This weeks Stories!

Underground Hip-Hop / Rap.
LaSpookyy
LaSpookyy is an emerging hip-hop artist building his name through a steady run of releases and a style that feels distinctly his own. Projects like Spooky Season 3 and Setting a Statement helped establish his sound, while tracks like “Spooky Flow,” “Captain Grit,” and “Spooky Talk” show an artist continuing to sharpen it with each release. Alongside his solo work, collaborations with artists like LuhDuke and marbandsz have placed him within a growing underground network. With a deep catalog already forming and a clear identity behind the music, LaSpookyy is one to keep an eye on as his reach continues to grow.

Alternative R&B / Hip-Hop
Brittany Carter
Brittany Carter is an emerging singer, songwriter, and rapper blending soulful R&B with hip-hop and a deeply personal approach to songwriting. Her music carries an intimate, reflective quality, balancing smooth vocals with honest writing that gives each record its own character. Songs like “Head High,” along with her appearance on Adia’s “For Free,” showcase her versatility and ability to move naturally between melodic and rap-driven sounds. With a style rooted in authenticity rather than chasing trends, Carter is steadily carving out a space that feels entirely her own.

Alternative R&B / Soul
Isaiah Kaleo
Isaiah Kaleo is an emerging alternative R&B artist bringing a warm, intimate feel to modern R&B. His music leans into smooth production, understated melodies, and personal songwriting, creating records that feel polished without losing their rawness. As his audience continues to grow, Kaleo is carving out his own space within a new wave of R&B artists blending traditional soul influences with a more alternative, contemporary sound.

Alternative Pop / R&B
marQ
marQ is an emerging artist combining alternative pop and R&B with melodic songwriting and polished, contemporary production. His music sits naturally within the new generation of artists blurring the boundaries between indie, R&B, and mainstream pop, giving his work an accessible sound without feeling overly commercial. Apple Music currently lists marQ among Malcolm Todd's similar artists, which is exactly the ecosystem I'd be looking at for your feature.

Underground Hip-Hop / Internet Rap
Basedalways
Basedalways is an emerging underground rapper building momentum through a steady stream of releases and collaborations across the internet rap scene. His music pairs melodic, atmospheric production with a laid-back delivery that gives his records an instantly recognizable feel. Tracks like “bring em out,” “idk y,” and “bryson” with xtsy showcase an artist developing his own identity while staying connected to the new wave of underground hip-hop. Still early in his rise, Basedalways is quickly becoming a name worth keeping an eye on.


