grammy-winning production group Weathrman, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins' Alienz Alive signee Hollyn enlists…

Sprat January 15, 2026

Songs

Rmani Is Building Real Momentum With All We Do

Rmani is carving out his own space in today’s music landscape, and his newest single “All We Do” is proof that his sound is connecting far beyond his hometown. The…

Sprat January 7, 2026

Albums

501Bryze Rises To The Top With ‘The Bridge Part 1’

501Bryze is staking his claim with The Bridge Part 1, a concise but pointed project that positions the Arkansas artist at a pivotal moment in his rise. Released in January…

Sprat January 1, 2026

Albums

Dayymein Ignites A New Wave With “22” And Puts New York On Notice

Dayymein is moving with undeniable momentum and his latest project 22 captures an artist fully stepping into his power. Coming out of New York with confidence and originality he is…

Sprat December 22, 2025

The Come Up

Vanessa Simmons Talks Private Love, ‘Pastry,’ & More On Lisa Easton’s ‘Her Rich Life Podcast’

Vanessa Simmons brought a rare openness to her latest sit-down with Her Rich Life host Lisa Easton, reflecting on the years she spent navigating fame, family expectations and adulthood in…

Sprat December 10, 2025

Albums

Aklesso Reflects Deeper In New Album, ‘Still Lonely’

After a three-city string of private listening events and insightful new interview with Sway In The Morning, Miami’s own Aklesso unveils his deeply personal album Still Lonely, released via Rodney…

Sprat December 5, 2025