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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Stevieontay Burnz Announces Burnz and Beyond — Where Music, Cannabis Culture, and Entrepreneurship Collide

 

Independent artist and entrepreneur Stevieontay Burnz prepares to release Burnz and Beyond, a new project built around cannabis culture, ambition, independence, and the real-life experiences behind The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary)

Stevieontay Burnz is bringing together two worlds that have become inseparable from his story: music and cannabis culture.

The independent artist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary) is preparing to release his new album, Burnz and Beyond, a project that takes listeners deeper into the lifestyle, business, and experiences that have shaped both his music and his growing brand.

Rather than separating the artist from the entrepreneur, Burnz and Beyond puts both sides of Burnz on full display.

The album draws inspiration from his experiences building The Southern Maryland Experience, navigating the independent music industry, developing cannabis products and brands, and continuing to push forward through the challenges that come with entrepreneurship.

From The Southern Maryland Experience to Burnz and Beyond

Founded under Unlimited Experience Holding Company LLC, The Southern Maryland Experience / The Experience Dispensary has grown from its Maryland roots into a legal cannabis and hemp-focused retail brand with operations in North Carolina.

The company focuses on the legal, 21+ cannabis and hemp market, offering a curated selection of products while building a brand centered around cannabis culture rather than the traditional dispensary experience.

For Burnz, that business isn’t separate from his music. 

It is part of the story.

That connection can be heard throughout Burnz and Beyond, where cannabis references sit alongside themes of ambition, relationships, pressure, independence, success, and the realities of trying to build something from the ground up.

The Burnz and Beyond Rollout Begins

The album rollout begins with “Wax Wizardry,” arriving September 30, 2026.

Mixed and mastered by Crackle Kapone, “Wax Wizardry” introduces listeners to the cannabis-heavy atmosphere surrounding the project while showcasing the sound Stevieontay Burnz has continued developing as an independent artist. 

The rollout continues with:

“Married to Mary” — October 7 

“Terp Temple” — October 14 

“The Experience” — October 21

AND MORE TO FOLLOW!

Each release expands the world surrounding Burnz and Beyond, connecting Burnz’s music with the cannabis culture and entrepreneurial journey behind The Southern Maryland Experience. 

The project also follows a growing run for Stevieontay Burnz that has included independent media coverage, radio exposure, interviews, live performances, and continued expansion of his presence across streaming platforms and music media.

More Than an Album 

The title Burnz and Beyond represents exactly what Stevieontay Burnz is attempting to build. 

The music is one part of a much larger vision.

As an artist, Burnz is building his catalog and identity independently. As an entrepreneur, he is continuing to develop The Southern Maryland Experience as a recognizable cannabis-focused retail and lifestyle brand. 

Those paths now meet in Burnz and Beyond.

Instead of simply rapping about cannabis culture from the outside, Burnz’s music comes from someone actively involved in the industry — dealing with the long hours, risks, regulations, branding, customers, products, and constant pressure involved in building a legal cannabis business. 

That gives Burnz and Beyond a perspective that goes beyond cannabis references alone. 

It’s the soundtrack to the lifestyle behind them.

What’s Next for Stevieontay Burnz

With Wax Wizardry kicking off the rollout September 30, Stevieontay Burnz is entering the next stage of his independent career with new music, expanded media coverage, and continued growth surrounding The Southern Maryland Experience.

For Burnz, the goal isn’t simply to release another album or operate another dispensary. 

It’s to build an ecosystem where music, cannabis culture, entrepreneurship, art, and community can exist under one identity. 

And with Burnz and Beyond, those pieces are beginning to come together.

Follow Stevieontay Burnz on all major streaming and social platforms for the latest releases from Burnz and Beyond. 

Listen to Stevieontay Burnz 

Spotify: Stevieontay Burnz 

Official Website and EPK: Stevieontay.info

Cannabis Website: www.thesomdexp.com

Scarlett Fagan - “Awaken”

Bristol soul singer Scarlett Fagan releases "Awaken," the A-side of the 7" single "Awaken" b/w "Arise," produced by Endemic Emerald, alongside the official music video directed by 12 Jewels Productions. London-born and raised partly in Devon, Scarlett Fagan is a soul and jazz vocalist and songwriter who fronted The Hawkmen, the band blending rockabilly, Northern Soul, and R&B whose tracks appeared on two Craig Charles' Funk & Soul Club compilations and whose 12" vinyl singles were released on Italian, German, and French labels. She released her debut solo album Conscious in 2022 on Canvas Entertainment, produced by Matthew Dyer, a ten-track soul, jazz, and R&B collection including "Booze & Coffee," "Sugar," "Diva," "Security," "Make Your Move," "Meant To Be," "Try It," "Scarlett's Blues," "Used," and "Conscious." Scarlett Fagan sold out her debut solo show at Green Note in Camden, sold out subsequent shows there, was named Richer Unsigned Artist of the Week, and was billed for Soul in the City at The Louisiana in Bristol in June 2025. Endemic Emerald is a NYC-based producer originally from the UK, the first UK hip hop artist to sign to DuckDown Records, with production credits spanning Wu-Tang Clan affiliates, Boot Camp Clik, Roc Marciano, Tragedy Khadafi, Planet Asia, Ruste Juxx, Ill Bill, and Sean Price, and his instrumental LP Renegade Soul was released on No Cure Records. "Awaken" is a horn- and organ-laced break-beat track exploring the move from insecurity toward confidence, backed by "Arise," a meditation on resilience and perseverance. "Awaken" b/w "Arise" is available on 7" vinyl on Unique Soul Records, the retro soul imprint founded by Endemic Emerald with four singers, two from the UK and two from the US, each recording two songs across four planned singles, distributed by Fat Beats and One Nation in the UK.

Danita Chanel A True Artist In Every Sense Of The Word

 

Danita Chanel is a multifaceted recording artist, singer, songwriter, performer, fashion designer, filmmaker, actress, and entrepreneur, originally from the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, NY with Parents from the gem of the Caribbean, Barbados, whose creativity is rooted in authenticity, faith, love, and self-expression.

Known for her distinctive artistic vision and fearless approach to storytelling, Danita Chanel creates music that moves across emotions and experiences—from love and relationships to confidence, ambition, spirituality, and personal growth. Her artistry is driven by the belief that music has the power to connect people, inspire conversations, and bring hearts together.

Her creative world extends beyond music. Danita Chanel is passionate about fashion, visual storytelling, film, and building businesses that reflect her individuality and imagination. Whether she’s behind the microphone, in front of the camera, designing, or developing a new creative project, she approaches every endeavor as an opportunity to turn vision into reality.

Her music includes projects such as “Unity,” “Love Will Never Die,” “Ode to Fenty,” “Put It Down,” “Pullin’ Up,” and “Can’t Knock the Hustle FreestŸle.” Through her work, Danita Chanel continues to develop a recognizable brand centered on originality, resilience, love, and the power of becoming one with your purpose.

Danita Chanel is more than an artist—she is a creative force building a world through music, fashion, film, faith, and entrepreneurship.

Yeri Hye - “Wiggle Ziggle! Boogie Woogie!”

Sydney singer-songwriter Yeri Hye releases "Wiggle Ziggle! Boogie Woogie!," a Tropical Cyber-Funk single produced by Sefi Carmel that blends the vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro with the neon energy of Cyberpunk Seoul. Born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in New Zealand from the age of 15, Hye trained at the Auckland Performing Arts School in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance, later relocated to Sydney to attend Brent Street Performing Arts School, performed in musical theatre with the Chatswood Musical Society in "The Best of Broadway" and "The Sound of Music," earned the title of National Group Fitness Instructor of the Year across a 10-year career as a certified Zumba instructor, and holds a Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do with gold medals from Australian national competitions. Her catalog includes her 2019 debut album Burn the Floor, her 2021 album Beautiful Soul, and singles "Step by Step," "Pouring Rain," "My Destiny," and "JOYFUL LIFE," representing 25 original tracks released independently. "Wiggle Ziggle! Boogie Woogie!" has surpassed 4.5 million combined views across four viral Shorts and the official music video, with Spotify saves surging 18,900 percent within 11 days of release and a 3.3 repeat-stream rate, and in July 2026 Hye appeared as a live guest on iHeartRadio's "The Culture News" in New York, hosted by David Serero, to discuss the single. Hye said, "I had the privilege of collaborating with the world-renowned, award-winning producer and mixing engineer Sefi Carmel to create an explosive, high-fidelity 'Tropical Cyber-Funk' sound, through this track I want to help listeners escape their daily routines, blow away stress, and fully embrace the high-energy, vibrant spirit I've infused into every beat, encouraging everyone to dance and feel the rhythm to the fullest." "Wiggle Ziggle! Boogie Woogie!" is out now.

Jay Mompre - “Heartless & Alone”

Miami R&B and pop artist Jay Mompre releases "Heartless & Alone," produced by Mompre with Christopher Nieves. Born Jason Mompremier and raised in North Miami Beach to a Haitian family, he began singing in church choirs at eight after following his parents onto the stage with their singing groups, names Kompa and the a cappella of Take 6, Pentatonix and Committed alongside the pop and R&B of Justin Bieber, Usher, Bruno Mars and Chris Brown as his influences, and runs Jay Mompre Music LLC, a production company creating soundtracks for film, television and multimedia. He has released singles including "All Around the World," "Love One Another," "My Name Is Jay Mompre" and "More Than Friends," the last two both issued in 2026 and the latter also in an acoustic version, alongside "I'm Rising Up," which carries its own official video. His work has been covered by DCR, which ran both an artist spotlight and a separate interview with him, and by SpitFireHipHop, which published a Q&A on his Miami roots and his view of the music industry. The official video for "Heartless & Alone" was directed by Daniel Palomino Bucheli. Mompre describes the song as being about "having someone in your life that you really trust, love and gave your all too," a person who "gave you every indication in the world that the love you have for each other would last forever," only to "turn around and tear you apart."