We are less than a month out from the movie event of the summer. In tandem with its in-theater premiere, Barbie will be accompanied by a star-studded soundtrack called Barbie: The Album. Tonight (June 23rd), Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice have shared the latest taste of the soundtrack with their sweet and spicy collaboration, “Barbie World.”
On “Barbie World,” Ice’s producer and frequent collaborator RiotUSA takes a sample of Aqua’s “Barbie Girl” and gives it a Brooklyn drill update for the times. Minaj and Ice go back-to-back delivering bars, matching each other’s fiery energy.
“I’m bad like the Barbie / I’m a doll but I still wanna party / Pink ‘Vette like I’m ready to bend / I’m a ten, so I pull in a Ken / Jazzie, Stacie, Nicki / All of the Barbies is pretty / All of the Barbies is bad / It girls, and we ain’t playin’ tag,” the two rap line-by-line in the song’s chorus.
Barbie: The Album promises to be a hit so far, especially as songs by Karol G, PinkPantheress, and Dua Lipa have garnered many streams.
You can listen to “Barbie World” above.
Barbie: The Album is out 7/21 via Atlantic. Find more information here.
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Young Thug has released his new album, Business Is Business tonight (June 23). On the album, which he dropped from jail, Thugger is joined by a set of heavy hitters, including Nate Ruess, Lil Uzi Vert, and Drake. The latter joins him on a track called “Parade On Cleveland.”
On the track, Thug and Drake show off their vocal chops, delivering smooth sounds over an R&B-influenced beat. Drake opens the song, making it known that “Soon as I’m fresh out the box like a Tic-Tac / We having sex soon as I get my b*tch back / It ain’t gonna be sexy when I get my lick back.”
Before Thug’s verse, a voice recording indicating that a phone call is coming in from Cobb County Adult Detention Facility plays. Thug then rests fans assured that he will be home soon.
“Hands down / Yeah, the big dog coming back / Think you good?…Pants down, you smoking crack,” he raps.
On the outro, Thug repeats the phrase “business is business,” setting the overall mood for the hotly-anticipated album.
You can see the “Parade On Cleveland” lyric video above.
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Three of the hottest rappers in the game right now have linked up for a summer hit. Finesse2tymes has recruited Kali and Sexyy Red for his pro-stripper anthem, “Shiesty.”
On their steamy collaboration, Finesse2tymes is searching for a woman on her worst behavior — “F*ck all that nice sh*t,” he says in the song’s intro.
He continues, rapping on the chorus, “Ooh she shiesty / I hit it for free / Ooh she pricey / Ooh she righteous / Let her sit on my face / Ooh she like it.”
Matching Finesse2tymes’ scorching energy are the ladies. Kali chimes in, reminding the listener of her “toxic chocolate” status, and making it known that she’s looking for someone equally as shiesty.
“He rich / That sh*t don’t move me / He spend / We make a movie,” she raps.
“Pound Town” hitmaker Sexyy Red closes the song warning her man, “B*tch, pick up that phone / You know I’m crazy / Like, what you be on.”
In the video, the three are seen partying in a strip club, having a ball while throwing stacks of money.
You can watch the video for “Shiesty” above.
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Nicki Minaj recently took to Instagram to announce the release of her song “Barbie World.” The release is to help promote the new Barbie film and features none other than Ice Spice. Alongside a promotional image of herself and Ice, Nicki wrote a caption to announce the release. “It’s BARBIE B!CH If you still in DOUBT,” she wrote. “#BarbieWorld JUNE 23rd… PRE-SAVE NOW!!!!” This announcement comes just days after Minaj revealed that her next album will drop on October 10. Furthermore, Minaj shared a snippet from the end of the Barbie trailer featuring the original Aqua song. This hinted that the Aqua sample is part of her own release, as well. With the snippets that followed, that was confirmed.
This collaboration between Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice marks their second joint project in recent months. They previously teamed up for the remix of Ice’s “Princess Diana.” The song was a smash, particularly for Ice Spice. The track reached #4 on the Billboard 100 and topped the Billboard Rap charts. As of now, the remix has spent seven weeks on the charts and currently holds the #48 position. It has also generated immense interest in Ice Spice from the general public. With their new single, the pair look to repeat that same success.
Nicki And Ice Spice Are Far From Plastic On New Single
Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice really are a match made in heaven. In the song “Barbie World,” Ice’s producer RiotUSA creatively samples Aqua’s “Barbie Girl.” However, he updates it and infuses it with a modern Brooklyn drill sound. This update gives the track a fresh and contemporary feel. Both Minaj and Ice showcase their impressive rap skills. They both deliver intense verses that complement each other’s passionate energy. It’s definitely a repeat of the energy they had on “Princess Diana.”
“I’m bad like the Barbie / I’m a doll but I still wanna party,” the pair rap on the chorus. “Pink ‘Vette like I’m ready to bend / I’m a ten, so I pull in a Ken.” With this being the second collaboration between Nicki and Ice, it’s clear the former has taken the latter under her wing. That means we can likely expect very big things from Ice Spice in the near future. What do you think of the duo’s second collab? Let us know in the comments below!
Quotable Lyrics:
And I’m bad like the Barbie I’m a doll but I still wanna party Pink ‘Vette like I’m ready to bend I’m a ten, so I pull in a Ken
This week, Young Thug has been gearing up for the release of his latest album, titled Business Is Business. Unfortunately, the circumstances surrounding the album’s release are unfortunate for the rapper. He has been in prison for over a year. As many know, this is due to charges of racketeering and conspiracy connected to his YSL collective, which prosecutors consider a gang organization. As a result, Young Thug’s music has been limited to guest appearances. He has collaborated with artists like Metro Boomin, Yeat, and Rae Sremmurd. However, the release of Business Is Business finally changes that.
The album was initially announced through a countdown timer. It was shared on Young Thug’s and Metro Boomin’s social media pages, among others. Shortly before the countdown ended, Young Thug, Metro Boomin, and Drake revealed the album’s artwork. Then, earlier tonight, the tracklist for Business Is Business was finally unveiled. It featured 15 songs. On it, there were collaborations with Drake, Future, Travis Scott, Yak Gotti, and Lil Uzi Vert. Now, fans can finally rest easy knowing that Thugger has dropped his new album.
Young Thug Drops Bangers From Behind Bars
Young Thug may be behind bars, but that hasn’t stopped him from releasing an album full of bangers. Metro Boomin serves as the executive producer of the album. As such, it’s no surprise that he has contributed to several tracks. However, there are also notable contributions from other prominent producers. These include names such as Dr. Luke, Wheezy, Southside, and many others.
Interestingly, it hasn’t actually been that long since Young Thug dropped new music. Last month, he featured on Yeat’s latest single, “My Wrist.” However, fans will surely be glad to finally be getting a full album from Thugger himself instead of just features. With all of the star power that the rapper has got on board for his latest effort, there will no doubt be some big hits to come out of it. What do you think of Young Thug’s new album? Sound off in the comments below to let us know!
Tracklist:
1. Parade On Cleveland (Feat. Drake) 2. Money On The Dresser 3. Gucci Grocery Bag 4. Cars Bring Me Out (Feat. Future) 5. Wit Da Racks (Feat. 21 S avage, Travis Scott & Yak Gotti) 6. Uncle M 7. Abracadabra (Feat. Travis Scott) 8. Went Thru It 9. Oh U Went (Feat. Drake) 10. Want Me Dead (Feat. 21 S avage) 11. Hellcat Kenny (Feat. Lil Uzi Vert) 12. Mad Dog 13. Jonesboro 14. Hoodie (Feat. Bslime & Lil Gotit) 15. Global Access (Feat. Nate Ruess)
Young Thug is about to drop his new album, Business Is Business. This comes one week after Gunna dropped his latest effort. Fans have speculated on potential beef because of the YSL RICO case. However, recent social media activity from both Gunna and Young Thug may render all that discussion irrelevant. Gunna recently reposted Young Thug’s enigmatic countdown on Instagram. It was a post that was also shared by other prominent MCs and producers in the industry. This suggests that Gunna is fully supportive and excited about the new music Young Thug has in store for his fans. Whether or not this will signify any large shift in public opinion on Gunna as a snitch remains to be seen.
Gunna’s latest album, a Gift & a Curse, received a mix of acclaim, surprise, and conversation upon its release. The 30-year-old artist addresses those who doubted him when they heard about his involvement in the legal case. Many have called him out as a snitch, suggesting that he ratted out Young Thug. The album contains lyrics that allude to misunderstood situations. He also refers to fake loyalty from others in the music industry and a great deal of personal reflection and introspection. For example, in the track “rodeo dr,” Gunna raps, “I know some n*ggas locked up in the dungeon that say they feel me like fabric / I know you heard I been pullin’ up pressin’ these n*ggas who claimin’ I ratted.” It looks like the crew might be sticking together, after all.
Thugger Calls In The Big Guns For “Business Is Business”
Now, Young Thug is preparing to release his new album, titled Business Is Business. Sadly, the circumstances surrounding its release are unfortunate for the rapper. He has been incarcerated for over a year on racketeering and conspiracy charges related to his YSL collective. Prosecutors believe it is a gang organization. Consequently, Thug’s musical output has been limited to guest appearances. He has featured alongside artists like Metro Boomin, Yeat, and Rae Sremmurd. However, with the upcoming release of Business Is Business, that is about to change.
The project was initially announced through a countdown timer. The timer was shared on the social media pages of Young Thug, Metro Boomin, and others. Shortly before the timer ended, Thug, Metro, and Drake revealed the artwork for the album. Now, the tracklist for the project has been unveiled. Business Is Business consists of 15 songs. It includes features from artists like Drake, Future, Travis Scott, Yak Gotti, and Lil Uzi Vert. Check out the full tracklist below! Are you excited for Young Thug’s new album? Let us know in the comments.
“Business Is Business” Tracklist
1. Parade On Cleveland (Feat. Drake) 2. Money On The Dresser 3. Gucci Grocery Bag 4. Cars Bring Me Out (Feat. Future) 5. Wit Da Racks“ (Feat. 21 S avage, Travis Scott & Yak Gotti) 6. Uncle M 7. Abracadabra (Feat. Travis Scott) 8. Went Thru It 9. Oh U Went (Feat. Drake) 10. Want Me Dead (Feat. 21 S avage) 11. Hellcat Kenny (Feat. Lil Uzi Vert) 12. Mad Dog 13. Jonesboro 14. Hoodie (Feat. Bslime & Lil Gotit) 15. Global Access (Feat. Nate Ruess)
Masta Ace has never been afraid to experiment with different artistic efforts in Hip Hop — and now he’s launched his new musical, ‘The Falling Season.’
Quavo drew a caused quite the commotion in Paris. The rapper’s new “Rocket Power” merchandise line received a massive turnout. It made its official debut on the streets of Paris this week. The official unveiling was part of Paris Fashion Week. Quavo did it big, with the TakeOff-inspired collection appearing in its own shop on Rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth. Hundreds of fans showed up to support the line. Of course, they also wanted to catch a glimpse of the former Migos rapper. Quavo shared some of the highlights on his Instagram. In his post, the rapper captioned the photos with “REAL Rocket Power.” Furthermore, he expressed his gratitude for the fans’ support. He also hinted at future pop-ups in different cities, asking his followers, “What city next?”
Earlier this year, reports surfaced about a physical altercation between Offset and Quavo backstage at the 2023 Grammy Awards. According to TMZ, tensions rose when Offset was asked by the Recording Academy to join Quavo on stage. The pair were supposed to unite for a tribute to TakeOff. However, Quavo apparently refused to allow Offset to participate. Still, the rapper has denied that any physical altercation took place. There was still some sort of drama, though.
No video evidence of the alleged fight between Quavo and Offset was released. However, Entertainment Tonight obtained a clip showing Cardi B yelling at multiple people backstage. Cardi expressed her disapproval to both Offset and Quavo. “Both of y’all wrong! Both of y’all!” she said, chastising them. “This is not right!” She later dismissed reporters’ questions about the incident. During the Grammy Awards, Quavo paid tribute to his late nephew and groupmate by performing “Without You” alongside the Maverick City Music choir during the In Memoriam segment.
