Discovery Directory
Artists
Every artist Wooster has covered.
The Seal
Co-Signed & Proven
hemlocke springs
pop
Moving beyond viral moments, Isimeme Udu is crafting a high-concept, synth-heavy world that positions her as pop's most promising new eccentric.
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Apr 17, 2026
Belly Gang Kushington
hip-hop/rap
A rising force in Southern rap who balances cinematic street narratives with a melodic sensibility that demands a closer listen.
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Apr 18, 2026
Saint Harison
r&b/soul
A messy breakup hijacked his debut EP, but UK singer Saint Harison channeled the fallout into some of the year's most visceral R&B.
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Apr 17, 2026
PawPaw Rod
r&b/soul
Blending '60s soul warmth with modern indie-funk, PawPaw Rod is crafting a timeless sound that feels like a mid-July afternoon.
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Apr 18, 2026
Durand Bernarr
r&b/soul
The Grammy-winning Cleveland vocalist is bringing pure vocal chops and theatrical flair back to modern R&B.
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May 7, 2026
MexikoDro
hip-hop/rap
Mapping the Southwest Atlanta architect behind the most influential textures in modern underground rap.
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Apr 17, 2026
Isaia Huron
r&b/soul
Moving from the drum kit to the center stage, Nashville’s Isaia Huron is crafting a nocturnal, minimalist R&B that demands a close listen.
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Apr 17, 2026
millkzy
r&b/soul
A master of atmospheric restraint, millkzy is redefining the boundaries of jazzy hip-hop through dusty loops and sharp, narrative-driven lyricism.
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Apr 17, 2026
Ebubé
r&b/soul
Ebubé is carving out a space for quiet intensity in the modern R&B landscape, trading high-tempo trends for deep-seated soul.
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Apr 17, 2026
La Reezy
hip-hop/rap
With his latest single 'Melanate It,' La Reezy is proving that substance and soul still have a primary place in modern hip-hop.
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Apr 18, 2026
Mark Lux
hip-hop/rap
From the gridiron to the studio, Bellflower's Mark Lux is reclaiming the art of the independent West Coast narrative.
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Apr 18, 2026
James Savage
r&b/soul
With his debut album PINE, Henderson native James Savage brings gospel-rooted grit back to modern R&B.
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Apr 18, 2026
Honestav
alternative
Missouri's Honestav turns rural grit into a raw, bleeding-edge hybrid of hip-hop and alternative rock on his new album.
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Jun 26, 2026
Fatt Smaxk
hip-hop/rap
Fatt Smaxk is transforming raw street energy into a cross-platform takeover, proving that authenticity still commands the loudest room.
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Apr 17, 2026
SOFIA ISELLA
alternative
The 21-year-old LA native is wielding dark pop and spoken-word grit to carve out a space for anyone exhausted by the pressure to look flawless.
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Apr 17, 2026
Girlfriend
r&b/soul
Mississippi-born, LA-based singer Girlfriend is bringing raw, unfiltered vulnerability back to R&B with a heavy pen and an undeniable co-sign from Tierra Whack.
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Apr 17, 2026
Mollie Elizabeth
singer/songwriter
Mollie Elizabeth is trading in skeletal folk and sharp-edged lyricism that demands more than just a casual listen.
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Apr 17, 2026
Laila!
r&b/soul
Ditching the polish of high-budget studios for the intimacy of Logic Pro, Brooklyn’s Laila! is carving out a minimalist R&B lane all her own.
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Apr 18, 2026
Wesley Joseph
alternative, hip-hop/rap, alternative rap
Moving with the precision of a filmmaker, Wesley Joseph is crafting a high-definition blueprint for the future of UK alternative rap.
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Apr 17, 2026
ADÉ
hip-hop/rap
With a distinct DMV bounce and a pen game that refuses to be boxed in, ADÉ is breathing new life into the region's sound.
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Apr 17, 2026
flowerovlove
pop
London's flowerovlove had to debunk internet rumors about her famous family ties, but her undeniable pop records prove she built this buzz herself.
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Apr 17, 2026
Navy Blue
hip-hop/rap, alternative hip hop, jazz, contemporary hip hop, experimental hip hop
From introducing Earl Sweatshirt to Tyler, The Creator to carrying the torch of the late Brooklyn legend Ka, Navy Blue is writing the heaviest bars in the underground.
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May 8, 2026
KARRAHBOOO
hip-hop/rap
Atlanta's KARRAHBOOO left the safety net of a major collective to bet on herself, and her new single 'WYD' proves it was the right move.
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Apr 17, 2026
Dess Dior
hip-hop/rap
Moving beyond the front row, Dess Dior is cementing her status as the new architect of Southern luxury rap.
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Apr 17, 2026
BabyDrill
hip-hop/rap
Atlanta's villain era is back, and 24-year-old BabyDrill is leading the charge with a serrated flow and heavy co-signs.
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Apr 17, 2026
Katie Tupper
alternative
Former competitive hockey player Katie Tupper trades the ice for the studio, delivering a debut album that seamlessly bridges Americana and neo-soul.
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Apr 17, 2026
Debbii Dawson
pop, r&b/soul, country, contemporary country
Debbii Dawson survived the reality TV machine to deliver a brilliant, genre-blurring blend of 70s soul, country, and synthwave.
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May 8, 2026
Ovrkast.
hip-hop/rap
With a sudden wave of cross-platform editorial support, Oakland’s Ovrkast. is transitioning from underground rap's favorite producer to its most compelling new frontman.
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May 6, 2026
Mello Buckzz
hip-hop/rap
South Side Chicago's own Mello Buckzz is proving that the women are keeping the city's street rap scene dangerous right now.
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Apr 17, 2026
Nia Smith
r&b/soul
The 21-year-old Brixton native and Brit School alumna is carrying the torch for South London soul.
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Apr 17, 2026
Enphamus
hip-hop/rap
With his debut album 'No Biggie,' Albany-born rapper Enphamus proves he's more than a viral moment, trading heavy bars alongside legends like Project Pat.
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Apr 17, 2026
Larissa Lambert
r&b/soul
From the quiet corners of regional Australia to the global stage, Larissa Lambert is revitalizing R&B with a vocal-first precision that feels both nostalgic and...
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Debbie
r&b/soul
Moving from Stormzy collaborator to solo standout, London’s Debbie is redefining modern British soul with a voice built on restraint and timeless songwriting.
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Apr 17, 2026
Montana 700
hip-hop/rap
With a controlled delivery and heavy-hitting features, Montana 700 is moving from street-rap staple to a national force.
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Apr 17, 2026
Jamal Roberts
r&b/soul, religious, christian, gospel
Meridian, Mississippi's own Jamal went from the gym to winning American Idol, and now he's delivering pure R&B soul with heavy gospel conviction.
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May 3, 2026
Venna
pop, r&b/soul, alternative r&b, indie r&b, uk r&b, hip-hop/rap, jazz, uk alternative hip hop
Grammy-winning South London saxophonist Venna steps out from the liner notes with MALIK, blurring the lines between UK hip-hop, R&B, and live jazz.
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Jun 26, 2026
803Fresh
blues
With a Beyoncé co-sign and a viral line dance, South Carolina's 803Fresh is bringing unadulterated Southern soul back to the forefront.
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Apr 18, 2026
The Joy
worldwide
South Africa's five-member vocal group The Joy is building entire rhythmic worlds using nothing but their vocal cords.
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Jun 19, 2026
Ben Reilly
hip-hop/rap, r&b/soul
Brooklyn grit meets Atlanta bounce on Ben Reilly's debut album, a project that fuses comic book mythmaking with clear-eyed vulnerability.
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Apr 17, 2026
Tre Loaded
hip-hop/rap
Blending Memphis grit with a surgical lyrical precision, Tre Loaded is carving out a disciplined lane in the South's most influential rap scene.
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Apr 18, 2026
Jessie Mazin
singer/songwriter
The LA-based singer-songwriter tackles generational exhaustion with a cynical edge and a bare acoustic guitar on her debut EP.
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Apr 17, 2026
Fatt Macc
hip-hop/rap
With a heavy baritone and a tactical approach to Southern street rap, Fatt Macc is solidifying his position as Alabama's most reliable new voice.
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Apr 18, 2026
Stove God Cooks
hip-hop/rap
Six years after his classic debut, the Syracuse native returns with Swizz Beatz to claim his crown.
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Apr 18, 2026
BJRNCK
r&b/soul
After a decade of shaping hits behind the scenes, South Side Chicago's BJRNCK steps into the spotlight with raw, conversational R&B.
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Jul 1, 2026
Dua Saleh
hip-hop/rap
With their new project 'Of Earth & Wires', the Minneapolis-based artist translates existential dread and displacement into magnetic, genre-blurring rap.
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May 5, 2026
Alexia Jayy
r&b/soul
The Irvington, Alabama powerhouse brings raw Southern soul and Apollo-tested vocals to the forefront of modern R&B.
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Apr 17, 2026
Oxis
alternative
With an angular sound and a wry, surrealist edge, Oxis is rewriting the rulebook for modern alternative rock.
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Apr 17, 2026
girlsweetvoiced
pop
From viral short-form videos to clearing Joni Mitchell samples, the Ottawa native is stepping into the alternative pop spotlight with a new A24 Music deal.
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Apr 17, 2026
Tendai
r&b/soul
Blending cinematic production with a meticulous approach to soul, London’s Tendai is moving R&B away from the lo-fi trend and toward something far more permanent.
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Apr 17, 2026
Genia
r&b/soul
From a Victorville Walmart to a Def Jam deal, 23-year-old Genia is bringing raw vocal power back to contemporary R&B.
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Apr 17, 2026
DAMEDAME*
r&b/soul
The Birmingham duo behind Jorja Smith's biggest recent hits step into the spotlight with a brilliant, genre-blurring R&B sound of their own.
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Apr 17, 2026
earthsignchels
hip-hop/rap
Chicago native earthsignchels balances raw grief and sharp braggadocio on her latest singles, proving she is a vital new voice in the Midwest.
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Apr 17, 2026
cortex
hip-hop/rap
Malmö's own cortex delivers a masterclass in unrepentant, late-night R&B on his debut album, For What It's Worth.
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Jun 17, 2026
Bnnyhunna
r&b/soul
Ghanaian-born, Netherlands-based multi-instrumentalist Bnnyhunna blends deep funk rhythms and gospel chords into a masterclass of space on his new album Psalm Funk.
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Apr 17, 2026
Flippa T
hip-hop/rap
On the heels of a massive 2 Chainz remix and a string of editorial playlist adds, the Southern rapper is proving that staying true to her own timeline pays off.
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Apr 18, 2026
cikho
alternative
Cikho is mastering the art of the bite-sized R&B groove, dominating UK playlists while catching terrestrial radio spins in Philly.
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Apr 17, 2026
Mary Ann Alexander
r&b/soul
From the recording studios of Kerala to the forefront of the global neo-soul movement, Mary Ann Alexander is redefining South Indian R&B with technical grace.
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Apr 17, 2026
Grace Sorensen
r&b/soul
Austin's Grace Sorensen is building a world you actually want to sit in, stretching her richly produced R&B into a striking visual album.
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Jun 14, 2026
Whatmore
hip-hop/rap
New York’s newest rap collective WHATMORE fuses hip-hop, jazz, and indie rock into an essential new sound.
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Apr 18, 2026
51 June
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Tulsa's own 51 June is dropping authentic, porch-level gospel, proving exactly why his city crowned him 'The Hope.'
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Apr 18, 2026
CUZZOS
r&b/soul
Born out of a 25th birthday party, Los Angeles collective CUZZOS is bringing genuine chemistry and soulful West Coast bounce back to the forefront.
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Apr 18, 2026
H.LLS
alternative, r&b/soul
London's anonymous alt-R&B trio H.LLS trade ego for heavy low-end and distorted soul.
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Apr 17, 2026
Cassandra Coleman
pop, folk, singer/songwriter
Tennessee songwriter Cassandra Coleman sheds the reality TV sheen for live-recorded, Antonoff-produced folk-pop that actually has a pulse.
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May 3, 2026
REMI
r&b/soul
Arkansas native REMI is forcing a detour in modern R&B with the raw, bass-heavy standout 'On Sight' from the new project Left on RED.
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Apr 17, 2026
Ochaè
gospel
With his new album Prodigal, independent artist Ochaè bridges heavy R&B production with uncompromised faith, proving the groove and the gospel can coexist.
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May 28, 2026
Zot On the Wave
hip-hop/rap, j pop
The architect behind Japan's biggest rap hits steps into his independent era with a lethal new groove.
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Apr 18, 2026
ERISTHEPLANET
hip-hop/rap
From 2017 makeup vlogs to dropping the feistiest rap project out of the DMV, ERISTHEPLANET is putting the internet on wax.
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Apr 14, 2026
DVYN
r&b/soul, gospel r&b
DVYN brings raw, chest-out gospel R&B delivery back to the forefront on the unapologetic 'In My Face'.
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May 22, 2026
Miluhska
electronic
Bridging the gap between Ecuadorian-Peruvian roots and Miami’s electronic underground, Miluhska is crafting a bilingual pop-electronic hybrid that feels both intimate...
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Apr 17, 2026
Jaz Donell
christian hip hop, contemporary hip hop, gospel r&b, hamburg hip hop, hip-hop/rap, r&b/soul, rap chrétien
Bridging the gap between traditional boom-bap grit and pure gospel conviction, Jaz Donell is proving that faith-based rap doesn't have to sacrifice lyrical mechanics.
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Jul 2, 2026
Jahson Paynter
alternative
A grassroots surge meets editorial validation as the rising alternative artist commands attention with stark, intimate songwriting.
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Apr 17, 2026
Rucci
hip-hop/rap
Inglewood’s own Rucci is refining the West Coast bounce with a relentless delivery and an uncompromising commitment to his roots.
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Apr 18, 2026
Skip Waiters
hip-hop/rap, alternative
Brampton's Skip Waiters bridges alternative hip-hop and R&B with cinematic precision, earning co-signs from Westside Boogie and heavy playlist rotation.
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Apr 17, 2026
Binta
r&b/soul
London-born, Gambian-rooted R&B singer Binta fuses liquid drum and bass with pure soul, proving you don't have to sacrifice vocal technique to make a club record.
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Apr 17, 2026
Reign Judge
hip-hop/rap
Los Angeles native and IMG model Reign Judge steps into the vocal booth with a debut track that completely overrides the skepticism.
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Jun 13, 2026
HeadHuncho Amir
hip-hop/rap
East Dallas native HeadHuncho Amir turned down the easy industry connections to build the New Dallas movement on his own terms.
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Apr 18, 2026
Maya Engen
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Maya Engen is trading in tactile indie-folk and melodic architecture, proving that quiet conviction often speaks loudest.
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Apr 17, 2026
EJ Jones
hip-hop/rap
Moving beyond the trap-heavy expectations of his label, EJ Jones is reviving the raw, unfiltered spirit of Southern soul with a voice that demands attention.
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Apr 17, 2026
SwaVay
hip-hop/rap, atl hip hop, underground hip hop, indie hip hop
After a brutal reality check from ChatGPT, Atlanta's SwaVay locked in to deliver his most soul-baring and consistent music yet.
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May 8, 2026
Julia Campbell
singer/songwriter
After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, Julia Campbell returns with a sharp pen and visceral indie pop that breaks down the exact anatomy of a breakup.
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Apr 17, 2026
Presley Regier
hip-hop/rap, pop, reggae
The 23-year-old LA producer who built tracks for Doja Cat and Coco Jones steps out from behind the boards to prove he belongs on the mic.
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Jul 8, 2026
SadBoi
pop
Moving beyond her R&B roots, Toronto’s SadBoi is reimagining the city’s sound through a high-velocity lens of dancehall, garage, and left-field pop.
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Apr 18, 2026
Zukenee
hip-hop/rap
Zukenee is dismantling the boundaries between experimental electronic and underground rap with a precision that demands your full attention.
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Apr 17, 2026
Tenroc
christian, christian pop, pop, religious
The Queens-bred super-producer trades the mainstream pop machine for a higher calling, bringing Grammy-level architecture to his faith-based debut LP.
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Jun 27, 2026
Clark D
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The 25-year-old Haitian-American rapper and producer bridges his Boston roots with Atlanta bounce on the self-engineered 'MR. LABELMAN.'
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Apr 17, 2026
Troy Javelona
r&b/soul
With a knack for silk-smooth melodies and bedroom-pop restraint, Troy Javelona is carving out a quiet, soulful corner in the indie-R&B landscape.
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Apr 17, 2026
rjtheweirdo
hip-hop/rap
Dallas native rjtheweirdo unpacks his own ego and relationship missteps on his Ty Dolla $ign-backed debut EP.
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Apr 17, 2026
Johnny Venus
r&b/soul
Stepping away from the high-velocity energy of EarthGang, Johnny Venus finds a new, intimate frequency in the intersection of Southern rap and soulful vulnerability.
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Apr 17, 2026
Kromow
hip-hop/rap
The 19-year-old Dutch producer behind NLE Choppa's 'Self Esteem' steps out from behind the boards to prove he can carry his own beats.
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Apr 17, 2026