Pop artist and content creator Lika O releases her new single “LIKA’S ON” on January 15 via independent release. The track is a high-energy pop dance record built for late nights, loud speakers, and undeniable confidence.
Written by Boris K and produced by Robert Eibach and Jean Carlos Casely, “LIKA’S ON” delivers sleek production, infectious rhythms, and a hook-forward sound that captures Lika O at her most bold and self-assured. The song marks a clear step forward in her evolving pop identity—fun, empowered, and ready for the dance floor.
“This song is about stepping fully into your moment,” Lika O says. “Once it’s on, there’s no turning it off.”
While no music video will accompany the release, the single’s visuals reinforce the track’s confident, modern tone. Live performances are not yet scheduled.
With “LIKA’S ON,” Lika O continues to build momentum as a rising pop voice to watch.
P.A.T. Louisiana’s Finest has earned a reputation as a respected lyricist—an artist who can really rap and command attention with authenticity, confidence, and Southern soul. Known for delivering substance just as effortlessly as his Bruce LeRoy type glo or “CHI” many audiences can relate wit! P.A.T. bridges real bars with real-life energy, making music that resonates both in the streets and on the stage. That balance is exactly what sets him apart and keeps his name ringing across Louisiana, across the pond and beyond.
With “Beat Her Back Up,” P.A.T. intentionally stepped into the club lane—and did it at the highest level. Teaming up with Baton Rouge Clubbanger King Level, one of the most consistent and respected hitmakers in the game, he crafted a record that was built specifically for the club, for Louisiana culture, and for the moment.
The result is undeniable: a high-energy, crowd-shaking anthem produced by super producer Mikki Gunz that feels tailor-made for packed dance floors and radio rotation alike. The impact speaks for itself—“Beat Her Back Up” is now nominated for the Southern Tea Awards, one of the most prestigious brands and platforms in the South, and stands as one of the hottest radio records out, period. Simply put, this is a great record, executed at a high level, and a defining moment for P.A.T. Louisiana’s Finest.
Its already been featured with Many GoDjs major love to yall, Dj Big Jeff, DjTNT of the Coalition Djs, Dj Savage of Atl salute, Dirty South radio in 180+ countries, HipHop Nation in Sirius satellite radio on the Closers wit Dj Javi & Pretty Lou, Dj Epps in Miami and worldwide, PinkyDaDon & the Fleet Djs, BIGG UPPS 2 TRILLfm Dj Lexx, Dj Rockyyy , EZ & Dj Squirt much luv, over seas & BOTTOM DJS THE LEGENDARY DJ DOLBY D and ALL RESPECTED DJS OUT THERE!!!!!
Following the success of their first single "Mean While In Gotham" ft. Apathy and Lil Dee, NY emcee Coast LoCastro and Houston producer Johnny Slash return with another hard-hitting new single, “Wannabe Frenz,” featuring Long Island’s own Little Vic—a raw, uncompromising record that cuts straight to the core of loyalty, envy and the blurred lines between allies and adversaries.
Built on gritty production and razor-sharp lyricism, “Wannabe Frenz” finds them dissecting fake alliances and industry opportunists with street-level honesty. Coast LoCastro’s unfiltered delivery pairs seamlessly with Johnny Slash’s commanding production, while Little Vic adds a battle-tested edge that elevates the track’s intensity and authenticity. The record balances boom-bap grit with modern urgency, offering a no-frills reminder that trust is earned, not assumed. The single is taken from their upcoming album "Slash Coast 2," set to drop soon (Date TBA) via Broken Complex Records.
Rising Los Angeles bred, Miami based rapper Hoodtrophy Bino continues his rapid ascent with a major expansion into television, joining the cast of Now That’s TV’s new reality series ‘Deja Vu’, alongside cultural heavyweights including Gucci Mane, Diamond the Body, Cuban Da Savage, and Mel. The series blends music, relationships, and real-life stakes into a raw, unscripted look at today’s hip-hop ecosystem — making Bino a natural fit as an artist whose story has always lived at the intersection of survival, ambition, and growth.
Bino’s appearance on Deja Vu arrives at a pivotal moment in his career, as his latest full-length project THE INVASION continues to gain traction nationwide. The 14-track album is a bold, multi-regional statement, pairing Bino’s unmistakable West Coast bounce with influences from Atlanta trap, Chicago drill, Midwest street rap, and melodic Southeast Asian R&B. Featuring standout collaborations with Rio Da Yung OG, Bravo the Bagchaser, Star2, Tadoe, OMB Peezy, SMoney, Jehkai, Peysoh, and Spiffie Luciano, THE INVASION positions HoodTrophy Bino as a national breakout force rather than a regional contender. “This project is me taking over my lane,” says Bino. “Everything I went through — the losses, the wins, the pressure — it’s all in this tape.”
Born out of South Central LA, HoodTrophy Bino’s journey is one of transformation — from gang life to global stages. After meeting Soulja Boy while incarcerated, Bino turned adversity into fuel, touring nationally and chronicling his story in the acclaimed documentary Breaking the Generational Curse. His recent live highlights include touring with Soulja Boy and performing alongside him at Rolling Loud Los Angeles, touring with Rio Da Yung OG, and opening for Trippie Redd and Chris Brown. His breakout single “I Want Her” featuring Kalan.FrFr further cemented his mainstream reach, amplified by consistent national airplay across platforms including SiriusXM The Heat, Power 106, Power 105 NY, and 96.1 The Beat.
Looking ahead, Hoodtrophy Bino is preparing the release of a new EP slated for February 2026, offering a more personal and reflective chapter in his catalog. The project will feature collaborations with Lefty Gunplay, NoCap, Quando Rondo, and Kai Bandz, including tracks like “Letter to My Daughter,” “God Made a Way,” and “Hard Enough,” further expanding his emotional and sonic range.
With Deja Vu giving fans a front-row seat to his story showcasing his unstoppable rise, Hoodtrophy Bino is proving that his influence extends beyond music — shaping culture both on screen and in the studio. Deja Vu is now streaming on Now That’s TV.
In a new South Side Chicago–based novel, former gang boss Harold “Noonie G” Ward explores the hard truth that leaving the block doesn’t mean the block leaves you.
Urban legend Harold “Noonie G” Ward, a native of Chicago’s Altgeld Gardens, is a reformed Gangster Disciple leader turned community activist, youth mentor, and entrepreneur. His fourth book, Altgeld, is a gripping work of fiction drawn from true recollections of his turbulent past. Written from lived experience, not speculation, the project is powerfully shaped in collaboration with featured contributor Tamara Johnson.
Chicago, IL — Reality, redemption, and the rough edges of Chicago’s South Side have shaped the legacy of urban legend Harold “Noonie G” Ward for decades. Raised in Chicago’s Altgeld Gardens, Ward — a reformed Gangster Disciple leader turned community activist, youth mentor, and entrepreneur — returns with his fourth book, Altgeld, a gripping work of fiction drawn from true recollections of his turbulent past. Written from lived experience, not speculation, the project is powerfully shaped in collaboration with featured contributor Tamara Johnson, who has known Ward for decades and played a key role in helping bring the story to life. Long defined by both violence and resilience, Altgeld Gardens is one of Chicago’s tight-knit South Side housing complexes shaped by isolation, systemic neglect, and enduring community strength.
Within the pages of Altgeld, the weight of yesterday comes collecting on the present and threatening the future, as protagonist Noonie is forced to confront deeds he believed were long buried. When Jaden, a young mentee from the Altgeld Gardens community center, becomes unwittingly entangled in unfinished business from the past, Noonie must move with discipline and intention — not recklessness — keenly aware that one wrong decision could cost everything.
Ward’s personal journey is itself a dauntless story of challenge and transformation. Once considered a national force of fear emerging from Chicago’s South Side, Ward has spent decades committed to reversing the damage of circumstances he understands firsthand. A former gang leader who chose responsibility over destruction, he has dedicated his life to creating corrective pathways for others to follow.
Larry Hoover, political prisoner and founder of the Gangster Disciples, once hand-selected Ward to help implement a new direction for the organization. Recently pardoned by President Donald Trump, Hoover’s vision emphasized “Growth and Development” over violence, marking a pivotal shift toward community betterment and self-determination.
Altgeld stands as both a cautionary tale and a testament to a truth Ward has lived all too well. As noted in the book’s foreword by writer Tamara Johnson, “Leaving the block doesn’t mean the block leaves you.” A legacy builder, activist, and financial educator, Johnson was born and raised on Chicago’s South Side and brings firsthand experience, perspective, and purpose to the project. Raised by a single mother of nine children, she embodies the same resilience and self-determination that anchors the book’s message — that survival does not have to be the final chapter. Her involvement grounds Altgeld in authenticity, accountability, and evolution, reinforcing the truth at the heart of the story.
“This book isn’t about glorifying the streets. It’s about telling the truth — the consequences, the damage, and the responsibility that comes with surviving,” says Ward. “Altgeld is about accountability — facing what you’ve done, who you were, and who you still have a chance to become. I’ve always believed that if I can stop even one young person from repeating my mistakes, then telling my story — even the ugly parts — is worth it. Chicago raised me, tested me, and nearly destroyed me. Altgeld is my way of honoring that truth while pointing toward something better.”
Rooted deeply in hip hop culture, Altgeld continues Ward’s long-standing literary commitment to community reform and truth-telling. His debut book and DVD release, Gangster with a Heart of Gold: The Noonie G Story, featured narration and forewords by Chicago natives Ye (Kanye West) and Common, marking an early intersection of culture, credibility, and lived experience.
With Gangstanomics and its sequel, Gangstanomics II: Prisonomics, Ward further broke down the real economics of the hood, using his own life as a deterrent for those at risk of following the same destructive path. Gangstanomics II included a foreword contribution from rap legend 50 Cent, along with the music release “Money In My Hand,” produced by Ye and featuring Trey Songz, Dwele, and Twista.
Ward continues to move culture with the seasoned wisdom only a true OG can dispense. Behind the scenes, he played an instrumental role in the success of Ye and Drake’s Free Larry Hoover benefit concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, livestreamed globally on Amazon Prime Video.
Earlier in his activist journey, Ward worked alongside Barack Obama in Altgeld Gardens and organized Chicago’s first National Gang Summit for Peace, attended by Russell Simmons, the late NFL legend Jim Brown, and Louis Farrakhan. Today, Ward remains an in-demand speaker, regularly visiting schools, prisons, and community centers nationwide to lead workshops addressing violence prevention, decision-making, and life transformation.
At its core, Altgeld is about accountability — confronting who you were, owning what you’ve done, and deciding who you still have the power to become. The book is currently being developed into a scripted series and is in pre-production, with a formal announcement forthcoming.
Starting crisp, his freshman year in 2026. Dropping his first EP, “17EEN” to hit the airways and distributed on all platforms. However, OmaYe is far from a rookie. He has a plethora of recorded songs on Audiomack, with leading singles such as “Totori Dem” and “NonFictional” which are must listen to. OmaYe tirelessly worked with leading recording artist, Emir Makhanaki and DJ Khalifa of TiTiGang Entertainment on this new EP project.
OmaYe, born Jonathan Moses, started his life in Chikara, Kogi state on April 8, 2008. Where he was raised by his parents. Catastrophe soon hit his young life in 2013 when he was very young at age 5, his mother passed away leaving him to soon fend for himself.
Turning tragedy into triumph he began to write his life experiences down following the years he faced without his mother’s care. Through his eyes life was filled with suffering for the next 8 years. Without any real choice he left his father’s town where he was raised, and started a mission on foot to his grandma’s and aunties village near Abuja. He has been in Abuja, Nigeria ever since.
His latest EP, “17EEN”, was professionally recorded and is backed by an American based record label CEO, Lucky Lisiano, and has been distributed worldwide Jan 10, 2026. He transitioned his pain into power through his music as he continues to captivate his audiences with sounds of amapiano, Afrofusion Hiphop beats. Till now, the artist has lived a life that saw both loss and victory. His journey of purpose shapes his sound and makes it so unique. Stay tuned, this is just the beginning.
Shida P is a rising hip-hop artist from the DMV area by way of New York City, representing Woodbridge, Virginia. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, she brings a powerful blend of East Coast grit and DMV authenticity to her music, delivering raw storytelling, confident lyricism, and unapologetic energy.
Affiliated with Soldier Ent, Shida P has collaborated closely with producer Show Me Face, crafting music that speaks to resilience, independence, and real-life experiences.
Cappadona has been influential in her music career and a great positive mentor, as well as a good friend throughout her journey, along with Rodney from the R&B group Group, whose support has also played a meaningful role.
At one point in her career, Shida P was signed to Cocaine Gang Records, a brand under French Montana’s Coke Boys, run by Coke Boy Brock. He has been highly influential in her career, and she often refers to him as her big brother, embracing her time as a real Coke Girl during that chapter of her journey.
She has made notable appearances with artists affiliated with the Coke Boys movement, including Cheezy Dior, and has worked in the studio with Coke Boy Droop Pop. Shida P is also featured on a Coke Boys mixtape track titled “Yea Yea,” further solidifying her presence within the movement. She has also spent time in the studio with Dame Grease alongside Coke Boy Droop Pop, expanding her experience and industry connections.
In addition to her music career, Shida P has appeared in music videos, including “LaLaLa” by Jay Mula featuring Mr. Cheeks, and has made multiple appearances alongside Mr. Cheeks. Expanding her reach beyond music, she has served as an on-air host, interviewing respected artists such as Gillie Da Kid. She is now also a radio host on iHeartRadio 98.3 BPME on SNT Radio, further cementing her presence as a media personality and voice within hip-hop culture.
Her new release, C4, marks the next chapter in her artistry, delivering bold production, sharp lyricism, and undeniable presence. Notable tracks such as “Mary Jane,” “Don’t Push Me,” and “Contigo” highlight her range and consistency.
Hip-hop has always carried tension, but D’Vo The Codex turns that tension into an anime-driven battleground. His latest release, THE CODEX: KINGDOM COME, fuses music with anime-styled storytelling to confront faith, identity, and the unseen spiritual struggles shaping modern life.
More than a collection of songs, this project is embedded inside an expansive anime and manga-style narrative. The first installment of Season 1 follows, a young hero confronting unseen battles while discovering purpose and faith that transcends circumstance. Readers and viewers can access the complete story at dvothecodex.com, where the full Season 1 experience is available.
For listeners navigating doubt, pressure, and questions of purpose, THE CODEX: KINGDOM COME reflects the quiet battles often fought in silence where belief is tested and identity is forged.
Standout tracks like “Look Up Look Up Look Up,” “Can’t Stop My Faith,” and “Ruler” anchor the experience, delivering moments of conviction and resolve that mirror the story’s emotional weight. “Da Funk,” produced by well-renowned music producers Beanz and Kornbeard, highlights D’Vo The Codex’s versatility with a feel-good, funk-influenced sound that adds energy and dynamic contrast to the project.
The core of THE CODEX: KINGDOM COME is its anime narrative, placing listeners inside scenes of spiritual conflict, awakening, and transformation. This release becomes something meant to be experienced, not just heard. The full anime and manga series including access to the Season 1 story, lives at dvothecodex.com.
More than an album, THE CODEX: KINGDOM COME challenges surface-level freedom and passive listening. D’Vo The Codex positions hip-hop as a vehicle for truth, delivering an anime-driven multimedia experience built for those searching for something deeper.
ABOUT D’VO THE CODEX
D’Vo The Codex is a multimedia hip-hop artist creating an anime-inspired universe where music becomes narrative and faith becomes purpose. His work invites audiences to engage truth beyond entertainment. Explore the Anime Story:
Billboard-charting hip-hop/pop artist and songwriter Breezy BRG is back with her banging rap EP, “F ‘Em Up,” which puts Breezy’s addictive cadence and wordplay ability on full display. The EP released on Nov 30th, is already making noise. The seven captivating tracks on the EP blends Breezy BRG’s hard-hitting, “in your face” rap style with her tongue-twisting wordplay and a cadence that only Breezy can deliver. She is unique, dropping bars that compete with the hardest rappers in the industry, but delivering them with a sexy style that makes listeners gawk at her flawless execution.
With Breezy BRG’s unique cadence and confident delivery, the “F ‘Em Up” EP will engage pickiest listeners from all genres into her world of tricky wordplay and mind-blowing beats. From the mesmerizing hooks to the ferociously delivered wordplay, tracks on the “F ‘Em Up” set Breezy up to finish 2025 in explosive fashion. The feature single on the 7 song EP, also entitled “F ‘Em Up”, will turn the heads of those who have been sleeping on Breezy’s musical prowess. You can just push play and let this one ride!
Time to Embrace Breezy Breezy BRG’s Music Prowess
With Breezy BRG’s, “F ‘Em Up” EP, her listeners get to experience Breezy at her best. If you love Hip Hop music, Breezy drops this EP with extreme passion and precision. Her wordplay is clever, hard-hitting, and audacious. You know right away from the bars on the first song that it is Breezy on the track.
“F ‘Em Up” is about being in my zone, says Breezy BRG. “I love all different types of music, but rap music is my comfort zone! It’s no holes barred, hard-hitting music that comes so easy to me. I just grab the mic and let it rip. From the beginning to the end, I get to just take off without a care in the world.”
Where to Stream & Catch Breezy BRG Live
“F ‘Em Up” is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Tidal, SoundCloud, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Tik Tok, and more. Purchase on the music store at https://breezybrgmusic.com/music
Breezy BRG is also hitting the stage in a city near you to celebrate the release of her “F’Em Up” EP in the November:
Macdonthefifth aka Mac Don recently released his highly anticipated single titled “Praise”. Mac Don is a popular MC from Queens, New York who has definitely had his day in the sun throughout his music career. Mac Don has been affiliated with FUBU Universal, Entertainment One and most recently Rock Boy Records and heavy hitter producer D.R Period known for his work with M.O.P.
The video is a cinematic blockbuster with elements of A.I combined with almost a generic atmosphere of humility as Mac Don transitions from walking down a City block in street clothes clutching his Bible to designer fashions, Range Rovers and the latest foreign cars. Mac Don lyrics credits his faith as the driving force behind his success.
Hip Hop artists seldomly praise God and Jesus, however artists who have relationships with the most high are responsible for some of the most iconic tracks in Hip Hop history like Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks”, Drake’s “God’s Plan”, and Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” blending faith with mainstream rap, while artists like Lecrae, Chance the Rapper, Trip Lee, KB, Stormzy, and NF build entire careers on Christian hip-hop, offering anthems like “Blessings,” “Follow God,” and “The Search” that explore faith, gratitude, and spiritual journeys.
Macdonthefifth is receiving heavy support from all walks of entertainment. Personalities such as fashion Guru Doe Wiz, DJ Sincere of Drtybsmnt Radio, O.G D Woods and DJ Unique (official Lost Boys DJ).
Keep Macdonthefifth on your radar in 2026 and download “Praise” on all digital stores.
NY rapper Coast LoCastro and Houston producer Johnny Slash return with a hard-hitting new single, “Mean While In Gotham” featuring CT underground heavyweight Apathy alongside Coney Island's buzzworthy Lil Dee. Dark, cinematic and unapologetically raw, “Mean While In Gotham” captures the gritty pulse of street-level hip-hop, blending sharp lyricism with menacing production. Johnny Slash’s signature gritty soundscape sets the tone, while Coast LoCastro delivers razor-edged bars, matched seamlessly by Apathy’s seasoned lyrical acrobatics and Lil Dee’s commanding presence.
The track is the latest release from their forthcoming collaborative project, "Slash Coast 2," set to drop soon (Date TBA) via Broken Complex Records. The single continues the momentum established by the original Slash Coast project, elevating the duo’s chemistry and reinforcing their commitment to authentic, no-frills hip-hop. With Slash Coast 2, Johnny Slash and Coast LoCastro aim to raise the stakes—bringing together respected voices and uncompromising sound for fans of lyrical rap and underground culture.
