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Washington, D.C.-based healthcare professional Damon Fletcher recently made his musical debut under the mononym Damon. Damon has teamed up with the Crush Boys for their inspirational single, “Hustle with A Purpose.” The song kicks off with a somewhat snappy, tribal beat, which bolsters both chanted and sung vocals from Fletcher …

Jeremy Hill is a Texas-based hip hop artist who makes music under the name Pimpin’ Change. Inspired by late great Houston turntablist DJ Screw, Hill started an indie record label, Country Dreams Entertainment, to house his music, which takes cue from the likes of Z-Ro, Trae, and Lil Flip. His …

Back in the 90s, California-based Raw B catalyzed his career as co-host and DJ for the critically acclaimed underground rap-based show Beat Sauce. The show featured notable guest names in hip hop – everyone from Afrikka Bambatta and KRS-ONE to Jay Z and Eminem. As expected, his popularity as a …

Bolstered by huge strides in both school and the world of finance, Misfit strives to maintain a musical imprint in the new decade’s hip hop scene. Last year, the Chicago, Illinois-born, Dallas, Texas-based rapper showcased a sample of his heavy-hitting, observational lyric approach through initial singles “Anti” and “Time on …

10Apart is an up-and-coming R&B/hip hop duo from Washington, DC. Sporting the respective aliases of Six and Sixteen, the group’s name signifies two factors: their birth 10 days apart from one another, and, ultimately, their enduring friendship since childhood. Currently, the two strive for consistent output of one single every …

During high school, Noah Taliferro had the roots of his assiduous work ethic planted in his stint as a triathlete. Upon graduation, however, the Northern Virginia native’s priorities shifted toward the entertainment industry, initially as an actor (on Netflix’s “Family Reunion” and the CW’s “All American”), and then, in his …

Based out of Florida, DJ Don Krez is an influential figure in the Miami underground, best known for his guest spots on two multi-million-streaming 88rising singles, “Red Rubies” and “Breathe” (From Head in the Clouds I and II, respectively). Amidst further individual successes, he has made a name as the …

Nebraska’s Joey Boda was always interested in music since childhood, although he wasn’t actively involved in the writing aspect until age 19. Over half a decade since his initial pursuit, the Omaha-based rapper increased his competence as a lyricist and poet, having released nearly 40 songs under the name BODA …

GVNG GREEN is a California-based rap project. The Los Angeles duo, who goes by the pseudonyms Goddi and StaJe, was originally introduced to one another in 2018 by manager and business partner Andrew Jin. They released material separately – Goddi with his debut mixtape, Luke 11:23, and StaJe with five …

GMB GunnaMan is an up-and-coming hip hop artist from Cleveland, Ohio. In his formative period, he attended Shaker Heights High School, the same school as future stars Machine Gun Kelly and Kid Cudi. In fact, it was Cudi who had influenced him the most – everything from his ad-libs to …

Before music became his calling, Marquette King achieved stardom in the NFL as a punter, first for the Oakland Raiders and then for the Denver Broncos. The Phoenix, AZ native’s passion for music, however, remained strong. It would soon become a priority once an injury forced him out of football …

Michael Armstrong is a rapper and songwriter from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Armstrong fared respectably with his mixtape Overdue, which he debuted under the name Mic Strong in 2012. Following a five-year hiatus primarily devoted to faith, reflection, and artistic growth, Armstrong vowed to no longer use profanities in future material. …