The landscape of the music industry is shifting right before our eyes, and nowhere is that more evident than on Audius.
While the headlines this month are dominated by Florida superstar Kodak Black making his massive entrance to the platform, there is another story brewing in the Top 5 that true Hip Hop heads need to pay attention to. Markpain The Platinum Producer—the veteran hitmaker with credits involving legends like Boyz II Men and Bell Biv Devoe—has officially planted his flag in the Web3 world.
And he isn’t just participating; he’s dominating.
The “Newcomer” and The Veteran
It’s no secret that Kodak Black has taken Audius by storm. His recent partnership with the platform to launch his $YAK coin has brought a tidal wave of new traffic to the Hip Hop category. Kodak currently sits at the throne of the trending lists, bridging the gap between mainstream rap superstar and decentralized tech pioneer.
But look just a few spots down on that Hip Hop leaderboard.
Sitting comfortably in the Top 5, right under the “New Comer” heavyweights, is Markpain. It is a rare sight to see a producer with decades of industry experience and Platinum plaques on his wall engaging so fluently with the next generation of music distribution. While Kodak is bringing the youth energy, Markpain is bringing the legacy—and the Audius community is eating it up.
$PAIN is Blowing Up
The real story here isn’t just the music; it’s the economy Markpain is building around his brand.
Alongside his rise in the charts, Markpain launched his official Artist Coin, $PAIN, and the market response has been explosive.
In an ecosystem where fans are hungry for ownership and access, $PAIN is becoming one of the hottest tokens on the platform. Unlike meme coins with no utility, holding $PAIN is a bet on a proven winner. It represents direct access to a producer who knows exactly how to craft a hit record.
Why is $PAIN surging?
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Legacy Backing: This isn’t a bedroom producer hoping to get lucky. This is a Gold & Platinum awarded architect of sound.
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Community Utility: Holders are betting on exclusive access—whether it’s beat packs, behind-the-scenes sessions, or unreleased vaults from his storied career.
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The “Kodak Effect”: As eyes flock to the Hip Hop category for Kodak’s $YAK, smart money and listeners are discovering Markpain’s catalogue and realizing the immense value sitting at the top of the charts.
Making His Mark
Markpain’s ascent to the Top 5 proves one thing: Quality translates to any era.
Whether it was the CD era of the 90s or the blockchain era of 2025, the ear for a hit remains the same. By embracing Audius, Markpain is showing the world that you don’t have to choose between being an “Old School” legend and a “New School” innovator. You can be both.
While the world watches Kodak Black turn the industry on its head, don’t sleep on the Platinum Producer standing right next to him.
Stream Markpain on Audius now and check the chart action on $PAIN before it’s too late.
Author: Markpain
Artists like to talk about the grind. Getting to the top, working non-stop; it’s a common rap theme, a blue-collar, ambitious tone – one of the more encouraging, consistent messages in Hip-Hop. No one embodies that message more than Markpain. Known Hip Hop Pioneer And Gold Award RIAA Recipient, Mark has been paving his own way independently on major music platforms worldwide. With an extensive music catalog and recognizable clients he has written and produced for Mark is sure to give the world something consistently exclusive and different.