Month: June 2021

Polo G And Nicki Minaj Offer A Heartbreak Tale On The Reggae-Influenced ‘For The Love Of New York’

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Polo G is undoubtedly one of the best acts in this generation’s crop of rappers. After making a name for himself with his debut album, 2019’s Die A Legend, the Chicago native took a big step upward with last year’s The GOAT, an effort that was one of the better hip-hop releases in 2020. Now, for the third consecutive year, Polo G steps forth with a new album, one of that stands as his most collaborative effort yet. Hall Of Fame arrives with 20 tracks to its name, one which features a highlight guest appearance from Nicki Minaj who appears on “For The Love Of New York.”

The duo’s first track together is a reggae-influenced effort that sees Polo and Minaj detailing their sides of an unfortunate heartbreak. The former reveals his own faults in the relationship with lines like “Tryna figure out my feelings, I’m confusin’ you / Where I’m from, happy endings are unusual” and “Girl, if I wasn’t so heartless, you could have mine.” Nicki arrives for the final verse of the song to reveal how the failed relationship affected her. “You triggerin’ my anxiety in the worst way,” she says. “Sometimes, the best thing you could do is step away.”

As for the rest of Hall Of Fame, the project is led by Polo’s No. 1 single “Rapstar” and features additional contributions from The Kid Laroi, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, Scorey, G Herbo, Rod Wave, DaBaby, Young Thug, Roddy Ricch, Pop Smoke, and Fivio Foreign.

Give a listen to “For The Love Of New York” in the video above.

Hall Of Fame is out now via Columbia Records. Get it here.

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

IDK Announces His Second Album ‘USee4Yourself’ With His Exuberant New Single, ‘Peloton’

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The wait for IDK’s upcoming sophomore album has gone on for a year and a half. It tracks back to the release of his major-label debut album Is He Real? at the end of 2019. However, over this duration, the DMV rapper made the wait for album No. 2 fairly easy thanks to his 2020 project, IDK & Friends 2, as well as a boatload of singles that all proved IDK only sharpened his rap skills. Thankfully, good things come to those that wait as IDK finally shared a release date for his sophomore album, titled USee4Yourself, with his new single, “Peloton.”

The track begins with a sample of UGK and Outkast’s classic song, “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” as IDK raps the first line of his song in the same tune that Andre 3000 did on the 2007 song. “Peloton,” which begins with soulful vocals that sit behind IDK’s raps, sees a quick switch up that brings a jolt of energy to the track as IDK flexes some muscle after a woman labels him as the one for her.

Along with the song, IDK confirmed that USee4Yourself will arrive on July 9, leaving just a few weeks until the project and its 17 songs land in the hands of listeners.

You can press play on the song in the video above.

USee4Yourself is out 7/9 via Clue No Clue/Warner Records. Pre-order it here.

IDK is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Megan Thee Stallion Terrorizes A Grumpy Senator Who Hated On Her In The Wild ‘Thot Sh*t’ Video

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Last year was certainly a turbulent 12 months for Megan Thee Stallion, but things ended in her favor as she concluded 2020 with her official debut album, Good News. Months after its release, a few music videos, and some live performances, the Houston native decided to take a break before the next chapter in her career. In what she called a “period of regeneration,” the rapper announced some time off in order to “prepare for what’s next.” Thankfully, it only lasted a little over a month as Megan returns with “Thot Sh*t.”

The new single comes with a video that follows the rapper as she terrorizes a congressman who had some choice YouTube comments about her “Body” video. From pouring coffee on him to interrupting his peaceful bath, Megan successfully makes him regret his ill comments. “Thot Sh*t” marks the Houston native’s return as Tina Snow, a fan-favorite alter-ego of the rapper that was popularized thanks to her 2018 mixtape of the same title. The project featured highlight records like “Big Ol Freak” and “Freak Nasty,” which both flaunt the raunchy agenda that present on her new single.

Prior to the song’s release, Megan spoke about the song on Twitter after a fan asked her for the inspiration behind the song. “I’m really just talking sh*t and taking ownership of the words ‘thot’ and ‘hoe,’” she wrote. “Bc they’re not the drag the men think it is when trying to come at women for doing them.”

You can watch the video for the track above.

Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Yung Bleu, Chris Brown, & 2 Chainz Link For Smooth Banger “Baddest”

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Now that we’re in the thick of June, expect to hear more summer-ready singles. It seems as if artists across every genre are hoping to release the one track that’s the anthem of 2021 now that everyone’s outside and enjoying the scorching months, and it’s Yung Bleu’s turn to give Hip Hop his R&B entry. The Alabama artist saw massive success with his “Your Mines Still” collaboration with Drake, and on Friday (June 11), he stormed back on the scene with a blazing new single, “Baddest.”

This time around, Bleu Vandross connected with Chris Brown and 2 Chainz to round out the record, and the hitmakers delivered additions that helped create a song that fans will stream well past the summer months. “ALL MY DJS I NEED YALL ON DECK FRIDAY SEND ME VIDEOS OF U PLAYING THIS IN THE CLUB IMA DO YOU A CUSTOM DROP,” Bleu wrote on Instagram.

Stream “Baddest” and let us know what you think of this smooth banger.

Quotable Lyrics

See you with your friends, you got a
Brand new Benz, you got a
N*gga blowin’ up your phone, you ain’t thinkin’ ’bout him
She just wanna turn up with her girls, take the stress off
And I just wanna take her to the room, get her dress off
Even though I’m in a good mood, I fuck you like I’m pissed off
And don’t give me no attitude, you gon’ make my dick soft

French Montana Sets Summer Off Right With “FWMGAB”

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Since cleaning up his lifestyle and adopting a healthier way of living, French Montana hasn’t slowed down. The rapper has recently been spotted on the set of National Champions, a film where he portrays himself, and there have even been rumors that he’s been in the studio with his “No Stylist” collaborator Drake. For his latest single “FWMGAB (F*ck With Me Get a Bag),” Montana has taken to the streets of New York & shared previews of the track’s music video that include bringing a stripper pole to the block.

“THIS IS HOW I BEEN TESTING OUT HIT RECORDS,” the rapper wrote in the caption to one of his videos. Even before the song was released, French Montana was receiving praise from Diddy. “We make hits. We been making hits all yall lives,” said Diddy in an Instagram video. “Your whole lives, ever since yall been born. Even before you were thought of, we been making hits. And we not gone stop this summer, alright?” He then called “FWMGAB” the “song of the summer.“

We’ll let you decide if you agree, so stream “FWMGAB” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Diamonds disco-flashin’, drip toe-tagin’
Me co-dragin’, block boy trappin’
Hot boy in action, don’t need caption
Rocks they ain’t dashin’, neck breakdancin’
Blue mist hookah, snipe game super
She don’t buss it open, call back the Uber

Doja Cat Turns Up The Heat On “Need To Know”

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We’re weeks away from receiving Planet Her and Doja Cat is ready for fans to get a taste of what she’s worked on. Back in April, Doja gave fans “Kiss Me More,” her collaboration with SZA from her forthcoming album, and she’s ready to share her next single, “Need to Know.” This time, the California artist opted to share a song where she’s flying solo and that’s a choice that has spelled success for her in the past. She stood alone on both “Say So” and “Streets,” and both tracks earned her massive popularity on social media, particularly TikTok.

Doja Cat’s fans aren’t the only ones excited about Planet Her as her collaborator, The Weeknd, can’t stop singing her praises, either. He makes an appearance on the record and recently applauded Doja’s talents when speaking with Billboard. “Doja is a star, and has created a unique universe you just want to lose yourself in,” he said. “She’s got such drive and vast creative vision that we will be seeing her impact for a very long time to come.”

Stream Doja Cat’s “Need to Know” and let us know your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

I just can’t hеlp but be sexual (Oh)
Tell mе your schedule (Yeah)
I got a lotta new tricks for you, baby
Just sayin’ I’m flexible (Yeah)
I do what I can to get you off (Yeah)
Might just fuck him with my makeup on (Yeah)

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Megan Thee Stallion Shines As Tina Snow On “Thot Sh*t”

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After taking a brief break, Megan Thee Stallion is back. The Houston rapper removed herself from social media shenanigans for personal reasons and recently reappeared with an announcement that she was ready to share new music in the form of a single titled “Thot Sh*t.” Megan’s fans have been preparing themselves for yet another twerk anthem that will inevitably take over their “Hot Girl Summer” playlists.

On Thursday (June 10),  Megan took to Twitter to explain what listens can expect from her latest single. “I’m really just talking sh*t and taking ownership of the words ‘thot’ and ‘hoe’ bc they’re not the drag the men think it is when trying to come at women for doing them,” tweeted the rapper.

Since she burst onto the scene, Megan Thee Stallion’s often explicit bars have divided Hip Hop fans, but regardless of the controversy that her lyrics spark, she continues to amass success. Stream “Thot Sh*t” and share your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

B*tch so hot gotta stay in bikinis
He got a girl but he keep beggin’ to see me
I love it when a n*gga got a mouth full of VV’s
No, I’m not a patient, but I let him treat me

Migos Return With “Culture III” Ft. Drake, Future, Cardi B, NBA YoungBoy, Juice WRLD, Pop Smoke

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Twenty-four hours after they graced the Jimmy Fallon stage with a performance of their new song “Avalanche,” the world has finally received Culture III. Migos have been blazing through the Rap game for years and after much delay, the Atlanta trio has delivered their anticipated album. Culture III arrives with only a handful of features from artists that are known to sit comfortably at the top of the charts: Drake, Cardi B, Polo G, Future, Justin Bieber, Juice WRLD, NBA YoungBoy, and Pop Smoke.

Recently, Offset caught up with Billboard to discuss the album and what fans can expect from Culture III. “This is three years of creativity and sitting back, because we felt like the fans deserved that,” said Offset. “We didn’t want to make nobody upset, but our main thing was creating the best project we ever created. We gotta top Culture and Culture II and that’s not even about first-week sales. A lot of people get lost in that but it’s about the creativity and the records and what they mean when you talk to me.”

Some believe that Migos have a lot to live up to with this project, so stream Culture III and let us know what you think. Also, make sure to read our article: Migos “Culture III” Is A Low-Key High-Stakes Project For The Trio.

Tracklist

1. Avalanche
2. Having Our Way ft. Drake
3. Straightenin
4. Type Sh*t ft. Cardi B
5. Malibu ft. Polo G
6. Birthday
7. Modern Day
8. Vaccine
9. Picasso ft. Future
10. Roadrunner
11. What You See ft. Justin Bieber
12. Jane (Birkin)
13. Antisocial ft. Juice WRLD
14. Why Not
15. Mahomes
16. HandleMy Business
17. Time For Me
18. Light It Up ft. Pop Smoke
19. I Need It ft. NBA YoungBoy

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Polo G Stakes His Claim On “Hall Of Fame” Ft. Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Lil Durk, Pop Smoke

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It was just a little over a year ago that Polo G told us he was The Goat with his sophomore album, and now he’s back showing that he’s seeking his placement in the Hall of Fame. The New York rapper has quickly become one of the hottest artists in the current Rap scene, and he’s hoping that his latest album will set him far apart from his cohorts.

“On the next album, they can expect a star-studded feature list and a lot of versatility,” Polo G recently shared with Complex. “I’ve got a lot of different types of music on it. I’ve got something that somebody from any type or facet of life could pull from on this project. If you don’t like the standard pain, melodic rap, I’ve got something that’s going to turn you up, too. I’ve got all types of sh*t for somebody to f*ck with.”

Features on Hall of Fame include looks from The Kid LAROI, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, Scorey, Rod Wave, G Herbo, DaBaby, Young Thug, Roddy Ricch, Nicki Minaj, Fivio Foreign, and the late Pop Smoke. Stream Hall of Fame and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. Painting Pictures
2. RAPSTAR
3. No Return ft. The Kid LAROI & Lil Durk
4. Toxic
5. Epidemic
6. GANG GANG with Lil Wayne
7. Boom
8. Black Hearted
9. Broken Guitars ft. Scorey
10. GNF (OKOKOK)
11. Go Part 1 ft. G Herbo
12. 2. Heart of a Giant ft. Rod Wave
13. Zooted Freestyle
14. Party Lyfe ft. DaBaby
15. Losses ft. Young Thug
16. So Real
17. Fame & Riches f.t Roddy Ricch
18. For the Love of New York with Nick Minaj
19. Clueless ft. Fivio Foreign & Pop Smoke
20. Bloody Canvas

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