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New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Khoncho delivers music video for "Phillipe". Over the past decade or so, New Orleans underground scene has proven to be the epicenter of the future of hip-hop and the artist that we will be highlighting today is another example of how the scene is evolving and as strong as ever. Khoncho is an artist that we stumbled upon a week ago and also made our weekly independent list. At the end of the day, this record is a fantastic addition to Khoncho’s consistently growing discography. Both the song and video are top-notch, and Khoncho’s potential is truly unbelievable. "Phillipe" is a masterpiece for anyone who is a fan of the south’s most notorious sound, and we think it’s safe to say that Khoncho isn’t someone to mess with after building one of the most notable career foundations in recent memory. Check out his latest music video titled "Phillipe" below. INSTAGRAM: @KKHONCHO

Atlanta, Georgia rapper YoungMenace drops visuals for "Mr. Get'Em Gone" featuring Karltin Bankz. "Mr. Get'Em Gone" is the name of this brand-new hit and after giving it our initial listen, we knew our premonitions were correct. Although they sound so different, it’s the change of pace about halfway through that really makes this song truly dynamic and impressive. The production is built through blithe keys mixed with relaxed, lighthearted synths, refreshing percussion, and some impactful yet toned down drums. This beat paves the way for YoungMenace's voice to shine from the moment of its inception until the very last second of the record. We just became big fans of YoungMenace a week ago after listening to his new single, and we know he will become a fan of NOLAZINE after this article as well. His unique ability to switch up styles and come off in different ways depending on the type of song he’s creating. We came across a new song he had with Karltin Bankz and we had to check it out. This pairing was bond to happen, but we knew the immense amounts of talents both artists have, so we was confident that they’d know how to not only make this track work but make it shine as well. INSTAGRAM: @YOUNGMENACE2R

Pasadena, California R&B Artist Fana Hues releases visuals for "Float". We spend a lot of days connecting with different artists and learning about them in a way that goes deeper than their Spotify Discography. You take away music and all we’re left with are the relationships we’ve made, which is why its so important that we not only feature good musicians on here but also support them and try to build a genuine connection. Fana Hues is definitely an artist to watch out for. Fana Hues is one of the many talented music artist that the state of California has to offer, and today she is making her debut onto our website with the release of her brand new music video for "Float". Since the first time we heard Fana Hues music, we knew instantly that she had a ton of talent + potential, one of the first things we noticed is that she sings with a certain type of charisma that you just don’t see every day, and the wild part is, since then she has improved as an artist. Take a few minutes out of your Friday to watch this brand new visual below, and if you like Fana Hues music then keep up with her future releases by giving her a follow on Instagram here

Buzzing Houston, Texas rapper King Gorgeousz releases visuals for "Power Freestyle". When it comes to the layers of talented artists in the Texas music scene paired with the recognition they receive, it’s pretty much never-ending. While household names like Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, and Sauce Walka call the city of Houston home, there are consistently more and more artists coming up and making a name for themselves on a more underground level. One of the most promising talent out of Houston has to be King Gorgeousz. She has been grinding these last past few months to perfect her craft. Although she doesn’t get nearly enough recognition as we think she deserves, she continues to do her thing consistently which will undoubtedly pay dividends in the long run. Check out her latest music video titled "Power Freestyle". INSTAGRAM: @KING.GORGEOUSZ

Atlanta, Georgia rapper AYTDaPopstar drops visuals for "Field Trip". We spend a lot of days connecting with different artists and learning about them in a way that goes deeper than their Spotify Discography. You take away music and all we’re left with are the relationships we’ve made, which is why its so important that we not only feature good musicians on here but also support them and try to build a genuine connection. AYTDaPopstar is definitely an artist to watch out for. One of the strongest tools at a rapper’s disposal that can set them apart from other artists is the tone of their voice. It’s an underrated quality that often goes unnoticed, but we are sure if most of us think of our own favorite rappers, each of them would have a distinct and memorable vocal quality. Enter AYTDaPopstar, a promising emcee from Atlanta who’s self-assured, gravelly presence on his new track "Field Trip" makes exactly the type of first impression that leaves a lasting impact. INSTAGRAM: @IAYT._

New Orleans, Louisiana rapper HardHeaded Huncho drops music video for "4PF" produced by Steel Phil and shot by Dope Media. New Orleans is full of young, talented, and hungry emcees who make a case as to why they’re next up on a daily basis. While there are way too many music artists to even name off the top of our head, We feel like HardHeaded Huncho is certainly a talent who has to be up next to go mainstream, and after listening to quite a bit of his music, it just feels like his competition in the industry comes nowhere close to touching his skills. At the end of the day, this record is a fantastic addition to HardHeaded Huncho’s consistently growing discography. Both the song and video are top-notch, and Huncho’s potential is truly unbelievable. "4PF" is a masterpiece for anyone who is a fan of the south’s most notorious sound, and we think it’s safe to say that HardHeaded Huncho isn’t someone to mess with after building one of the most notable career foundations in recent memory. Check out his latest music video titled "4PF" below. INSTAGRAM: @HARDHEADEDHUNCHO

Atlanta, Georgia music artist KeyWeezy drops visuals for "One Way". Southern music will be ruling the airwave in 2023. KeyWeezy from Atlanta is a new face on the block with a tremendous amount of potential to make it far in his career. KeyWeezy is one of the many talented music artist that the city of Atlanta has to offer, and today he is making his debut onto our website with the release of his brand new music video for "One Way". Since the first time we heard KeyWeezy's music, we knew instantly that he had a ton of talent + potential, one of the first things we noticed is that he sings with a certain type of charisma that you just don’t see every day, and the wild part is, since then he has improved as an artist. Take a few minutes out of your Friday to watch this brand new visual below, and if you like KeyWeezy's music then keep up with his future releases by giving him a follow on Instagram here

Detroit, Michigan rapper Poundboy releases music video for "ItsOnNa". While it may seem like there’s been a massive influx of artists that emerge from Detroit every single year, one special thing about the south, however, is that there is so much to be inspired by. Living anywhere in The D alone, there are tons of emotions that can come from experiences living there. No matter if you’re dealing with life issues, trauma, fake friends and all, there’s a story to be told there. Detroit's own Poundboy has his own story to tell, and he’s been doing a damn good job at showcasing it. One of the most promising talent out of Louisiana has to be Poundboy. He has been grinding these last past few years to perfect his craft. Although he doesn’t get nearly enough recognition as we think he deserves, he continues to do his thing consistently which will undoubtedly pay dividends in the long run. Check out his latest music video titled "ItsOnNa". INSTAGRAM: @POUNDBOY313

Cash Money Records/ Abbeville, Louisiana music artist Onsight Deeda drops music video for "Don Dada" produced by Sinista On Da Traxxx. Louisiana is full of young, talented, and hungry emcees who make a case as to why they’re next up on a daily basis. While there are way too many genres to even name off the top of our head, We feel like Onsight Deeda is certainly a talent who has to be up next to go mainstream, and after listening to quite a bit of his music, it just feels like his competition in the industry comes nowhere close to touching his skills. Luckily, Deeda is back with a brand new video single titled "Don Dada" that dropped just a few days ago, and even though fans are already raving about it, we couldn’t resist and needed to jump in on the fun. The song brings a crisp and exhilarating sound to the rap scene in the south, but when you hear any of Deeda’s previous hits, this isn’t surprising in the slightest. WATCH ONSIGHT DEEDA INTERVIEW WITH NOLAZINE At the end of the day, this record is a fantastic addition to Onsight Deeda’s consistently growing discography. Both the song and video are top-notch, and Deeda’s potential is truly unbelievable. "Don Dada" is a masterpiece for anyone who is a fan of Louisiana’s most notorious sound, and we think it’s safe to say that Onsight Deeda isn’t someone to mess with after building one of the most notable career foundations in recent memory. INSTAGRAM: @ONSIGHTDEEDA_

Kennedy Heights, Louisiana music artist King Stiles delivers music video for "I Ain't Gone Lie". If you need a soothing tune to start your week off, we have the perfect one for you. King Stiles made it onto our radar a week ago and we firmly believe that 2023 is the year that he goes from household name to superstar status. We had the chance to watch his full debut music video earlier and it’s extremely evident that he’s creating music that’s going to be around for a long time. There is a moment when listening to a new artist that you realize just how impactful they will be and how true their intention is. Simply listening to their music grants you a glimpse into their passion, influences and sheer love of the music they create. This intimate connection we create with artists doesn’t happen often but when it does it is impossible to ignore. This brief preamble brings us to the subject of this post and our most recent discovery, King Stiles. Although not much is known about the incredibly talented Hip Hop Artist, one thing is certain, King Stiles is an artist to pay very close attention to and his latest single, "I Ain't Gone Lie", is an impressionable example of an artist you are going to want to get familiar with. INSTAGRAM: @KING__STILESJR

Detroit, Michigan rapper ProjectBoy Huncho delivers visuals for "Anxious". At the rate that new artists are popping up all over the world, it is literally impossible to keep up with all of the latest talents. This is something that we, as well as other writers, A&Rs, and even listeners have a tough time keeping up with, but we're lucky enough to pretty much have a nonstop income of exciting up-and-coming talents being sent to us from a variety of sources in the industry. ProjectBoy Huncho is one of the many talented music artist that the city of Detroit has to offer, and today he is making his debut onto our website with the release of his brand new music video for "Anxious". Since the first time we heard ProjectBoy Huncho's music, we knew instantly that he had a ton of talent + potential, one of the first things we noticed is that he raps with a certain type of charisma that you just don’t see every day, and the wild part is, since then he has improved as an artist. Take a few minutes out of your Wednesday to watch this brand new visual below, and if you like ProjectBoy Huncho's music then keep up with his future releases by giving him a follow on Instagram here

New Orleans, Louisiana rapper YSK Vonny releases visuals for "All Black" shot by Private Billions. It’s always a pleasure having the opportunity to highlight an artist on NOLAZINE for the first time, especially when it’s someone who you think has the potential to really make some serious moves in the near future. Everything is a build, but some artists have a bit more potential to have an explosive come up and that’s exactly how we been feeling recently about New Orleans next rising star, YSK Vonny. YSK Vonny is one of the many talented music artist that the state of Louisiana has to offer, and today he is making his debut onto our website with the release of his brand new music video for "All Black". Since the first time we heard YSK Vonny's music, we knew instantly that he had a ton of talent + potential, one of the first things we noticed is that he sings with a certain type of charisma that you just don’t see every day, and the wild part is, since then he has improved as an artist. Take a few minutes out of your Wednesday to watch this brand new visual below, and if you like YSK Vonny's music then keep up with his future releases by giving him a follow on Instagram here