[Saturday Spotlight] Johnny Drama + Dobey Dobe

Welcome to another edition of the Saturday Spotlight!

Every week we receive an overwhelming amount of submissions, and it’s steadily growing. Singers, producers, and rappers have connected with us showcasing undeniable skill and creativity. One of the most important things, however, is individuality. Finding your sense of self, your ideal sound that specifically defines you and no one else is key for breaking out in this competitive sport. Explore and experiment, test new lanes that may go against the grain but the lightning captured from the friction may be the magic you’re looking for. Now let’s introduce our picks for this week. Oh, you can submit to us on this link.

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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Johnny Drama

Johnny Drama knows how to create an icy atmosphere, with his autotune layered vocals forming icicles throughout his songs. On “Long Story Short”, the air is thin to the point you can see the condensation off Johnny’s lines. The song, which serves as an intro to his latest album Took It personal, features a hypotonic trap beat where he shows confidence, using melody to capture his emotions through the various breaks of the track. Check out “Long Story Short” below:

Dobey Dobe

Dobey Dobe is a master of his craft, rapping with complete tenacity with conscious lyrics that are easy to digest and resonate with. On his latest single, “Lone”, Dobey’s off-kilter delivery exuberantly shines through, completely complementing the sharpness of his wordplay. Dobey reflects on the tendencies of other people, looking at his situations from the outside-in. It’s hard not to mash the replay button once you’re tangled in his web of melodies and dynamic verses. Check out his track, “Lone” below:

– by Anthony Malone and Navjosh

Through our artist discovery platform Saturday Spotlight, we have discovered some amazing talent in the past including Russ, Ty Dolla Sign, Mez, IDK, Victoria Monét and Trap Beckham to name just a few. In most cases, coverage on HHNM was their first look among media outlets. Find the submission guidelines here.