Coming from the depths of Ohio, Jordian Ross and William Foster have not only established themselves as dynamic duo who carved out their own lane through artist management but they have a planted seed that has successfully grown into a multi-faceted platform that has helped changed lives in the process. 

When you comb through the scope of the hip-hop scenery, it’s safe to say that the DMV has been making waves on their own for quite some time. As time goes on, the artistry found in their sound continues to expand with the likes of Q Da Fool, Xanman, Moneymarr, IDK, Rico Nasty, and many more who have been pushing the envelope. As those names have been making headlines, Marino Infantry remains one of the most influential groups in the region that delivers a stylistic approach to the game. 

One of those people who’s pushing things forward is Midwest to Northeast transplant, K$K, a skilled and dedicated director who’s paved a way for herself behind the lens. As she’s went from shooting some of your favorite’s early music videos to writing credible festival short films, K$K has remained cool through it all and looking to progress in the process.

In recent memory, they have gotten the likes of S3nsei Molly & Lil Brook, Danileigh, YK Osiris, 10K Cash, and many more. Def Jam recently had a chance to bring forth some of this new artists to perform in a legendary live venue, SOBs.

As new artists are entering the landscape for The City That Never Sleeps, its veterans thats' making sure o leave their stamp with new singles and projects. For this article we cover Queens star, Flee and his new innovative melodic project, "Ghost". 

Having artists such as Macklemore, Amine, Yeat, Lil Mosey, TyUs, and Cassow pave a way, its ushering a new regime and one of the frontrunners is buzzing artist, Wynee. 

Being someone who's becoming a fixture in the newer wave of drill, Sace has made sure to be consistent in his efforts but also made sure to stamp his sound to create his own lane.

Coming off the heels of making a strong Rolling Loud appearance, Bashfortheworld makes sure the world hears him loud and clear with the distinct release of his brand new project, "Mundo". 

Although he may not be on your radar, but Houston's own NeedNoName is an artist you need to get familiar with immediately. He has released a plethora of different songs and projects, and even collaborated with the likes of Veeze and RMC Mike. He continues to show why he strikes gold on his new project, "All Off Backendz 2". 

Safe to say that Samo has made his impact in the Sunshine State. He continues to shape his own legacy with new music and shows that on his new impressive effort, "Felcia Keyz".