Newsletter: JAPAN’S NO. 1 HIP-HOP STARS CREEPY NUTS DROP WILD NEW SINGLES “MIRAGE” AND “NEMURE”

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Genre-upending Japanese hip-hop unit Creepy Nuts release two brand new singles: the Latin-infused “Mirage” and the high-energy “Nemure” — the opening and closing themes of Season 2 of the hit supernatural anime Yofukashi no Uta (Call of the Night). The duo — battle rap champ R-shitei and DMC World DJ Championships hero DJ Matsunaga — have a rich history of lending their dynamic music to TV series, and are also celebrating the release of their fourth album LEGION, out now via Sony Music Japan. 

Newsletter: Pinoy hip-hop newcomer Khael Domaro makes a loud entrance with “GODLIKE,” featuring O SIDE MAFIA’s GEE EXCLSV

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Filipino newcomer Khael Domaro marks an impressive entry in the local hip-hop scene with the release of his new single “GODLIKE,” a swagger-laced anthem that champions confidence and unapologetic dominance. 

Newsletter: XG Announces Release of Re-Worked Single “IN THE RAIN” on April 11th

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Rising Hip-Hop/R&B girl group XG has announced the release of their re-cut single “IN THE RAIN” from their second mini album AWE. The track will be available on all major streaming platforms worldwide at 12:00AM on April 11th. The group will also be unveiling a powerful new visual featuring the members dressed in sleek suits, adding a striking visual layer to the upcoming release.

Newsletter: YARA steps into R&B/hip-hop territory with sultry banger “Sabi Ko Na”

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YARA steps boldly into a new era with a new sound that fuses Y2K nostalgia with modern hip-hop and R&B flavor. This time, the Filipino girl group leans into urban music with an unmistakably Pinoy flair, as evident in “Sabi Ko Na,” composed by JRoa and produced by Yung Bawal.

Newsletter: XG Set to Drop New Single “MILLION PLACES” During Tour Finale at Tokyo Dome on May 14th

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Hip-hop/R&B girl group XG turned up the heat at Osaka-Jo Hall on March 15th and 16th as part of their world tour, XG 1st WORLD TOUR 'The FIRST HOWL'! At the March 15th show, members MAYA and COCONA captivated the audience with a stirring performance of “SHOW YOU CAN”, a track produced by Czaer and JAKOPS, originally featured on the 2023 Korean compilation Street Woman Fighter 2 (SWF2) Crew Songs – marking its tour debut to an electrified Osaka crowd.

Newsletter: XG named new brand muses for Shiseido’s ANESSA, featuring "IS THIS LOVE" as global campaign song!

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The globally acclaimed Hiphop/R&B girl group XG has been appointed as the new brand muse for ANESSA, a suncare brand from Shiseido.

Newsletter: XG to Drop Remix Project XDM Unidentified Waves on 31 January

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Trailblazing hip-hop/R&B-inspired girl group XG has announced their new release, XDM Unidentified Waves, arriving this Friday, 31 January.

Newsletter: Soaring producer Knock2 teams up with trap legend RL Grime for new LP single “come aliv3”

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Prodigious electronic music producer Knock2 has teamed up with trap pioneer RL Grime for “come aliv3,” the third single from Knock2’s forthcoming debut LP, nolimit. The San Diego-native will celebrate the album release with an historic, global ‘Knock2: nolimit TOUR’, which will see the artist visionary stop through cities like New York, Sydney, Chicago, Toronto, Denver, Austin, Vancouver, and Perth, with additional dates already added after selling 25k+ tickets instantly during the initial pre-sale. 

Newsletter: Alex Bruce and Zae celebrates women in hip-hop on joint track “A to Z (Drop It)”

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Two of Filipino hip-hop’s promising stars, Alex Bruce and Zae, turn up the heat with the release of their collaborative single “A to Z (Drop It)”—out via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: HipHop/R&B-inspired girl group XG will make their Coachella debut in 2025 as the only Japanese act in the lineup!

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One of the biggest music festivals in the U.S., the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025, has announced its lineup, and girl group XG is set to make their debut at the event.

Newsletter: XG Highly anticipated second mini album, AWE, is Out Now!

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Hip-hop/R&B girl group XG finally releases their highly anticipated second mini album, AWE, along with the powerful new music video for the lead track, “HOWLING”. Nearly a year since their groundbreaking debut with NEW DNA, XG returns with a collection that centers around the theme of "awe"—the intense mix of fear and curiosity experienced when encountering the unknown.

Newsletter: RECENT PHILIPPINE VISIT INSPIRES MBNEL “JUST LIKE YOU” RELEASE

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Taking great inspiration from his most recent visit to his motherland, Filipino-American rap artist MBNel released his latest single “JUST LIKE YOU” via US label EMPIRE (Tyga, Fireboy DML, Tink, Amber Liu, Alextbh, Afgan).

Newsletter: Spence Lee Drops Electrifying New Single and Cinematic Music Video - "Foundation"

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Spence Lee, the rising Hip-hop star from New Jersey, is set to make waves with the release of his latest single and music video, "Foundation." Following the success of his recent tracks, "Spend My Days" and "White Tee," the artist delves into new territory with "Foundation," where he metaphorically asserts his dominance and showcases his musical genius.

Newsletter: FILIPINO-AMERICAN HIP-HOP ARTIST MBNEL RELEASES “8 TO INFINITY” TO VISIT THE PHILIPPINES THIS JANUARY

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MBNel has embodied the hunger and hustle of Stockton, California's 8th Street, and shared it with the world. The second-generation Filipino-American artist with nearly 40 music videos on YouTube and over one million views has only broadened through his most courageous release to date, late 2023's 8 To Infinity. The Muddy Boyz/EMPIRE album expands on Nel's melodies, musicality, and vulnerability. Songs like "Tear Drops" and "Restart" show MBNel's star power and his resonance with new global audiences on a project that features artists such as Mozzy, Yung Bleu, and Millyz. "I've been experiencing different things, and I'm telling a different story musically. I feel that I'm going to a new place creatively," Nel admits. He is bringing 8th Street along for the ride. The album also features the focus track “Bag Chasin.”

Newsletter: ASIAN HIP-HOP ROYALTY AWICH RELEASES NEW ALBUM 'THE UNION'

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Japanese hip-hop Queen Awich releases her newest album 'The Union'. This is her latest album since her previous LP 'Queendom' was released on March 4, 2022 and 'United Queens EP' that was released earlier this year, which included an all-female set of featured artists. Fans can listen to 'The Union' here: music.empi.re/theunion

Newsletter: NYC’s Official Destination Marketing Organization and Convention and Visitors Bureau Spotlights Free and Affordable Activities

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View from the Manhattan Bridge | Courtesy, Tagger Yancey IV

New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, is spotlighting a selection of free and affordable experiences for visitors to enjoy this summer.  

“New York City offers something for everyone, no matter your interests, the length of your trip or your budget—there is more to see and do here than in virtually any other city in the world,” said Fred Dixon, President and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions. “During the summer months, NYC is buzzing with street festivals, outdoor dining and cultural offerings, in addition to beautiful parks, beaches and green space. We invite visitors to take advantage of the value of a summer visit to NYC and enjoy the many fantastic free and affordable activities on offer across all five boroughs.” 

Newsletter: Young Cocoa celebrates a tale of two cities in new song “Fadeaway”

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Filipino hip-hop artist Young Cocoa expresses great respect and honor to the two places that he calls home in a crossover track bursting with lush sounds and sophisticated melodies.

Newsletter: XG's Third single “SHOOTING STAR” to be released on 25th January

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XGALX is pleased to announce the release of XG’s highly anticipated third single “SHOOTING STAR” on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. 

Newsletter: Cambodian Music Superstar and Asian breakthrough artist, VannDa, makes his long awaited comeback with new album “SKULL 2 (SEASON 1)”

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The album, which features focus track ”Young Man” with Thailand’s OG Bobby, is now available on DSP services. The 15 track album was released on YouTube last Sunday, July 3rd with translations in English and​​ Thai.

Cambodian superstar VannDa returns with his sophomore album “SKULL 2 (Season 1)” showcasing his immense growth as an artist since his debut, $KULLTHEALBUM (2020). Coming off his meteoric rise in 2021 following hits “Time to Rise” featuring Master Kong Nay, “Catch Me If You Can”, and “Solo Again”, the Southeast Asian ‘King of Flows’ collaborates with fellow top-notch Cambodian producers to venture into multiple new genres while still delivering the heavy hip hop sound and sharp lyrical wit that made him famous across the world.

Newsletter: WARREN HUE RELEASES NEW SONG + VISUAL FOR "HANDSOME"

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FROM HIS FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM BOY OF THE YEAR COMING THIS SUMMER

June 24th, 2022— Los Angeles, CA — Today, Jakarta native Warren Hue releases his new single “HANDSOME” alongside the music video. "HANDSOME" serves as the third single from his forthcoming debut studio album BOY OF THE YEAR and a follow-up to the release of "W" (with yvngxchris). “HANDSOME” is an experimental hip-hop track produced by longtime collaborator and South Korean producer, Chasu. The production features an addictive tempo that steadily ramps up as Warren delivers his rapid flow in between chorus breaks.