There’s a new independent voice stepping into the spotlight and bringing a sound that bridges two powerful hip-hop regions. Harlem-born recording artist Papi Fortune is building momentum with his latest project, Dreams of a Poe Man , a 12-track album that blends New York lyricism with Southern energy. Born in Harlem and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia , Papi Fortune represents the best of both worlds. His upbringing between the East Coast’s legendary rap culture and the 757’s

Independent artists are the backbone of the music industry. They are the ones who are pushing the boundaries, experimenting with new...