Even as the year winds down, we’re reminded of just how much great music we’ve been gifted throughout the past twelve months. But it’s the last call releases, the ones that arrive quietly yet hit the hardest, that tend to leave the deepest impression. Right now, nothing embodies that feeling more than Chris Patrick’s “Pray 4 Me.”

Conway The Machine has officially entered the conversation for album of the year with his latest release, “You Can’t Kill God With Bullets.” From top to bottom, the project is a relentless display of grit, conviction, and survival; everything Conway has built his legacy on, sharpened to a blade.

The Cool Kids surprised fans this past week by dropping the updated roster remix of their Gone Fishing standout, “Pennies,” featuring Ludacris and Bun B; a move that instantly sparked nostalgia while reminding listeners why the duo’s catalog remains timeless.

Big K.R.I.T., a personal favorite of mine and a staple in Southern hip-hop, returns with his latest album, “Dedicated To Cadalee Biarritz;” a project that feels both familiar and refreshing.

Recently, Daisy Simo resurfaced with two new freestyles released via SoundCloud, titled “Money Twerk” and “Sweet Revenge.” Together, the pair showcases her versatility, bilingual finesse, and fearless pen; each track tapping into a different pocket of her creative identity.

From the jump, the project reminds listeners why GWAPMIZZLE has maintained his rank for years. The heavy bass, the aggression, the confidence; it’s all still here.

The record paints Lexa in full vulnerability, openly expressing how head over heels she is for a potential love interest. She sings from a place of yearning, not ever wanting to find herself estranged from the person who holds her emotions so intensely

From the moment the production hits, it becomes clear that “Priscilla” was crafted specifically for her; a beautifully layered instrumental that gives GIOVANNA the perfect space to unravel her thoughts, doubts, and desires.

Tay Money delivers three festive records designed to give every baddie the soundtrack she needs for a lavish Christmas takeover.

Instead of scattering these releases one by one, Sage designed a plan: bundle the ones that matter most into a drop that feels necessary, and intentional in today’s climate.

RLPson returns this year with his latest track “You,” which released mid March this past month on Thursday, March 14th. I had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie in collaboration, where the first impression of his versatility and quality of music was undeniably great.

Under Issac Ray, he focuses on playing his acoustic guitar and delivers a more personal, intimate vocal and writing performance. Although SUNGATEPARK has now disbanded this year, Issac Ray persists with displaying his artistry as a solo project.

Shadoh didn’t hold anything back on this EP; she gave every bit of her heart to make it a special release. We admire her more as an artist and warrior; she’s a soulful person and someone to recognize as a blessing to the music community.

Her second single, “Reckless,” is out now, but we actually had the pleasure of previewing it a week before the initial release date and decided to break down the release in a way we know how.

We wanted to give you all a deeper look into the video drop, so we spoke with Mèlat below to see how this release came along and some interesting facts about her as well.

On “BANC” however, we get him at his most vulnerable but it’s still packaged in that easy listening fashion that is his trademark sound. So shall we journey into his self reflection with him, I think we better.