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Kota the Friend To See a Sunset Deluxe
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Kota the Friend’s To See a Sunset (Deluxe): Eight Fresh Tracks, Eight New Collaborators

Kota the Friend’s highly anticipated extended version of his collaborative album with Statik Selektah, To See a Sunset (Deluxe),...

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Questlove
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Questlove YA Book Empowering Young Readers

The Roots legend Questlove has teamed up with author S. A. Cosby to release his latest book, The Rhythm of Time. The recently published...

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Native Leaves Blow Up
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Native Leaves Teams Up with Kid Indigo for Upbeat New Single ‘Blow Up’

Salt Lake City-based hip-hop/reggae band Native Leaves has released their latest single Blow Up featuring Kid Indigo, and it’s a...

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To See a Sunset Deluxe
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Kota the Friend Announces ‘TO SEE A SUNSET’ (DELUXE)

A little less than a month after releasing his second brilliant collab project with Statik Selektah, Kota the Friend has disclosed that TO...

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Breaking the Beat: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Distro Partner

As an independent artist, getting your music heard by a wider audience is crucial for success in the music industry. However, with so many...

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Fly Anakin Skinemaxxx
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Fly Anakin Takes A Victory Lap on New Album ‘Skinemaxxx’ (Side A)

Richmond, VA emcee Fly Anakin has released Skinemaxxx (Side A) his first official project since 2022 instant classic Frank. Executively...

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Go Brooklyn Kota
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Kota the Friend Honors his Roots with ‘Go Brooklyn’ Music Video

To See a Sunset is a true masterpiece, showcasing the finest elements of hip-hop. The collaboration between Kota and Statik is a perfect...

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Noname Chicago
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Breaking Boundaries: How Chicago’s Hip-Hop Scene Redefines Independence

Chicago has long been recognized as a hub for lyrical hip-hop talent, from the early days of Common, Kanye West, Twista, and Lupe Fiasco....

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Sync or Swim: A Guide for Independent Rappers

If you’re an independent rapper, getting your music placed in film, TV, and video games can be a game-changer for your career. Not...

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Brown’Sugar
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Brown’Sugar Productions drops ‘Trapped in the Dayz Vol. 2’

Rising DC producer Brown’Sugar Productions has released her debut collaborative album titled Trapped in the Days Vol. 2.  The album...

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