GRAMMY-award winning duo Ian and Chad released two new songs this year, ahead of their third project due out next year. The first track, "Younger," unfolds like a colorful love letter to an adolescence of playing wiffle ball and Super Mario Bros. The second track, "You," was written as a tribute to Ian's wife, Lina, and his son, Bowie and featured a heartwarming video with home footage of Ian and his family.

The GRAMMY® nominated multiplatinum artist, music industry visionary, innovative influencer, mogul and mega-producer delivered a 2-blockbuster anthem RIAA gold certified single "Top Off" featuring Jay Z and B as well as RIAA platinum certified single "No Brainer" featuring Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper & Quavo. 'No Brainer' went # 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #1 on Billbpard Rhythmic charts. Wrapping up a big year DJ Khaled peformed 'Wild Thoughts' with Rihanna at the 2018 Grammys, Won DJ of the Year at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, and was a part of 2 major tours this year; Demi Lovato's 'Tell Me You Love Me World' Tour and Jay Z and Beyonce's 'On The Run 2' Tour.

Brooklyn's boldest and brightest breakout talent Flipp Dinero signed to We The Best Music Group, Cinematic Music Group, and Epic Records as part of a powerhouse alliance. The RIAA Gold Certified single "Leave Me Alone" bulldozed a path for the arrival of his forthcoming major label debut project, arriving imminently. Flipp Dinero was also seen performing at the 2018 BET Hip-Hop awards where he was the most shazam artist of the night, as well as seen hitting the stage at Complex's annual 'COMPLEXCON' as the year wraps.

The GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum producer, rapper, influencer, and philanthropist has had an unforgettable year with a major performance of his single "FAMOUS" on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and a huge Billboard Cover for the August issue. As the year wraps he released three new tracks "No Stylist" feat. Drake which came with an iconic fashion forward music video as well as "Nervous" and "Juice."

With millions of singles and albums sold, countless packed shows, and streams in the billions, Future's shadow looms heavy over the game. Whether it's executive producing the soundtrack for the high-profile Superfly remake, or releasing his highly anticipated 'Beast Mode 2' mixtape this summer, or surprising his fans with the ultimate collab of 2018 for his joint project with Juice WRLD, 'WRLD ON DRUGS.' Future has been seen on Jimmy Fallon performing '31 Days' from his Beast Mode 2 mixtape as well as on Jimmy Kimmel performing 'No Where' from the Superfly soundtrack, Future's present was felt all year.

Chicago's own G Herbo released highly anticipated Swervo project this past summer. G Herbo's previous effort, the 2017 acclaimed breakout album Humble Beast, solidified him as one of the most dynamic artists and storytellers of the new generation in rap. In 2018, G Herbo has amassed 5 million and counting unique listeners on Spotify and to date has been streamed over 1 billion times across all streaming platforms. Headlining his first major tour "SWERO" with live nation G Herbo is just setting the tone for what is to come in 2019.

Rising Atlanta-based hip-hop starlet Kodie Shane released her full-length debut studio album, Young HeartThrob, this November. The acclaimed project's singles "Sing to Her," "Flex on Me (ft. TK Kravitz)" and "Love & Drugz II (ft. Trippie Redd)" have amassed nearly 15 million collective streams. Each also received a striking music video, showing off Kodie's captivating personality and trend-setting style, further bringing fans into her world. Over the course of the past twelve months, Kodie Shane covered Teen Vogue, Bombshell by Bleu and Galore Magazine, while garnering acclaim from the likes of ELLE, WWD, Flaunt, Out, V, Billboard, Complex, Interview, Paper and more. The budding superstar will kick off 2019 with her first headlining world tour, set to kick off in February.

On November 16th, legendary global icon Mariah Carey released her anxiously awaited 15th full-length studio album, Caution, racking up over 65 million streams thus far. The single, "With You," was debuted with Carey's impressive American Music Awards performance, with an impressive follow up performance on GMA. Meanwhile, "The Distance" saw its TV debut on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon where Mariah was joined by Ty Dolla $ign. The videos for "With You" and "GTFO" have reached over 10 million streams and counting.

GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Meghan Trainor released a series of singles ahead of the 2019 release of her third full-length offering, TREAT MYSELF. "No Excuses" arrived early in the year and has made its way to over 140M streams, #1 on the US iTunes singles chart, and Top 10 at Pop and Hot AC radio. Trainor additionally packed 2018 with four other tracks, "Let You Be Right," "Can't Dance," "Treat Myself," and "All The Ways" - which is featured in Target's newest commercial campaign. Garnering praise from Billboard, Forbes, and others, the tracks received a variety of powerful TV performances including Ellen, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, TODAY and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.

Rising pop singer Morgan Saint released her captivating sophomore EP "ALIEN" in the final quarter of this year. The single "On Fire" delivered an impressive vocal that enraptures and ensnares, hypnotically topped off by the song's alluring melodic refrain. The EP, stocked full of the inventive young artist's striking vocals, amassed nearly one million streams and lead her to open up for indie LA trio Lovelytheband on their Broken Like Me Tour. It also garnered the attention of national press, with features in Vouge, Harper's Bazaar, WWD, Galore, and many others.

GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic producer, rapper, DJ, and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz unleashes his full-length album, POISON this year. SWIZZ has made the rounds with a bevy of high-profile appearances and interviews. He allowed New York Times access to his closet for a piece about his "global style" and chopped it about all things POISON with Mass Appeal. In addition he graced the cover of the latest issue of VIBE Magazine. While Swizz Beatz made a comeback in the year 2018 he was seen on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" and performing 'UPROAR' alongside Lil Wayne on Saturday Night Live!

Global hip-hop icon Tip "T.I." Harris released his tenth studio album Dime Trap in October, featuring hit tracks "Wraith" feat. Yo Gotti, "Jefe," and "The Weekend," feat. Young Thug. Amassing over 90 million streams and 25 million video views in just one month, Dime Trap marks 15 years since the multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/producer/actor/entrepreneur's groundbreaking debut album Trap Music, and finds his career coming full circle. An uncompromising creative innovator, the 15-track project features a bold lineup of guest artists and previous collaborators, including Anderson .Paak, Jeezy, Teyana Taylor, YFN Lucci, Meek Mill and Yo Gotti and more. He recently performed a mashup of "Jefe" and "The Weekend" on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and performed a medley of "Jefe" and "Wraith" with Yo Gotti on the BET Hip Hop Awards.

Multi-platinum pop powerhouse Zara Larsson is currently rising the charts with charismatic single "Ruin My Life" which, since it's October 18th release, has reached over 40 million streams. The music video has garnered over 11 million plays, setting the stage for her sophomore album-scheduled for release in 2019.

After the release of his breakthrough smash, "Love N Hennessy," last year, A.CHAL returned this year with "Love N Hennessy (Remix)" featuring 2 Chainz and Nicky Jam, which racked up over 11.5M Spotify streams. The Peruvian-born singer, songwriter and producer also recently dropped a brand-new track, "LA DUEÑA" (feat. Darell). Backed by a swaggering Latin groove and hummable guitar, his voice immediately takes hold of the seductive anthem. "LA DUEÑA" is the first track from A.CHAL's upcoming six-track EP EXOTIGAZ, due out December 7.

Blac Youngsta continues to bring rough, raw, and real heat to rap music with his first album debut '2.23' which boasts a powerhouse tracklisting rounded out by some of the hottest names in hip-hop such as Travis Scott, French Montana, Yo Gotti, Lunch Money Lewis and Lil Yatchy. Plus, Blac Youngsta personally co-produced four tracks, adding his stamp to every facet of the vision. Blac Youngsta also sat down with the Breakfast Club to discuss the album, and shut down MTV's TRL with a performance of the scorching smash single"Booty."

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Lauren Sanderson continued to put her name on the map with the release of her EP, DONT PANIC!. The EP showed her signature hybrid of pop ambition, hip-hop gusto, R&B swagger, and alternative mystique and arrived just after her successful Trust The Universe Tour. For the last month, she has been on the road for her nation-wide, headlining tour in support of her successful DON'T PANIC! project.

Nick Grant releases his much-anticipated new mixtape, Dreamin' Out Loud just at the top of summer. Making his late-night television debut on CBS' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and partnered up with both Sprite and Foot Action, Apple Music touted him as part of its "Artist of the Week" program. While his bars don't go unnoticed he was a part of the 2018 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher, and featured in MTV's 'PUSH' campaign his year is just beginning.

After the release of "Leave A Light On" at the end of 2017, buzzing UK singer-songwriter Tom Walker continued to heat up the charts as the single entered 2018 climbing the U.S. radio charts and reached over 300M streams. Walker also went on a headlining, North American tour and released "My Way" and "Angels" - both from his upcoming 2019 album, What A Time To Be Alive.