8BitJ is an enigmatic, masked hip-hop artist and rapper based in the San Francisco Bay Area Known for his experimental and conceptually driven style, his music blends brutally honest, introspective lyricism with retro pop-culture and 90’s style aesthetics.
War is a gritty, high-energy banger The song revolves around themes of resilience, street bravado, and a readiness to go to battle for anything and everything, it’s an anthem for when the time for talk is done, and it’s time for War.
This song is featured on 8BitJ’s brand new album Piranha as the lead single.
Atlanta based Billboard-charting R&B artist Votte Hall just released his highly anticipated single “Motion Pt. 2” featuring Brooklyn’s legendary lyricist AZ (Illmatic, “Sugar Hill,” The Firm) and super producer LaDamon “FatBoi” Douglas(Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Nicki Minaj).
“Motion Pt. 2″is the sound of the grind finally paying off. Over FatBoi’s rich, soul-soaked production and crisp, polished percussion, Votte Hall looks back on the hard nights spent in a dark kitchen and raises a glass to the life he built, one that’s now filled with Maybach rides and penthouse skylines. AZ follows with a masterclass in pen game, lacing the track with intricate wordplay about perseverance and the principles that got him through. It’s a celebration, but it never forgets how long the road was.
Known for breakout hits like “Kiss On Me” and his expansive 2024 album Heartbreaker, Votte Hall blends R&B roots, storytelling grit, and a mix of Gullah Geechee, African, and Caribbean heritage into his music.
Votte Hall is back in Motion.The Billboard-charting entertainer, songwriter and performer returns with “Motion Pt. 2,” a new record produced by acclaimed hitmaker LaDamon “FatBoi” Douglas and featuring legendary New York rapper AZ. FatBoi brings a proven track record across hip-hop and R&B, including producing Gucci Mane’s breakout hit “Wasted,” along with production credits spanning artists such as Ella Mai, Jeezy, Monica, Flo Rida and Plies. Joining Votte on the record is AZ, one of hip-hop’s most respected lyricists. First introduced to the world through his standout appearance alongside Nas on the landmark Illmatic album, AZ went on to launch an acclaimed solo career with Doe or Die and his hit single “Sugar Hill.” He later joined Nas, Foxy Brown and Nature as a member of The Firm, the celebrated supergroup whose album was released through Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment.
For Votte Hall, Motion is about chasing a dream long enough to finally see it move.It’s a message that mirrors his own journey.Hall broke through in 2018 with “Kiss On Me,” beginning a run that would lead to Billboard chart recognition, arena stages, live television and performances surrounding NFL and other professional sports franchises. In 2024, his Heartbreaker album expanded his reach internationally and continued to establish Votteas an entertainer unwilling to be confined to one musical lane.
His sound reflects that freedom. R&B and soul remain part of his musical foundation, but Votte’s influences stretch across the world and his love for Afrobeats and global rhythms. Raised with Gullah Geecheeroots/African/Caribbean roots, there is also an understated connection to culture, rhythm and storytelling that naturally finds its way into his music. Yet one of the most relatable parts of Votte Hall’s story happened away from the stage.
Before the arena performances and Billboard recognition, Hall was an everyday businessman working a corporate career while pursuing an extraordinary dream. He built his professional life, went to work, handled responsibilities and continued creating music, often balancing the same realities faced by millions of people who are building one life while dreaming about another. He is largely self-made, and that experience has shaped both the man and the entertainer. That is why “Motion Pt. 2” carries a different meaning. It is for the entrepreneur waiting for the business to take off. The artist is waiting for someone to hear the record. The professional builds something after work. The person who has been quietly betting on themselves while the rest of the world sees only their everyday life.
Sometimes the dream doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes you work for it for years. And then, finally, it starts moving. With FatBoi behind the production, AZ bringing the unmistakable voice of New York hip-hop, and VotteHall entering his next chapter as an entertainer, “Motion Pt. 2” connects where he has been with where he is going.
For Votte Hall, the message is simple: Keep going until the dream is in Motion.
Independent artist and entrepreneur Stevieontay Burnz prepares to release Burnz and Beyond, a new project built around cannabis culture, ambition, independence, and the real-life experiences behind The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary)
Stevieontay Burnz is bringing together two worlds that have become inseparable from his story: music and cannabis culture.
The independent artist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Southern Maryland Experience (The Experience Dispensary) is preparing to release his new album, Burnz and Beyond, a project that takes listeners deeper into the lifestyle, business, and experiences that have shaped both his music and his growing brand.
Rather than separating the artist from the entrepreneur, Burnz and Beyond puts both sides of Burnz on full display.
The album draws inspiration from his experiences building The Southern Maryland Experience, navigating the independent music industry, developing cannabis products and brands, and continuing to push forward through the challenges that come with entrepreneurship.
From The Southern Maryland Experience toBurnz and Beyond
Founded under Unlimited Experience Holding Company LLC, The Southern Maryland Experience / The Experience Dispensary has grown from its Maryland roots into a legal cannabis and hemp-focused retail brand with operations in North Carolina.
The company focuses on the legal, 21+ cannabis and hemp market, offering a curated selection of products while building a brand centered around cannabis culture rather than the traditional dispensary experience.
For Burnz, that business isn’t separate from his music.
It is part of the story.
That connection can be heard throughout Burnz and Beyond, where cannabis references sit alongside themes of ambition, relationships, pressure, independence, success, and the realities of trying to build something from the ground up.
TheBurnz and BeyondRollout Begins
The album rollout begins with “Wax Wizardry,” arriving September 30, 2026.
Mixed and mastered by Crackle Kapone, “Wax Wizardry” introduces listeners to the cannabis-heavy atmosphere surrounding the project while showcasing the sound Stevieontay Burnz has continued developing as an independent artist.
The rollout continues with:
“Married to Mary” — October 7
“Terp Temple” — October 14
“The Experience” — October 21
AND MORE TO FOLLOW!
Each release expands the world surrounding Burnz and Beyond, connecting Burnz’s music with the cannabis culture and entrepreneurial journey behind The Southern Maryland Experience.
The project also follows a growing run for Stevieontay Burnz that has included independent media coverage, radio exposure, interviews, live performances, and continued expansion of his presence across streaming platforms and music media.
More Than an Album
The title Burnz and Beyond represents exactly what Stevieontay Burnz is attempting to build.
The music is one part of a much larger vision.
As an artist, Burnz is building his catalog and identity independently. As an entrepreneur, he is continuing to develop The Southern Maryland Experience as a recognizable cannabis-focused retail and lifestyle brand.
Those paths now meet in Burnz and Beyond.
Instead of simply rapping about cannabis culture from the outside, Burnz’s music comes from someone actively involved in the industry — dealing with the long hours, risks, regulations, branding, customers, products, and constant pressure involved in building a legal cannabis business.
That gives Burnz and Beyond a perspective that goes beyond cannabis references alone.
It’s the soundtrack to the lifestyle behind them.
What’s Next for Stevieontay Burnz
With Wax Wizardry kicking off the rollout September 30, Stevieontay Burnz is entering the next stage of his independent career with new music, expanded media coverage, and continued growth surrounding The Southern Maryland Experience.
For Burnz, the goal isn’t simply to release another album or operate another dispensary.
It’s to build an ecosystem where music, cannabis culture, entrepreneurship, art, and community can exist under one identity.
And with Burnz and Beyond, those pieces are beginning to come together.
Follow Stevieontay Burnz on all major streaming and social platforms for the latest releases fromBurnz and Beyond.
Danita Chanel is a multifaceted recording artist, singer, songwriter, performer, fashion designer, filmmaker, actress, and entrepreneur, originally from the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, NY with Parents from the gem of the Caribbean, Barbados, whose creativity is rooted in authenticity, faith, love, and self-expression.
Known for her distinctive artistic vision and fearless approach to storytelling, Danita Chanel creates music that moves across emotions and experiences—from love and relationships to confidence, ambition, spirituality, and personal growth. Her artistry is driven by the belief that music has the power to connect people, inspire conversations, and bring hearts together.
Her creative world extends beyond music. Danita Chanel is passionate about fashion, visual storytelling, film, and building businesses that reflect her individuality and imagination. Whether she’s behind the microphone, in front of the camera, designing, or developing a new creative project, she approaches every endeavor as an opportunity to turn vision into reality.
Her music includes projects such as “Unity,” “Love Will Never Die,” “Ode to Fenty,” “Put It Down,” “Pullin’ Up,” and “Can’t Knock the Hustle FreestŸle.” Through her work, Danita Chanel continues to develop a recognizable brand centered on originality, resilience, love, and the power of becoming one with your purpose.
Danita Chanel is more than an artist—she is a creative force building a world through music, fashion, film, faith, and entrepreneurship.
HoodTrophy Bino delivers a multi-dimensional body of work balancing raw street authenticity with West Coast bounce and introspective vulnerability across 16 tracks. The project navigates mental health struggles, street paranoia, and emotional burnout on reflective cuts like “DRAMA KID” and “Lost It,” while effortlessly shifting into breezy California anthems like “Where U From” featuring RJMrLA and “Blind Somebody” featuring Spank Nitti James. Relentless street energy and heavy-bass production drive high-impact collaborations like “Beretta” featuring Tadoe,“Distraught” featuring Joe Moses, and “Bout That” featuring Philthy Rich.
Bino turns up the momentum for the night scene on bouncy, club-ready tracks like “Fell 4 It” featuring Baby Money, “Drip Drop” featuring Heaven Marina, “Pretty Bitches” featuring Stiff Barbie, and “Bad Bitch Party” featuring Luh Kel.KeyKinya lends a soaring hook to the resilient “White Flag,” while Rustah Jay and Xxtra join on the explicit late-night anthem “F*ck Me.” The project anchors itself in deep emotional weight toward the finish, confronting toxic relationship strain and personal loss on “Let You Know” and “Leave Me Alone” featuring Joe Moses, before closing on the melancholic, piano-driven “Tired of the Hurt” featuring Heembeezy.
Hoodtrophy Bino has a stacked lineup on the horizon, kicking off with a performance alongside Bravo the Bagchaser in Pomona on September 11th. From there, he joins Chief Keef on tour before hitting the road again in December with Luh Kel. HoodTrophy Bino has generated over 70 million combined views across platforms, anchored by viral hits like “Proud of You” featuring Chrisean Rock and over 80,000 active Shazams driven by “I Want Her” playing at LA Rams and LA Clippers home games. Beyond his chart traction, Bino holds 121 total film festival awards for his documentary “Breaking the Generational Curse” and “The Real” music video. He also stars on the reality TV series “Coming Up in Miami.”
Tracklisting:
1. Drama Kid
2. Lost It
3. Fell 4 It ft. Baby Money
4. Where U From ft. RJMrLA
5. Blind Somebody ft. Spank Nitti James
6. Beretta ft. Tadoe
7. Distraught ft. Joe Moses
8. F*ck Me ft. Rustah Jay & Xxtra
9. White Flag ft. Key Kinya
10. Bout That ft. Philthy Rich
11. Drip Drop ft. Heaven Marina
12. Pretty Bitches ft. Stiff Barbie
13. Bad Bitch Party ft. Luh Kel
14. Let You Know
15. Leave Me Alone ft. Joe Moses
16. Tired of the Hurt ft. Heembeezy
From gang life to global stages, Hoodtrophy Bino’s journey is one of transformation. After meeting Soulja Boy while incarcerated and later joining S.O.D.M.G., he turned adversity into ambition — touring nationwide and sharing his story through the acclaimed documentary Breaking the Generational Curse. His recent performances include touring with Soulja Boy, appearing alongside him at Rolling Loud Los Angeles, opening for Trippie Redd at the Toyota Arena, and for Chris Brown in Las Vegas. Bino has also been featured on major platforms including The Breakfast Club, On The Radar, HotNewHipHop, Lyrical Lemonade, and No Jumper. Breakout singles “I Want Her” featuring Kalan.FrFr and “Falling For You” further solidified his national presence, earning airplay across SiriusXM The Heat, Power 106, Power 105.1, and 96.1 The Beat, among others.
HoodTrophy Bino has rapidly evolved from a local LA favorite into one of the fastest-rising independent voices out of the West Coast, cementing his shift into the global viral conversation. Across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, his content has generated multi-million-view moments and a reliably high engagement floor, underscoring a real audience rather than flash-in-the-pan virality.
There’s a moment in every villain’s story where you can still see the person he used to be. “814” is built around that moment – and everything that led up to it.
The track centers on Dennis, better known as The Shadow, and asks a question that doesn’t get asked enough in stories about men who turn dark: what if his pain was real, and he still became the villain anyway?
This isn’t a revenge fantasy. It isn’t an excuse. It’s an attempt to hold two things that are usually treated as mutually exclusive – that Dennis was genuinely wronged, and that Dennis is fully responsible for what he did with that wound.
The Friend Who Knew Exactly What She Was Doing
Mandy never owed Dennis a relationship. Her rejection isn’t the betrayal – she has every right not to feel what he feels. The betrayal is in what she does with his feelings once she knows about them.
She keeps Dennis close. Close enough for the attention, the reassurance, the emotional labor he’s always willing to provide – never close enough to give him what he actually wants. And when he tries to move on, she quietly makes sure he can’t. Not because she wants him, but because she doesn’t want to lose what he gives her.
Then she hooks up with Gabriel, Dennis’s best friend, and does it knowing exactly what that means to him.
In Dennis’s mind, Mandy stops being a person and becomes a symbol: the woman who steps over the loyal man to get to the reckless one she claims to dislike. The song isn’t arguing that this is how all women behave. It’s showing how one experience, left to fester, becomes the lens through which a man starts judging everyone.
The Brother Who Chose Himself
Gabriel is everything Dennis isn’t – confident, reckless, the guy women notice without trying. He knows Dennis is in love with Mandy. He knows what acting on his own attraction to her will cost. He does it anyway.
Mandy belongs to no one, and Gabriel’s choice was his to make. But brotherhood carries its own weight, and he set it down for a night with the one person guaranteed to break his best friend. That’s the betrayal – not that he “took” something, but that he knew exactly what it would take from Dennis and did it regardless.
For Dennis, it confirms the worst thing he’s ever suspected about the world: loyalty doesn’t earn love. Patience doesn’t earn respect. The guy who breaks the rules wins, and the guy who follows them gets left standing there.
The Second Betrayal, and the Man Who Nearly Ends It
Milano was supposed to be the healing. Instead, she becomes the pattern repeating itself – close, then gone, choosing a man named Coolie and leaving Dennis behind for a second time.
Years later, after Coolie turns abusive, Milano comes back. Not because she’s finally learned to value Dennis, but because she remembers exactly how useful his loyalty can be. She tries to manipulate him into eliminating Coolie for her.
Here’s where the song refuses to make anything simple: Coolie did abuse Milano. That’s real, and he’s accountable for it. But he’s innocent of the crime Dennis ultimately frames him for – Milano’s murder. Dennis picks Coolie precisely because his guilt is already believable. Nobody has to be convinced Coolie is capable of violence; Dennis just has to point.
That’s what makes Dennis dangerous. He doesn’t need to invent the flaws in the people he destroys. He finds the real ones and stretches them into justification for punishment that was never his to hand out.
The Man Who Handed Him the Weapon
Dennis’s real transformation starts at his lowest point, after a suicide attempt, when Dominick pulls him back and takes him under his wing. What Dominick offers isn’t just survival – it’s a new way to see power.
He teaches Dennis Machiavellian thinking as a tool for a specific, practical purpose: taking down a dangerous enemy. And it works. But Dominick can’t see what’s happening underneath the strategy. For Dennis, manipulation stops feeling like a tactic and starts feeling like a superpower – the first time in his life he isn’t the one waiting to be chosen, waiting to be treated fairly. He can read people’s weaknesses now. He can lead them into traps they never see.
He falls in love with the control. What started as a means to an end becomes an identity. Dominick taught him to think several moves ahead – and unknowingly gave a grieving, resentful man the tools to turn private wounds into elaborate revenge.
The Turn
Nobody becomes a villain in one moment. Dennis is exploited, then betrayed, then taught – by every experience before Dominick – that kindness is something people take advantage of. After his suicide attempt, Dominick gives him a new identity built on strategy and control. And somewhere in there, protection curdles into domination. He murders Milano. He frames Coolie and lets the system finish the job. And in a twist even Dennis doesn’t see coming, an elderly witch who has been stalking him throughout Ritual III pulls Milano back from the grave and sends her to him as an undead assassin -After Dennis realizes she’s a gift not a new threat he has the resurrected Milano whack
Mandy & Gino. Every target genuinely wronged someone – Mandy exploited him, Gabriel betrayed him, Milano tried to use him, Coolie abused Milano. None of that makes Dennis their judge, and none of it means the story is done with him yet.
That’s the line “814” is trying to hold: everyone in this story is accountable. Not everyone is equally accountable. Dennis remains responsible for what he chose to become, no matter how real the wounds were that got him there.
What This Is Actually About
This song isn’t for men who want an excuse. It’s for men who’ve felt used, humiliated, replaced, or discarded by the people they trusted most – and it’s telling them their pain is real. Being emotionally exploited is real. Having your kindness read as weakness is real. Getting quietly discarded by someone who needed what you gave them but never wanted you is real.
None of that gives anyone ownership over another person. Rejection isn’t automatically betrayal. Pain doesn’t come with a permission slip to punish, control, or destroy. A man can be a genuine victim in one chapter and still be the villain of the next – and “814” wants to sit in that discomfort instead of resolving it.
Dennis’s tragedy isn’t that he was hurt. It’s that he never let that hurt become anything but a weapon. He got addicted to the one feeling manipulation gave him: never being powerless again.
If you see yourself anywhere in this story, the message isn’t you were never wronged. It’s this:
You may have been used. You may have been betrayed. You may have been pushed further than anyone around you understands. Your pain is real, and it deserves to be heard. But you’re still the one who decides what kind of man that pain turns you into.
What’s Next
Ritual III may be finished, but The Shadow isn’t done. “814” closes on the introduction of Nina – someone with no ties to Dennis’s revenge, no connection to any of the deaths that came before her. She’s not an epilogue. She’s a door opening on whatever comes next.
Moriel Sparks is an emerging artist bringing a fresh perspective to modern country music, blending country storytelling with contemporary rhythm, melody, and attitude. Drawing inspiration from real-life experiences, his music explores love, heartbreak, relationships, and the moments that shape who we become.
With a sound that bridges traditional country themes and a modern edge, Moriel is carving out a lane that feels authentic to who he is rather than being confined by expectations of what a country artist should look or sound like.
His new single, “Lost My Baby,” introduces listeners to this evolving sound and marks the beginning of a new chapter for Moriel Sparks.
Set for release on September 18, “Lost My Baby” is a modern country track about watching someone you love get pulled into a lifestyle that slowly changes the relationship.
Built around late nights, small-town imagery, whiskey, heartbreak, and the pull of the nightlife, the song follows a woman who begins choosing the club and party life over the relationship she once had.
Rather than a traditional breakup song, “Lost My Baby” captures the feeling of losing someone while they’re still right in front of you. With a catchy, repeatable hook and a blend of country storytelling and contemporary energy, Moriel Sparks turns heartbreak into a record built for late-night drives, barroom speakers, and anyone who has watched someone they love become someone different.
“Lost My Baby” will be available September 18 on all major streaming platforms.
Bravo One Hunnit (also known as BravoOneHunnit) is an independent hip-hop recording artist and entrepreneur originally from Jackson, Mississippi.
He has been active in the independent music scene since at least 2019, releasing numerous projects and singles on streaming platforms like Spotify. His musical style mixes clever, introspective, and witty lyricism with hard-hitting Southern trap production. Some of his notable releases include projects like Financial Literacy, Suthern Therape II, and Tangible Equity. He was also included in the top 250 artist in 2020. He peaked at #23 on the Dallas Pulse Spotify charts in 2024, with his record, “Picasso” off of his project, “Blended Poetry.”
His latest project, “Tangible Equity” was a collaboration with the legendary DJ Scream. He recently was just noted in the top 50 on the ITunes chart with the record, “Reload” off his latest project, “Tangible Equity.”
Beyond his music career, he is known for discussing independent artist entrepreneurship and business ventures.
Make sure you check out Bravo One Hunnit’s catalog here and follow him on social media for his latest releases.
Following years of publicly discussed music disputes, Wadena addresses her history with Grammy Winner and Superstar Alicia Keys, creative campaigns she says were inspired by her own experiences, and why she’s choosing peace, prayer and music over a feud.
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK— AUGUST 31, 2026— Wadena, also known as Denagirl, is celebrating her birthday with the surprise release of Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside, but this isn’t simply another music release.
For the independent R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance artist, the EP represents a return after years of personal challenges, music-industry controversies and obstacles that she says have tested her determination to continue building her career. “I didn’t quit. I was delayed. Now I’m BACK OUTSIDE,” says Wadena. “I’ve been through a lot, but I’m still here, I’m still creating and I’m hungry for this moment.”
WADENA AND ALICIA KEYS: “I WOULD RATHER SIT DOWN AND TALK”
Wadena is also choosing this moment to speak publicly about her long-running concerns involving Alicia Keys, including disputes and controversies surrounding their music careers that had already received media attention dating back to the period when both artists were affiliated with MBK Entertainment. Wadena says she believes situations involving her career and creative work have continued to feel adversarial, including similarities between promotional concepts developed independently and campaigns that later received significantly greater exposure used by Alicia Keys. The same as her music was passed around the industry and the singer/songwriter never received the credits she deserved. While millions of dollars and awards were also earned by well-known celebrities through the creative contributions of Wadena.
However, the public did not know this until recently and pushed for the release of Wadena’s untold music story through her upcoming book. One example is Wadena’s no-makeup campaign, which she says was never simply a marketing gimmick. The campaign was inspired by her own survival and was intended to encourage women of every race, culture and skin tone to recognize their natural beauty—particularly women who have experienced domestic violence, difficult relationships, motherhood and other painful circumstances.
“That campaign was personal to me,” Wadena says. “I survived domestic violence and fought for my life. I wanted women to know that what happened to them doesn’t take away their beauty or their worth.”
“Wadena says independent artists often don’t have the millions of dollars available to major stars to turn an idea into a global campaign. Sometimes our creativity is our marketing budget,” she says. “When you’re independent, you create the concept, create the content and find a way to get people to see it. That’s why it hurts when you feel like your ideas are being taken instead of being recognized.”
Wadena also points to her previous birthday releases involving music produced by Grammy Award Winner Zaytoven, including “Smoke-n-Chill.” She says Alicia Keys released music on the same birthday date during one of those campaigns, which Wadena experienced as another difficult moment within their complicated history.
Still, Wadena says she doesn’t want a public feud.
“I don’t hate Alicia Keys, and I respect what she’s accomplished,” Wadena says. “But I’m tired of carrying this situation. If there are still issues between us, I would rather sit down and talk about them. I’m not trying to take anything from her. I’m trying to build my own lane and my own fanbase.”
A CALL FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS TO GET THEIR CHANCE
Wadena says her experience has reinforced a larger belief: the music industry needs to make more room for independent creators.
“There is room for everybody,” she says. “Established artists can be successful while independent artists get an opportunity to grow. You don’t have to tear somebody else down for your light to shine.”
She also believes artists should embrace new creative tools responsibly rather than allowing fear or competition to prevent innovation. “Music is always evolving. Artists should be able to explore new ways of creating while keeping their own voice and vision at the center.”
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AFTER LOSS
The EP’s birthday release carries an especially emotional meaning because Wadena and her mother share the same birthday.This year, they celebrate while continuing to grieve the loss of Wadena’s father. Wadena had also stepped away from her music campaign because of a family medical emergency, creating an unexpected delay in the EP rollout.
“We’re still grieving, but we’re also grateful to be here,” she says. “This EP represents another year of life, another chapter and another reason not to give up.”
THE MUSIC ALREADY HAS MOMENTUM
Wadena enters this new chapter with a growing independent catalog.
“Smoke-n-Chill,” produced by Zaytoven, has spent more than 50 weeks on the Upcoming 100 music charts and has generated more than 150,000 streams. “Glad I’m Over You (Hood Love)” has reached 52 weeks on the Upcoming 100 music charts, with a new remix featuring Mr. Hood included on the EP.
Now Wadena is asking listeners to help take the project even further through her #PlayWadenasMusic campaign.
“I’m not asking anybody to choose sides,” Wadena says. “I’m asking people to listen to the music and make their own decision. If you connect with it, stream it, save it, share it and become part of the journey.”
Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside is OUT NOW on major streaming platforms.
THEY MAY HAVE DELAYED THE MOMENT.
BUT THEY DIDN’T TAKE THE MOMENT AWAY.WADENA IS BACK OUTSIDE.
Jerry Lynn Givens Sr. and Cherrylean Givens are a husband-and-wife team whose 51-year journey of love, faith, friendship, and commitment has become an inspiring message for couples and families everywhere.
Married on June 21, 1975, in Saginaw, Michigan, Jerry and Cherrylean have built their life together through seasons of joy, growth, challenges, and triumphs. Their story is not based on a perfect journey, it is based on perseverance, forgiveness, faith, and the daily decision to continue choosing each other. After more than five decades together, Jerry and Cherrylean turned their life experience into music to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Their musical journey includes:
• "Best Friends Forever," released June 25, 2021, for their 47th Anniversary with accompanying video
• "Took A Chance on Me," released June 30, 2023, for their 49th wedding anniversary
• "We've Got It All," celebrating 51st wedding anniversary, the greatest blessings they discovered throughout their marriage is not possessions or perfection, but faith, friendship, family, and having someone who continues to stand beside you.
Written by Cherrylean Givens and featuring music production by Bernard Jackson of Brainstorm Entertainment, their music shares a message that reaches beyond entertainment, it encourages people to believe that lasting love is still possible.
Their message is simple:
“Having it all was never about having everything. It was about having each other.”
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Fresh off earning this year’s TikTok’s “Content Creator of the Year Award,” the Jasper Boyz bring their global audience and more than 2.5 billion collective streams to “New Chick,” a high-energy collaboration uniting three of the music world’s fastest rising creator talents. “New Chick” channels the bounce and attitude of early-2000s R&B and pop-rap, blending a catchy groove, punchy 808s, crisp handclaps, and sharp vocal production. Jasper Boyz deliver smooth, bouncy verses and an infectious hook, paired with Lani Love’s breezy R&B and Nova Starr’s punchy, staccato rap style. Together, their contrasting voices create a playful back-and-forth on fresh romance that results in a confident, flirty, feel-good summer anthem.
Jeremiah, Jairus, and Malachi of the Jasper Boyz are actively shifting the paradigm of youth culture by proving clean, high-energy content can drive massive global engagement. Their multi-hyphenate approach across acting, dance, and recording sets a new benchmark for Gen Alpha artists.
Jasper Boyz is one of the fastest-rising youth entertainment brands in the world, consisting of three talented brothers – Jeremiah, Jairus, and Malachi – who have captured the attention of millions through music, acting, dance, comedy, and digital storytelling.
What began as a passion for entertaining has evolved into a global movement that connects with Gen Alpha audiences through positive, engaging, and family-friendly content. With a unique ability to blend music, viral content, original series, and live performance, Jasper Boyz has established themselves as a powerhouse within the youth entertainment space.
Collectively generating more than 1.5 billion streams and views across platforms, Jasper Boyz reaches over 200 million viewers each month and has built a loyal community of more than 2.3 million followers worldwide. Their influence extends far beyond social media, impacting youth culture through music releases, viral trends, storytelling, and live experiences that resonate with audiences across multiple countries.
The group’s accomplishments include earning the prestigious title of TikTok “Content Creator of the Year,” being recognized as “Best International Group,” and winning two International Awards. Their continued growth has led to opportunities in commercials, brand partnerships, school tours, community events, television opportunities, and major live performances.
Beyond the numbers, Jasper Boyz represents a new generation of creators proving that young people can inspire, entertain, and lead on a global scale. Their content promotes confidence, creativity, positivity, teamwork, and self-expression while maintaining a strong commitment to family-friendly values.
Today, Jasper Boyz stands at the intersection of music, content, culture, and influence, building a scalable entertainment brand designed for the next generation. This next chapter is spearheaded by their recent single “Drip Too Lit,” an infectious, feel-good anthem that celebrates streetwear, sneaker culture, and the swagger of young creators leveling up together. Expanding that momentum, “New Chick” pairs the group with breakout talents Lani Love and Nova Starr, delivering a bouncy, 2000s-inspired R&B and hip-hop collaboration packed with effortless charisma, sharp back-and-forth vocals and radio-ready energy.
More Than Creators. More Than Artists. Jasper Boyz is a global youth entertainment brand with proven influence, powerful engagement, and over 1.5 billion streams and views. Music. Content. Culture. Influence. One Brand. One Movement. Jasper Boyz.
Multigenre artist brings R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance together for a bold new chapter
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK— AUGUST 28th, 2026— Independent singer, songwriter and multigenre artist Wadena, also known as Denagirl, is officially stepping BACK OUTSIDE with her highly anticipated EP, Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside.
Blending R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance, the project showcases different sides of Wadena’s artistry while celebrating confidence, transformation, independence and creative freedom.
The EP’s release follows an unexpected pause in Wadena’s campaign after a family emergency required her to step away from music and social media.
“I had to step away, but I didn’t stop creating,” says Wadena. “I was hungry for this moment, and I knew I had to finish what I started. Now I’m back outside.”
BUILDING ON REAL MOMENTUM
Wadena isn’t returning to music empty-handed. Her independent catalog has already generated significant momentum.
“Smoke-n-Chill,” produced by Zaytoven, has spent more than 50 weeks on the Upcoming 100 music charts and has generated more than 150,000 streams. Meanwhile, “Glad I’m Over You (Hood Love)” has now reached 52 weeks on the Upcoming 100 music charts.
The new EP features another version of “Glad I’m Over You (Hood Love)” featuring Mr. Hood, giving listeners a fresh take on a song that has continued to connect with audiences.
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY RELEASE
The EP also carries deep personal meaning for Wadena because she and her mother share the same birthday.
“We’re celebrating our birthday together while still grieving the loss of my dad,” Wadena says. “It’s emotional, but it also reminds me to celebrate life, family and the opportunity to keep moving forward.”
For Wadena, Back Outside represents resilience—turning a difficult chapter into motivation to continue creating.
CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND UNITY
As the music industry continues discussing emerging technology and creativity, Wadena believes new tools can help artists explore new possibilities while keeping the artist’s vision at the center.
That philosophy comes as legendary producer Dr. Dre has recently spoken publicly about experimenting with AI and emerging technology as creative tools.
“Music continues to evolve,” says Wadena. “Artists should be able to explore new tools that enhance creativity while keeping their own voice and vision at the heart of the work.”
Wadena is also calling for greater support among artists and creators.
“There’s room for everybody,” she says. “Established artists and independent artists can build their own lanes without tearing each other down. I want to see more collaboration, creativity, positive energy and peace.”
JOIN #PLAYWADENASMUSIC
Wadena is inviting fans, friends, DJs, creators and music lovers to join the #PlayWadenasMusic campaign.
Fans can support the new era by streaming the EP, saving songs, adding tracks to playlists, sharing videos, creating content and introducing Wadena’s music to new listeners.
“I’m not looking for people to listen once and disappear,” Wadena says. “I want to build a real community of people who connect with the music and stay for the journey.”
Following the EP, Wadena plans to release individual singles and visual content from the project. She will also continue the campaign with the standalone “Bum Busta Remix” featuring Zaytoven.
WADENA VS. WADENA: BACK OUTSIDE
SAME GIRL. DIFFERENT ENERGY.
ABOUT WADENA
Wadena, also known as Denagirl, is an independent singer, songwriter and multigenre recording artist creating across R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance.
With a bold visual identity and an evolving sound, Wadena continues to build her own lane through music centered on confidence, relationships, transformation and real-life experiences.
Wadena vs. Wadena: Back Outside marks the beginning of her next chapter.
