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Juice WRLD Posthumously Links Up With Post Malone And Clever On ‘Life’s A Mess II’

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Juice WRLD passed away a bit over a year ago now, but that actually hasn’t had a drastic impact on his musical output. The late rapper has made a number of posthumous appearances since his death, and now the latest one is “Life’s A Mess II,” a collaboration with Post Malone and Clever.

The track is a follow-up to Juice and Halsey’s collaboration “Life’s A Mess” and Clever previously explained, “the juice wrld record is a different version of ‘Life’s a Mess’ by Juice and Halsey. I was on that record before Halsey- and the beat got changed- this version I have is the version Juice wanted as far as the beat goes. it has more of an acoustic vibe.. but with a verse from me on it- oh and this other artist you may have heard of named Post Malone
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Clever also wrote of the song on Instagram, “This song means so much to me.. everything was working against it- the devil tried so hard to keep it from happening- but it’s out. I wish Juice was here to see this- Thank you for everything. I love you. 999 til the world burns.” In another post from over the weekend, he also wrote, “for an artist that came up under Grade A while Juice was opening the doors for artist like me and Seezyn and Laroi- and then doing a collaboration deal before we lost Juice- between Grade A and Posty Co- a song with me in the middle of Juice and Post Malone couldn’t be more fitting. It really means a lot to me and I hope you enjoy it.”

Listen to “Life’s A Mess II” above.

Drake Fans Are Loving “Scary Hours 2”: Top Reactions

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The hype couldn’t be any stronger for Drake to release his next studio album Certified Lover Boy and, following the release of his three-pack Scary Hours 2, that much is crystal clear. The Toronto superstar is still at the top of his game, impressing his fans with his latest release, striking gold on yet another near-perfect display. 

It may be a little too early to tell but there are some clear favorites coming to the forefront from Drake’s new release. Trending on Twitter right now is the term “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” with thousands of people reacting to the new track from Drake and Rick Ross. The unofficial duo admittedly loves to work together in the studio, and they made magic again with “Lemon Pepper Freestyle”. Drake’s 4-minute verse is being hailed as one of his greatest ever and, again, while it may be too early to determine that, he definitely did go off.

Of course, people are also reacting favorably to the previously-leaked single “What’s Next”, for which The Boy also released a music video. Lil Baby additionally complements him on “Wants and Needs”. 

This release will surely take over the charts for the next week, but which song do you think will ultimately win the race for the highest position on the Billboard Hot 100? What are your thoughts on Scary Hours 2? Check out some reactions below.

Pop Smoke & Polo G Join Forces On “Fashion”

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Pop Smoke is no longer with us, but his team has ensured that his legacy will be kept alive through the release of posthumous music. With today marking the arrival of the Boogie soundtrack, which features new music from Pop, Polo G, Sheff G, 10k Mula, Jacquees, and more, many were quick to check out “Fashion,” a duet between two of the game’s most acclaimed young talents. Though not Pop Smoke and Polo G’s first collab, having recently connected on “Woo Shit,” it’s a welcome continuation of chemistry that deserves further exploration.

Unsurprisingly, the instrumental is a hard-hitting Brooklyn drill banger, the likes of which Pop Smoke previously made a habit of attacking. Over warbling synthesizers and rapid-fire percussion, Pop Smoke sets a luxurious tone as he pursues the bag while decked in the finest attire. For the most part, his flow is on the methodical side, a contrast to how he usually approaches a beat. On the other hand, Polo G provides a welcome contrast with a high-intensity verse, his strong technical chops making him adept at tackling the drill sound when the occasion calls for it.

Check out “Fashion” now, and be sure to check out the complete Boogie soundtrack right here. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

And you know that I kept me a strap
Slept on the floor at my auntie crib
Under the pillow, that’s where my little Wesson was at
I told my shawty “Stop woofin’ with ni**as on Facebook”
I taught you better than that

Chance The Rapper Snaps On Self-Produced SIngle “The Heart & The Tongue”

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Regardless of how you feel about Chance the Rapper’s polarizing debut album The Big Day, the Chicago rapper is still one of the most gifted artists in Hip-Hop. Since the release of The Big Day, Chance has been constantly bouncing back in forth between praise and ridicule, having starred in Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow as well as endured an ugly legal battle with his ex-manager Pat Cocoran. Now, in his raw new single “The Heart & The Tongue,” the Acid Rap artist admits that he feels conflicted as of late.

Today, the rapper shared “The Heart & The Tongue” as a self-directed music video posted to YouTube. Over the course of its 2:38-runtime, Chance bodies the sample-driven production (produced by himself as well as DexLvL) and candidly reflects on the conflict that he’s been facing personally as well as the contradicting politics of socety. From calling out public leaders to reflecting on his bouts of complacency, “The Heart & The Tongue” is a more than welcomed new effort from Chance, and hopefully, it serves as a sample of the rapper’s current musical direction.

How are you feeling about Chance the Rapper’s first single of 2021?

Quotable Lyrics

I want the beat to feel like diegesis
I’m tired of politicians tryna sell us diet Jesus
That’s like dialysis was tryna sell us diabetes
Act like you was born yesterday and you gon’ die a fetus
The mind’s philosophy is old as Thales of Miletus
The mind is quite elitist, that’s why they like choir preachers
They buy our leaders easier than I can buy a feature

YNW Melly & Kodak Black Unite On “Thugged Out”

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YNW Melly is one of the most talented melodists in recent years to come out of Florida, but his legal history has fans divided on whether he should be given the chance to return to the public. Charged in the double murder of his two close friends, YNW Melly remains incarcerated as he faces the death penalty. His trial has not begun yet but his team continues to promise fans that he’ll be returning home soon, despite the fact that he’s been away for over two years. 

Still, Melly has been giving his supporters a lot of new music to digest during this troubling period. He released Melly Vs. Melvin from behind bars in 2019, and he officially shared his new single “Thugged Out” with the recently-freed Kodak Black on Thursday night.

The song’s release didn’t come without its share of controversy as, shortly after it dropped, Kodak took to Twitter to call out the mix engineer, saying that his verse was offbeat. “Dam They Got Me Off Beat Af On This Melly Song SMH,” he wrote. “We Gone Have To Revisit This One Later.” YNW Melly wrote back that everything was being handled by his team, and from the sounds of the song, it may have already been fixed.

Listen to “Thugged Out” below and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics:

Free Melly, I’m in the same old boat
I’ma need some dope, I slide the C.O. a note
I got a few n***as who hidin’ in PC
‘Cause they already knowin’ it’s up when they see me
Speakin’ sign language to my brother
Told him to make me another cutter, my mind in the gutter
I ain’t no slime, but I fuck with YNW

Here’s Footage Of OMB Peezy’s Release From Jail

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Alabama rapper OMB Peezy is really free. Footage is circulating online showing buzz about his release from jail on bond is no cap. The Instagram clip shows Peezy being embraced by family and friends days after getting put behind bars for a possible connection to a February 2021 shooting. While he’s yet to speak on […]

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“Boogie” Soundtrack Features Pop Smoke, Polo G, & More

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The soundtrack to Eddie Huang’s Boogie has officially arrived, having already garnered attention through Pop Smoke’s involvement in the film. For those who don’t know, the late rapper actually made his acting debut in the new flick, which officially dropped off today. As such, Pop Smoke’s presence on the soundtrack was inevitable; fans will be pleased to know that the Brooklyn drill innovator is involved with four out of fourteen songs, though one is his breakout hit “Welcome To The Party.”

In addition to Pop, the Boogie soundtrack also features appearances from Polo G, Sheff G, 10k Mula, Nycani, Jacquees, Triad God, and more. There’s a clear vibe on this one, an interesting blend of Brooklyn drill and Asian hip-hop, which certainly makes the soundtrack a unique listening experience when played from start to finish. Songs like the hard-hitting “Plug Speak Taiwanese” by Bad Boy Raco G and the atmospheric and emotional “So Pay La” by Triad God will certainly be uncharted territory to many, while the stylings of Sheff G and 10K Mula imbue the tape with a distinctly familiar feel. 

Given the disparate sounds and arranged throughout, the Boogie soundtrack successfully captures that cinematic quality, taking listeners on a journey should they be willing to embark. Plus, it’s always welcome to hear some new Pop Smoke. Check it out now. 

Charges Against Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Kenneth Walker May Be Permanently Dismissed

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On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor was fatally shot in her Louisville, Kentucky apartment by plainclothes police officers while she was asleep. Officers Jonathan Mattingly, Brett Hankison, and Myles Cosgrove forced entry into the apartment on suspicion of a drug-dealing operation. Breonna’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker fired a warning shot at police, who he believed to be intruders. The officers then fired 32 shots in return. The shocking case sparked outrage across the country, and Walker was initially charged with assault and attempted murder of a police officer. 

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Later last year, the charges against Walker were dropped without prejudice, meaning that he could be charged again if new information presented itself during the investigation. In a new report, prosecutors have noted that the investigation is now complete and that there is “no new information relevant to the charges” regarding Walker. 

“Kenneth is relieved that, after the worst year of his life, prosecutors have finally acknowledged that he did nothing wrong and acted in self-defense,” Walker’s attorney Steve Romines told regional CBS outlet WLKY. “He looks forward to continuing the fight to hold the real wrongdoers accountable for the harm that they’ve caused. Both he, individually, and our community, as a whole, cannot begin the process of healing until that happens.”

Romines is moving for the charges against Walker to now be dropped with prejudice, meaning that they can never be filed again. Watch the statement from WLKY below.

 

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Drake & Rick Ross Make Magic Again On “Lemon Pepper Freestyle”

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The Boy is officially back. On Thursday night, Drake went live on his new 24-hour stream of OVO Sound Radio on SiriusXM’s SOUND 42 channel before releasing his new three-pack Scary Hours 2, the continuation of his 2018 EP of the same name. During the lead-up to the release of his next studio album Certified Lover Boy, Drake teased fans with “What’s Next“, “Wants and Needs” with Lil Baby, and “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” with Rick Ross. “LPF” marks yet another collaboration between Drake and Rick Ross, one of many in recent years, and it’s being celebrated as one of Drake’s best performances in a long time.

Already, despite the song only being out for a matter of hours, people are saying that “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” is one of Drake’s best verses ever. The song starts off with a prominent sample that Drake was bound to love, allowing room for Rick Ross to spit for a couple of minutes before the Toronto native steps in for the rest of the way. His “Facts” stretch, his effortless flowing, and his perfect delivery highlight yet another awesome display from one of the game’s top-steppers. It’s not a surprise that people instantly gravitated to this one and loved it, but do you think it’s one of Drake’s best performances ever?

Chime in in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

Damn, not too many parallels left in our lives
I mean, my crib look bigger through my son’s eyes
And the squad look bigger to the young guys
And my d*ck feel better when you drunk, right?
Spend nighttime starin’ at the sunrise
And my diamonds all hittin’ like tie-dye
Air Canada Centre n***a when I die
Y’all gon’ have to fly in and do your fake cry
First couple rows, you gon’ see the real guys
The ones that purchase they vehicles ’cause their trunk size
The ones that look at other rappers like it’s lunchtime
Watch on my wrist never showed me crunch time