Wadena “Denagirl” Hits #38 On iTunes R&B/Soul With “Smoke-n-Chill” As “Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside” Builds Major Post-Release Momentum

 

“SMOKE-N-CHILL” CLIMBS TO #38 ON iTUNES R&B/SOUL FOLLOWING THE EP RELEASE, WHILE WADENA’S UNRELEASED “GLAD I’M OVER YOU” FEATURING TURNER WITH HOOD LOVE CONTINUES ITS IMPRESSIVE RUN ON THE UPCOMING 100 MUSIC CHARTS

LONG ISLAND, NY — October 2026 — Independent recording artist, songwriter, and vocalist Wadena “Denagirl” is celebrating a powerful new chapter following the release of her latest project, Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside, released August 28, 2026.

The post-release momentum is already making noise. Following the release of the EP, Wadena’s “Smoke-N-Chill” climbed to #38 on the iTunes R&B/Soul chart, adding another major milestone to the record’s growing story.

At the same time, Wadena continues to make an impact on the Upcoming 100 Music Charts with “Glad I’m Over You,” an unreleased track featuring Turner with Hood Love. The record has spent 56 weeks on the Upcoming 100 Music Charts, reaching as high as #7 and currently sitting around #32.

The EP itself has surpassed 24,000 Spotify streams, while Wadena’s catalog continues to gain traction with listeners discovering the versatility, energy, and story behind her music.

One of the project’s standout records, “Smoke-N-Chill,” a Wadena collaboration with her sister LT and Grammy Award-winning, legendary hip-hop producer Zaytoven, has surpassed 150,000 streams across multiple platforms and continues to build momentum.

“Smoke-N-Chill” has also remained on the Upcoming 100 Music Charts for more than 52 weeks, reaching as high as #3, further demonstrating the record’s staying power.

Another major collaboration, “Bum Busta,” produced by Grammy Award-winning, legendary hip-hop producer Zaytoven, continues to build momentum as well. Originally released February 14, 2026, the record has surpassed 100,000 streams across multiple platforms and has now passed 19,000 Spotify streams following the EP release.

Wadena’s catalog continues to demonstrate that her music cannot be placed into one box. Moving between Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Melodic Rap, and Club Music, she continues to show a willingness to experiment while maintaining her own recognizable sound and personality.

A COMEBACK BUILT THROUGH ADVERSITY

Behind the numbers is a story that goes far beyond music.

Wadena’s return to recording followed a traumatic brain injury that forced her to fight to regain portions of her long-term and short-term memory, as well as the ability to fully express herself through speech, movement, music, and performance.

Her return to the professional recording environment became a personal milestone.

Traveling from New York to Atlanta, Wadena stepped back into the studio and began creating again — including working with Zaytoven and his team. What she did not initially realize was just how significant that moment would become.

Then came even more personal challenges.

Wadena experienced the loss of her father on Mother’s Day, while her elderly mother has also faced serious medical emergencies and hospitalizations. At the very moment Wadena was attempting to maximize the promotional campaign surrounding her EP, family circumstances required her attention.

Yet the music continued to move.

Fans continued to stream.

Media continued to show love.

And the industry continued to take notice.

WHEN THE MUSIC SPEAKS LOUDER

Wadena says the response has reminded her why she never stopped writing and creating.

She has also described facing what she believes were inappropriate law-enforcement inquiries surrounding her music and travel, including scrutiny of the lyrics to “Smoke-N-Chill.” Wadena maintains that the song is music and creative expression, not an endorsement of drug activity, and says the experience only strengthened her determination to continue creating.

Rather than allowing adversity to define the story, Wadena is choosing to let the music define what comes next.

A MESSAGE TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Following the release of Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside, Wadena says she has received attention and outreach from major-label representatives, A&Rs, artists, celebrities, producers, and industry teams.

She wants to thank everyone who has reached out, listened, shared her music, offered guidance, or expressed interest in working together.

And her message is simple:

The door is open.

Wadena is looking for serious creative relationships, strategic marketing opportunities, playlist support, media opportunities, additional production, collaborations, and the right industry partnerships to help take her music to an even larger audience.

«“This isn’t about beef. It’s about love. Love conquers more than hate ever will. I want to continue creating, writing, singing, recording, and giving people music.”»

Wadena says she has always been writing and singing with the future in mind — and she believes she has an entire catalog waiting to be heard.

She describes herself as being “hungry like a little kid in elementary school” when it comes to sharing her music, connecting with audiences, getting back into the studio, and creating the next chapter of her career.

She also hopes to return to the studio with Zaytoven and continue building on the creative chemistry that helped fuel this latest chapter.

THE STORY ISN’T OVER — IT’S JUST BEGINNING

For Wadena, Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside represents much more than an EP.

It represents survival.

Creativity.

Resilience.

Growth.

And the decision to keep going.

With more than 24,000 Spotify streams for the EP, more than 150,000 streams for “Smoke-N-Chill,” a #38 iTunes R&B/Soul chart placement for “Smoke-N-Chill” following the EP release, and continued Upcoming 100 Music Chart momentum for “Glad I’m Over You” featuring Turner with Hood Love, Wadena believes this is only the beginning.

“Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside” is not the end of the comeback. It’s the beginning of what’s next.

PLAY WADENA’S MUSIC

Wadena invites fans, DJs, media, playlist curators, artists, producers, A&Rs, labels, and music professionals to continue supporting the movement.

Stream the EP. Share the music. Add the songs to your playlists. Tell somebody about Wadena.

And most importantly:

#PlayWadenasMusic

Wadena “Denagirl”
Artist | Songwriter | Vocalist
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Kevin KHULE Harris “Mood 2” f. Jeter Jones

Montgomery, Alabama soul singer Kevin KHULE Harris presents his new single "Mood 2" featuring Jeter Jones, produced by Marcus Bell and Timothy Ellis. "Mood 2" is the lead single from This Is Khule, Harris's new album released on Soul 1st Records featuring Jeter Jones, an eight-track set that also includes "Lights on Lights Off," "Number One Girl," "Mood," "Grown Woman," "Water," "Trailride Takeover," and "Celebrate." The song follows a weekend night from the pregame to the hotel party to the after party around a chorus about Southern Soul dancing, with Harris writing the chorus and first two verses and Jeter Jones, the Mansfield, Louisiana artist known as "Da Kang of Trailride Blues," writing and singing the third. Born and raised in Montgomery in a family of singers, Harris worked as a background vocalist on country, pop, R&B, and hip-hop records and on Motown tribute recordings, competed on American Idol Season 12, where Randy Jackson nicknamed him "Butter," performed on Broadway, toured Europe for five years, and is a member of Phi Beta Sigma, Gamma Epsilon Chapter at Alabama A&M University. "Lights on Lights Off," his first release on Soul 1st Records, charted on Mediabase and was named Spotlight Soul Recording of the Week by the Jackson Music Awards Association, "Celebrate" was picked up by Urban AC radio after the album's release, and Harris has shared stages with Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Calvin Richardson, Karen Wolfe, and Lenny Williams.

Unc Doe – Pick Up What I’m Droppin' (Prod. by Unc Doe)

Hailing from Youngstown, OH, independent hip-hop artist/producer Unc Doe returns with his latest single, “Pick Up What I’m Droppin’,” a hard-hitting new track produced by Unc Doe himself.

Built around sharp lyricism, confident delivery and that raw DIY independent spirit, “Pick Up What I’m Droppin’” finds Unc Doe putting his skills front and center and challenging listeners to catch every bar. The self-produced track showcases Doe’s ability to handle both the microphone and the boards while delivering another dose of authentic hip-hop. “Pick Up What I’m Droppin’” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Goldie Gabbana Releases Captivating New Single “In & Out”

 

Goldie Gabbana AKA Geezo drops his highly anticipated single “In & Out”. The Jersey native hailing from Burlington County takes you and an immersive speaker knocking track that will have you pressing the replay button for sure! This track like many to come was completely produced & arranged by Goldie.

This is the first single from an EP that has been in the work for 2+ years. Coming off his last project “The Difference Is Super”. This single is a continuation of Geezo’s hard work and dedication to his craft.

Goldie explained to us his life hasn’t been smooth sailing the last couple of years. He was dealing with legal troubles, online battles, and even facing homelessness while making this project.

Staying locked in wasn’t easy, but making it out the storm has given him a new found purpose in life and this is phase 1 of the transformation.

In the following months, you can expect new music videos, reels, and merch dropping late December.

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Claes Bang | This Is Not America - “Waiting for the Count-In”

Claes Kasper Bang, based in Copenhagen, presents his new single "Waiting for the Count-In." "Waiting for the Count-In" follows "Bring Me Back" as part of a forthcoming EP releasing under Bang's long-running independent music project This Is Not America. Born in Odense, Bang is an actor, musician, songwriter, and composer who began making music on his computer in 2002, taught himself piano and guitar, and adopted the alias This Is Not America in 2008 — drawn from the David Bowie song — after Danish radio had a standing policy of not giving airplay to actors. His debut album Dislocated arrived in 2010, and his catalog includes collaborations with Marina Schiptjenko and Charlotte Munck; early singles "Don't Come Crying," "Shameless," and "Run" received substantial Danish radio support before broadcasters identified him as the musician behind the project. Bang is the winner of the European Film Award for Best Actor for The Square, the first Danish actor to receive the award, and is internationally known for lead and supporting roles in BBC's Dracula, The Northman, and Bad Sisters. "Waiting for the Count-In" is out now.

8BitJ Drops Highly Anticipated Single “War”

 

8BitJ is an enigmatic, masked hip-hop artist and rapper based in the San Francisco Bay Area Known for his experimental and conceptually driven style, his music blends brutally honest, introspective lyricism with retro pop-culture and 90’s style aesthetics.

War is a gritty, high-energy banger The song revolves around themes of resilience, street bravado, and a readiness to go to battle for anything and everything, it’s an anthem for when the time for talk is done, and it’s time for War.

This song is featured on 8BitJ’s brand new album Piranha as the lead single.

Votte Hall Releases Captivating New Single “Motion Pt. 2” ft. AZ

 

Atlanta based Billboard-charting R&B artist Votte Hall just released his highly anticipated single “Motion Pt. 2” featuring Brooklyn’s legendary lyricist AZ (Illmatic, “Sugar Hill,” The Firm) and super producer LaDamon “FatBoi” Douglas (Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Nicki Minaj).

“Motion Pt. 2″is the sound of the grind finally paying off. Over FatBoi’s rich, soul-soaked production and crisp, polished percussion, Votte Hall looks back on the hard nights spent in a dark kitchen and raises a glass to the life he built, one that’s now filled with Maybach rides and penthouse skylines. AZ follows with a masterclass in pen game, lacing the track with intricate wordplay about perseverance and the principles that got him through. It’s a celebration, but it never forgets how long the road was.

Known for breakout hits like “Kiss On Me” and his expansive 2024 album Heartbreaker, Votte Hall blends R&B roots, storytelling grit, and a mix of Gullah Geechee, African, and Caribbean heritage into his music.

Votte Hall is back in Motion.The Billboard-charting entertainer, songwriter and performer returns with “Motion Pt. 2,” a new record produced by acclaimed hitmaker LaDamon “FatBoi” Douglas and featuring legendary New York rapper AZ. FatBoi brings a proven track record across hip-hop and R&B, including producing Gucci Mane’s breakout hit “Wasted,” along with production credits spanning artists such as Ella Mai, Jeezy, Monica, Flo Rida and Plies. Joining Votte on the record is AZ, one of hip-hop’s most respected lyricists. First introduced to the world through his standout appearance alongside Nas on the landmark Illmatic album, AZ went on to launch an acclaimed solo career with Doe or Die and his hit single “Sugar Hill.” He later joined Nas, Foxy Brown and Nature as a member of The Firm, the celebrated supergroup whose album was released through Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment.

For Votte Hall, Motion is about chasing a dream long enough to finally see it move.It’s a message that mirrors his own journey.Hall broke through in 2018 with “Kiss On Me,” beginning a run that would lead to Billboard chart recognition, arena stages, live television and performances surrounding NFL and other professional sports franchises. In 2024, his Heartbreaker album expanded his reach internationally and continued to establish Votteas an entertainer unwilling to be confined to one musical lane.

His sound reflects that freedom. R&B and soul remain part of his musical foundation, but Votte’s influences stretch across the world and his love for Afrobeats and global rhythms. Raised with Gullah Geecheeroots/African/Caribbean roots, there is also an understated connection to culture, rhythm and storytelling that naturally finds its way into his music. Yet one of the most relatable parts of Votte Hall’s story happened away from the stage.

Before the arena performances and Billboard recognition, Hall was an everyday businessman working a corporate career while pursuing an extraordinary dream. He built his professional life, went to work, handled responsibilities and continued creating music, often balancing the same realities faced by millions of people who are building one life while dreaming about another. He is largely self-made, and that experience has shaped both the man and the entertainer. That is why “Motion Pt. 2” carries a different meaning. It is for the entrepreneur waiting for the business to take off. The artist is waiting for someone to hear the record. The professional builds something after work. The person who has been quietly betting on themselves while the rest of the world sees only their everyday life.

Sometimes the dream doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes you work for it for years. And then, finally, it starts moving. With FatBoi behind the production, AZ bringing the unmistakable voice of New York hip-hop, and VotteHall entering his next chapter as an entertainer, “Motion Pt. 2” connects where he has been with where he is going. 

For Votte Hall, the message is simple: Keep going until the dream is in Motion.

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