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Boldy James Announces Hommage, a Collab Album with Detroit Producer Antt Beatz, Continuing His Run of Quality 2025 Projects
Westleaf Staff Boldy James creates rap music like he breathes air, turning out projects with an astonishing frequency without ever...


Breakout Star 1900Rugrat Releases Porch 2 The Pent, His Debut Mixtape
Westleaf Staff Rising to the forefront of Florida's scene with his sharp sense of humor and neck-snapping flows, 1900Rugrat is quickly...


EARTH TO WEST RELEASES 11TH INDEPENDENT ALBUM HYENA CARPETS 5: THINGS COME TOGETHER
Westleaf Staff Earth to West pushes the boundaries of hip hop yet again with his bold and experimental tenth album, Hyena Carpets 5....


CHLOE DURAN RELEASES WAVY NEW SINGLE "VROOM" FEAT. EARTH TO WEST
Westleaf Staff Chloe Duran, a dynamic vocalist, artist, and producer from Santa Cruz, California, is making waves with her latest single...


Viral Sensation Cortisa Star Asserts Herself on "Misidentify," Her Confrontational New Single
Westleaf Staff Cutting a striking figure with the blown-out sonics to match, Cortisa Star made an immediate impression when she...


Lupe Fiasco Showcases His One-Of-A-Kind Pen in "Cake," Produced by Soundtrakk
Westleaf Staff Assembling assonant syllables into sumptuous literary stanzas, Lupe Fiasco has built a his reputation off the strength of...


BKTHERULA ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE HEADLINING "I JUST WANNA BE ME TOUR"
Westleaf Staff May 17, 2024 – Bktherula announces her upcoming North American tour, "I Just Wanna Be Me Tour," embarking this summer....

Sexyy Red Announces In Sexyy We Trust EP, Coming May 24th via Open Shift/gamma
Westleaf Staff Sexyy Red announces In Sexyy We Trust for Memorial Day weekend, continuing her campaign to #MakeAmericaSexyyAgain. This EP...


EMPIRE ANNOUNCES MO3'S SECOND POSTHUMOUS ALBUM "LEGEND"
Westleaf Staff Dallas rapper Mo3 dazzled with his technical skill and touched hearts with his raw accounts of street living. Today, his...

QUEZZ RUTHLESS DROPS NEW MIXTAPE "Y.N.S."
Westleaf Staff A self-proclaimed "wild child" who has been making waves in the Memphis streets, Quezz Ruthless has no inhibitions when on...


BossMan Dlow Earns "Best New Artist" Nomination at BET Awards 2024
Westleaf Staff Hailing from Port Salerno, a town on the Florida coast about 2 hours north of Miami, BossMan Dlow has established himself...

The Future of Music Streaming: A Look at Fair Payment for Independent Musicians
In today's digital age, music streaming has become the primary way people consume music. While this shift has brought convenience and...


BG FOOLEY DROPS NEW "LUST GOD" EP
Westleaf Staff About the project "Lust God" by BG Fooley is a riveting exploration of the human psyche, delving into the depths of our...


THE MEXICAN OT AND Z-RO DROP VISUALS FOR "CROOKED OFFICER"
Westleaf Staff Repping Texas from birth til death, That Mexican OT has long cited Houston legend Z-Ro as one of his favorite rappers of...


The Evolution of Streetwear: From Subculture to High Fashion
Westleaf Staff In recent years, there has been much discussion about the demise of streetwear as a distinct subculture. Critics argue...


Mozzy Drops Powerful Album "Children of the Slums"
Westleaf Staff Dedicated to giving back to those less fortunate in his home of Oak Park in Sacramento, Mozzy is a true neighborhood hero....


Meet Skylar Blatt, the Barred-Out Cincy Beauty Who Is About To Blow
Westleaf Staff Cincinnati is a blue collar town, known as the home of the Bengals, the Reds, Skyline Chili, and Procter & Gamble. But...


Earth to West & Theodora Botescu Collaborate on "Gauntlet" - Bridging Cultures through Music
Westleaf Staff Atlanta-based hip hop artist Earth to West and Romanian music producer Theodora Botescu have joined forces to create a...


TRE LOADED DROPS NEW SINGLE “ANOTHER WHIP”
Westleaf Staff Rising rapidly in Bluff City, Tre Loaded has what it takes to be a star. Today, the 21-year-old rapper shares, “Another...


CENTRAL CEE RELEASES NEW SINGLE "ENTRAPRENEUR"
As 2023 draws to a close, Central Cee is ready to round off the year; gearing up to drop a new track titled “Entrapreneur.” A raw,...


THOUSAND TIMES RELEASES TRACK WITH GRAMMY WINNER 808 RAY
Westleaf Staff Less than a month after releasing his EP 'Better Late Than Never' with Futuristic, Lex Bratcher & Suspence; music producer...

WIZZ HAVINN DROPS "MAKE IT WORK" VIDEO
Westleaf Staff Putting food on his family's table off the strength of his rhymes, Wizz Havinn always brings extra sauce. The Tallahassee...

BKTHERULA JOINS PINKPANTHERESS ON CAPABLE OF LOVE TOUR
Westleaf Staff Today, rising artist Bktherula announced that she will join singer and record producer PinkPantheress on her "Capable of...

RAP SHIT SEASON 2 APPEARS ON MAX
Westleaf Staff Few shows understand the inner workings of the hip-hop industry, and its surrounding media circus, better than RAP SH!T,...


EEM TRIPLIN SHARES DOUBLE SINGLE AHEAD OF ALBUM RELEASE
Westleaf Staff As he prepares to kick off his first-ever headlining tour, effortlessly viral artist/producer Eem Triplin shares “YEAH...


CHOW LEE MAKES THE DREAM WORK IN "TEAM EFFORT" VIDEO
Westleaf Staff Chow Lee may approach his music with the ferocity of a lone wolf, but when it comes to facing his demons, he’s got a...


RICH AMIRI RELEASES ONE CALL VIDEO LIVE FROM THE CALI DESERT
Westleaf Staff Ascending on the back of his powerfully smooth vocals, Internet Money-signed Rich Amiri is the next SoundCloud sensation...


ANTOINE THE ICON ON MUSIC, LIFE, AND SUCCESS
Westleaf Staff Hailing from the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Antoine The Icon has emerged as a remarkable musical talent, enchanting...

BALTIMORE ARTIST SWISH DA GOD IS ON THE RISE
Westleaf Staff In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, where innovation and individuality are celebrated, emerges an artist...


ICEWEAR VEZZO REFLECTS ON HIS RISE IN "I AIN'T MAD AT YA" VIDEO
Westleaf Staff Before he was a successful rapper and entrepreneur, Icewear Vezzo learned how to hustle on the streets of 6 Mile in...

SUENOS MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO CHICAGO ON MAY 25TH AND 26TH, 2024
Westleaf Staff Bringing the community together each year to witness the best and brightest in Reggaeton and Latin Music in a picturesque...


ANTHA PANTHA SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM "FELIE SEASON' ON DECEMBER 1ST
Westleaf Staff Blessed with the charisma of a big cat and a rhyming talent fostered in the vibrant Harlem scene, Antha Pantha is up next...


MOZZY RELEASES NEW VIDEO "AIN'T ON SHIT" ft LIL ZAY OSAMA
Westleaf Staff An expert storyteller who takes inspiration from his checkered past, Mozzy doesn't mess around with fake gangsters....

YTB FATT CHALLENGES HIS OPPS IN NEW SINGLE "LET'S SEE"
Westleaf Staff With a bottomless appetite for bars and bags, YTB Fatt is missing no meals as he continues his rise through the rap ranks....

YUNG BANS RELEASES NEW SINGLE "THE STREETS"
Westleaf Staff Atlanta native Yung Bans emerged from SoundCloud in the late-2010s to become one of the biggest stars in his city's...


THE ALEXANDER SLANG INTERVIEW WITH NEVER2MUCH ENTERTAINMENT
Westleaf Staff Emerging talent Alexander Slang delves into his formative years in Clayton County, Georgia, sharing his high school...

BTHERULA DROPS STRIKING CLIP FOR "TATTI"
Westleaf Staff The Video:Known for her ethereal swagger and mesmerizing cadences, rapper Bktherula is quickly rising to the top of the...


WIZZ HAVINN DROPS NEW VIDEO "CHECK ME"
Westleaf Staff Rocking an influential laid-back flow and radiating an easy country-fried charm, Tallahassee's Wizz Havinn is Florida to...


BERMUDA YAE RELEASES "THE 5TH" ALBUM
Pi'erre Bourne founded his SossHouse label to highlight rising talent, elevating their music with his premium production skills. After...


TREALLY TREAL DROPS ANTICIPATED ALBUM "I KEEPS IT TREAL 2"
Westleaf Staff Treally Treal is an artist from Fayetteville, North Carolina who is in a class of his own. His unique flow, delivery, and...


FRESNO ARTIST JLLAMA IS ON THE RISE
Westleaf Staff In the heart of California's vibrant music scene, a blazing star is on the ascent, illuminating the rap genre with his raw...

MEET THE HOTTEST DISPENSARY IN PHUKET THAILAND
Westleaf Staff In recent years, a remarkable and progressive wave has been sweeping across Thailand, transforming the nation's approach...


REALANDEXPLICIT SPEAKS ON MUSIC, LIFE, AND THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Westleaf Staff From the heart of the DMV (Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) music scene, where the beats echo the city's pulse...


BROOKLYN ARTIST THE SAMHAIN HOT IS ON THE RISE
Westleaf Staff What's up Leafers? Welcome to the latest edition of On the Rise where we interview upcoming hip hop and R&B talent....


OLIVIA CARLISLE ON NEW MUSIC, ROMANCE, AND THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Westleaf Staff What's up Leafers? Welcome to the latest edition of On the Rise where we interview upcoming hip hop and pop talent....


KARMA ON MUSIC, LIFE, AND SUCCESS
Westleaf Staff What's up Leafers? Welcome to the latest edition of On the Rise where we interview upcoming hip hop and R&B talent....


MO' UNIQUE ON LIFE, ART, + NEW MUSIC
Westleaf Staff What's up Leafers? Welcome to the latest edition of On the Rise where we interview upcoming hip hop and R&B talent....


Key Glock Announces Glockoma 2 (Deluxe), Coming June 23rd via Paper Route Empire
Westleaf Staff Grinding every day 'til he reaches the top of the rap game, few artists in any genre work as hard as Key Glock. Announcing...

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