Ohio has long been a fertile ground for unique musical talent, producing renowned acts such as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Machine Gun Kelly, Killarmy, Stalley, Trippie Redd, Illogic, DaBaby, Hi-Tek, Copywrite, and Ray Cash. Adding to this legacy is the state’s next emerging powerhouse, The Council 2432. The group is gearing up for a groundbreaking 2025 after securing a distribution deal with Dominion Hill Records, a New Jersey-based label, and Roc Nation Distribution. Their rise to prominence began with a buzzworthy performance by their lead artist, Jag Da Apostle, during a rap cipher in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, part of an after-party hosted by Killarmy-Supreme and Mook of the Wu-Tang Clan,…

Hailing originally from Uniondale in Long Island, New York, and now based in Queens since 2020, C MiLLi has been carving out his unique path in the world of music. Rooted in a blend of Hip-Hop (Boom-Bap) and R&B/Soul, his artistry reflects both his spoken word beginnings and a deep introspection that resonates with fans across the board. C MiLLi draws inspiration from legendary acts like A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Wale, J. Cole, Kanye West, and Musiq Soulchild. These influences shine through in his reflective lyricism, soulful melodies, and grounded storytelling. His musical journey began in 2011, but his first commercial release came in 2019—a testament to the patience…

Emerging artist CL Sounds  is making a notable mark with his unique approach to music, where vivid imagery and abstract ideas come alive through sound. A writer at heart, sound’s creativity spans various forms, including literature, film, and video games. His music is characterized by its ability to paint intricate pictures in the listener’s mind. While many artists today focus on themes like sex, drugs, and pain, CL strives to explore a wider array of human experiences, infusing his melodies with both a distinct urban edge and a broader emotional range. Sounds musical style defies easy comparison, a fact he embraces, preferring others to determine which artists he might resemble. In…

Clay James has been making a name for himself in the underground music scenes of Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia for quite some time. Clay is most known for his strong southern accent, witty wordplay, and dapper fashion sense. Since Clay was in college he’s been able to leverage his popularity to help build a number of brands in Atlanta. While attending Georgia State University he was a brand ambassador for Bliss Skate Company, Bomade Vodka, and Nanotech Cell Phone Watches. All of which became very popular brands on the college scene during Clay’s stent at their companies. It was in college where Chris Lyons and Clay James would meet and become friends. Both men are members of…

Zairrion If home is where the heart is, then Inglewood is home for up and coming superstar, Zairrion. He has committed himself, for over a decade, to breaking through contemporary boundaries and surpassing the limits of creating genre-specific music, while maintaining a healthy connection with his listeners and remaining flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing musical trends. Inspired by legendary artists and entrepreneurs such as Jay Z, Nas, J Cole, 2Pac, Zairrion is rapidly crafting a lane for himself and his sound, which has earned him amazing opportunities to share stages with some of todays icons, like Chris Brown and Rick Ross. Listeners should prepare for consistent music releases, new…

Let’s meet Dee Washington, a budding new star from Chicago Illinois! Music has always been his life, and from a very young age, Dee began to study and emulate some of the greatest legends to ever grace a studio or a stage, such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyonce, just to name a few. His drive and intentionality has afforded him some great opportunities, even landing him a much-desired Lollapalooza slot. His music is the sum total of his experiences and influences, without the limitations of a specific genre. Dee Washington prides himself on creating musical experiences that are marinated in versatility, spontaneity and spirituality, allowing the music itself to almost…