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Dylan Toole is a music marketing and media strategist best known as the founder of DMT Records. He is recognized for his behind-the-scenes involvement in large-scale music campaigns that have sustained commercial performance across streaming platforms, charts, and digital media. Throughout his career, Toole has worked across marketing strategy, campaign execution, and digital positioning for projects connected to billions of global streams and hundreds of Billboard chart entries. His experience also includes involvement with numerous RIAA-certified Gold and Platinum releases, reflecting consistent participation in high-performing music rollouts rather than isolated successes. DMT Records was founded to reflect that long-term approach.…

DMT Records continues its rapid expansion with the announcement that 808 WRLD has officially joined the company as an A&R Representative, bringing his seasoned ear, industry relationships, and talent-scouting instincts to one of the fastest-growing independent labels in the country. Known for his ability to identify emerging artists before they break, 808 WRLD has built a reputation as a connector — someone who discovers raw talent, understands their commercial potential, and knows how to position artists for long-term success. His work at DMT Records will focus on scouting and developing talent for marketing, funding, publishing administration, and other high-impact opportunities…

Huncho Markk is emerging as the new face of Riverdale’s hip-hop scene. Formerly known as UTMR PlugHunxho, Marquavious Bohannon has rebranded and is pushing forward with renewed focus and energy. Now managed by Dillon Cash at Swaggertown Records and Colossal Records, Huncho is ready to make a serious impact. Born July 21, 2003, in Atlanta, Huncho’s musical foundation comes from classic R&B and soul artists like Mint Condition and Erykah Badu, thanks to his parents. He later shaped his own style influenced by Chris Brown, Future, and Lil Wayne. In 2021, he introduced himself with “Pain In My Cup,” a…

Flex-C is in his own lane, and he’s not slowing for traffic. Coming out of Pennsylvania with over a decade of grind behind him, he’s no overnight story. He’s the kind of artist who builds quietly until the music speaks loud enough to shake the room. His name first started buzzing with “Get Check,” a record that introduced his relentless flow and sharp delivery. Since then, he’s only turned up the heat. Tracks like “Rack,” “Meditation” featuring Cuba, and “Wake Up” featuring Sinseer have shown Flex-C’s range while keeping his core message solid. His latest EP, Legend of the Art,…

If you’re still waiting for a co-sign, you’re already behind. Media Kombat isn’t here to babysit talent—it’s here for the ones who know what they bring to the table and want full control of the play. No labels calling the shots. No corporate suits slowing the process. Just you, your vision, and a platform that lets you move how you want. This is for the independent grinders. The artists dropping heat on their own dime. The creators flipping content into culture. The business minds turning an idea into motion. Media Kombat gives you the setup to run your own campaign,…

Villelife Ki, an emerging artist from Louisiana, is rapidly becoming a standout name in the hip-hop scene. With his raw authenticity and a sound that’s impossible to ignore, Villelife Ki’s journey is one fueled by passion, resilience, and an undying love for music. From the start, Villelife Ki’s love for music was evident. His drive to pursue a career in music comes from a deep-seated passion and a desire to connect with others through his lyrics. “I love it,” he says simply, yet his music tells a much deeper story—one that speaks of struggles, triumphs, and the emotions that come…

From the sun-soaked parish of Saint Catherine, Jamaica, Kaye Starh is a dynamic reggae artist whose life story is as textured and vibrant as the rhythms she creates. With a voice that carries the warmth of the Caribbean breeze and lyrics grounded in truth, healing, and legacy, she embodies the essence of modern roots music. Raised in a household where melodies were more common than mealtime prayers, Kaye’s early life was steeped in music. Her grandfather blazed trails in gospel, her uncle helped define the ska era, and her mother and aunt brought soul to every church gathering. That environment…

Riverdale’s own Huncho Markk is stepping into his truth. After making a name as UTMR PlugHunxho, the young artist knew it was time for a change—not just in name, but in purpose. Now working with Dillon Cash through Swaggertown Records / Colossal Records, Huncho is taking his career more serious than ever and locking in on his goals. Born in Atlanta on July 21, 2003, Huncho grew up surrounded by real music. His parents raised him on classic soul and R&B—Erykah Badu, Mint Condition, and more. That sound helped shape his love for music early. But it was artists like…

If you’re not already tapped in, it’s time to meet jbbrsh (pronounced “jibberish”)—a Bengali-American rapper blending Texas energy, West Coast production, and rich South Asian roots into something the rap game hasn’t heard before. Originally from Austin, Texas, and now based in Los Angeles, jbbrsh isn’t your typical artist. Raised in a Bangladeshi household and deeply connected to his cultural heritage, he’s creating a sound that’s unapologetically his own—where Bengali folk music and trap beats live side by side. “My family’s from Chittagong, Bangladesh,” jbbrsh says. “I go back every year. That perspective—seeing where we came from, what we built…

Today on WPAT 930AM, something rare happened. “Wake Up,” the latest offering from underground favorite Flex-C and emerging artist Sinseer, aired to a regional audience and left an impact that reached far beyond music. Flex-C’s verses, always rooted in lived experience, cut through surface-level trends and tapped into deeper cultural frustrations. With Sinseer matching that intensity, “Wake Up” became more than a track it became a conversation starter. https://youtu.be/OL68NGNjQYs This was a major moment for indie hip-hop. Stream the moment again here: www.wpat930am.com WPAT 930 AM Live