Hard Target

Hard Target, born Ryan Fleming, established himself as a prominent figure in Southern rap by blending hip-hop, country, and Southern rock. After gaining early international recognition through a collaborative tour with Universal Records artist Marpo in October 2006, Hard Target (Ryan Fleming) established a distinct presence in Southern rap by blending hip-hop, country, and Southern rock. As a solo artist, he independently released several CDs, expanding his audience across the Southern United States and laying the groundwork for his unique sound. This period of extensive solo work, marked by consistent output and live performances, built a dedicated fanbase and showcased his innovative approach to genre fusion.

His active discography continued in 2023 with two new albums: ‘Glad You Called’ in August and ‘completely numb’ in September. These releases showcased his ongoing musical evolution and cemented his position within the Southern rap landscape, consistently delivering fresh material to his growing audience. Demonstrating a robust and continuous creative output, Hard Target has scheduled multiple album releases into 2024 and 2025. This includes ‘Work Related’ in April 2024 and ‘indecisive’ in September 2024.

The artist’s ambitious schedule continues into 2025 with ‘Revelations’ (January), ‘home’ (February), ‘Still Himothy’ (March), ‘El Dorado’ (April), ‘Grave Stone’ (August), ‘son of a bad man’ (August), ‘villain’ (September), and ‘breaking down’ (October), reflecting his unwavering commitment to his craft and his audience.