From the introspective soundscapes of Gaze to a new era of healing, Pasig-based artist Jeff Sans invites listeners into his evolving world of dream-pop.
Following the atmospheric success of his debut albumGaze, indie-pop visionary Jeff Sans is ready to turn the page. Known for crafting "sad boy heartbreak music" that resonates with raw honesty, the Pasig-based songwriter is moving beyond the shadows of his previous work to explore the transformative power of…
The Virginia-based songwriter blends rich musical history and modern craftsmanship, marking a triumphant return for the veteran performer.
Alexandria, Virginia, has long been a breeding ground for authentic storytelling, and few artists capture the spirit of the region quite like George Katsos. With a career that spans decades of musical evolution, Katsos is stepping back into the spotlight, bringing an Americana-infused sensibility that honors his storied past while embracing the…
On December 12, 2025, acclaimed composer and filmmaker AnayaMusic Kunst invites listeners on an ethereal journey with her latest album,Heaven. Operating from Brasilia, Federal District, the multi-award-winning artist delivers a masterpiece that serves as a beacon of tranquility in an increasingly frantic world.Heavenis more than an album; it is a profound exploration of orchestral grandeur fused with the serene introspection…
As the second single from u.s., "Land of Plenty" continues Omen44's exploration of meaningful themes and social commentary. The song looks beyond money and status, focusing instead on the richness found in community, personal growth, and shared humanity. With impactful visuals and a message grounded in consciousness, the video stands…
The independent hip-hop scene has always been the heartbeat of the culture. Long before playlists dictated listening habits and social media algorithms influenced discovery, underground artists built loyal followings by delivering music that reflected real life. It wasn't about chasing trends—it was about telling stories that mattered. Wax'a'don's newest single,"Honestly,"carries that same spirit, offering listeners a…
WHAT THE DUCK Takes Over the Marquee Dayclub Dome! 🌴🏼Vegas summers never end—they just move under the Dome. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, WHAT THE DUCK is staging a full-scale takeover of Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, turning the Strip’s premier day party into a rubber-duck-fueled oasis of controlled chaos!While October brings the autumn chill outside, we are keeping the energy sizzling at a perfectly climate-controlled 85 degrees inside the massive…See More
Hip-Hop Heavyweights Collide in DJ Smoke's New Remix ShowdownTOPHOTHITSUSA.COM x DJ SMOKEHIP-HOP HEAVYWEIGHTS COLLIDEAh Ha vs Last Man BreathinLegends and current stars collide as DJ Smoke reshapes two records into a head-to-head remix battle.SEE THE FULL BATTLESee More
Hip-Hop Heavyweights Collide in DJ Smoke's New Remix ShowdownTOPHOTHITSUSA.COM x DJ SMOKEHIP-HOP HEAVYWEIGHTS COLLIDEAh Ha vs Last Man BreathinLegends and current stars collide as DJ Smoke reshapes two records into a head-to-head remix battle.SEE THE FULL BATTLESee More
On December 12, 2025, acclaimed composer and filmmaker AnayaMusic Kunst invites listeners on an ethereal journey with her latest album, Heaven. Operating from Brasilia, Federal District, the multi-award-winning artist delivers a masterpiece that serves as a beacon of tranquility in an increasingly frantic world. Heaven is more than an album; it is a profound exploration of orchestral grandeur fused with the serene introspection of New Age composition, meticulously designed to align the mind,…See More
As the second single from u.s., "Land of Plenty" continues Omen44's exploration of meaningful themes and social commentary. The song looks beyond money and status, focusing instead on the richness found in community, personal growth, and shared humanity. With impactful visuals and a message grounded in consciousness, the video stands as one of Omen44's most compelling…See More
The independent hip-hop scene has always been the heartbeat of the culture. Long before playlists dictated listening habits and social media algorithms influenced discovery, underground artists built loyal followings by delivering music that reflected real life. It wasn't about chasing trends—it was about telling stories that mattered. Wax'a'don's newest single, "Honestly," carries that same spirit, offering listeners a record rooted in truth, self-awareness, and lyrical purpose.In today's…See More
North Carolina's own Jody Lo delivers an incredible cinematic experience with "Hustle Hearter 3D: The Movie". Following the innovative trend of Freddie Gibbs, the project doubles as a cinematic movie style project when all of the music videos are played in order. The story follows Jody Lo through his hometown of Winston Salem as he hustles his way from petty corner trapper to self made CEO in the music industry over 4 chapters. With the first chapter released today, the rest of the chapters…See More
Independent artist Brian Wandtke, better known as Covenant of the Neo, is continuing to create his own sound out of Chicago with a style he describes as “Synth Hop.” Inspired by both synthwave and hip hop culture, he blends electronic sounds, melodic production, and creative energy into music that feels futuristic and original.Covenant of the Neo’s creativity remains the…See More
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lfKt5M01WXEq7GOUV9zk62_IN-X2REFyQContinuing a streak of consistency, North Carolina's own Jody Lo releases his 4th commercial track this year with a mysterious single called promo trailer along with free tickets to an apparent upcoming short film (link at the bottom of this artice). With only a few singles and free movie tickets, we're only left to…See More
Khaleel Mandel says, “When it all comes down to it, music unfolds undiscovered messages. Discovering the unknown full time keeps me creative.” Khaleel Mandel, rapper/producer/singer-songwriter/composer/multi-instrumentalist was born in Boston Massachusetts, and raised in Bridgeport, CT. As a baby Khaleel would attend numerous of his professional bass player father Carl Carterʼs performances. Now in Broadwayʼs Tony Award Winning Come From Away, Carlʼs earlier work includes serving as Grammy Award Winning rap group Digable Planetsʼ bassist in 1994. The year Khaleel was born. At a Sound-check for the tour of classic album Blowout Comb Khaleel was in brief attendance in his carseat. From that point on Hip Hop culture was immovable from him.
In 2004 after Khaleel performed a rendition of “Rockin Robin” at Bridgeportʼs Playhouse Theater. Out on a limb, his mother sent the DVD version of that performance to the casting agency for Broadway musical The Lion King. Fast forward to 2005 Khaleel booked the role of Young Simba in the showʼs West Coast Tour company. Khaleel won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical from San Diegoʼs annual National Youth Theater Awards. Making him the only actor who played Young Simba to win anything for the role. After leaving the show Khaleel went on to have numerous guest appearances for skits on Late Night With Conan oʼBrien and a guest role on Season 8 of Law and Order SVU.
In 2005 after hearing Jay-Zʼs “Change Clothes” for the first time, Khaleel was motivated to routinely research the science about techniques for constructing rap songs. While on tour with The Lion King Khaleel always found time to create his own music on his fatherʼs Dell laptop and M-Audio keyboard. The clarity Khaleel gained from music softwares was strengthening by High School.
“The willpower of practicing juggling fruit is addictive, but when you keep dropping a piece for healthʼs sake you must eat the one not from the ground”; Is how Khaleel describes his choice to leave college before his final year and pursue his music career full time. While in attendance at Penn State for musical theater Khaleel met Vaughn Davis, artist and now co-owner of their company DoubleCrown Inc. Which was officially formed at the end of December 2016.
“The Double Crown logo of two crowns, represents the emergence of two singular identities, forming, coming together as one. The first crown is of the Pschent, a double crown representing both Upper and Lower Egypt worn after the uniting of the two regions in Ancient Egypt. The second crown is the traditional solid gold crown typically seen in European rule. The concept of the double crowns symbolically represents the merging body with the mind. When both the physical and the metaphysical has aligned itself with one, then we are able to transcend into something way beyond the measures for which the mind can imagine."
On October 12th 2018, Khaleel released his debut self-produced album Original. The album is an intricate combination of genres such as Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Reggae, Funk, Indie Rock & Avant Garde. Thereʼs versatility from the hard-hitting rap centered title track, to the orchestral ballad containing Harpsichord, Acoustic Guitar & Strings, ʼSnow On a Mondayʼ. The album is definitely as Khaleel puts it “a whirlwind of my thoughts for two years”.
September 2016, around a month after Khaleelʼs debut mixtape Dead Weight released was when he started working on Original. Work on the new album took place in Connecticut, Massachusetts & Barbados. The albumʼs sole feature is Khaleelʼs cousin and fellow member of the DoubleCrown roster Keion Jevon. Khaleel states “I knew exactly how I wanted the album to sound, the chronological order of each track and a few other key components for over a year. The rollercoaster challenge was executing the vision to a tee. Me being the only producer on the album made it simpler to work through a ‘no room for errorʼ kind of ethic.”
J Dillaʼs Donuts, the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, Q-Tip, Stephen Sondheim, Talking Heads & EWF were among some predecessors Khaleel listened to during Originalʼs creative process. “The biggest goal for this LP was to make something that hasnʼt been made yet. A reason behind the title ‘Originalʼ is it being one of its own body of work made by one person. Which I hope people will recognize at their own pace.”
Original available on Apple Music & all streaming services today.
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