Elite 5 Music Group is an emerging record label and artist management firm founded by legendary songwriter-turned-A&R executive and manager Natario “King” Johnson....
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Elite 5 Music Group’s Rising R&B Artist Continues His Breakout Run With a New Record Following His Theron Thomas-Penned Single Elite 5 Music...
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NEW YORK, N.Y — For more than 15 years, Don The Gwop has been a driving force behind independent music and artist development....
Billboard StafffAugust 28, 2026
Longevity in hip-hop is rare. Consistency is rarer. Connecticut’s 5thletter has maintained both for more than twenty years. What started as a childhood...
Billboard StafffAugust 22, 2026
Hip-hop may live primarily on phones today, but Substance810 makes music for listeners who still remember when an album felt like an event....
Billboard StafffJuly 21, 2026
The latest public figures for Aram Shkur’s “Bayda” show activity around two separate versions of the release. The official music video displayed 432,866...
Billboard StafffSeptember 25, 2026
Stevieontay Burnz is using a weekly release calendar to introduce Burnz and Beyond, his forthcoming album. The plan begins September 30 with “Wax...
Billboard StafffSeptember 24, 2026
In an industry where trends come and go overnight, authenticity remains one of the most valuable qualities an artist can possess. Rising melodic...
Billboard StafffJune 17, 2026
Before Paris Gotch became known as RichType Pierre Tha Great, and before his name carried weight across the HBCU band world, he was...
Billboard StafffJune 4, 2026
Peoria, Illinois native 309 Jordan is quickly gaining recognition for his emotionally charged approach to hip-hop, built on real experiences, melodic delivery, and...
MiamiCityWeeklyMay 28, 2026
BIG SWI$H is continuing to carve out his place within Canada’s hip-hop industry through nonstop work ethic, live performances, and growing industry recognition....
MiamiCityWeeklyMay 21, 2026
There’s a certain presence that doesn’t rely on buildup, introductions, or validation, and that is exactly the energy WAVVEEE brings with No Introduction....
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Florida artists 813bbydmoney and highluxuryhav are keeping their momentum alive with the upcoming release of “Mezzos 2,” set to drop April 30, 2026....
MiamiCityWeeklyApril 13, 2026
Jaxon James didn’t step into music trying to follow a trend he stepped in trying to find himself. Growing up in a small...
MiamiCityWeeklyApril 1, 2026
The Queen City has always been a breeding ground for legends. From the gritty soul of Anthony Hamilton to the smooth vibes of...
Billboard StafffMarch 28, 2026
