[Saturday Spotlight] – J-Real, David Cash, Redway, TIMO + Mazon

How’s it going HHNMers? We’re back today with another edition of our Saturday Spotlight series where we shed some light on the hardworking upcomers out there. Today we’ll hear from J-Real, David Cash, Redway, TIMO and Mazon who all give us some promising new music to carry us through the weekend. Check em out below.

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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J-Real

They say it takes 10,000 Hours to be great at something. Embark with J-Real as he takes you on his journey filled with smooth melodies and even smoother beats. Production from Money Montage, 800 Hertz, & Dope Fantasy mostly control the vibe with their harmonic blends. With TCM’s DJ Grady, DJ Iceberg, & DJ Flatline overseeing the mixtape, The 10,000 Hour Story, from start to finish will explain the challenge of chasing perfection in your day to day life.

David Cash

David Cash made a strong impression at the top of the year when he released his mixtape Escape featuring the likes of Cardo, Clams Casino, DJ Mustard, Nipsey Hussle, Problem, and several others. Determined as ever, David is focused on his next full length effort and continues to build momentum with the release of the official visuals for his collaboration with singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger. ‘Whatever Now’ will be featured on Cash’s upcoming project California C.A.S.H., which will also include features from Young Thug, Metro Boomin, Jay 305, Scotty ATL, Alley Boy, and more. Watch the ‘Whatever Now’ video above.

Redway

To follow up the release of ‘Right Now,’ Toronto artist Redway returns today with the second single from his forthcoming 9-track collaborative EP with Grammy-nominated producer WondaGurl. The aforementioned EP will be available on iTunes on August 19th, but thanks to Redway, we have a promising new tune to hold us over. Check it out below.

TIMO

After dropping ‘Grow Up’ featuring Finally Famous rep Earlly Mac at the top of the year, TIMO has been laying all the groundwork for his upcoming full-length release. Featuring Chicago rapper Alex Wiley, TIMO’s lead single ‘Shine On’ comes loaded with next-level production from the extremely talented YOG$. This is the first official work off TIMO’s upcoming project Start Dancing, which will also come with appearances from Chavis Chandler, FowL, and Gino The Ghost. Expect the project to drop as we near the end of the summer.

Mazon

Harrisburg, PA native Mazon premieres another visual from his critically acclaimed mixtape Moxy called ‘She Good.’ Produced by Brooklyn, NYC team The Stuyvesants, She Good is an ode to Mazon’s ideal lady friend, one who can cook and take care of her responsibilities as a woman. Check out Mazon making a cameo in this video, and look out for the surprise ending. This is dope!