Original Gang Starr member Big Shug teams up with longtime Boston cohort M-Dot for another gritty offering. “More Than You Know” delivers exactly what its title affirms—raw lyricism & unfiltered bravado. The familiar soul sample is sharply chopped by DJ/Producer DSTRUCT, providing the canvas for both emcees to go to work.
The single appears on M-Dot’s upcoming album, "A Notebook With No Light", dropping 7/6/26 on Vinylvia Soulchain Records and available now for pre-order. Stay tuned for a full-length Big Shug & M-Dot collaborative album coming soon. Until then check out the new single out now on all platforms!
Desoto, Texas native & Atlanta based female artist Erica Banks, Love & HipHop ATL cast member, released her motion picture for her track called "Get Walked", out now everywhere.
Music collective 1P4E’s visual for “Not Around” is a testament to the power of collaboration and creative connection. After the original visual concept was scrapped due to logistical challenges, the team leaned on relationships built over years of creative work. Niceymost reached out to a director he had worked with nearly seven years earlier on a short film. That director, whose career has continued to grow in the film industry, helped connect the team with videographer Ryan Piwarski, creating a new path forward for the project.
The collaborative spirit behind the video mirrors the creation of the song itself. Kuji Young was brought into the record early and delivered a performance that elevated the emotional depth of the first verse. Years later, Tosha Marie joined the project through a connection made by KA3, providing a second perspective that balances vulnerability with reassurance. Together, the artists create a conversation about anxious love rather than a simple love song.
What makes this visual so special is everything that happened behind its creation. The music video is rooted in connection, creating a beautiful synergy among everyone involved. The collaboration behind the project demonstrates how trusting creative relationships and embracing different perspectives can transform an idea into something greater than originally imagined.
Now officially released, “Not Around” is an emotionally layered R&B record accompanied by a music video with a jaw-dropping ending. Featuring vocals from Kuji Young and Tosha Marie, the song captures the feeling of loving someone so deeply that the thought of losing them becomes its own source of anxiety.
Drawing inspiration from Sam Nelson’s “Now & Forever” for its perspective and storytelling, and Leon Bridges’ “Motorbike” for its color and atmosphere, the visual follows the progression of love and the yearning that comes from wanting to spend every moment with someone.
The visual takes viewers by surprise when the characters ultimately lose that loved one. It tugs at the emotions of anyone who has ever experienced that kind of love. Through vivid imagery of everlasting affection and romantic moments, the video transforms fear into a reflection of how powerful human connection can be.
For the team at 1P4E, the project reflects a larger mission. Built on the idea of removing barriers between ideas and execution, the company values collaboration as much as creativity. “Not Around” serves as a reminder that great artistry is rarely created in isolation. It comes from trusting collaborators, embracing different perspectives, and allowing a shared vision to evolve into something greater than any one person could create alone.
Overall, 1P4E’s vision was beautifully executed through this powerful visual. The world needs to see what great teamwork can create. As strong as the song is, the visual matches the experience. This goes beyond music; it is a project bound to inspire creatives to collaborate.
Florida hottest artist Rod Wave drops his epic short film for his brand new single entitled "Piece Of Your Love", out now on all music streaming services.
Atlanta legendary artist Future released his official music video for his first single entitled "Radio" off his upcoming album "The Real Me" on pre-sale/pre-save right now.
Independent hip-hop artist Buck 50 (Buckfifty Rahmier) is making serious noise with the release of his hard-hitting new single and music video “LOCK IT UP”, a raw street anthem that has quickly climbed local hip-hop charts.
The high-impact visual for “LOCK IT UP” shines a spotlight on the rising car theft epidemic sweeping New Jersey, delivering gritty, cinematic storytelling that captures the realities of Brick City life. With sharp vocals, raw lyricism, and hard-hitting production, the track solidifies Buck 50’s reputation as one of New Jersey’s premier underground voices.
Hot on the heels of “LOCK IT UP,” Buck 50 has officially announced his highly anticipated new studio album, ‘Inside Man’, now available on all major streaming platforms.
Serving as the latest chapter in his ongoing “Son of Calvin” series, ‘Inside Man’ delivers a masterclass in street realism, complex lyricism, and uncompromising independent hustle. The project pulls back the curtain on the underground, offering listeners a front-row seat to the psychological and economic realities of survival in the streets.
“I make music from a ghetto point of view, but with a universal mind,” says Buck 50. “This album is for the people who value respect over money, and who understand what it takes to survive the grind when the odds are stacked against you.” - Buck50
BEHIND "LOCK IT UP"
The song shines a spotlight on the stolen car epidemic that has permeated Newark, NJ. The accompanying visual tells the story through a character and his friend joyriding across New Jersey in a stolen vehicle, while being chased by the police.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again today releases his new album, ‘More Leaks 2 (ML2)’, via Never Broke Again/Motown Records.
Building on the momentum of last year’s project ‘Make America Slime Again (MASA)’, ‘ML2’ finds YoungBoy finessing his Southern trap “pain music” over a labyrinthine 20 tracks.
A collection of fan-favourite unreleased songs that YoungBoy has been teasing for months, ‘More Leaks 2’ follows the original ‘More Leaks’, released in March 2025.
Anchored by the focus track ‘Calling From Rio’, ‘More Leaks 2’ marks the next chapter for one of hip-hop’s most prolific artists. Throughout the project, the Louisiana native channels his experiences into a foggy miasma of street life confessionals, bruised monologues on mental health struggles, and neon-lit club-ready anthems.
The release follows a landmark year for the rapper. In 2025, YoungBoy premiered the Make America Slime Again (MASA) Tour documentary, AMERICAN YOUNGBOY, offering fans an inside look at the highest-grossing tour by a debut headlining rapper.
Earlier this year, he released ‘Slime Cry’, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, becoming his 17th Top 10 album. - via ClashMusic
