Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album saw her dive into country music, and now rising Black artists in the genre are giving her classic hits a country twist.
Month: June 2024
J. Cole Spotted Writing Raps In Public After Being Mobbed By Fans During NYC Bike Ride
J. Cole is embracing a simple yet seemingly fulfilling life in New York City, riding his bike around and writing raps on park benches.
Lil Durk Releases New Single “Went Hollywood For A Year”
Ready to scorch the summer, GRAMMY® Award-winning, chart-topping hip-hop superstar Lil Durk gets reflective on his captivating new single and music video entitled “Went Hollywood For A Year,” out now via Alamo Records.
With “Went Hollywood For A Year,” Durk ponders the last 18 months and takes stock of his unbelievable journey so far. He holds nothing back as his unfiltered fast-paced lyrics glide over the glitchy piano-laced beat. The verses detail all of the year’s ups and downs, confronting addiction, losing himself, grappling with fame, and regaining purpose. Durk confesses, “I refuse to say I’m sorry, that’s how I was raised, I’m actually damaged,” going on to show raw remorse, “I went Hollywood for a year or two. I’m sorry, but I panicked.” Captured during a Father’s Day dinner with all of his children, the visual might just be his most heartfelt and honest yet. He recently shared a photo from the shoot, and it lit up social media and trended.
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Today In Hip Hop History: Big Daddy Kane’s ‘Long Live The Kane’ Debut LP Dropped 36 Years Ago
On this date in 1988, Big Daddy Kane, DJ Mister Cee, Scoob and Scrap Lover released the gold selling classic debut album Long Live The Kane on Cold Chillin’ Records.
Produced exclusively by behind the boards legend Marley, Long Live The Kane was the highly anticipated first full length project of then Brooklyn newcomer King Asiatic Nobody’s Equal. This Source Five Mic Classic was also named one of our Top 100 Best Rap Albums. This album is one of the most influential projects of its era, which is affectionately called the “Golden Era” and shares the spotlight with EPMD’s Strictly Business, Slick Rick’s The Great Adventures Of…, and MC Lyte’s Lyte As A Rock.
Tracks such as “Ain’t No Half Steppin’”, “Raw”, and “Just Rhymin’ With Biz”(who initially introduced Kane to the game), were just a few of the gems on this timeless classic that will forever be ethced in the minds of Hip Hop aficionados.
Salute to Kane and company for giving the fans this solid, flawless piece of Hip Hop history!
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Lupe Fiasco Proves Lyrically Sharp As Ever On New Album “Samurai”
Lupe Fiasco knows how to rap. An understatement, perhaps. Lupe knows how to rap better than most people walking the planet. He has the rare ability to make rhymes sound both intricate and cool at the same time, if you’ll pardon the pun. He’s also managed to put out some of his best work in the second half of his career. Fans worrying about Food & Liquor being his only classic have been put at ease by what he’s dropped over the last eight years. Samurai continues his hot streak.
The album draws obvious comparisons between the titular Japanese warrior and the proficiency of Lupe as a rapper. That’s where the obviousness of this album comes to a halt. The Chicago icon spends thirty minutes rattling off dense bars and intricate stories over jazzy production. Samurai is only eight songs, but there’s nothing about this offering that feels rushed or incomplete. Lupe Fiasco is such a confident and measured storyteller, at this point, that he seemingly can’t miss. Those seeking radio hits like “Kick, Push” or “Superstar” will be disappointed, but Lupe is at a different point in his career. He’s focusing on skill, and making whole albums out of stellar deep cuts. Samurai won’t convert non-Lupe believers, but it will serve as a reminder of his greatness to fans. “Mumble Rap” and “Til Eternity,” in particular.
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Listen To Samurai By Lupe Fiasco
Samurai tracklist:
- Samurai
- Mumble Rap
- Cake
- Palaces
- No. 1 Headband
- Bigfoot
- Outside
- Til Eternity
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Jadakiss Replaces Diddy On AI Remix Of “All About the Benjamins”
DIddy and his entire legacy has definitely suffered a severe beating since federal agents raided his L.A., NYC and Miami mansions and the video of him viciously beating went public. Now, one of his most classic hits has been hijacked with L.O.X. MVP Jadakiss’ voice, courtesy of a HOT 97 DJ. That’s my word.
An AI remix of the epic “All About The Benjamins” was made by DJ Cipha Sounds, which features the “So Rapsy” voice of Jada leading off the motivational track, which originally has the Bad Boy founder and CEO at the top of the order on the 2002 Deric “D-Dot” Angelettie-produced smash.
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Marsha Ambrosius Releases New ‘Casablanco’ Album, Executive Produced By Dr. Dre
Today, Aftermath/Interscope Records released Grammy-nominated soul icon Marsha Ambrosius’ new album, CASABLANCO, which was executive produced by Dr. Dre. The duo set out to create a jazz album — but instead they made a genre-bending tour de force. A fusion of technical mastery and unbridled imagination, CASABLANCO is a mesmerizing portrait of two legends at work.
To help sculpt the smoldering album, Ambrosius and Dr. Dre enlisted a superteam of creators; Focus…, Erik “Blu2th” Griggs, Dem Jointz, Phonix and DJ Khalil. Across studio sessions that began in 2021, the duo and their collaborators hit a creative apex, driving the sonics of what would become an exhilarating album.
Ambrosius gave fans tantalizing glimpses of CASABLANCO in the months leading up to its release with the singles “The Greatest,” “One Night Stand” and most recently, “Greedy“.
From her time in R&B outfit Floetry to her solo career, Ambrosius has captured the imaginations of fans with her captivating voice and relatable lyrics. With singles like “Far Away,” “Run” and “Late Nights & Early Mornings,” she shared the raw, intoxicating feelings of loss, heartache and true connection. And that does not even begin to touch upon her important contribution as a songwriter, crafting tracks for the likes of Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Solange and H.E.R. Now, with the arrival of CASABLANCO, Ambrosius embarks upon a thrilling new musical chapter that captures the full extent of her artistry.
“Dr. Dre dared me to dream bigger and aim higher,” says Ambrosius. “CASABLANCO took on a life of its own once we grasped the concept. The ideas just kept coming, and everyone was on the same page at the same time.”
TRACK LISTING – CASABLANCO
1. Smoke
2. Tunisian Nights
3. Boomerang
4. Cloudy With A Chance Of …Real
5. Greedy
6. Self Care / Wrong Right
7. Wet
8. Thrill Her
9. The Greatest
10. Best I Could Find
11. Music Of My Mind
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Tinashe Shares Her Action-Packed ‘Getting No Sleep’ Video And Reveals The ‘Quantum Baby’ Release Date
On her viral single “Nasty,” Tinashe is looking for someone to match her freak. And it seems she has found the right suitor. Tonight (June 27), the Los Angeles native has shared her new single, “Getting No Sleep” from her upcoming album, Quantum Baby.
Over a hypnotic beat, Tinashe gets lost in the vibe of a man, letting the minutes turn into hours as the two stay up all night.
“All week long, keep pressure high / Got you whipped, all quick replies / I’ll admit I still get shy, overwhelmed in overdrive, she rap sings.
In the accompanying video, Tinashe finds herself at the center of the action, making epic chases through motels and dive bars.
Tinashe has been delivering next level music and visuals for over a decade. But with “Nasty” becoming a hit, we see her finally getting her long-deserved flowers. While she has several mixtapes and albums that could’ve warranted a mainstream breakthrough, it is nice seeing Tinashe’s hard work pay off in real time, and it looks like Quantam Baby will be the one.
In addition to “Getting No Sleep,” Tinashe has revealed the release date and cover art for Quantam Baby
You can see the video for “Getting No Sleep” above, and the Quantam Baby artwork below.
Quantam Baby is out 8/16 via Nice Life. Find more information here.
Pedro Pascal Tells Omar Apollo A Story About Heartbreak On ‘Pedro’ From His New Album, ‘God Said No’
With growth comes heartache, and on his sophomore album, God Said No, Omar Apollo has become all too familiar with this. But he’s not alone. On the album, he finds solace in the company of one Pedro Pascal, with whom he bonds over heartache.
Apollo kicks off the song with a vocal interlude, waxing romantic over a hypnotic plea.
“If meadows was a man, would you trade me for your land? / Mine still have a misty dew / Something I can offer you / If I could get the chance, would you train me with your hands? /Hold me with a magnitude / That takes me to a better view,” sings Apollo on the song’s intro.
The track then makes a transition into a spoken interlude from Pascal, who recounts a painful heartbreak. Audibly, Pascal is hesitant to share the story with Apollo, but finds a strong confidant in his Gen-Z counterpart.
“I remember I finished a job, and I was too scared to go back to the US. It was, like, second-wave COVID in Europe. And, um, I was going from Budapest to Switzerland. That was a place that I could get to to buy some time, and figure out what I would do before Christmas, and I also arrived, um, very shattered,” Pascal tells Apollo.
The story tugs at the heartstrings, but like Apollo in his music, Pescal knows when to put his emotions and vulnerability on display. No matter how difficult such a task may be.
You can listen to “Pedro” above.
God Said No is out now via Warner. Find more information here.
Megan Thee Stallion Decimates Her Haters On New Album “Megan”
Megan Thee Stallion has a lot to get off her chest. She dealt with a lot of hate in the last few years, and she decided to bottle all her frustration and trash talk for her self-titled album. “There’s a reason that “HISS,” her diss against Nicki Minaj, made the tracklist. Yes, it did top the Billboard Hot 100, but it sets the proper tone for Megan, which is aggressive and confident. Megan Thee Stallion doesn’t have time to waste on her haters, because she’s too busy being successful. This is the overriding thesis of the album, and it makes for a pretty entertaining listen.
The guest features are dished out during the middle portion of Megan. GloRilla and Victoria Monet provide very different, albeit compelling features on “Accent” and “Spin,” respectively. There’s also Kyle Rich on the album highlight “B.A.S.” The rapper has a memorable sixteen, but the real appeal of the song lies in the lush Teena Marie sample. The real surprise, in terms of features, is UGK on “Paper Together.” Megan Thee Stallion pays tribute to her Texas roots by including verses from Bun B and the late, great, Pimp C. The result is a chilled-out, flow-heavy affair that easily ranks among the album’s best. Megan handles the rest of the album’s songs on her own. She slides on the menacing “Otuka Hot Girl,” but “Moody Girl” is surprisingly poignant. The rapper gets personal and vulnerable, and the results are fascinating. Megan is the best Megan album yet.
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Listen To MEGAN By Megan Thee Stallion
MEGAN tracklist:
- HISS
- Rattle
- Figueroa
- Where Them Girls At
- Broke His Heart
- B.A.S. (featuring Kyle Richh)
- Otaku Hot Girl
- Find Out
- BOA
- Mamushi (featuring Yuki Chiba)
- Accent (featuring GloRilla)
- Paper Together (featuring UGK)
- Spin (featuring Victoria Monet)
- Down Stairs DJ
- Miami Blue
- Worthy
- Moody Girl
- COBRA
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