$TYLJA of My Block Recordz Announces Two New Upcoming Projects — “Testing the Waters” & “Rock The Block” — Set to Drop Through Jay-Z’s New Indie Roc Nation Platform

In a major move for independent music, $TYLJA — the rising force out of My Block Recordz — has officially announced two upcoming projects, titled “Testing the Waters” and “Rock The Block.” Both releases will roll out through Jay-Z’s brand-new independent Roc Nation Distribution platform, marking a defining new chapter for the artist and his label.

Roc Nation’s new open platform empowers independent talent with major-grade distribution, analytics, and ownership while giving artists control and an 85% royalty structure. For $TYLJA, this is more than a release—it’s a strategic launch into a wider industry landscape while maintaining complete creative freedom.

A Two-Phase Artistic Evolution

“Testing the Waters” – The Transitional Chapter

“Testing the Waters” represents growth, experimentation, and elevation. Here, $TYLJA explores new sounds and expands his creative palette, signaling an evolution from raw street perspective into a more dynamic artistic range. It’s a project that captures the moment before the breakthrough—the calm before the flood.

“Rock The Block” – The Takeover Begins

“Rock The Block,” the follow-up project, embodies high energy, raw intensity, and street dominance. This release is built for the neighborhoods that raised him—an anthem-driven, block-first project that cements his identity, his roots, and his mission to shake the industry from the ground up.

Together, these two projects tell a full story: elevation, transformation, and takeover.

A Perfect Alignment With Roc Nation’s New Indie Era

Jay-Z’s new platform gives artists like $TYLJA and labels like My Block Recordz the opportunity to scale without selling out. For $TYLJA, it means:

Full independence

Retaining master ownership

Access to global distribution

Power to manage drops, data, and marketing

A wider industry reach without label restrictions

This marks the beginning of a more empowered era for My Block Recordz—and $TYLJA is leading from the front.

The Road Ahead

With “Testing the Waters” and “Rock The Block,” $TYLJA enters a new level of artistry and ambition. Backed by My Block Recordz and strengthened by Roc Nation’s indie infrastructure, he stands ready to bring the block to a different world stage.

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