The weekly Top Submissions aims to showcase a selected crop of acts that cross our paths. From the best tracks/videos from far and wide, we gather the upper echelon of artists you can find and give them a platform to be further recognized for their works. So, sit back and tune in, and don’t forget to show them some love by following them on all social media platforms

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En Derin x Twista – “AMAN TANRIM”

Turkish rapper En Derin and legendary Chi-town emcee Twista team up for “AMAN TANRIM,” a hard-hitting piece that sees both emcees in their element. En Derin holds it down with his laidback flow while Twista decimates the beat with his legendary double time machine gun flow.

ZonedoutSTL – “Zonedout Freestyle”.

Emerging emcee ZonedoutSTL flexes their lyrical prowess in the eponymous track titled “Zonedout Freestyle”. Backed by a scenic and urgent sounding backdrop, the rapper goes forth with an unapologetic type demeanor with darts for the detractors and haters.

Steve Poet – “Nowhere”

Emerging UK rapper Steve Poet pours his heart on wax with “Nowhere”. The track is a reflective and solemn piece focusing on a strained relationship that is going nowhere. From betrayal, lack of commitment and pain, Steve Poet gives audiences a relatable and profound performance.

Schama Noel – “Sorry Miss Jackson (Outkast Remix)”.

Indie rapper Schama Noel enters this week’s playlist with “Sorry Miss Jackson (Outkast Remix)”. Over the classic soundscape, Noel showcases his lyrical skills with heartfelt storytelling and engaging wordplay on this track.

BK Music x Dizzy Wright x Rockie Fresh x Yil C – “Safe Inside”

“Safe Inside” is the second single from French producer BK Music who connects with Dizzy Wright , Rockie Fresh and  Venezuelan rapper Yil C. Over a solemn Spanish guitar-driven backdrop, the emcee delivers outstanding verses.

Sample Space – “My House”

Sample Space‘s “My House” goes into the delicate topic of life as a young black man and how the modern world views him. From racism, institutionalized prejudice and more, Sample Space delivers a thoughtful and insightful track that blends social consciousness with genre bending musicality.

Jezeb – “Rabbit Season”

Jezeb is out with the verbal shotgun in “Rabbit Season.” The track is a hard-hitting lyric-driven piece that is ripe with edgy lyricism and expressive flows. The track is taken from his new EP NEWMASK1: A DEMONstration.

J-Graze – “In a Good Place”

J-Graze drops off  “In a Good Place,” an aspirational track that aims to encourage listeners to chase their dreams and goals.

Dwain The Po3t – “Still Dreaming”

UK rapper/poet Dwain The Po3t enters our playlist with “Still Dreaming,” a reflective piece that is ripe with insightful and profound bars about universal truth, power of unity and the thread that keeps humanity together. The soundscape is dark and cinematic and sets the tone for Dwain The Po3t’s edgy and thought-provoking lyricism.  He blends the track with vocal snippets from the late great MLK and UK activist/rapper Akala.

James Gardin – “I’m So Polite”

James Gardin returns with “I’m So Polite,” a bouncy funk/dance track that talks about self-confidence, awareness and the power of irresistible charm. Armed with his laidback flow and relatable lyrics, Gardin delivers a feel good anthem that is perfect for your morning training regimen.

Sample Space – “New Negro Spiritual”

Los Angeles musician Sample Space drops “New Negro Spiritual,” a profound piece that explores the intimate talk between father and son as he explains the bitter and hard truths about racism and the steps for self preservation. The beat produced by Epik the Dawn is bouncy and groovy while the lyrics are insightful and educational. The beat produced by Epik the Dawn blends Nu Wave and Grime elements.

Killa Impact x Canibus x Cambatta x LottaZay – “Unhuman”

“Unhuman” is a lyric dense posse cut from UK emcee Killa Impact who recruits the metaphor matador Canibus, the OG lyricist Cambatta and LottaZay. The track has a modern bounce with dark textures , an autotuned hook, but the verses are sharp as a freshly unleased razor. Each emcee bring their A-game showcasing their distinct styles.

Ghost Lamp – “The Real” (feat. Ruste Juxx)

Japanese producer Ghost Lamp unveils his new single “The Real,” which sees the beatmaker connecting with Brooklyn rapper Ruste Juxx. The track is a masterclass in lyricism and storytelling as Ruste Juxx starts off with a history lesson about his life and closes it out with a raw dose of bravado.  This highly anticipated track is distributed by the respected independent Hip Hop label URBNET.

Declaime – “Suckas”

Declaime returns with his second single, “Suckas” from his forthcoming 9-track album titled “Flatulent,  set to be released on the esteemed URBNET label on December 5, 2025. The track is a hard-hitting, barebones breakbeat driven track with dark textures and vocals scratches. Here, Declaime pays homage to all the great DJs who helped elevate the culture The album is produced by German beat maker and producer Der Brxwnsxn.

Eyeven – “Play Favorites”

Eyeven help close out this week’s playlist with their new release “Play Favorites”. Over a solemn piano-driven jazzy backdrop, the rapper explore the daily pressures of life.