8PETOWN – Welcome to 8PETOWN
Recently 8PETOWN label owners Adrian (@8PECEO) and Kyle (@SauceyKy_) spoke about their growth as a record label coming out of the Inland Empire. Getting their start in high school throwing viral parties at overflowing functions, the group eventually started booking actual concerts and managing talent. “Yea we began to throw house parties that went a […]
Kevin George Releases Genre-Bending “All In My Head” Visual
Check out the his new emo-pop rock/rap track “All in my Head” from newcomer Kevin George. It’s the first single from Kevin George’s upcoming EP, as Kevin is now with a fresh label, team, look, and sound. “All In My Head” dives deep into Kevin George’s genre-bending sound, showcasing his inspiration from traditional hip hop, […]
Isaiah Rashad Grabs The TDE Torch With “The House Is Burning”
Last night Isaiah Rashad’s The House Is Burning dropped on the DSPs. Immediately upon its release packs of rabid TDE rap fans and critics chimed in on social media to declare his most recent effort Album of the Year. Hailing originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee the sounds on this project ring true to his native Tennessee. […]
Rubberband OG Pronounces ‘The Summer Dead’
If there’s one thing that Think It’s A Game records has proven, it’s that they can find artists. YFN Lucci, Rich Homie Quan even going back to Trinidad James, they’ve been part of some major movements. That being said it’s time to pay attention to Think It’s A Game Records signee Rubberband OG and his new mixtape The Summer […]
Mississippi’s Nickoe Delivers Dose of Reality With “Crack Babies” Single
Today Mississippi artist Nickoe delivers his new poignant single, “Crack Babies.” The new single has been resonating with his fans across the South as the visual showcases Nickoe’s cool demeanor and laid back flow while also showing the trials and tribulations of hustling. Singing and rapping at the same time, Nickoe is pictured posted up with […]
Kavan Delivers New Music Video For “Alright”
Today critically acclaimed photographer, videographer and imaginative visual director Kavan also known as Kavan the Kid has delivered the new music video for his song, “Alright.” The cryptic visual pictures Kavan on a flight gone wrong in a somewhat dystopian and hellish visual that not only shows Kavan’s creativity as an artist, but also his immense capabilities as both a visual director […]
Lexy Panterra Drops “Booty On Her” Ft. Trina
Preps Summer Tour With Trina After Surpassing 500 Million Views and 1 Billion Impressions On All Platforms Today recording artist Lexy Panterra drops her single “Booty On Her” featuring legendary Florida rapper Trina. Most know Lexy Panterra as a larger-than-life online personality with a loyal fan base online. But with over 9 million followers reaching an […]
Kanye Entangles Rap World With Donda Event (PICS)
Last night (July 22) Kanye West unveiled his tenth solo studio album DONDA to a sold-out listening event at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Kanye Donda event was live-streamed to fans all over the world via Apple Music. From the $50 chicken tenders to the footage of Kim K laughing and admiring Kanye as he prepped his […]
Boosie Badazz Returns Reflective On New Album, ‘Goat Talk’
Delivering 19 tracks for his new project Boosie Bad Azz drops some heat with his new album Goat Talk. While Boosie keeps things active on his IG page engaging with the fans and entertaining the masses, music is his bread and butter and Boosie shows up for this project. This project has some heartfelt songs, […]
Pop Smoke Returns With Posthumous Album ‘Faith’
Keeping the streets of NYC hot for yet another Summer, the LEGEND Pop Smoke has returned with more music via his new album Faith. While some of the reviews on this project are up and down due to various complaints about mixing levels and whether or not there should have been another Pop Smoke album […]
Protoje Takes Vigilante Approach To Protect Women In Jamaica With “Self Defense” Visual
Unbeknownst to a vast majority of people stateside, in Jamaica specifically, there has seen an uprise in domestic violence, sexual abuse, and murder of young women. While law enforcement tries to get a grasp of the situation, Protoje is taking matters into his own hands with a vigilante approach, as seen in his newest visual that […]
Florida Rapper SoufsideSlim Is Buzzing With Cash Money’s Hot Boy Turk On “Counterfeit”
If this week wasn’t enough for Cash Money and Hot Boyz fans with the”Vax that Thang Up” single by Juvenile and Mannie Fresh, now we get another Hot Boy breaking the mold with a new single with SoufsideSlim a rising actin out of Jacksonville, FL. SoufsideSlim is one of the hottest artists coming out of […]
Too Short Gets Animated With Producer Extraordinaire For Hilarious “Pimpin Ain’t Easy” Cartoon
If there’s one thing that the Bay Area knows, it’s pimpin – just ask around you will know that unfortunately pimpin is a real thing in the Bay. But even though it’s pimpin in Northern California, real pimps know that “Pimpin Ain’t Easy.” Let Too Short tell it, the man known for his favorite word, […]
IDK Delivers USEE4YOURSELF Album With The Neptunes, Young Thug, Offset, DMX, MF DOOM And Rico Nasty
Today Maryland artist IDK releases his new album USEE4YOURSELF. Laced with luxe production from The Neptunes, CashMoneyAP, DJ Dahi, Blue Rondo, and IDK himself, and a far-ranging guest list including Young Thug, Offset, the late greats DMX and MF DOOM, Rico Nasty, and many more, the project reaffirms IDK’s status as one of the most inventive auteurs of his generation. IDK has lately become as known for his songwriting ability as for […]
Glasses Malone Links With The Game and Kurupt For G-Funk Anthem, “Gangsta Boogie”
West Coast rapper, Hip-Hop historian and poignant G-Funk torch bearer Glasses Malone has returned with an absolute slapper for fans titled, “Gangsta Boogie.” Teaming up with The Game and Kurupt for his song “Gangsta Boogie” this track is a an homage to the era of 90’s West Coast rap that changed Hip-Hop forever. Celebrating the […]
Dave East & Harry Fraud Announce New Album With Lead Single “Diamonds”
Last month Dave East joined forces with Westside Gunn for a special art show to unveil the artwork for his forthcoming collaborative project with Harry Fraud entitled Hoffa. The original painting was curated by Westside Gunn and his Buffalo Kids collective and unveiled during a live in-store at the Walden Galleria in Buffalo, NY. Today, Dave East & Harry Fraud officially announced the release date […]
Houston’s Jimmy Bolt Goes Crazy In “Yacks On Me” Visual
Today H-Town rapper Jimmy Bolt drops the visual for his new track “Yacks On Me,” a title which is a play on the phrase “racks on me.” Continuing with his theme of incorporating “y” in everything he says, Jimmy Bolt delivers “Yacks On Me” ahead of his new album set to drop July 30th. In the visual Jimmy Bolt can be seen riding in a Ferrari, flashing money and smoking out with […]
Vic Mensa Is Going For The “Victory” With Just Blaze
Southside Chicago rapper Vic Mensa is back with a new visual via his Roc Nation situation. The track “Victory” gets a production assist from Just Blaze who puts Vic Mensa in a different light than his typical politically charged raps. The “Victory” visual shows Vic riding around in a clean luxury SUV while he kicks […]
G Herbo Freestyles For Funk Flex On Hot97
In support of his new project G Herbo goes into Hot 97 to drop a freestyle with the legendary Funk Flex. G Herbo had his last project PTSD go crazy in the streets and now the young Chi-Town homie is out promoting this new project titled, 25. For this effort G Herbo assembled his biggest body […]
Ghostluvme Entertains With Melancholy Harmonies On ‘Don’t Go Gently’ Album
Recently Southern California rapper GhostLuveMe released his new project, Don’t Go Gently. The nine-song project released through High and Mighty Entertainment is highlighted by the catchy lead single, “Pill Crosby” which is accompanied by a hilarious visual. Also on the project is the single “Von Strangle” ft. $teve Cannon which has been generating significant attention on the DSPs over the last few weeks. When asked about […]
