Artist Spotlight
One to Watch: Rapper Sho-Time is Making Waves
Karine Thornton, known as Sho-Time, is a recording artist, record producer, and songwriter born and raised in The Bronx. He released his first single, “Stuck on You,” in July 2019. He also dropped the single “I Need a Girl” that same year. Sho-Time’s celebrity grew with each song, as singles like “Winning,” “Change Up,” and “Fan Klub” expanded his catalog and fame. In 2022, he signed with Trizzy’s Ruby Recordings. On April 25th, he released his debut single ‘Stay In Your Place.’
Perfecting his craft is his main goal this year, as he continues to spend time in the studio and learn from industry greats. On September 19th, he released the official “Mercy” music video. On October 5th, he announced he was releasing a new EP. Sho-Time will title the name of his EP “Grace.” He plans to release the new project in November via Ruby Recordings/Necsere Music Records. Looking ahead, Sho-Time is excited to keep releasing fresh tracks like “Body” and is always seeking opportunities to connect with his fans and get feedback.
Holding the title of president of Necsere Music Records, a new joint venture with Ruby Recordings, Sho-Time will oversee the label and build a staff to sign and develop artists. The label will also handle its operations, creative strategy, marketing, and business affairs. Sho-Time is also planning to open a recording studio for the label’s artists.
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Dominique Xishak questions the search for love and money on latest release “Delusional”
Dominique Xishak takes a confrontational approach to modern relationship expectations with “Delusional”, a rap track that questions what some people demand from a partner and what they bring to a relationship themselves. The song focuses on the perceived gap between wanting an ideal man and being willing to offer the same level of commitment, honesty, and personal responsibility. Rather than approaching romance with a soft touch, Xishak uses a direct lyrical perspective to challenge these expectations.
The track raises questions about appearances, personal choices, and the motivations behind seeking a partner. Its subject matter includes cosmetic surgery, the pressure to meet certain physical ideals, and the possibility that financial status can become more important than genuine connection. Xishak also addresses the tension between demanding a good partner and overlooking the qualities that make a healthy relationship possible. These themes give the song a provocative edge and invite listeners to consider the standards they set for themselves and others.
“Delusional“ positions Dominique Xishak as a voice willing to tackle uncomfortable conversations about dating, attraction, and relationship priorities. The message is deliberately challenging, encouraging debate about whether people are truly searching for meaningful partnerships or pursuing an ideal shaped by appearances and money. It is a track designed to provoke reactions and get listeners talking.
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Shadowspell invites listeners into a world of fear and defiance on latest release “CYANIDE”
Shadowspell’s latest hard-hitting single, “CYANIDE,” explores disturbing thoughts, fear, and the struggle with sanity, pulling listeners into a disquieting world of inner darkness. Big drums and guitars drive the song, creating a powerful atmosphere for its troubled emotional landscape. Its central thesis is chillingly provocative, darkness is no longer in the past, but has settled in.
The song’s lyrics drop the listener into a mind where scary voices are a strange kind of survival, and nowhere else seems safe. Shadowspell doesn’t push fear away; it brings it to the front and center, inviting listeners to face the unsettling thoughts and feelings at the song’s heart. The lush instrumentation gives this tension a gritty edge that suits the song’s defiant spirit.
If you enjoy exploring darker musical territories, CYANIDE delivers a heavy, intense listening experience that blends heavy drums, powerful guitars, and psychologically charged themes. Shadowspell embraces awkwardness, not smoothing it over, and makes a track that sounds raw, confrontational, and unashamedly uncomfortable. The result is a record that exposes inner turmoil and demands that the listener confront the shadows instead of simply turning away.
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