Before anyone tries to twist this into a debate; save it. I don’t care to hear counterarguments, narratives, or industry politics. With that said, Artist of the Year belongs to LE$; no question & no discussion.
The showcase took place at El Corona Event Center, bringing Lucha Libre action to the city with a card that featured notable talent including Flammer, Maravilla, and Hijo De Dr. Wagner Jr.
By the end of the night, you didn’t just leave feeling like you had watched a DJ set. Instead, you felt like you had been part of something extraordinary something loud, bizarre, hilarious, and undeniably enjoyable.
Within the normalcy of a regular afternoon, a single post can change the stillness of a quiet hip-hop landscape and replace the idleness with buzzing anticipation. It takes a preeminent artist to create such impact, and on an ordinary Wednesday afternoon (1/14/26), J. Cole did just that.
I love starting the year by spotlighting artists I believe are destined to have a breakout run, and my pick right out the gate is Wesley Joseph. He made me an instant fan with his recent single “Peace Of Mind” featuring Danny Brown; a thunderous introduction that wastes no time making a statement.
Her latest ballad, “different,” finds Secily in a vulnerable headspace, done making excuses to keep someone anchored in her heart and mind. The record reflects on the realization that, from the very beginning to the very end, both sides wanted different things.
Kicking off the first week of 2026, Lisha G returns with her latest single, “Options,” accompanied by a striking visual shot by Stevie Shot It. The release feels intentional; an early statement that she’s stepping into the new year with sharper focus and an even brighter aura.
Built on the foundation of classic R&B sensibilities, “WaMu” thrives off Jaymin’s effortless crooning as he paints a vivid portrait of a love interest that feels both intimate and cinematic.
Southside Hoodlum kicks off the year with momentum, delivering a two-for-one visual directed by Ace The Shooter and backed by production from Big Tex Johnny and Vaccid. The release showcases two contrasting records that highlight Hoodlum’s range while staying rooted in his signature sound.
The playful visual from 7Kaos featuring Mike Brunch titled “Moviendo Haciendo” might just be your new favorite record and for good reason.
Turn off the Mariah Carey, pour some eggnog in a double cup, light up something brighter than the lights on the tree, and let Rapping Paper play all the way through.
While the year already blessed us with an abundance of standout music, including “Marco Plus Vs. The World,” he wasn’t done yet. Right at the finish line, Marco doubled back with an extended edition that didn’t just ride the momentum of the original, but elevated it entirely.
Slow the tempo, dim the lights, and settle in; “NO LOV3 LO$t” thrives in that late-night space where luxury and reflection collide.
RLPson returns this year with his latest track “You,” which released mid March this past month on Thursday, March 14th. I had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie in collaboration, where the first impression of his versatility and quality of music was undeniably great.
Under Issac Ray, he focuses on playing his acoustic guitar and delivers a more personal, intimate vocal and writing performance. Although SUNGATEPARK has now disbanded this year, Issac Ray persists with displaying his artistry as a solo project.
Shadoh didn’t hold anything back on this EP; she gave every bit of her heart to make it a special release. We admire her more as an artist and warrior; she’s a soulful person and someone to recognize as a blessing to the music community.
Her second single, “Reckless,” is out now, but we actually had the pleasure of previewing it a week before the initial release date and decided to break down the release in a way we know how.
We wanted to give you all a deeper look into the video drop, so we spoke with Mèlat below to see how this release came along and some interesting facts about her as well.
On “BANC” however, we get him at his most vulnerable but it’s still packaged in that easy listening fashion that is his trademark sound. So shall we journey into his self reflection with him, I think we better.
Today, you’ll notice we’re dropping the weekly dip a bit early. It’s because we have a surprise dropping later in the day, and we want to make sure we share some of our favorite drops to enjoy for the weekend.
This week has been incredible for new music, and we continue to supply it for you, especially for the weekend. Wherever you found yourself this weekend, add these records to your playlist and be back next week for another week of content.
And what’s a perfect way of showing our appreciation for our return? A new set of releases for our Weekly Dip for y’all to enjoy for the weekend.
We’re back to being at 100%. We had a few slip-ups and changes happen, but we're glad to be back in a creative space.



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