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Ty Rise Shares “Stop Me”

Rising singer, songwriter, producer and visual creative Ty Rise has returned with “Stop Me”. The LA-based newcomer got off to an impressive start last year upon releasing his debut EP, My Own, with the independent release already accumulating in excess of 100,000 streams on Spotify alone, and he looks set to continue his momentum and reach even greater heights with “Stop Me”.
With catchy melodies and a hard-hitting trap beat, “Stop Me” fuses elements of hip-hop and R&B and showcases just why Ty Rise has been such a hit so far, so early on in his career. The track also arrives with an accompanying self-directed music video. The vibrant and fast-paced visuals, which show Ty driving through the Mojave Desert, California, complement the track’s high-octane production and are sure to impress.
Speaking further on the new release, Ty says, “At its essence, ‘Stop Me’ is about wanting to take a chance on love, while at the same time realising what a leap of faith and crazy journey love really is. It’s about asking someone to come along and risk it all for the kind of love that goes into the unknown, shoots for the stars and is sometimes willing to get lost.”
Clearly armed with heaps of talent to support his individual sound and style, Ty Rise is only just getting started, making him one to watch out for as more music is unveiled. “Stop Me” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://tyrise.lnk.to/stopme.
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Rapper 4t9 Sets The Tone For His Career With Powerful Debut Single “Freedom”

North London’s 4t9 isn’t just stepping into the UK rap scene – he’s kicking the door wide open with his debut single, “Freedom”. Blending hard-hitting drill beats with motivational lyricism, 4t9’s arrival feels bold, intentional, and impossible to ignore. While drill music often leans on themes of street life and bravado, “Freedom” carves out its own lane, focusing on self-belief, focus, and determination.
From the opening bars, 4t9’s delivery is sharp and direct. His tone carries a hunger that feels authentic, as he weaves between gritty observations and personal affirmations. The hook – “It’s been about freedom, it’s been about racks” – becomes a powerful mantra, embodying 4t9’s belief in chasing success on his own terms. There’s no reliance on empty bravado here; instead, 4t9 taps into the mindset of someone who’s faced challenges but refuses to let them define his path.
His verses showcase a knack for clever wordplay. Lines like “In Paris riding the metro / I’ve been wavy from the get-go / I still compete and I get gold / That’s the 9 on me like Crespo” highlight his ability to blend cultural references with sharp storytelling. He paints pictures of grind and grit, but it’s always laced with a forward-thinking attitude.
The track’s production matches this energy, with a brooding instrumental that balances dark, rolling basslines with crisp percussion. It’s the kind of beat that demands attention, creating the perfect backdrop for 4t9’s powerful delivery. Meanwhile, the track’s structure keeps momentum high, with the hook acting as a grounding point that ties the themes together.
Adding to the track’s impact is its visually striking music video, directed by ODXC. The visuals mirror the song’s intensity, capturing 4t9’s commanding presence as he delivers each bar with conviction. The sleek visuals, combined with the track’s unrelenting energy, make “Freedom” feel like a real statement piece.
With this debut release, 4t9 shows he’s not here to follow trends – he’s here to create his own lane. His blend of raw authenticity, sharp lyricism, and motivational energy makes this debut impossible to overlook. If “Freedom” is just the starting point, there’s no telling how far 4t9’s ambition will take him.
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