[Saturday Spotlight] T-Jones, Charles Edward, & Sam-C

This week I decided to make things easier on myself in the submission process. Instead of waiting until I have free time during the weekend and making my inbox look bloated, I decided to take an hour out of the day to listen to submissions and provide feedback on all of the records submitted. While we can’t post everyone, I feel it’s important to at least get a response for your submission. Want my take on your song? Here are our submission guidelines.

Kendrick Lamar Shakes Up The Super Bowl With Bold Drake Diss And Surprise Guests

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 59 halftime performance was nothing short of legendary, leaving fans buzzing with surprise cameos and bold moments that took his long-running feud with Drake to new heights. Kicking off with an unreleased song snippet and followed by “Squabble Up” from his latest album GNX, Kendrick immediately set the tone for a game-changing performance. Fans eagerly waited to see if Kendrick would play his diss track Not Like Us, especially with Drake's ongoing lawsuit against him and his label for defamation and harassment. Lamar's performance included an unexpected appearance by SZA and a quirky cameo from Serena Williams, along with Samuel L. Jackson’s comedic interruptions, all building the suspense around the Drake drama. In the middle of his performance, Kendrick turned up the heat, looking straight into the camera and directly addressing Drake with his famous lyrics, “I heard you like them young," as fans held their breath. Despite the tension, Kendrick censored himself when it came time to call Drake a "certified lover boy" and avoided saying “pedophile,” which had been widely speculated. Social media lit up with mixed reactions, with some fans mocking the performance as a "mid mashup" and others noting the intense hostility toward Drake. With the hashtag #KendrickBowl trending, it’s clear that Kendrick’s performance was a cultural moment that pushed boundaries—but has he gone too far, or is this just another chapter in hip-hop history? Only time will tell, and Drake has yet to respond.

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T-Jones

When you hear music it should give you a feeling. You can tell when an artist has put every ounce of emotion into a record just by how it sounds. T-Jones uses his past to celebrate the now with ‘Champ’. The Missouri based artist offers a message of positivity over trap production as he refuses to give up until he’s known as the best in the world.

Charles Edward

Involved with the entertainment industry as an actor since the age of 6, Charles Edward knows how to create a great video. ‘Sweet Love Story’ is the tale of two kids who fall in love in elementary school and examines how the relationship changes over the years. Charles tells the story from his perspective, showing how chaotic love can be for a teenager once rejection sets in. The twist ending is great and I love how the video tells a progressive story yet stays in the moment at the same time.

Sam-C

As you can tell, the theme for this week’s post is about storytelling. Baltimore, MD’s Sam-C gives us a video and song that do both. ‘Lost Ones’ sees Sam spitting from his perspective about people that he may or may not have lost that influenced this record. The video does a fantastic job of showcasing Sam’s lyrics while showing shots of him remembering these people during scenes in a church and a cemetery.