Month: March 2021

EarthGang Tease New “Ghetto Gods” Album Snippet

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In 2019, EarthGang delivered their debut album Mirrorland, a conceptual and vividly rendered odyssey through the creative minds of Johnny Venus and Wowgr8. Since then, the Dreamville duo has been hard at work on their sophomore studio album, recently confirmed to be titled Ghetto Gods. 

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At this moment, details surrounding the big release are relatively scarce, though Olu previously revealed that the Wale-assisted “Options” would be included on the final tracklist. Recently, EarthGang shared an extended look at another Ghetto Gods inclusion — a track titled “All Eyes On Me,” produced by DaBaby collaborator JetsonMade, The Breed, and Jonny Venus himself.

Speaking of which, Venus shared an additional teaser in the comments, indicating that he and his partner “we floated on this shit so crazy.” Wowgr8 also chimed in on the track, writing “One of my favorite songs we ever made. If u was a fan for “Miss the show” this a grown ni*ga version of that.” For those who don’t know, he’s referring to an EarthGang deep cut, one that finds both parties taking to slow-paced and vibey instrumental.

Based on what EarthGang opted to share of “All Eyes On Me,” the snippet certainly lives up to Wowgr8’s assessment — check it out for yourself now, and stay tuned for more news on the upcoming Ghetto Gods. Do you like what you’ve heard so far? 

Yung Bleu Gets Honest Over Drake’s “Lemon Pepper Freestyles”

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Yung Bleu’s up right now. The rapper’s leading the wave for the trap soul wave that’s emerging heavily out of the South these days. His sound earned the praise of Southern legend Boosie who has acted as a mentor of sorts. However, it’s his collaboration with Drake on the “You’re Mine Still (Remix)” that admittedly propelled his career to new heights, earning him even bigger bags in the process.

The Alabama artist recently appeared on Coi Leray’s single “Thieves In Atlanta” and dropped “Ghetto Love Birds” prior to this. This week, he returned his own freestyle over Drake’s “Lemon Pepper Freestyle.” Opening up with a more muddy flow and a direct delivery, he slowly breaks into melodies over the course of the 3-minute freestyle.

A visual arrived along with the song that opens up with a clip of Bleu in the studio with Big Sean who offers him some major praise. Check out the Yung Bleu’s “Lemon Pepper (Freestyle)” below. 

Quotable Lyrics
My lil’ dawg sat me down and said he feelin’ cursed lately
Shit ain’t pannin’ out
I worked too hard for this money and I can’t hand it out
I just got that n***a location and now we campin’ out
Heard it through the wind he was talkin’, I had to air it out

Westside Gunn Styles On The Game With “Julia Lang”

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Westside Gunn may be one of today’s foremost voices in contemporary gangsta rap, but the Griselda visionary also happens to have a deep understanding of the art scene. It’s part of what makes him such a compelling lyricist, as his stream of consciousness verses tend to toe the line between both hyper-stylized worlds. Now, with the upcoming Hitler Wears Hermes 8 in the pipeline, Gunn has come through to deliver a pair of new singles from the project — the Beat Butcher/Daringer produced “TV BOY” (stream that here) and the Camouflage Monk-laced “Julia Lang.”

Driven by a filthy synth-driven instrumental, Gunn dives in with a purpose, proving once again that his lyrical prowess is not to be slept on. Though the track doesn’t exactly last long — clocking in at a little under a minute before fading out mid-bar — there’s enough energy to please Gunn fans. “Yo, me and Julia Lang whippin’ ‘caine with a hanger,” he raps. “Sellin’ dope like ’94, I’m talkin’ bakin’ with a pager.” 

Check out “Julia Lang” now, complete with some new visuals, and keep an eye out for more news on the upcoming HWH 8: Sincerely Adolf. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Ayo, my Yeezys lookin’ like moon boots 
My man killed my other man, it’s a lose-lose
Stick swingin’, dumpin’ out the moon roof 

Bonnaroo Festival’s Star-Studded 2021 Lineup Includes Lizzo, Tame Impala, And Megan Thee Stallion

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After a year of canceling all US music festivals, organizers are feeling optimistic about the return of large, in-person events this summer. A handful of music festivals are setting their sights for late summer dates, and Bonnaroo is the latest to unveil their hopeful 2021 lineup. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Bonnaroo has booked acts like Lizzo, Tame Impala, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more.

The Manchester, Tennessee festival has historically taken place in June, but organizers have opted to push the date back to the weekend of September 2-September 5 to be safe. Along with Lizzo, Tame Impala, and Megan Thee Stallion, Bonnaroo invited countless big-name acts to take the stage. Some of the names include Foo Fighters, Run The Jewels, Janelle Monáe, Glass Animals, Deftones, Young Thug, Jack Harlow, Grace Potter, Orville Peck, Kim Petras, Omar Apollo, Waxahatchee, My Morning Jacket, G-Eazy, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Phoebe Bridgers, Tyler The Creator, Lana Del Rey, Lil Baby, Leon Bridges, Young the Giant, and Brittany Howard.

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To celebrate their return, Bonnaroo aims to commemorate their 20th anniversary with exclusive NFT art. They’re selling their original digital 2021 lineup poster as an NFT, marking the first time a festival has dipped their toes into the cryptocurrency art market.

While music fans are getting excited about the idea of festivals returning, Tennessee’s governor shares the same sentiment. “It’s exciting to see Tennessee stages come back to life in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this internationally acclaimed festival,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “Fans are ready to gather together and celebrate their shared love of music once again. We welcome them back for a full Bonnaroo and what is sure to be a truly unforgettable event.”

See Bonnaroo’s full lineup above.

Tickets go on sale 3/31 at 10 am PST. Get them here.

Some of the artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Freddie Gibbs Admits He Has A Fake IG Account To “Taunt People”

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Freddie Gibbs’ Instagram page had some of the funniest content the Internet had to offer. Comments like “D’Fuck” and “What city fam?” would accompany ruthless clips of everybody and anybody. Nothing was off-limits. Unfortunately, the powers that be removed his official account where these stories were posted and the new @freddiegibbsofficial account is far tamer.

He did admit that he had a burner account on Instagram to Joe Rogan earlier this year which he apparently uses to mock his peers in the rap game. During an interview with GQ, the rapper detailed his approach to rap and how his key to surviving this game is through constant learning. However, the athletic-approach to his craft doesn’t come without the shit-talking.

“You’re never too old to learn. N***s become irrelevant because they stop learning and being sponges to the game. I eat, sleep, and breathe this shit, every day,” he explained. “I’m looking at what everybody’s doing. I’m getting on fake Instagram pages leaving comments like, ‘That shit is wack.’ I’m doing all kinds of bullshit, taunting people.”

In related news, Gangsta Gibbs recently announced that he would be starring in his first-ever feature-length film titled, Down With The King, directed by Diego Ongaro. No release date has been set but Freddie has been teasing his foray into the acting world for a minute. We’re excited to see what he gets up to this year. 

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Lil Tjay’s Show Rate Has Gone Way Up

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With the release of his sophomore studio album just two days away, Lil Tjay is making sure that he’s getting paid for the rest of the year. Despite the fact that he’s still only 19-years-old, the teenager has built a huge name for himself in hip-hop, ensuring that he can support his family for the years to come. The Bronx-based rising star continues to be a favorite among the latest class of rappers to break out and he knows that he commands a lot of fan attention, which is why he’s aiming high with his latest price update, revealing that he’s asking for over six-figures to perform.

Lil Tjay was Destined 2 Win. He knows that much and he’s not selling himself short. As he teases the release of his new album, which features the recently-dropped single “Born 2 Be Great”, the young recording artist revealed his updated performance rate, telling his followers that he won’t accept any offers less than $150,000 for a performance.

Throwing racks in his driveway in front of a Rolls-Royce, Lil Tjay emphatically told fans that he makes “150 a show”. People are undecided on that amount for him. While many are saying that he deserves the money, others are theorizing that because of his price, we won’t see too many festivals and promoters booking Lil Tjay this year. We wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up getting that money though– especially after his new album drops this week.

Do you think Lil Tjay’s show rate is on point?

Westside Gunn Delivers New Single “TV BOY”

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Rest assured that rumors of Westside Gunn’s retirement have been grossly exaggerated. In fact, the Griselda visionary is on the verge of delivering yet another new project, this time revisiting a long-running series for Hitler Wears Hermes 8. With that one officially on the way, Gunn has come through to drop a pair of new singles off the project, the first of which being the Daringer and Beat Butcha collaboration “TV BOY” 

Being that this one was conjured by two of Griselda’s most consistent producers, it’s no surprise that “TV BOY” features the label’s grimy signature sound. Immersed in the warbling instrumental, Gunn lets fly an energetic dose of street lyricism, reflecting on his formative hustling days. “Beware, it’s the MAC squeezer,” he spits, buried in a mass of ad-libs and filthy percussion. “If all else fails, I kept Pyrex for scales / Last place was hell, I’m talkin’ 23 and 1 / Thirty minutes straight starin’ at the cell.” 

Check out “TV BOY” now, the first of two new singles from Westside Gunn — the Camouflage Monk-produced “Julia Lang” is also due for release at some point today. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Beware, it’s the MAC squeezer
If all else fails, I kept Pyrex for scales
Last place was hell, I’m talkin’ 23 and 1
Thirty minutes straight starin’ at the cell
I miss my old celly, I wish that ni*ga’d come home
Been locked since the ’80s, never had a cell phone

Lil Tjay Previews New Album With “Born 2 Be Great”

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Bronx-based rapper Lil Tjay is releasing his sophomore studio album Destined 2 Win at the end of this week and he’s officially dropped the latest single from it, coming through with “Born 2 Be Great” on all streaming platforms.

The new single comes just days before the release of the 19-year-old’s new album, which follows up 2019’s True 2 Myself. “Born 2 Be Great” unpacks the teenaged rapper’s hardships as he dreamed of a superstar life, explaining that he’s destined for the life that he’s been blessed with. From the millions of dollars in his bank account to the lavish trips that Tjay can take around the world, the rapper truly believes that he was meant to live this way.

In his second verse, Lil Tjay interpolates Drake’s “Work” lyrics and makes them his own, spinning them to make sense with the rest of the song.

Listen to the latest record from Destined 2 Win below and stay tuned for more new music from Lil Tjay on Friday.

Quotable Lyrics:

Sometimes it feel like n***as you love the most be the ones that bring you down
Just speakin’ from experience, ’cause I done been around
I remember sh*t was smooth, we was dreamin’ cap and gowns
Older n***as preached to us the sh*t that we see now
Some of your friends gon’ die, some of your friends gon’ live
Some of ’em go to jail for all the sh*t they did
Every year they solid, every year they straight
I was always solid, solid all the way