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Rising Stars Roundup: May 2024
This month, we discovered some great acts from all over the globe and rounded up some of our favorite releases. The eclectic list features ChaiXe, Efi Gjika, Indy Fontaine, Kathrin, Mister Leu & the Nyabinghers, Nick Marks, Que Believe, Sophia Sheth, and Zay Grastley.
ChaiXe – RUMM
Efi Gjika – Cheap Perfume
Indy Fontaine – Eres Luz
Kathrin – No No No (I’ll Never Give In)
Mister Leu & the Nyabinghers – Good thing
Nick Marks – Keep Goin’ Gotta Keep Up
Que Believe – All Else Fails (feat. Jadakiss & Amon Atlas)
Sophia Sheth – No Second Chance
Zay Grastley – Southern Charm
Following the audio release of new single “Heart On My Sleeve” emcee/production duo B.A. Badd and Sypooda have dropped the official video. Co-produced by Reallyhiiim the track and video feature Bub Styles and was filmed by Gee (Chinatown Sound).
Watch official video for “Heart On My Sleeve”:
“Heart On My Sleeve” appears on the B.A.Badd & Sypooda’s collaborative LP Painted In Hunger (currently only available via Bandcamp).
Another track from the album “100” was released in video format recently as well.
Watch official video for “100” here: https://youtu.be/OHALfIpRwMw
Initially connecting online, Virginia beatsmith Sypooda (Ab-Soul, Daylyt, Grafh) reached out after hearing B.A. Badd’s track with Conway The Machine “Everybody Eats.” The conversation progressed to Sypooda flying out to Buffalo, NY to record with BA Badd. In addition to Bub Styles the resulting album also features appearances by Cozz and Prxfet.
In addition to Painted In Hunger, B.A. Badd has been keeping busy on the live circuit appearing on Jae Skeese’s Ground Level 2025 national tour.
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