Month: June 2021

Ty Dolla $ign, Jack Harlow, & 24kGoldn Ride Fast In “I Won” Visual From “F9” Soundtrack

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In just a few weeks, moviegoers will storm theaters after a lengthy quarantine to watchF9 in all its cinematic glory. The ninth installment of The Fast & Furious franchise has been the talk of Hollywood as each of the films has often broken box office records. We’re reportedly going to see the return of many of our favorite characters as they embark on yet another action-filled journey.

We recently reported that there was a sneak peek into the film’s soundtrack that includes looks from Don Toliver, Lil Durk, Latto, Skepta, Pop Smoke, A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, Project Pat, Offset, Trippie Redd, Kevin Gates, Lil Durk, King Von, The Prodigy, RZA, Lil Tecca, Konshens, NLE Choppa, Rico Nasty, Sean Paul, and several others.

We’ve received a few singles in recent months and on Friday (June 4), Ty Dolla $ign, Jack Harlow, and 24kGoldn shared their addition to the soundtrack in the form of a single titled “I Won.” The song arrives along with a fast-paced music video where drag racing cars are on full display as each artist takes their turn behind the wheel.

Stream “I Won” and let us know if you’re looking forward to watching F9 on June 25.

Quotable Lyrics

Big ring with them rocks in it
When I pop one I’m like Popeye when he got spinach
I’m clean cut with a pop image
But it’s demons that I’m locked in with (Yeah)
Take a flight and switch continents
My old whip ain’t have an AUX in it (Brr)

Tinashe And Buddy Work Their Magic Once Again On The Uplifting Anthem, ‘Pasadena’

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It was almost a decade ago that Tinashe started to gain the attention of the industry as an underground singer. After a string of consistent mixtapes that turned heads, she later inked a deal with RCA and released her 2015 debut album, Aquarius, which is home to her most successful single to date, “2 On.”

However, label issues would halt the singer’s growth and she would eventually leave RCA and begin her path as an independent artist. This decision led to her 2019 album, Songs For You, a project that was praised from all around. Two years later, Tinashe is ready to start the latest chapter in her independence. However, she did bring a souvenir of her time at RCA: The connections she forged with some of her former labelmates.

The singer returns with her latest single, “Pasadena.” The uplifting track also features a verse from RCA-signed Compton rapper Buddy, whom she previously worked with on “Glitch” in 2020. On their newest collaboration, both acts are in high spirits on the summer-ready bop that finds them relishing in the sunlight and warmth that the upcoming months will surely deliver to them. In a press release, Tinashe spoke about the new track.

“After the past year we have all had, I felt a very strong calling to release music that feels like joy, excitement, and freedom – to contribute positive energy to the universe,” she said. “I wrote and recorded the song ‘Pasadena’ in my home in Los Angeles with a bold, bouncing tempo that makes me want to dance. The song is about growth, family, and the feelings I get when I visit the area I grew up in — energetic and nostalgic, but hopeful.”

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

Bad Bunny Arrives With A Song Of The Summer Entry Through His Vibrant Single, ‘Yonaguni’

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Bad Bunny’s 2020 is hard to match when you look at what the Latin singer did through its twelve months. He dropped three projects, YHLQMDLG, Las Que No Iban A Salir, and El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo, which became the first all-Spanish album to top the Billboard album charts. Even outside of the music world, Bad Bunny thrived. He joined the WWE’s Royal Rumble where he took out The Miz from the top rope and he later became a WWE champion by winning the 24/7 Championship belt. While some might’ve thought a break would be up next for Bad Bunny, the singer is pushing full-steam ahead as he returns with a new single.

His latest effort, titled “Yonaguni,” arrives as his own song of the summer entry. Named after a Japanese island, the track carries the rhythms of reggaeton that serve as the foundation of Bad Bunny’s artistry, but it also boasts a relaxing melody that makes “Yonaguni” a song anyone can listen to and enjoy. Bad Bunny also gives fans a visual for the song, one that captures him enjoying normal human activities like making breakfast, practicing karate, walking his dogs, playing video games, partying, and more.

The singer’s latest drop comes after he announced a 2022 North American tour in support of El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo. In less than a week, he sold 480,000 tickets making for the quickest-selling tour since 2018, and one of the fastest-selling in the entirety of Ticketmaster’s history. Shortly after this feat, Bad Bunny brought his talents to the Billboard Music Awards to perform “Te Deseo Lo Mejor.”

Press play on the video above to hear “Yonaguni.”

Roddy Ricch Delivers A Sultry Dose Of Reassurance To His Partner On ‘Late At Night’

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Roddy Ricch released his debut album, Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial at the end of 2019, and the year that followed from the Compton rapper proved that the project’s title was a real-life sentiment for him. Roddy’s appearances in the public were limited, and unlike the crop of trap artists he calls contemporaries, he opted to keep his musical releases limited as well. Since Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial, we’ve only received a handful of features from the Compton native. The dry spell ends tonight as Roddy returns with his latest single, “Late At Night.”

The new song finds Roddy extending his and Mustard’s list of strong rapper-producer collaborations. “Late At Night” fits in the laid-back and uniquely romantic side of the rapper’s catalog, a section that also features fan favorites from Roddy like “High Fashion” and “Bacc Seat,” the former which was also produced by Mustard. “Late At Night” arrives with a video that sees Roddy return home in hopes of recording new music, but he’s quickly distracted by a mysterious Ferris wheel that appears in his backyard. He boards the carnival ride and ends up at a throwback party that leads to a “Thriller”-esque ending.

Back in August, Roddy told fans during an Instagram livestream that his sophomore album would arrive “soon as f*ck.” While ten months is pushing the limits of the word “soon,” even the way the music industry uses it, that time frame seems more appropriate now than it did back in August. As for a name, Roddy’s next project is reportedly titled Love Is Barely Real Anymore, which appears to be the rapper’s own acronym for L.I.B.R.A., his astrology sign.

You can listen to “Late At Night” in the video above.

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

OG Parker, Chris Brown, & PnB Rock Tap Latto & Layton Greene For “Rain Down”

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“I don’t just write love songs…I am love songs,” Chris Brown declared on Thursday (June 3) in an Instagram post. The music icon is known for his dance-ready Pop hits, but he has plenty of classic smooth R&B jams in his back pocket. It comes as no surprise that OG Parker tapped Brown for his “Rain Down” single—an SWV-sampled track that also includes looks from PnB Rock, Layton Greene, and Latto.

Producer Parker is gearing up for the release of his full-length project and “Rain Down” makes for the album’s debut single. Parker recently celebrated his collaborative effort Die 4 Respect with DDG, but now, it’s time for him to step forward with his own official debut. He’s been earning his stripes, racking up numbers, bringing in plaques, and working with the best of the best, so check out “Rain Down” and let us know what you think about OG Parker’s debut single.

Quotable Lyrics

Come let it rain on me (Rain)
I put you straight to sleep (Sleep)
Shawty don’t play with me (With me)
‘Cause I’m in love with your body (Your body)
Come and ride me like a Masi’ (Masi’)

Peter Rosenberg Shares “Real Late” Ft. Method Man, Jim Jones, Westside Gunn, Raekwon & More

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He’s been a leading voice in Rap radio and beyond, and now Peter Rosenberg is calling on hard-hitting emcees to round out his Real Late project. Rosenberg has been highlighting his project for some time, typically taking to social media to boast about how true Hip Hop fans aren’t going to want to miss out on this.

“I promise you on everything that if you are a hip hop fan and by that I mean someone who just appreciates incredible production and high level mcing in a cohesive and complete package — this will compete to be your favorite album this year,” the HOT97 host wrote on Instagram. “Hit play on track 1 and see how long you stick around. I think you’ll love all 13.”

Features on the project include looks from Vel The Wonder, Westside Gunn, Styles P, Ransom, Smoke DZA, Flee Lord, Stove God Cooks, Jay Nice, Eto, Method Man, Willie The Kid, Raekwon, Meyhem Lauren, Ghostface Killah, Crimeapple, Jim Jones, Rasheed Chappell, 2nd Generation Wu, Fly Anakin, Nickelus F, and Homeboy Sandman.

Stream Real Late and let us know which tracks are your standouts.

Tracklist

1. Real Late ft. Vel The Wonder
2. Stain ft. Westside Gunn
3. S.R.D. ft. Styles P, Ransom, Smoke DZA
4. Marcus Smart ft. Flee Lord, Stove God Cooks
5. Hallways ft. Roc Marciano, Flee Lord
6. Mind Over Matter ft. Jay Nice, Eto
7. Next Chamber ft. Method Man, Willie the Kid, Raekwon
8. Words of Meyhem ft. Meyhem Lauren
9. Snake Eyes ft. Ghostface Killah, Crimeapple, Jim Jones
10. Midnight Sunday ft. Rasheed Chappell
11. Wu Generation ft. 2nd Generation Wu
12. I Want It All ft. Fly Anakin, Nickelus F
13. Dear ft. Homeboy Sandman

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Lloyd Banks Returns With “The Course Of The Inevitable”

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At long last, the Punchline King has returned. Lloyd Banks has officially come through and delivered The Course Of The Inevitable, his first studio album since The Hunger For More 2 arrived in 2010. Though he has kept his loyal fans sated through a relatively steady stream of mixtape releases — consistently preserving his reputation as a lyrical elite — many were left questioning as to whether or not he’d ever revisit the album format again. Now, Banks has done exactly that, delivering his eighteen-track project after months of fueling hype.

Featuring guest appearances from Freddie Gibbs (who was late to the party, but certainly welcome), Benny The Butcher, Ransom, Sy Ari Da Kid, Vado, Roc Marci, and Styles P, The Course Of The Inevitable is by and large Banks’ show. The majority of the hour-plus runtime is spent with him, allowing us a window into his mind and highlighting his perspectives on life, music, and more. Being that he’s The Punchline King — a label that Banks takes great pride in, rightfully so — it should come as no surprise that the bars remain top tier, and fans will likely find much enjoyment in unpacking their favorite lines in the coming days.

On the production side, Banks has kept his tradition of highlighting emerging talent, enlisting the collective efforts of Encorenlious, Cartunebeatz, RXNNWAY, Nothin But M’s, The Olympicks, Motif Alumni, Alpha Betic, Illatracks, Shadow Magnetic, Dual Output, Chase N. Cashe, Phill Jvckson, 2wo 4our, Fruition Beats, Mr. Authentic, and Tha Jerm. 

Be sure to check out The Course Of The Inevitable right now, and be sure to support Lloyd Banks’ first album in over a decade by running those numbers up. What are your favorite tracks? 

Roddy Ricch Tributes A Michael Jackson Classic In “Late At Night” Visual

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It’s about that time for Roddy Ricch to return with a new single and after sharing a clip of the music video to his Instagram on Thursday (June 3), his fans have been impatiently awaiting the arrival of “Late At Night.” The Los Angeles hitmaker doesn’t make himself known on social media as much as his Rap counterparts do, but that hasn’t affected his successes. Roddy is fresh off of his iHeartRadio Music Awards win and isn’t slowing down, and he recently spoke with Nick Cannon about what he has on the horizon.

“The next one that’s comin’ out is called ‘Late At Night’ so, let’s just how they—I just want to see how they like the visual,” said the rapper. “Me and X went in on it, I got to co-direct with him and you know, just set a whole vibe, tell a whole story through the music video. Couple special guests on there, so I just wanna see how they gon’ react to this and then let it continue.”

Stream Roddy Ricch’s “Late At Night” and let us know what you think of his vintage visual.

Quotable Lyrics

When they see me outside, I’m a high roller
I been on a global jet, but, n*gga, I fly solo
And I got Gucci splattered all on her knick-knacks
Fifty racks, I’m ’bout to break her off like a KitKat
And her purse got F’s like the wheels on the ‘Bach
I just f*cked off a million, but I still got a sack 

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Lil Baby & Lil Durk Are “The Voice Of The Heroes” On Joint Album

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Fans are already placing bets on just how many units this album will push its first week, and for good measure. Lil Baby and Lil Durk have been teasing their The Voice of the Heroes collaborative album for some time and at the top of Friday (June 4), it arrived. According to Swizz Beatz, this record was slated to drop weeks ago but after learning that The Voice of the Heroes would compete with DMX’s posthumous Exodus release date, Durk and Baby decided to switch things up to honor the late New York icon.

Although they represent different crews and hail from different cities, both Durk and Baby have faced similar circumstances as they rose from the trenches to become two of the most sought-after artists in the Rap industry. The Voice of the Heroes find the two rappers sharing stories of survival and street life, and the project only hosts a handful of features from Travis Scott, Meek Mill, Young Thug, and Rod Wave. 

Stream The Voice of the Heroes and let us know your thoughts on Durk and Baby’s collaboration.

Tracklist

1. Voice of the Heroes
2. 2040
3. Hats Off ft. Travis Scott
4. Who I Want
5. Still Hood
6. Man of My Word
7. Still Runnin ft. Meek Mill
8. Medical
9. How It Feels
10. Lying
11. Okay
12. That’s Facts
13. Please
14. Up The Side ft. Young Thug
15. If You Want To
16. Rich Off Pain ft. Rod Wave
17. Make It Out
18. Bruised Up