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GASHI Returns With Catchy New Effort “Sleeping On My Left”

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GASHI’s rise to fame has been well-documented over these last few years and with each new release, he changes up his sound and gives his fans something incredibly catchy and infectious to listen to. On his last project, GASHI brought things back to the 80s with an album that had a heavy dose of nostalgia alongside some great melodies and songwriting. Now, he is back with a fresh new song called “Sleeping On My Left” which carries the torch from his previous body of work.

With this track, we get a bit of a rock feel although there are certainly some 80s pop elements that set this song apart. Throughout the track, GASHI delivers crisp melodies all while singing about a failed relationship and how it affects the way he sleeps at night. The song is accompanied by a dope visual and if you’re a fan of the artist, you can’t but feel like GASHI has something special planned for the future.

Let us know what you think of the track, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Baby, come over, put the lights out (Put the lights out)
Turn my sad face upsidе down, ooh (Ooh)
We need to FaceTime, FacеTime, FaceTime
I know you up, girl, I saw online

DijahSB Unleashes New Single “New Balance”

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One of the coldest MCs out of Canada is back with a feel-good vibe. Toronto rapper DijahSB returned this week with a brand new single that takes inspiration from sports apparel. Their single “New Balance” is an upbeat, vibrant joint with a dash of chillwave in the production. Dijah weaves through the production with slick wordplay with a positive word about staying down in the hardest times. “I’m on my own journey, people see me when I’m lost/ But would never lend a hand, rather keep me at the cross/ Like Jesus, when he walked through the valley/ I’m very guided, well advised and making friends with the giants,” Dijah raps.

The release of their latest single arrives just a few months after Dijah dropped off their latest project, Head Above The Waters which includes singles like “Overtime” and “By Myself.”

Check out DijahSB’s latest track below.

Quotable Lyrics
The universe sent me a gift
People with no buttons tryna press me a bit
All the added pressure just helped me commit
To becoming who I am so you get the assist

James Blake Brings The Melancholic Vibes On New Song “Say What You Will”

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James Blake is a master at his craft and whenever he drops new music, it tends to be an experience unlike any other. His melancholic brand of r&b has been praised by fans and his work has allowed him to collaborate with big artists like Travis Scott. It’s been a while since he dropped some original music although that is about to change as he recently revealed that his new album Friends That Break Your Heart is on the horizon.

To promote the new album, Blake dropped a single called “Say What You Will” which is accompanied by a fantastic music video starring him and Billie Eilish’s brother Finneas. The song has that signature sad Blake feel to it as we get reflections on modern society’s desire to be better than our fellow man in every regard. Blake is constantly being upstaged by Finneas in the video, and it’s something that he does his best to navigate through, especially considering he is in the music industry.

You can give this new track a listen, below.

Quotable Lyrics:

I look okay in the magic hour
In the right light with the right amount of power
And I’m okay with the life of the sunflower
And I’m okay with the life of a meteor shower

Instagram Gallery: Lil Durk & India Royale Family Moments

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Durk Derrick Banks, better known as Lil Durk, and India Royale’s story might as well be a rap fairytale. The Instagram model and hair business owner met the then-rising rapper in 2017, and the two were swiftly engaged just a year later.

Lil Durk has remained vocally in love with India throughout his rise in the rap game, from “India” on his 2017 project Signed To The Streets 2.5 to “India Pt. II” on Signed To The Streets 3 in 2018. He put the most recent tribute, “India Pt. III” on his highly anticipated 2020 album, The Voice. 

In 2018, the couple welcomed their daughter Willow. Willow is Durk’s sixth child and India’s second. 

There were some rumors that the two had split up in May 2018 after the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram. India faced her own heat from women who were calling out her “baby mama” status. Durk and India both shut it all down and made it clear they were good as ever.

In case we needed any more evidence that India will ride-or-die for her man, just last week the IG model stood beside her man and fired off rounds with him during a home invasion. After word of the shootout hit social media, fans were quick to call Durk and India new relationship goals. 

Check out Durk and India’s adorable family in the IG gallery below.

Crazy in Love

The fiancees are too cute.

Daddy’s Little Girl

India caught daughter Willow and Durk posing for a photo.

Other Half

Durk shares a sweet mirror selfie for an India appreciation post.

Match My Swag

The couple dressed up for a night out.

Mommy & Me

India and her oldest daughter, Skylar.

Family Time

Durk and Willow chilling with India at the nail salon.

On Dad Duty

Durk on full dad mode.

Dave & WizKid Team Up On “System”

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Fans may have had to wait over two years for Dave’s follow-up album but the time and effort put in clearly paid off. The rapper delivered an excellent body of work on Friday titled, We’re All Alone In This Together that, quite frankly, could be one of the best hip-hop albums to be released in the UK this year. It boasts an array of features from Stormzy to James Blake and Snoh Aalegra. 

Dave also links up with WizKid for an immediate highlight off of the project titled, “System.” With dazzling afrobeats instrumentation, Dave and Wiz celebrate their wealth, accomplishments, and the beautiful women they’re surrounded by. It’s another record that’s bound to ring out for the remainder of the year.

Check it out below

Quotable Lyrics
My girl, she badder than Rambo, a rider
Wan-Bissaka, the Lambo a Spyder
Michael Phelps, the AP a diver
Martial, my right hand, a striker
Tried to call, she blocked me, I Skyped her

Nicki Minaj Commends Young Thug’s All-Pink Rolling Loud Look

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Even though Nicki Minaj isn’t slated to perform at Rolling Loud this year, plenty of artists appear to be channeling the Beam Me Up Scotty artist’s energy in Miami over the past couple of days. Flo Milli’s on-stage and off-stage looks throughout this weekend have been giving “Black Barbie” vibes, and Young Thug seems to have followed Nicki’s Pinkprint by hitting Rolling Loud in a vibrant all-pink ensemble that literally stretches from his head to his toes.

In addition to sporting a pair of sparkling hot pink pants and a giant pink puffer jacket, Thug also notably dyed his hair pink for the occasion as well, and upon seeing Thug’s new look, Nicki Minaj hit the ‘Gram to give her frequent collaborator some props.

Screenshot of Nicki Minaj's Instagram Story on July 25, 2021

The “Whole Lotta Money” rapper shared a photo of Thug sitting in a car while still donning his Rolling Loud performance outfit, and she commended his dedication to his all-pink outfit by writing, “Listennnnn. this. is. dat. mtfhfkn. gas. right. TF. here. chile. wtf. [pink ribbon emoji] [pink hearts emoji] [fire emoji].” 

While the pink aesthetic was definitely a sight to see, Young Thug also announced his upcoming album Punk and played an early preview of one of its songs, titled “TikTok.” With her interest in Thug’s new pink aesthetic, perhaps fans will get the opportunity to hear Nicki Minaj and Young Thug reunite on wax on Young Thug’s sophomore album Punk.

Team USA Upset By France At The Olympics, NBA Twitter Reacts

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Heading into the Olympics, there were various questions surrounding Team USA and whether or not the squad was good enough to go out and win the gold medal. After losing to Nigeria and Australia in the pre-tournament games, there was some chatter that the roster simply wasn’t up to standard. Of course, this is the only team in the Olympics where every single player is in the NBA, which means this squad should have a massive advantage over all of the other countries.

Today, Team USA faced off against France in the team’s first official game of the Olympics. There were a ton of expectations coming into the match and when it came to the oddsmakers, Team USA was -600 favorites. Needless to say, everyone expected them to win.

Rudy Gobert

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While the match started out well for the team, Kevin Durant ran into foul trouble and was even fouled out in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, France pounced on their opportunities and went on a 16-2 run to finish off the game. This allowed France to steal the victory and give Team USA its first Olympics loss since 2004.

As you can see in the clip below, Team USA’s shooters went missing all throughout the fourth quarter, and it led to some embarrassing basketball.

Following Team USA’s loss, the reactions on social media were quite strong as fans were disappointed by the squad’s showing. It has become painfully obvious that this team lacks chemistry and basketball IQ. If they can’t get it together soon, this team could very well find itself without a medal on the plane home from the games.

You can see what people had to say about it all, in the tweets below.

Kanye West Isn’t Performing At Rolling Loud Miami: Report

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Friday came and went without the release of DONDA, Kanye West’s 10th studio album. The rapper held a listening party unlike any other on Thursday night at Atlanta’s Mercedez Benz Stadium. Draped in the upcoming YZY x GAP threads, ‘Ye stood at the center of the stadium with a stocking over his face walking back-and-forth as the rest of the world tuned in from home. By the time Friday came around, the album was nowhere to be seen on streaming services, and ‘Ye had Justin LaBoy announce a new release date — Aug. 6th. 


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Kanye West was scheduled to deliver his first actual performance of the album at Rolling Loud today (July 25th) but the impromptu set doesn’t look like it’ll be happening. Over the past few days, there have been hints at ‘Ye making a surprise appearance to follow the release of DONDA before official reports came out confirming the rumors. Billboard now reports that Kanye has decided that he won’t perform this evening at the Miami festival.

Last night, Kanye West was randomly spotted at the Atlanta United soccer game last night wearing the exact same ‘fit from his listening party. Apparently, he hasn’t left the stadium since Thursday and has temporarily moved inside of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium where he’s set up shop. TMZ reported that Kanye West was left “inspired” by the crowd at Thursday’s listening party that he decided to remain in Atlanta to wrap up the project.

Kanye and company have reportedly set up a studio space, living area, and have a personal chef cook-up for them. 

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bbno$ And Rich Brian Drop An Infectious Party Song With “edamame”

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bbno$ is an artist who has been blowing up over the past couple of years thanks to some big collaborations as well as a unique rapping style that offers a solid flow and some humorous lyrics. bbno$ has had no issue with getting goofy in his music videos and when he teams up with other artists, he always gets the best out of them. This was certainly the case with his latest single “edamame” which features Rich Brian.

This is an undeniable party track as the instrumental is filled with uptempo horns and some drums that force both MCs to pick up the pace on their flows. Both Rich Brian and bbno$ are braggadocios on this song although they make sure to add in some funny lines to keep the mood light. The music video is also humorous and if you pay attention, you will see a cameo from Minnesota’s own Yung Gravy.

You can check out the new track, below.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’ve been in the club and takin’ shots
If you got your mask off in the photo you getting cropped
Hoppin’ out the function, the CVS is like a block away
Bought a moisturizer, my ice cold, it’s drying my face