.@AzChike is done playing “Peekaboo.” 👀
Two years after stealing the show on Kendrick Lamar’s “Peekaboo,” the West Coast rapper is stepping into his next chapter with his major-label debut, ‘No Rest for The Wicked.’ The 14-track album features production and collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Sounwave, Terrace Martin, Hit-Boy and Tyler, the Creator, while giving Chike room to explore a more vulnerable side of himself.
Billboard’s Hip-Hop Up-And-Comer for September 2026 caught up with Billboard to talk about making his formal introduction to hip-hop, working with some of the West Coast’s biggest names, his Joey Bada$$ battle and what’s next: https://t.co/w1VfS5IQQp
📸 Ro Lexx
Coutain is bringing a soulful R&B touch to the Caribbean music scene. 🌴
The Trinidadian artist and has had a breakout year with hits like “Wedding Band” and “Suga Dumplin,” while blending soca, dancehall and R&B into his sound.
Ahead of his forthcoming debut album, Billboard's Caribbean Up-And-Comer of the Month for September 2026 caught up with Billboard to talk about touring with Kes the Band, his musical influences and the Trinidadian artists he believes the world needs to know: https://t.co/2yl9puJle4
📸 Luigi Creese
How Hip-Hop Up-And-Comer AZ Chike’s Debut LP ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Survived a Leak and Scored Co-Signs From Kendrick Lamar & Tyler, the Creator https://t.co/4E7JkJfxMO