By: Gaddo

Up and coming artist Gaddo has officially released his new single titled “Creep”. With new music and rising fanbase this young emcee is ready to show the world what he is made of. His authentic sound is something that makes him stand out as a rising new talent.

Presented by 3Reign, this release is by far his most impressive material to date. You will hear Gaddo rapping some of his illest bars over a booming Hip Hop beat. Produced by established hitmaker Lophile who recently won a Grammy For his work with H.E.R., he does an excellent job of creating a melody that makes this emcee’s vocals soar like never before.

Some notable lyrics to listen to include “Aye Lophile on the beat n****s hate me but won’t say it I can see it through they teeth through they teeth they to soft they too flossed”. The most impressive part of this song is his nasty and consistent flow. It give you heavy Bryson Tiller vibes sonically and lyrically as the two have melodic rap mastered!

If you like real music from real artists, you will fall in love with the musical styles of Gaddo. Press play below to tap in and stream his latest release “Creep” below.

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By: Journey Montana

16 year old rising superstar Journey Montana has released her debut single “Show Your Love“. At such a young age, this songstress has a voice that is simply unforgettable. Her diverse upbringing in Harlem and Los Angeles directly plays out in her original and authentic sound. Having covered hits by SZA, Queen Naija, Jhene Aiko and Summer Walker this release is the perfect record to showcase her raw talent and strong pen game. She may but new, but an amateur she is far from.

On this single you will hear the songstress singing about not liking to be lonely as the one she loves, has taken their love away. Her openness and honesty propel her lyrical prowess to new heights. The most notable lyrics from this song appear in the chorus. You will hear Montana say “you know I can’t be without you, sleep without you feel without you, breathe without you, I can’t be without you babe”. The R&B driven melody is perfect match for this Atlanta native’s fire vocals.

As she is heavily influenced by Aaliyah, Etta James, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, and H.E.R. “Show Me Your Love” is true R&B record. You can really hear the Aaliyah influence in the chorus as she carries a similar cadence as the late singer. At just 16, Journey Montana is ready to take the music industry by storm.

Press play below to stream her debut single “Show Me Your Love“.

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The currently announced line-up already includes Jhené Aiko, Summer Walker, Ari Lennox, Daniel Caesar, Melii, DaniLeigh and more…expect more names to be added soon.

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