[Saturday Spotlight] TheYungJB + Rob Law

Another edition of Saturday Spotlight is here. Each week we review submissions from all over the globe, picking the best out of the batch to highlight at the end of the week. The talent is beaming with potential. Influences range from old school to modern twists, and the results are often surprising, to say the least. If you feel you have what it takes, submit your music and show the world what’s up.

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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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TheYungJB

TheYungJB is the definition of personality. His track, “Everything Good” is a perfect example of using what’s at your disposal and creating something magnificent. JB’s cadence brings you back to the days of Carti’s Die Lit: the words are swift in delivery, his vocals spring off the next, and the production minimalist enough to keep the focus on the artist. Smoking an unlit cigarette with an unopened bottle, with deflated balloons in the background makes the video for “Everything Good” worth a view. Check out his single below:

Rob Law

Rob Law spits verses as if his throat is lined with razor blades. His voice has a natural rasp, adding instant friction between his vocals and his choice of production. On “Panoramic View” his jagged delivery serrates through the verses. The track has a lingering grittiness that can be heard underneath the squealing guitars in the background. The music is meant to be blasted in your hood at the end of a day of making ends meet. For guys like Rob Law, this is where you want to be. Check out his latest single 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.