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Vybz Kartel Drops New Project “Born Fi Dis (Prelude)”

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Vybz Kartel might be locked up but he’s still regarded as the reigning king of dancehall music. His prolific career has hardly slowed down in the wake of his incarceration but fans still hope to see the day he’s released from prison if that happens. The last we heard, Vybz Kartel was heading over to the UK where he’ll appeal his conviction. Two weeks ago, Vybz’ attorney said there’s new evidence of tampering uncovered by an expert.

In the midst of the headlines, Vybz Kartel keeps the flood of music ongoing with his new project, Born Fi Dis (Prelude). With a few features from Likkle Addi, Likkle Vybz, and Sykka Rymes, among others, Vybz Kartel just blessed us with a perfect body of work to end the summer with.

Check it out below. 

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Has Been Postponed Until 2022 Due To COVID-19 Conditions

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2021 was supposed to be the year music lovers all around the world could enjoy live concerts and festivals alike after the coronavirus pandemic ripped that away from them for the better part of 15 months. While some festivals have been able to return with big showcases featuring some of music’s biggest names, others, like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival have yet to do so. Unfortunately for those who were hoping to attend Jazz Fest, fans will have to wait one more year before they indulge in what the showcase has to offer.

In an announcement on Sunday, the Jazz Fest revealed that this October’s two-weekend showcase will be postponed until 2022 due to COVID-19 concerns. “As a result of the current exponential growth of new COVID cases in New Orleans and the region and the ongoing public health emergency, we must sadly announce that the 2021 edition of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, scheduled to take place October 8-17, 2021, will not occur as planned,” the announcement read. “We now look forward to next spring, when we will present the Festival during its traditional timeframe. Next year’s dates are April 29 – May 8, 2022.”

The 2021 festival was set to feature performances by Dead & Company, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, Lizzo, Demi Lovato, The Black Crowes, HER, Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, The Beach Boys, Ludacris, Jon Batiste, Wu-Tang Clan, Brittany Howard, and many more.

Ticket holders for both weekends of the festival will receive an email this week on refund and rollover procedures. Organizers added that all tickets for the October 13 showcase will automatically be refunded.

You can view the announcement in the tweet above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Meek Mill Details His Harsh ‘War Stories’ Through A Boastful New Video

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Meek Mill is slowly making progress toward the release of his long-awaited fifth album. In recent months, the Philly rapper has increased his public musical output and this weekend he returned with a brand new song and video.

Titled “War Stories,” Meek uses the track to detail harsh stories about his past and explain that danger still lurks around him even despite achieving both fame and success in his career. The track comes with a video that sees the rapper enjoying dinner with his team and hitting the club with the likes of Bobby Shmurda, Jim Jones, Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert, and more many.

“War Stories,” which samples The Isley Brothers’ 1983 song “Ballad for the Fallen Soldier,” comes after Meek shared a remix of Drake and Rick Ross’ “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” with a video that captured him flexing his lyrical abilities in the studio and a jewelry store. Later on, he delivered “Flamerz Flow,” which also arrived with a visual that featured cameos from Shmurda and Dave East.

Outside of the music that Meek has given to the world, the rapper recently bought a house for his grandmother which came shortly before he shared the first picture of his youngest son Czar on social media.

You can listen to “War Stories” in the video above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Future Connects With DJ Swamp Izzo On “3 Cell Phones”

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DJ Swamp Izzo has been hustling hard over the years which has now led to his signing with Cash Money records. To commemorate the deal, Swamp Izzo unveiled his brand new single, “3 Cell Phones” with Future. Backed by muddy production, Future sounds like he’s in his original form, detailing his relationship with drugs and women in a nonchalant manner.

“Izzo’s been a part of our family for a long time now,” Birdman said of the signing. I’ve always watched how he moved and what he did. He’s put so many major plays in motion throughout Atlanta and hip-hop as a whole. He’s also an incredible DJ, performer, and artist. Everybody’s about to get to know him in a big way this year.”

With the backing of Birdman and Slim, DJ Swamp Izzo is bound to do some incredible things in the future.

Quotable Lyrics
Choppa, card bitch, that’s for damn sure
Love the fuckin’ top shit, that’s for damn sure (Woo)
Two chicks while I spit, that’s for damn sure
Make a leg lock when I hit, that’s for damn sure

Jenevieve Delivers A Sensual New Ballad On “Résumé”

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Jenevieve has been showcasing enormous potential as of late with a string of dope r&b singles, including the song “Baby Powder” which dropped last year. The 22-year-old singer has the potential to blow up in a big way, and with each new release, she is able to attract new fans who are excited about what she might produce over the coming months and even years. On Friday, Jenevieve dropped her latest effort “Résumé” and it has already become a big hit amongst her fanbase.

The song has a very apparent summer vibe that is filled with gorgeous r&b stylings that will immediately impress fans of the genre. As for the singing, Jenevieve soars over the production while singing about heartbreak and all of the residual feelings that can come with it. Overall, it’s yet another amazing effort from an artist who will surely break through into the mainstream, in due time.

Quotable Lyrics:

I wanna talk to you, but there’s no more to say
I try to hide it, but it follows every day
No matter what I do, I’m on your résumé
I’m on your résumé

Fat Joe Says Cam’ron Nearly Left Verzuz Before It Even Started

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There have been some excellent moments during Verzuz since its inception. Gucci Mane and Jeezy finally squashed their beef at Magic City for the world to see, Snoop Dogg and DMX went hit-for-hit in celebrating their respective catalogs, and Bow Wow and Soulja Boy took their online feud to the stage where they offered a dose of nostalgia for the world.


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On Tuesday, the battle of NYC went down between The Lox and Dipset at Madison Square Garden. Jadakiss earned the title of the evening’s MVP while Jim Jones provided us with one of the best moments of the evening when he dove off stage (many believed he fell). However, it was Fat Joe’s recap of the whole evening that really left fans in tears. The other day, Joe dropped a massive bombshell about the moments leading up the battle including Cam’ron’s alleged hesitancy. Apparently, Killa Cam was about to make his way out the door before Verzuz even started. 

“Cam’ron was on his way out the building. Not being scared. For some reason, he wasn’t fucking with it,” Joe said. “He was about to leave Madison Square Garden. That’s a Joprah moment.”

Joe explained that when Cam’ron heard Michael Buffett’s voice, he seemingly changed his mind and turned back around.

Check out Joe’s clip below and let us know your thoughts on Tuesday’s Verzuz. 

Stunna 4 Vegas Drops “BIG 4 Flow”

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Stunna 4 Vegas brought the energy for his latest release, “BIG 4 Flow.” On his new track, the North Carolina rapper talks his shit over Drewreligion’s production and proves why he’s one of the hottest rappers on Billion Dollar Baby records. 

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Stunna 4 Vegas’s charisma is on full effect on “BIG 4 FLOW.” He wastes no time in offering braggadocious bars and asserting his dominance in the rap game. “I’m too official (Yeah, yeah), blow thе whistle (Yeah, yeah), my lil’ n***a out his mind,” raps Stunna 4 Vegas. “Stеady tryna smoke a n***a, he say he ain’t tweakin’ ’bout no time.”

The “Activated” rapper‘s energetic delivery and infectious hook prove that he’s continuing to sharpen his sword with every single release. 

Check out the latest record from Stunna 4 Vegas below.

Quotable Lyrics:

We stand on biz, won’t let shit slide
Know when I leave the crib, it’s do or die (Fire)
Catch a opp, give him a suit or tie (Fire, fire)
N***a cut his tongue off if he testified (Fuck it)

Soulja Boy’s Hot Streak Continues With “Rockstar!”

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Soulja Boy’s hustle is truly unmatched. While other rappers are sleeping, he’s likely plotting on his next move, whether it’s his next release or another move in the world of tech. It’s been a little over a week since the rapper unveiled his latest project, Big Draco which serves as his first release on a major label in a few years. Unfortunately, the album’s release felt a bit lackluster but still, Draco is preparing to drop the deluxe edition soon.

Despite recently dropping an album, Soulja Boy’s still flooding his YouTube page with new releases. This morning, he unveiled his latest single, “Rockstar,” a melodic, auto-tune-laden production that finds Soulja Boy delivering more braggadocious bars about his lavish lifestyle. There’s certainly a Playboi Carti influence that lingers on the production but nonetheless, Draco is going hard.

Peep the new record from Soulja Boy below.

Quotable Lyrics
I’m a rockstar
Orgy with 10 bitches, I’m a rockstar
Lambo with the switches, I’m a rockstar
Shoot it ’til it’s empty, I’m a rockstar

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Pens Message To The Lakers

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was a great role player for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past few years, and he was instrumental in the team’s championship victory while in the NBA bubble. While he may have been inconsistent at times, there is no doubt that he was beloved by fans who knew exactly what his worth to the team was.

Just last week, Caldwell-Pope was traded out of Los Angeles as the team sent him, Kyle Kuzma, and Montrezl Harrell to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Russell Westbrook. While guys like Kuzma have already bid farewell to the team, Caldwell-Pope took to Instagram today where he left a kind message to those who have run the Lakers over the past four years.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

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“Who knew that a 1 year deal would turn into a 4 year run in the purple and gold. Thank you Magic, Jeanie, and Rob for believing in me. We are forever cemented in history with #17,” Pope wrote. While things got tough for Caldwell-Pope at times, he was able to keep things going and there is no doubt that the Wizards are getting a solid player.

Heading into next season, Bradley Beal will have a solid crop of players to work with, and Caldwell-Pope is definitely one of them. If they can find chemistry together, the Wizards could very well be back in the playoffs again this season.

Cardi B And Megan Thee Stallion Celebrate Their First ‘WAPiversary’ By Teasing Another Collaboration

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Last summer, on August 7, 2020 to be exact, Cardi B and Megan The Stallion shook the music world with their first collaboration, “WAP.” The track quickly became a favorite of both rappers’ fans mostly because of the sex-positive message the song delivered. It also became Cardi’s fourth No. 1 single while it was the second for Megan.

For as much praise as it garnered, “WAP” also received criticism, mostly from conservative politicians who took issue with the song’s explicit nature. Nonetheless, “WAP” was absolutely one of the biggest moments of 2020 and a year later, the two rappers took a moment to celebrate their chart-topping song while hinting at more to come in the future.

“Wow I can’t believe wappity WAP turned one today,” Cardi wrote on Twitter. “It don’t even feel like it. What a record! @theestallion we should do it again sometime.” Shortly, Megan responded to Cardi’s tweet with her own celebratory message. “Happy WAPIVERSARY,” the rapper replied. “Thank you for having me. I think the people deserve another collab.”

A future collaboration between Cardi and Megan could come on the latter’s next project which the Houston rapper said is slowly coming together.

“I am keeping my next project pretty quiet but it will be a complete shock and complete surprise,” she said during an interview with People. “I am just creating things that feel good to me right now.”

You can view the rappers’ tweets above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.