Category: Just Rising

Virginia-by-way-of-Eygpt recording artist Sherif prepares to share his uttermost deepest thoughts on his upcoming album, which shares its first single with the release of the new song “Illusion” today. Out now, the song is a spell-binding experience that has the rising star questioning his feelings about new beauty and her intentions. The song pulls influence from personal experience and a wide variety of R&B classics.

“I called it Illusion because I felt like this woman was an illusion in my mind, in the sense that my idea of us and our reality were so far removed,” he says about the song’s concept. “The song is about the grey area in a relationship where both parties need to reach a conclusion on where they stand, which inevitably results in their demise. I was inspired by Prince and his many tales of unrequited love, and I shouted out Frank Ocean’s Bad Religion on the chorus because I also drew inspiration from that song conceptually.”

“Illusion” prepares the forthcoming release of Sherif new album, What It’s Like To Be Human, which drops 2022 — independently. Following 2020’s debut album, The AfterParty, What It’s Like To Be Human to me is all about the human condition and the most basic elements of raw emotion that we all feel. With love being the most powerful one, the album also dives deep into fear, doubt, anxiety, depression, heartbreak, lust, jealousy, paranoia and loyalty. This is the most personal I have ever been on a record and I wanted to reach a certain level of vulnerability where people could listen and be like “Damn, I was feeling the exact same way I just didn’t know how to say it.”

Stream Sherif’s latest now.

Bizz-E BlazE is a name many may know, making quite a name in past years with a buzz-worthy catalog and a former lead member of SCUM Gang.

BlazE has taken matters into his own hands within the past few years, continuously dropping new music and keeping his current fans entertained. The young Brooklyn artist returns today in high fashion as he splashes back on the scene with an energetic yet strategic new video for a growing single titled, “New Face”. Already amassing 100k+ views on the video, 100k+ on Spotify, Bizz-E BlazE has already made quite an impact with the new release and looks to continue the success as he flaunts his rings and trophies throughout the new visual shot by Phvzes.

Appearing to be up, in good health and ready to flex, if you were once a fan of Bizz-E BlazE, this is a good sign of his return to the music scene. If the Flatbush native keeps his foot on the gas, BlazE is certainly an artist to keep your eye on as New York is hot and he possesses the raw talent and abilities to make his way to the forefront.

“I put together “Forever Bizz-E” because I needed to hear music that motivated me while getting money, and I didn’t care to hear it from anyone else,” he says.

Singer-songwriter Raquel Kiaraa sets things on a whole new level with an enticing album Defying Odds.

After showcasing a snake to convey her boldness on her latest music video for “Love Got Me Sick,” the artist returns for yet another scorcher.

With vocals that transfer through any tune, the artist is truly soaring with this one.

The album houses many of her hits, such as “Running” and “Love Got Me Sick.” With hazy, fluid arrangements, Raquel Kiaraa seizes on the chaotic and out-of-the-ordinary sounds. Her smooth yet harsh vocals scrape across all songs to introduce an opening blast beat.

Every track exposes her fearless attitude as it invites in on a roller coaster of emotions. Stream her latest album Defying Odds.

After “Ready,” Los Angeles recording artist Litty Rik releases his anticipated follow-up single “Money Freak” last week, which will appear on the highly-anticipated project, out late-2021/early 2022. the track differs from the previous released, this time around, Rik hits the club for a night to celebrate the good life. “This one is for them Clubs, “Money Freak is def a Slapper out the West,” says Rik in a press release.

Ambitious to usher in a new regime on the West Coast, known as the New West, Litty Rik is meant for the stage with his unique sound. He is ready to share his unique style with the music industry. His feel-good sound will take the music industry in a new direction. “Money Freak” is a perfect origin point for newfound fans.

“Money Freak” and “Ready” will appear on Rik forthcoming effort. For more on Litty Rik ahead of the project, follow the rising star on social media. Rik’s latest single is produced by Steelz.

Listen to Litty Rik’s new single below, courtesy of Spotify.

Canyon is a unique, new artist from New York who recently moved to Los Angeles. He is a self-made entrepreneur and artist who worked grueling sales jobs for 6 years, all with the dream of being able to invest into his own career.

After years of saving, networking, and building his music catalog, he’s ready to step into the music forefront. When the pandemic hit, he seized the opportunity, eventually quitting his job, and using his personal skills to navigate within the rap world.

His first drop is a collaboration done with Hip-Hop legend, Raekwon. The track was produced by Skeyez and is now available on streaming sites everywhere. Canyon and Raekwon met in 2020 during the pandemic.

“Kid got talent,” Raekwon says “I was happy to be chosen to rock with him early on, look out for em!!!”

“I reached out to Raekwon for this record because I wanted my debut to have that powerful, introspective brilliance The Chef always brings,” Canyon says, “This all is crazy full circle for me, having grown up being inspired by WU-Tang, specifically Raekwon’s lyricism, to now having him on my first song and having his blessing, it all feels very surreal.”

In addition to Raekwon, Canyon has now collaborated with a number of other history-making artists and will be dropping those tracks before the new year. Canyon is distinguished by his versatility, nuanced flow, and memorable hooks.

The name Canyon is to represent his depth as an artist, while also being an homage to his two home states of California (CA) and New York (NY). Stayed tuned for new singles and a debut project expecting to drop in early 2022.