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Caleb Smith

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(1/3) Mannnn I woke up this morning not even knowing how to feel fr. I feel like a lot of times I’m my own biggest fan, but more times than not I’m also my biggest hater. I also hate talking about myself I just hate to come off as egotistical or whatever so I kinda just been working in silence for the better part of 3 years now but this music stuff is a core part of who I am, and if you don’t know that about me then it’s a whole other side that represents who I am. I feel like everything is moving so fast, and ngl sometimes I feel like I don’t deserve this shi or this recognition. Definitely appreciate all the people I’ve met over the past few months, and some I’ve been known for a few years back when I was just another producer tryna make a statement.

I’ve wanted this shi for so bad for so long that it just doesn’t feel real and it’s hard to accept that the work I put in back when I didn’t see the full vision really guiding me to where I’m at now. I used to send beats to friends, people I was talking to, or just random artists online and get clowned over and over. To be honest it questioned my ability to make something that’s special, but I really just kept going until something started to stick.

Idrk what imma do going forward. I started posting my remixes only cuz people on TikTok wanted me to put them up on streaming, so I did it for them. I also was doing this for myself. Had a lot of doubts over the past couple years at college and there was a time early this year where I said to myself I gotta go all in or else imma live with regret that I never tried 100%. I genuinely gave my all to put out all these projects and songs and make them mean something more than just rap music.

(2/3) I hope I’ve done more good than bad with my music, I mean I think so. I just always wanted to leave my mark and influence people to where someone’s day is better because it’s something I made and put my creative spin on.

I’ve enjoyed all the conversations I have had with rappers, artists, creatives, videographers, and etc. because we all share this same interested in trying to unify people through art and music. Shi don’t feel real and Im lowkey surprised at how fast I g by @prodbycaleeb

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Just dropped my 6th album this summer “Hoping That My Prayers Reach”. Fr tho shi been kinda crazy with the amount of support I get. I used to think people were bugging to feel anything else but grateful for the love people show, but the past couple weeks I’ve definitely felt undeserving of if. I always knew I was making beats and remixes that I liked and it was helping me get through a rough time, I just never knew so many people would feel the same way about the music. Boutta hit 1M likes on TikTok, got almost 7k monthly, but I still feel like I haven’t done anything special. That’s good and bad honestly because it keeps me motivated to keep working, and hopefully at some point the shi I do will be good enough in my mind. Appreciate the support always tho regardless 🤞🏼 #beats #producer #remix #hiphop by @prodbycaleeb

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I SAID TOAST MOTHERF**KER❗️
10k feels crazy….appreciate it all. Really wanted to let the music speak for itself and not show my face or nothing but def gonna keep posting. Might start doing in person content but imma keep making these remixes…

I started posting beats in the summer of 2024 and told myself imma start going hard. I had always wanted to post my music but shi was mad personal to me so I didn’t want people to start hating. But they didn’t and tbh my stuff two years ago was wack asf, but I had to go through that in order to get to where I wanted to go. I told myself I HAD to make a beat and post it everyday. EVERYDAY NO SKIPS.….I was making and posting a beat a day on YT barely hitting like 100 views on my shi, but I kept going. I remember working 8 hour shifts at my job at Dicks sporting goods and then coming home making a beat, uploading it onto YouTube and BeatStars, and THEN being able to relax for the day. Once college came around I would go to my classes, hit the gym, and then make and post a beat within like 30 mins before I had to work again later that night. I DIDNT MISS. Even when I was going through shi, I still was making beats, I still was grinding.

Last summer I had a job at a moving company that had me working 12-16 hour days. The money was good but I was coming up at 10-11pm and still having the energy to make and post my beat before having to go to bed and wake up again at 6:30AM. During school last year I ended up tripping so bad off this one girl that I missed a few days, and I promised myself then to start going harder.

2026 came and I had about 50 followers on my TikTok. I started making those remixes and saw potential in em. Kept going, hit 1000 followers at the start of April and now we at 10k. I had to teach myself to be hungry and to really want it. And I want this shi. 10k. I had to teach myself to be hungry and to really want it. And I want this shi. I put my blood, sweat, and tears in this fr. On days that I didn’t want to, on days I was sick, on days I was depressed, on days I was busy the WHOLE DAY, I still did it.

Appreciate yall for ever. Appreciate yall on Instagram too, imma get more active on here. by @prodbycaleeb

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Album out now on EVERYTHING, there was a lot of tech issues but we persevered and pushed through. I couldn’t wait to show yall the art i conjured up with some amazing producers and my closest friends, i hope you all enjoy it and take some type to listen, thank you to everyone who helped with this album truly sm appreciation, it ain’t even letting me tag all of em but yk @prodbycaleeb @prodbykidan @nightmarehenry_ @oldsoulbeatss @deadboyjydn @rezzydaproducer @francobeats @hoodrrixh @flyingroach @brandissimobeats by @prodbycaleeb

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Another album, another chance to get my point across through the beats. Can’t be happier with where shi has been over the past few months. Been up and down but the community being built here has made me feel like I’m doing something right at least. A setback is a setup for a comeback, I try to remind myself of that everyday. Some of the people we all look up to had to have gone through a period of constant struggle and work to get to where they wanted to go. That makes me feel like the past year has been necessary in my plans for the future. Sometimes I’m so caught up in taking one step back, that I don’t even realize it when I’m taking 10 steps forward. I’m so used to the grind at this point that it’s all I want to do. Imma get it soon enough. IF YOURE SCARED, GO TO CHURCH. #producer #newmusic #alternativehiphop #prodbycaleeb by @prodbycaleeb

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Xaviera - HOLY MATRIMONY #newmusic #independent #pop #femaleartist #nyc

Wanted to show love to @xavieraxox for her new single “HOLY MATRIMONY”.

She is an incredibly talented pop artist whose sound is one that I think will explode in popularity sometime soon. This songs chorus is addicting, as well as the overall production on this track. Xaviera writes, records, produces, mixes, and masters all of her songs, and I think that speaks to her true talent as an artist.

I hope she continues to create more of these sort of dark-pop ballads, and I feel like she’s well on her way to reaching the next step in her career as a more well known pop artist with tracks like this. by @prodbycaleeb

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kenton (ft. T on Top) - Hello July #alternativehiphop #producer #abstracthiphop #independent #musicreview

“Hello July” sounds like a distant relative to “Dear Summer” by JAY-Z that keeps up the tradition of rapping about the beauty of summer in the City.

The soulful production comes from producer @thorkentonmanley 2026 album “Score” where he assembles an Avenger-like team of artists to deliver incredible verses that show the true skill of his abilities as a producer. The verses by @t_on_topp are flawless and really does the beat justice. His whole discography is filled with songs like this one.

This track is my favorite from both artists, and the whole project is a great collection showcasing a few rising stars within the Alternative Hip Hop genre. I cannot wait to hear more from both kenton and T on Top in the near future. by @prodbycaleeb

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Horace Gaither & JR. - ‘94 Derby City Ball (ft. Jimmy Wayans and Milayzia) #newmusic #independent #rnb #louisville #musicreview

From the moment you press play, it feels like you’ve teleported back to the 90s with a perfect combination of both smooth R&B production and laid-back intimate verses.

Much of @horacegaither ’s music feels like he is carrying the torch of 90s inspired Rap/R&B, with one of my other favorites from him being “So Much”.

It would be bold to compare Horace to other current R&B artists like Brent Faiyaz or Bryson Tiller because I believe that he has the potential to be so much more. His whole catalogue is rich with introspective R&B and Rap songs that come off as an extension of his own self.

@jlx.p is another artist oozing creative expression and energy, with a large following off of his poetry series on Instagram. He comes in on the second verse and delivers a confident, poetic plead that shows his incredible ability to write heartfelt words anchored by universal memories shared by many.

This song takes the listener back to a time where love was exciting, where you’re 16 again at the high school dance. One of my favorites from the summer. by @prodbycaleeb

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Amani Garden - “ASTRAL LOVE” #newmusic #independent #rnb #musicreview

@amanigarden12 is an artist that is truly one of a kind. This song is one that becomes a part of your rotation as soon as you press play. I had the pleasure of randomly stumbling across this song on TikTok through one of his alternate accounts.

His sound is an eclectic mix that utilizes various harmonies over dreamy guitar melodies and beautiful vocal arrangements. The songwriting is incredible, it truly might be one of my favorite songs I’ve heard in 2026.

You cannot go wrong with any song by Amani Garden. The rest of his discography such as “AN ANGEL CRIED”, “PAST TENSE”, and the recently released “SERAPHIM” can all stand alone as the magnum opus of an artist’s career. He is the future of Contemporary R&B, setting standards of excellence, and I’m happy to be apart of his journey towards reaching his true potential. by @prodbycaleeb

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Shariiiiiffff “Prada (Live)” #newmusic #independent #musicreview #althiphop #newyorkmusic

@shariiiiiffff is an artist who utilizes various styles and genres to his benefit, switching from Jazz Rap, to Plug/Jerk, to Blog Era type songs.

“Prada” is a song that shows how NYC is a breeding ground for some of the most creative music in the game right now. To him, it comes natural. Each track I listen to from him, he is accomplishing something different.

For example, the live version of “Prada” becomes less of a Plug or Jerk beat and is transformed into a song dominated by groovy drums, guitar, and bass. Both versions are dope, but I feel like he really shines on the live version.

Every release of his is different, with tracks like “nike slides” and “Jester” to prove this. I’m looking forward to seeing what else he has in his bag when it comes to avant-garde hip hop, he’s definitely worth watching. by @prodbycaleeb

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Jalathen - “Code Blue” #newmusic #independent #rnb #musicreview #artist

Coming across songs like “Code Blue” I feel is rare in today’s music scene. @jalathen ‘s second track off his “The Prince” EP is another harmonic, synthy R&B track with an atmospheric rhythm similar to The Weeknd’s “House of Balloons”.

Although he has been releasing music since 2024, coming across Jalathen this early feels like investing in something that is going to be a sure thing. This track, along with the rest of his discography, feels like it could be apart of the soundtrack or score to various coming-of-age films such as “mid90s” or “Waves”. I honestly can’t wait to hear more from him in the future and to see how his sound evolves. by @prodbycaleeb

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“Potential” - Snuff (ft. Tyler Jackson) #newmusic #independent #althiphop #musicreview

Like the track suggests, @doasnuff and @ilovetylerjackson prove why they’re next up with this gospel infused alt hip hop track.

The first bar sets the tone for the rest of the song, ‘So much potential I feel like Irish LeBron, any decision I pass it to God, was either gon rap or quote the Quran”. I remember hearing that for the first time and having to run it back a few more times. The production on this is incredible, and shows how Tyler Jackson can do both and be just as good with rapping or producing.

Snuff’s catalogue goes all the way back to 2021, but his ear for the right beats and the right bars show how much potential he has to be a star in the near future by @prodbycaleeb

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