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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• 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/

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Artist list + links to their work

1. JAYBUDDZ

• YouTube: https://youtu.be/8P9g2DVlHEA?si=Bj1VNrWdo_soDv2T

2. TONE123

• Bandcamp: https://anthonycairns1.bandcamp.com
• Blog / artist site: https://electrovibing.blogspot.com

3. NOBODYMUSIC

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7fjiRy6MsND4PEQsPYnkm9?si=efcf3a65a4d64c7b
  
  

4. MRLEE

• No public work link provided

5. DJ-MAJESTIK

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2GsKkXPbmRdG5SATZqfXev?si=mXVipRfMRke9C9wiAC75kw
  
  

6. SQWID

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5qmEXOepK04BedidOosXqF?si=AH8I8EBnQGKBL7TYi1qGpQ
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/73zX1NxSaqc?si=g8CaPWyZvpT2RlNs
• BeatStars: https://www.beatstars.com/sqwidonthebeat

7. ASLAMIC0

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2loNzlveNg9tWAnMMT9Its?si=LjnzjsTKQaqQYXIdRWUckQ

8. JOHNEPIC

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5rKC8aQ3pOAY9CnOwQCAHM?si=zcoE4kYBRMWvxnS1YC2IYw
  
  

9. CDOUGHGG

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3OQUGnotblM8eE2oEOfgRw?si=4DreuW34T7qFCWeOK8vHmQ

10. THATTHO3

• Spotify Artist Profile: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66zsniNg1Wtj7JreFficoU

11. GASBOYY0

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/57Vw5YjdzEs0xoN1ICMdfs?si=tjy0gn9NRr2oswq0OkuMMA

12. CRYSTAL789

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4joHz5Kc5GJpKC67K6drEJ?si=AfeOQvK2S3arW8FraLYgjA

13. AHKDIGITALZ

• YouTube Shorts: https://youtube.com/shorts/2NvyRJr5LJE?si=m8z_EqWAJR-Ds7BY
• Fashion / brand link: https://www.aliveshoes.com/ak-kicks-1

14. 1122QUIETVIBES

• UnitedMasters: https://unitedmasters.com/a/1122-quiet-vibes
• YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UChfLkR_XZutKgL6YyBVHavg?si=-NWmNcbF4rBYzBK9

15. SLIMETEE056

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1HqnnHm6kBgGCIUvtDRuX6?si=ODzodoVxQvCMe9jEHMLdMA
• Facebook:

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🎙️ Featured Artists & Links

► reemdagreat
• EPK / Visuals: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG8yimKwds/1CUrq95VRO_UFGY5Tm4d1A/edit

• Website: https://goodxevil.net/

► atom-g
• Bandcamp: https://qjg-atomg.bandcamp.com/music

► tone123
• YouTube (Track): https://youtu.be/7H0p3tIYQFk

• YouTube (Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@Tonesi2i

► para-nml
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2oDbVizKCXHkEUiYn6ZHYy

► ekovibration
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/13udSub6ADwyHEvlxns3j7

• YouTube: https://youtu.be/UVmlZmQhtI0

• YouTube: https://youtu.be/m5Zb8AuJlBo

► cdoughgg
• Spotify (Album): https://open.spotify.com/album/6NTXK13nVoTxSuGhebJnFO

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cdoughgg

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prec_marmar

► chiefspaz
• Links coming soon

► jdotpirelli
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2VwdkpkOY8oDO2iOWvhTdq

► crystal789
• Spotify (Track): https://open.spotify.com/track/2QDfjbNUYIHPnuDwNJHJBE

• Spotify (Artist): https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BC8k6j9tkuM8hdGs9UUZw

• BTR Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/crystal789

► ahkdigitalz
• Links coming soon

► only1siege
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2lPKrWcgnDftcpTcnQ9REH

• Smart Link (TuneCore): https://social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=MgFdKQrxWnCUF4KFlbUgEw

• Merch: https://stayn-x-hngry.printify.me/

► yoboi
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZrFONHxRcDXTK3KuVzKlt

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flytech.productio

• TIDAL: https://tidal.com/@yoboi

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This episode of Global Wave dives into the worldwide sound of BeatsToRapOn – one episode, ten creators, zero skips. From hardcore hip-hop and gospel storytelling to trap soul, jazz-hop, dancehall and Afro-futuristic beats, this is a snapshot of what the platform is really doing.

Featured creators:

• darksynthax – Artist, Rapper, Songwriter/Lyricist
  Old school and hardcore rap documenting real events and personal milestones.
  Tracks: “Broken Truce”, “Bling Bling hustle”, “No Mercy for the Sick”
  🔗 https://beatstorapon.com/artist/darksynthax
  
  
• a12345 (HEAVEN BOY – PROMISE EZA) – Artist, Music Educator/Coach, Vocalist/Singer
  Cameroonian gospel/inspirational artist blending African soul, Aghem rhythms and modern gospel energy.
  Tracks: “Heaven language”, “Heaven Boss”, “BU RICE”
  🔗 https://beatstorapon.com/artist/a12345
  
  
• loveableboy6190 – Artist, Promoter/Event Organizer, Songwriter/Lyricist
  Fast-rising Afrofusion/Afropop/trap artist from Lagos turning love, risk and hustle into trap soul.
  Tracks: “Irreplaceable Love”, “West nigga Love ❤️ Seen”, “Nigga Code”
  🔗 https://beatstorapon.com/artist/loveableboy6190
  
  
• digger – Songwriter/Lyricist, Sound Designer, Producer/Beatmaker, Artist
  Jazz-hop and underground hip-hop beats built for freestyles, storytelling and late-night loops.
  Tracks: “Sentimental”, “Happy Times”, “Life We Live”
  🔗 https://beatstorapon.com/artist/digger
  
  
• elvinixe – Artist, Rapper, Vocalist/Singer
  The speed 👽 alien from Africa, blending hip-hop, Afropop and Caribbean energy.
  Tracks: “Sunshine”, “If me die tonight”, “Momma don't cry”
  🔗 https://beatstorapon.com/artist/elvinixe
  
  
• ahmeedbeatz – Artist, Rapper, Producer/Beatmaker
  Afrobeats grit meets U.K. drill and cloud trap, pushing a ruthless, hybrid sound.
  Tracks: “U.K DRILL Type Beat”, “PLUGGNB”, “XOXO x Pluggnb Trap”
  🔗 https://beatstorapon.com/artist/ahmeedbeatz
  
  
• travi-awesome – Artist, Producer/Beatmaker, Songwriter/Lyricist
  Ohio veteran with 20+ years in the game, live experience and pure underground hip-hop.
  Tracks: “Certified (C.O. Boiz)”, “HAMlet 2”, “King Leo Freestyle 2”
  🔗 https://beatstorapon.com/artist/travi-awesome
  
  
• concept – Artist, Rapper, Songwriter/Lyricist
  Can’t stop writing – alternative and underground rap that swings between hard and heartfelt.
  Tracks: “Don’t talk about it be about it”, “Pop That Shit”, “Believe Me”
  🔗 https://beatstorapon.com/artist/concept
  
  
• ridimkillers – Artist, DJ, Producer/Beatmaker
  A cross-country dancehall band spanning Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Atlanta.
  Tracks: “Good vibez”, “Kwenda”, “Chan moves by ridim killers”
  🔗 https://

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St Clair Du-Berry — better known as Saint Dub — has one of those stories you can feel in the records.

Raised in Morrow, Georgia, he found his voice as “the loudest kid in the choir,” moved into musical theatre (The Wiz at 12), then into the TV grind: auditions in LA, stand-in and photo-double work on Earth to Echo, Disney XD’s TRY-athlon and more. Along the way he lost both parents, relocated again, and turned all of it into deeply personal rap records.

In this episode we cover:

• Growing up in Atlanta’s suburbs and finding music in the church
• Moving from Orlando to LA and learning the industry from the inside
• The story behind The Glitch, “Vitamin B12” and recording with his mother
• Processing grief and faith on his new album Sermons
• Building experimental cuts like “I Live Forever” and sampling UK artist RAYE
• Why he keeps “Saint” in his name and tries to offer perspective in every verse
  
  

To watch the video podcast, check it out here https://youtu.be/uxR4gNvtEbs?si=3ut7X0TkkBVJfeNP

Listen to Saint Dub:
Profile & links: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/saintduberry

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/saintdub/

TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@saintdub

X – https://x.com/StCleezyMofo

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SaintyyyBoi/

He closes the episode with a simple line that hits hard:

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On this episode of the BeatsToRapOn Podcast, Lance Romance tells the never-before-told story of how Andy Gibb changed his life – from skating rink crush music to a real-life encounter in LA, and a promise he’s still determined to keep.

We cover Lance’s journey from New York to Texas and back, how Motown, Bee Gees, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson all shaped his ear, and why he became “the Bee Gees of rap” – a pop-leaning, musically trained rapper inside a rougher, sample-driven hip-hop world. Listen here or checkout the Podcast Video here https://youtu.be/jmdmXgXZLOg?si=GHBWKg7fu7ZLhonp

Lance breaks down:

• 🎵 Pop vs Motown swing – how Bee Gees, Andy Gibb and disco shaped his cadence and songwriting
• 🥁 From marching band to drum machines – xylophone, snare, tim-toms, then LinnDrum, SP-12, Casio, Korg and programming
• 🎤 Being ‘too polite’ for rap – why his Texas upbringing, clear diction and musicianship made him an outlier in NYC hip-hop
• 💿 The label move that blocked his album “Life of a Showgirl (R&B Mixes)” because it clashed with Taylor Swift’s title
• 🏛 Why indie platforms like BeatsToRapOn matter when majors can pause or reshape releases
• 🌟 Tower Records, Sunset Strip – meeting Andy Gibb during the Raising Hell Tour (Run DMC, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Houdini)
• ⚠️ The Long Beach Arena riot – why it was a blessing Andy never made it to that rap show
• 🌴 Miami, Def Jam tour & the promise – wanting Andy on his first album and promising to remake “I Wanna Be Your Everything” and “Shadow Dancing”
• 💔 Processing Andy’s death and why Lance still feels a responsibility to honor his legacy properly
• 💿 The Sensation EP – a Studio-54-flavored disco EP featuring Bee Gees/Donna Summer influence, planned for a major-label release
• 🎥 The tribute vision – shooting videos for “I Wanna Be Your Everything” and “Shadow Dancing” in Australia with Andy’s daughter involved creatively
• 🎄 What’s next – the “Lance Romance: 50 Albums, One Show Girl” Tour (2026) and his house-meets-rap holiday project Christmas on Ice

This episode is a love letter to disco, Bee Gees, Andy Gibb, band kids and indie creators who refuse to play by the traditional rules.

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