[Saturday Spotlight] LosDaSavage + Boslen

Welcome back to another edition of Saturday Spotlight. 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. Rap is ever evolving, artists are taking the reigns in their cities. This is opening the door the new sounds and ideas. Whether you’re an aspiring emcee, a magician behind the boards, or a master vocalist; the Spotlight is the place to strut your talent.

Remember that all upcoming artists can submit music to us for Saturday Spotlight on this link. Good luck!

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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LosDaSavage

LosDaSavage is telling stories filled with pain that remains stained on Batan Rouge’s streets. Los comes from a generation inspired by the vivid stories painted by the likes of NBA Youngboy and Kevin Gates. On his latest single, “Leave Me”, Los highlights the realities that plague him, his peers, and youth in similar positions where the streets is the only way of life for survival. Los unleashes melodies, crooning gun-threats to his opps, all while putting on for himself and his team. “Leave Me” is a result of countless nights of hunger, and many days of loss. Check out his single below:

Boslen

Canada continues to thrive in the hip-hop world but this time, the talent is from the West Coast. At only 22 years old, Vancouver-based artist Boslen is making moves. The hip-hop newcomer’s music style is quite diverse, combining sounds of hip-hop, rock and pop. His latest single ‘QUARTZ’, featuring Toronto rapper Charmaine, is a fierce track which shows off Boslen’s lyricism and his unique vocals. The song is also accompanied by a music video filmed in Vancouver and Toronto, bringing the energy of both cities together. ‘QUARTZ’ is the third single off the artist’s forthcoming album DUSK to DAWN, out later this year.

Check out the video for ‘QUARTZ’ 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.