Welcome to the May 2026 Independent Artist Showcase — a spotlight on independent artists building their own sound, audience, and momentum.

This episode features hip-hop, trap, drill, R&B, soul, instrumentals, gospel rap, dancehall, dark alternative, and global underground music from artists across the BeatsToRapOn community.

Featured artists:

YUNGBLAZER1 — Trap / Drill artist with music connected to the Street Money$ rollout. Artist Profile | YouTube | Blog

ASLAMICO — Hip-hop artist from KwaZulu-Natal with an upcoming EP and album plans. Artist Profile | Spotify

GASBOYY0 — Afro Hip-Hop artist focused on emotion, discipline, growth, and purpose. Artist Profile

ES26 — Hip-hop artist and producer creating Lifestyle Promotion Music.
Artist Profile | Spotify

CHIZZY DAVID — Young upcoming artist making music from life, hustle, and ambition. Artist Profile

KINGDYNASTY360 — Hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and trap-influenced artist.
Artist Profile | Spotify Playlist

LILITHR3QUIEM — Dark-alt cinematic artist blending gothic rock, alternative metal, and emotional storytelling.
Artist Profile | Spotify | YouTube | Hyperfollow

MEDGORS — Upcoming hip-hop and R&B singer/songwriter.
Artist Profile | YouTube

85 SKWAD — Veteran conscious hip-hop group from Kaduna, Nigeria.
Artist Profile

THE REAL TRIBE — Global hip-hop collective built on unity, consistency, and raw talent.
Artist Profile | Spotify Album

PRETTYBOYAJGAMING2020 — R&B, soul, lo-fi, boom bap, and rap songwriter.
Artist Profile | Spotify | TikTok

MRLEE — Sound engineer and music producer bringing dancehall and instrumental energy.
Artist Profile

DODIRTYDUCK — Tacoma-connected hip-hop artist with a grind-focused street sound.
Artist Profile

MRUNFORGETTABLE — Producer, songwriter, visual artist, and CEO with 15+ years of experience.
Artist Profile

TONE123 — Producer and ar

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Bragging rights are locked in. Your artist profile and winning track stay featured on the Beats To Rap On homepage for all of April.

• Hip-Hop / Rap — slime-jul-doll, “Fuck You’ll” — beatstorapon.com/track/781c447f-fbac-4423-93a0-18e7bd8d8065
• Trap — droozy, “Blame” — beatstorapon.com/track/60aa71a5-edbb-4341-9e2a-9e70530840b5
• Drill — nyizm2026djparadox2020360, “REST IN PEACE 2026” — beatstorapon.com/track/476c7527-1a09-4de4-955c-a118c9cef541
• Afrobeats — slimetee056, “Truth in the pattern” — beatstorapon.com/track/c1b9308c-1750-4b51-a956-137d5366395f
• Amapiano — aslamic0, “ASLAMICO-WENA BOWUTHINI KANTI” — beatstorapon.com/track/e5f1b674-d9da-4afa-affa-ba9a55d26934
• Phonk — hopeezy, “The Light” — beatstorapon.com/track/497a8ffc-deb2-41a6-9f06-58b1496486c6
• R&B & Soul — pg-gibson, “You Are Amazing” — beatstorapon.com/track/ccd63a5d-9774-4341-9f90-015e51365f32
• Instrumentals — mrlee, “03 Leeinstrumentals” — beatstorapon.com/track/804113e8-851d-4bee-a893-1ee7d99fe7e8
• Dancehall — isaiah, “How I Like IT” — beatstorapon.com/track/bcf4950d-07fe-41fb-a239-e231a3d2ae3f
• Reggae — edrian, “ʙᴀʜᴀʏ ʟɪʙᴜɢᴀɴ ɴɢ ᴍɢᴀ ᴍᴀsᴀsᴀʀᴀᴘ” — beatstorapon.com/track/458e918e-172e-46c6-b014-1657c4701355
• Latin Urban — nyizm2026djparadox2020360, “VIVA PUERTO RICO 2026” — beatstorapon.com/track/a406c63f-7de6-49e6-99f4-f10ea3a10893
• Samples — nyizm2026djparadox2020360, “FUNK ALL NIGHT 2026” — beatstorapon.com/track/cc7c7fad-18b1-4e1e-a9eb-0d2e6f70403c
• Club Bangers — para-nml, “We can fly” — beatstorapon.com/track/05e99a8c-b2e6-41d3-b62c-40b8e2fc149a
• Gospel — johnsonrays, “JOHNSON RAYS - SPIRIT BREATH” — beatstorapon.com/track/b54f8042-46e4-4f16-9ca0-bacc10372601
• Full Length DJ Mixes — dj-majestik, “SUSP3NSE OWN3D” — beatstorapon.com/track/52225e9e-3304-400b-b0e1-a722e097d22d
• Jersey Club — nyizm2026djparadox2020360, “RENEGADES 207TH STREET” — beatstorapon.com/track/d0282a4b-1a23-4a46-bc57-11d16494642c
• Grime — para-nml, “Right Time” — beatstorapon.com/track/f09dfc58-8079-414f-980b-c1354e93ea7d

Congrats again to every winner.

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EPISODE TITLE:
April 2026 Music Showcase: New Voices, Fresh Energy

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
April 2026 brings a powerful monthly music showcase spotlighting a wide range of emerging talent and bold creative voices. This episode features standout performances and fresh sounds from mrlee, johnsonrays, slimetee056, yungblazer1, only1siege, gnerylknowledge8, droozy, slime-jul-doll, and youngrren, each bringing a distinct style, story, and energy to the mic. From sharp lyricism to melodic momentum, this month’s lineup is packed with artists ready to leave their mark.

We also turn the spotlight on habefe, vibez, 85skwad, taubekate3gmailcom, bangazbyboon, tone123, engrpp, brickline-records, gasboyy0, nazlifersa2025, therealkidcrook, and dodirtyduck, rounding out a showcase that captures the pulse of new music right now. Whether you’re here for raw bars, genre-blending experimentation, or infectious hooks, this episode delivers a stacked March session built to introduce listeners to the next wave of artists making noise.

FEATURED ARTISTS & LINKS:
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► mrlee
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/mrlee

► johnsonrays
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/johnsonrays
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6YVZaWP8bnXVFdxdPA8ADW
• DistroKid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/johnsonrays/you--i

► slimetee056
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/slimetee056

► yungblazer1
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/yungblazer1
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5sGxVxFCMRCfdXqU9SWXwQ
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YungBlazer
• yungblazermusic.blogspot.com: https://yungblazermusic.blogspot.com/2017/09

► only1siege
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/only1siege
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7cm3WDLkeDs1nnc50XgCnV
• TuneCore: https://social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=haDk-Shulg-V50KD26_fmQ
• staynhngry.com: https://staynhngry.com/

► gnerylknowledge8
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/gnerylknowledge8

► droozy
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/droozy
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6BWhxS4HsQYRwIwGURbBfX

► slime-jul-doll
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/slime-jul-doll
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1R7J89J7sJV6zUSjh305qZ

► youngrren
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/youngrren
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/https

► habefe
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/habefe
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0h724KBX4LZSeFcJin7zB7
• TikTok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSua8cMet
• iamhabefe.com: http://www.iamhabefe.com/

► vibez
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/vibez

► 85skwad
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/85skwad

► taubekate3gmailcom
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/taubekate3gmailcom

► bangazbyboon
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/bangazbyboon
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zWz2wgXPsYIirRPjzYV0
• Spotify Artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zwWz2wgXPsYIirRPjzYV0
• BeatsToRapOn Artist Page: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/bangazbyboon

► tone123
• Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/tone123
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/

We’re building the future—empowering every artist and creator with the tools, beats, and network to share their voice, connect boldly, and leave a mark on the world. 🔗 Visit us at https://beatstorapon.com.

Keep creating. Keep sharing. Keep rising.