The numbers are locked. The culture has spoken.

The IEST Top 25 Artist Countdown of 2025 highlights the most impactful artists across the Inland Empire music scene.

This countdown is based on verified listener data, platform engagement, and cultural influence across Inland Empire Soundtrack platforms. It represents the voices, sounds, and movements that defined the year in IE music.

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Sun’s out, vibe’s up. We Outside is the anthem for beach days, city nights, and full expression. Featuring Mally, No Limit Kid, Zaya1Hunnit, Zone & Prod By LVBaby. This is freedom in sound


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Watch the official music video for Metaphor by Marlon Funaki.

Red Hearts available on all streaming platforms here: https://linktr.ee/marlonfunaki

Follow Marlon Funaki:
Web: https://marlonfunaki.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlonfunaki/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marlonfunaki?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

"Red Hearts," written by Marlon Funaki, weaves a tale of someone perennially perceived as kind but consistently forsaken. Through its tender verses and emotive tunes, the song delicately unfolds Marlon's odyssey as they reach a crucial juncture: a poignant resolve for metamorphosis. It encapsulates the emotional weight of abandonment, resonating with the longing to break free and carve a new identity.

A Project by Luke Jonsson & Wes Lachman
Starring Marlon Funaki
Produced by Nick Hostetter
Production Assistant Holden Forero

⁣In this special interview with IEST, Inland Empire artist Yung Miss opens up about her creative contributions to the collaborative album One Sunday Afternoon. From songwriting to vocal performance, she shares her perspective on crafting a project that speaks to soul, place, and purpose.

🎤 Hosted by: IEST
📍 Filmed at: LAFC Compound, Inland Empire
Filmed by: Kush Filmz

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Hit-Boy & Spank Nitti James - STUPIDER (Official Video)
Yeast Talkin' (album) out everywhere: https://orcd.co/YeastTalkin
Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/HitBoyYouTube
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Performed by Hit-Boy & Spank Nitti James
Produced by Hit-Boy
Directed & shot by Chris Motley
Edited by cutbyviz

Connect with Hit-Boy: https://linktr.ee/hit.boy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hit_Boy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitboy/
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@hitboy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hit-boy
Website: https://www.hit-boy.ai/

Connect with Spank Nitti James
Instagram: https://instagram.com/spank_nitti_james


#HitBoy #Spanknittijames #newmusic

Music Video for SURROUND TRIP from the full-length LMNO LP "Overtime" available now for FREE download. Produced by LD.

Free Download: http://upabove.bandcamp.com/album/overtime

http://www.facebook.com/leavemynameout
http://www.twitter.com/jamesklmno
http://www.upabove.com

A-F-R-O and @60east with the 2nd Music Video off their new collaborative EP titled “At The Sideshow”. The first Single titled “Cali Ozone” featured Ras Kass and showcased not only A-F-R-O’s microphone skills, but also his production. Their new Single “Journeymen” also showcases A-F-R-O’s production, but this time sheds a light on the project’s main MC, 60 East. A-F-R-O, though a world renowned lyricist, chose to focus on his production on this project calling it “the first official project produced by me”. At The Sideshow has been making some serious noise around the industry and the duo have already hinted at a part 2 of the series on an IG Live they did on release day. Check out the new single, and if you haven’t already go support the new project available everywhere now.

At the Sideshow released May 23rd and is available now on all streaming platforms:
https://album.link/atthesideshow

Official Website and Merchandise:
https://www.atthesideshow.com

Follow A-F-R-O:

https://www.instagram.com/allflowsoff...
https://twitter.com/realfrothizzle
https://www.facebook.com/frothizzleof...

Follow 60 East:

https://www.instagram.com/60east909/
https://twitter.com/60east909
https://www.facebook.com/60east909

Produced by: A-F-R-O
Written by: 60 East
Recorded by: Phil the Pain for Soul Snacks
Mixed/mastered by: Jake Palumbo of Space Lab Recordings
Animation by: ToonzBuddy

#afro #60east #atthesideshow #allflowsreachout #hiphop #underground #rap #raw #music #audio #video #official

Eastside Duce - Shake Back
Subscribe for more official content from Eastside Duce:
https://www.a1sd1.com

Maxx’d Out : https://www.instagram.com/maxx....doutfadabankroll?igs

Eastside Duce : https://www.instagram.com/eastsideduce_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Artist Trizz on “What 909 Day Means” | Interview with Ms. Privilege
At the heart of the Inland Empire’s 909 Day, Ms. Privilege asked Artist Tries a simple but powerful question: “What does 909 Day mean to you?”

The wait is almsot over! The Inland Empire's story hits the big screen with the 909 Day Movie. This is more than a film its a movement. Subscribe now to IEST.TV and pre-order the 909 Day Movie today!

Video shot and edited by Infinite TGM aka Shooter Lux (instagram.com/itstoxiiictv)

Song written and performed by Tanjint Wiggy (instagram.com/tanjintwiggy) Notiz Yong (instagram.com/notizyong)
and King Dice (instagram.com/kingdicesays)

Beat produced by Shy Glover (instagram.com/shyglover)

Recorded and engineered by Aye Brook for No Interference (instagram.com/nirecordings)

special thanks to Phantom Thrett and D'zyl 5k1 for joining the shoot

from The Localist EP by Tanjint Wiggy out now on all music platforms:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfol....low/tanjintwiggy/the

more Tanjint @ westcoastavengers.com and here: https://linktr.ee/tanjintwiggy

New Single by Dirty Birdy called (I'M) DIRTY!
PRODUCED BY DR. STANK
SCRATCHES BY DJ WORDD
MIXED AND MASTERED BY STEVE DANG
VIDEO SHOT AND DIRECTED BY DIAMONIQUE FOR DIAMOND CUT PRODUCTIONS

From the album THE DIGITAL CARDIAC

courtesy of Vintage Future Inc.

Music video for ''Kill Us'' by Trizz. Song produced by Ac3 Beats.

Stream/Download: http://smarturl.it/TrizzKillUs

Directed by Trizz
Filmed by Castro of NewHighFilmz (http://thebeatkitchenatx.com/videos)

Connect with Trizz:
- https://twitter.com/Tr1zz
- https://www.facebook.com/TrizzNW

Below System Records 2017
http://belowsystem.com

Stream/Download ' Water Boy ' By Radio Base
https://music.apple.com/ca/alb....um/water-boy-ep/1753

Stream/Downlaod Bull Jones Dead Roses
https://music.apple.com/us/alb....um/dead-rose/1770399

Steam/ Download 5Milly Lala
https://music.apple.com/us/alb....um/lala-single/17416

In this special interview with IEST, Inland Empire artist Yung Miss opens up about her creative contributions to the collaborative album One Sunday Afternoon. From songwriting to vocal performance, she shares her perspective on crafting a project that speaks to soul, place, and purpose.

🎤 Hosted by: IEST
📍 Filmed at: LAFC Compound, Inland Empire
Filmed by: Kush Filmz

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In this exclusive interview with IEST, Inland Empire artist Tino Relz dives deep into the creative journey behind the collaborative album One Sunday Afternoon. Set against the backdrop of the LAFC Compound, Tino reflects on the inspiration, process, and community that fueled the project.


🎤 Hosted by: IEST
📍 Filmed at: LAFC Compound, Inland Empire
Filmed by: Kush Filmz
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🎬 COMING SOON: "Long Time Coming" - Official Music Video 🎬
Sick Sense ⁣https://www.instagram.com/sicksensepunk/

It’s been a long time coming... but the wait is almost over. Sick Sense is gearing up to drop our loudest, rawest, most explosive track yet—and it hits harder than ever.

Shot by:
- Kush FIlmz ⁣ https://www.instagram.com/kush52_/
- We Ball International ⁣https://www.instagram.com/weballintl/


Edited By:
- Divercity Multimedia ⁣https://www.instagram.com/divercity_multimedia/


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Art by Baby One

Caught the boys writing a new song a few nights ago. Stay tuned for this one!

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