Month: April 2022

Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, And Key Glock Try To Keep Their Hands Clean On The Apathetic ‘Blood All On It’

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Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, and Key Glock all had productive years in 2021. Gucci dropped his Ice Daddy, So Icy Boyz, and So Icy Christmas projects. Young Dolph and Key Glock reunited for Dum And Dummer 2 and Dolph dropped Paper Route Illuminati with his Paper Route crew. Glock also gave the world Yellow Tape 2 to close out 2021. This year was set to be a busy year for the trio, but that’s unfortunately and sadly not the case for Dolph as he was tragically shot and killed last November. Thankfully for those who are fans of Dolph, we’ve received a new posthumous verse from him thanks to a track with Gucci Mane and Key Glock.

The trio unites for “Blood All On It,” and it’s quite the heinous track as it finds the rappers doing their best to keep their hands clean after their evildoings. The track even arrives with a music video that sees appearances from Gucci, Key Glock, and Dolph. While Gucci and Dolph rap together on a tarmac near planes and luxury cars, Dolph finds himself inside an aircraft accompanied by quite the collection of hundred-dollar bills.

The song extends an active year that both Gucci Mane and Key Glock have had. Gucci kicked things off by connecting with Lil Durk for “Rumors.” He followed that up with “Publicity Stunt,” a record he used to respond to some disses from NBA Youngboy. Key Glock, on the other hand, is a week removed from releasing the deluxe version of Yellow Tape 2.

You can check out “Blood All On It” in the video above.

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

City Girls And Fivio Foreign Seek Nothing Less Than A ‘Top Notch’ Life On Their New Song

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At long last, the City Girls are back in action. It’s been nearly a year since the duo that’s comprised of JT and Yung Miami dropped a record, with that being 2021’s TikTok viral track, “Twerkulator.” Some hoped that the track would lead to City Girls’ fourth album and follow-up to 2020’s City On Lock, but unfortunately, that has not arrived yet. It appears that it could change today and City Girls return with “Top Notch” and it features a guest appearance from Fivio Foreign.

Their new track arrives with a video that sees JT, Yung Miami, and Fivio enjoying themselves on the street corners of New York. It’s quite possible that “Top Notch” is the first sign that City Girls’ fourth album will arrive sooner than later. If that’s the case, the hope is that the project will have a much smoother release than their 2020 album City On Lock. That album was prematurely leaked and it forced the duo to release it earlier than they would’ve liked in order to make the best out of the situation.

As for Fivio Foreign, he’s a week away from finally releasing his debut album B.I.B.L.E. The project arrives after a big 2021 year that was highlighted by his standout verse on “Off The Grid” from Kanye West’s Donda. So far, B.I.B.L.E. has been led by two singles: “City Of Gods” with Kanye West and Alicia Keys and “Magic City” with Quavo.

You can listen to “Top Notch” in the video above.

Freddie Gibbs And Rick Ross Get Busy On The Kenny Beats-Produced ‘Ice Cream’

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Freddie Gibbs has tapped Rick Ross for a guest appearance on his latest single, “Ice Cream.” In and out like a flash in two minutes, Gibbs and Ross don’t hold back on the track, and especially not in the video, where Gibbs rides in the back of an ice cream truck, booty slapping twerking ladies and smoking a blunt like it’s going out of style. Ross is decked out in all red with layers of gold chains, rapping in a white room that’s snowing. What a drip.

Produced by Kenny Beats, the beat is a trippy flip of Raekwon’s classic 1995 cut of the same name off of the seminal album, Only Built For Cuban Linx. Back then, the RZA sampled and twisted Earl Klugh’s 1980 joint, “A Time For Love,” and wove it into one of the most iconic beats in the Wu-Tang canon for Raekwon, Method Man, and Cappadonna to flow over. Kenny Beats’ homage is subtle, but once you hear it, it’s a worthy nod to the classic. And as the track comes to a close, the melody is more noticeable.

Meanwhile, Gibbs is set to perform at Coachella in two weeks. That hasn’t stopped him from beefing with Benny The Butcher on Twitter lately over a joint album that’s probably never going to happen. As for Ross, the budding lumberjack was recently seen bragging about how he saved ten grand by cutting down his own trees.

Watch the video for “Ice Cream” above.

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

Freddie Gibbs Adds Rick Ross To Raekwon-Sampled “Ice Cream”

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We love when rappers give nods to one another and this time, it’s Freddie Gibbs and Rick Ross who are shining a light on a Raekwon classic. Gibbs called on the Florida icon to help round out his new single “Ice Cream,” a track that pays homage to the Wu-Tang icon’s fan-favorite of the same name. A familiar figure holds down production as Gibbs’s routine collaborator Kenny Beats once again spins magic to make this collaboration a stand out. 

Gibbs and Rozay also delivered a visual that slightly mirrors Raekwon’s ’90s music video that hosts an ice cream truck surrounded by beautiful women. From one generation to the next, RZA’s production remains unmatched. Meanwhile, Gibbs has stayed busy as he performs on global stages and has been frequently linking up with Joe Rogan, so we’re sure to see more of him in the months to come.

Stream “Ice Cream” and share your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

N*gga took it from the box Chevy to the Bentley coupe (Skrrt)
All night servin’ hard white, n*gga, P Miller in the Diddy suit (Yeah)
Both seats, f*ckin’ your b*tch, had to put a baby in a n*gga booth (Moah)
Hunnid b*tches in the penthouse, I be too loud, let the n*gga loot (Yеah)

Chris Brown Samples An R&B Classic On His “WE (Warm Embrace)” Single

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Kicking off a new month and a new season is Chris Brown who drops off a single this week. The veteran R&B star has been hard at work as he has suggested that he’s working on a project, and following the success of “Iffy,” Breezy delivers “WE (Warm Embrace).” The sensual slow jam finds Brown in his pocket as he belts out another track that is certain to get his female fans in a tizzy.

If “WE” sounds a bit familiar, it’s because Brown and his team decided to tap into a 1990 classic from the iconic R&B group, Guy. “Let’s Chill” remains one of Guy’s biggest hits and Brown cleverly interpolates the fan favorite into his new single.

At the conclusion of 2021, Brown hyped up several projects and plans he had on the horizon. From deals to NFTs to a new record, “We (Warm Embrace)” is just a hint of what Brown has lined up for the year. Stream “WE (Warm Embrace)” and let us know your thoughts on Chris Brown’s latest.

Quotable Lyrics

Take my chance and dive into your ocean, yeah
Tried my best to give you all that you want
Girl, before you leave, let me love every part of your anatomy
And I want you to pour your pain on me, oh yeah