Built in Funktown: The Story of East Oakland’s 1100 HIMSELF
Rising out of East Oakland, 1100 HIMSELF carries his neighborhood with him in both name and sound. Raised in Funktown around 11th Avenue and East 24th…
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In Just 10 Days: 13k YouTube Views, 40k+ Streams, 25K on Spotify for Litty Rik’s “Ready”
Arcadia, California native Litty Rik is building serious momentum in 2026. The rising artist recently released the official video for his single “Ready,” featuring Ariel Matthew, and the…
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The Rise of Hurricane Wisdom: A Florida Story
Hurricane Wisdom’s story starts in Florida, where he was raised in an environment that demanded toughness at an early age. Growing up, he was…
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Authenticity, Perseverance, Hustle: Vick FoeNick’s West Coast Story
Sacramento has a long history of producing artists who turn struggle into substance. Rising rapper Vick FoeNick is adding his name to that legacy,…
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QueenRoyalD’usse: Atlanta’s Authentic Voice Rising With Purpose
Rising out of Atlanta, QueenRoyalD’usse is an artist shaped by experience, and raw truth. She describes her childhood as “bad and good, but an eye…
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Sharpened by Atlanta, Driven by Hunger: The Rise of Dreek Jones
Rising out of Atlanta, Dreek Jones carries himself like someone who understands pressure — and knows how to turn it into purpose. His childhood wasn’t…
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Putting on for North East LA: The AUD RIGO Movement
AUD RIGO doesn’t sound like anybody else — and that’s exactly how he wants it. Hailing from North East Los Angeles and proud of…
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Synths, Soul and the City: Inside Desmond Michael’s World
Desmond Michael is a true product of Los Angeles — not just one neighborhood, but many. Born to a single mother from Hancock Park…
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Built from the Streets, Guided by God: Lucky Woee’s Journey
Lucky Woee’s story doesn’t start in a studio. It starts in Boyle Heights, East LA, and Hawthorne Raised in a single-parent household after losing…
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Behind the Chair, Behind the Mic: The Journey of Auuntieee
Born in Compton, California, and raised between Compton and Long Beach, Auuntieee is one of the most charismatic, fun, and talented up-and-coming artists and…
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