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Bktherula Unloads A Fiery Double Dose Of New Tracks With ‘Santanny’ And ‘Blue’

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At just the young age of 18 years old, Bktherula has spent the last couple of years perfecting her craft as she continues to grow into adulthood. The Atlanta native is a little over six months removed from her last full-length effort, Nirvana, and today she returns with not one, but two singles for her fans to enjoy. The double dose of fiery tracks seemingly kicks off the latest chapter in her career. “Satanny” errs on the upbeat side of things as Bktherula spends its duration laying playful proclamations in the ears of listeners.

The second record, “Blue,” is a bit more bashful as it sees Bktherula taking aim at those who’ve done her wrong in the past. It also comes with a minimal, yet trippy video that’s appropriately drowned in blue lighting. The ATL native boldly raps along to the song as the room around her transforms and takes new shapes and colors. “This one day I woke up feeling so betrayed,” Bktherula said about “Blue” in a press release. “I felt insane and crazy. I didn’t know who to trust, and all I had a care for that day was money and material and how I’m gonna get it fast. It’s not a good mindstate to be in all the time, but weirdly enough, betrayal can be motivating for me.”

As for “Satanny,” the rapper said, “This song was such a non-serious, spur-of-the-moment type of thing. It’s one of those moments I’ll just laugh at for the rest of my life.”

You can press play on the videos above the hear the new tracks.

Bktherula is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

42 Dugg Reps For His Crew On “Free Dem Boyz” Ft. Future, Roddy Ricch, Lil Durk & More

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There have been plenty of rappers who say that their albums are for the streets, but for 42 Dugg, this statement rings true. On Friday (May 21), Dugg returned with a new project titled Free Dem Boyz, and from top to bottom, the rapper shines a light on his friends as well as the plights of street life. Recently, 42 Dugg’s name was roped in a bit of controversy after a snippet of his track “Maybach” with Future was shared and the “Life is Good” rapper was heard taking a dig at his ex-girlfriend, Lori Harvey.

42 Dugg and Future were also recently captured on a music video set filming a clip for their single, so we’ll keep you updated on that visual when it drops. In the meantime, stream Free Dem Boyz by 42 Dugg and let us know what you think of this project that hosts features from Roddy Ricch, Future, Lil Durk, Rylo Rodriguez, EST Gee, Fivio Foreign, and Rowdy Rebel.

Tracklist

1. Intro
2. Turnest N*gga In The City
3. We Know
4. 4 Da Gang with Roddy Ricch
5. Mayback ft. Future
6. Bestfriends
7. Alone ft. Lil Durk
8. Still Miss My N*ggas ft. Rylo Rodriguez
9. Free Merey
10. Quez Free
11. Please
12. Rose Gold ft. EST Gee
13. Judge Please
14. Still Catching Cases ft. Fivio Foreign & Rowdy Rebel
15. It Get Deeper Pt. 2
16. And I Gangbang
17. Free Woo
18. Free Skeet
19. Free Me

Young M.A. Pays Homage To LL Cool J With “Don Diva” Visuals

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Young M.A. continues her streak of releases with the music video for a new collab, “Don Diva,” from her second studio album Off the Yak. Fellow rapper Rubi Rose accompanies Young M.A. for the single and music video that pays homage to LL Cool J’s 1996 release “Doin It.” Throughout the video, Young M.A. dons LL Cool J’s iconic blue suit in a warehouse setting, while Rubi Rose is dripped in a two-piece and an exotic dancer aesthetic.

This fire track finds Young M.A. spitting clever lines such as “She like to do her, I say do me though. Little bougie hoe I told her I’m a big dog just like Scooby though.” Over a production that slaps just as hard as Young M.A’s bars do, Rubi Rose holds her own on this banger as well. “Yeah it’s Rubi baby, tryna fuck you with the smash like I’m a goonie baby. Know you bumping all of my Tunes like a Looney baby,” Rose spits in her verse that follows Young M.A’s. 

Off the Yak is Young M.A’s first full length project since Herstory in the Making, her debut album. Herstory in the Making consisted of bangers such as “Petty Wap,” “Petty Wap 2,” and “RNID.” 

Young M.A. has already released four singles prior to “Don Diva.” “Off the Yak,” “Big Steppa,” “Successful,” and “Hello Baby,” are the first four singles from Off the Yak. Off the Yak is available to stream everywhere, right now.

Quotable Lyrics

If she bad, I already had it
No need to bring the pistol I’m already packin’
Slim Jawn but she carrying a paddywagon
She from the A, I said what’s good?
She said what’s happenin happenin?

Polo G & Lil Wayne Keep It All The Way Real On “Gang Gang”

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Old school meets new school on the new collaboration from Polo G and Lil Wayne. Weezy pops up more than once today (May 21) as he’s also made an appearance on Birdman’s “Stunnaman” with Roddy Ricch, and now on Polo G’s “Gang Gang.” Last month, Polo G celebrated his “RAPSTAR” single topping the charts, and while there was some confusion regarding Murda Beatz’s involvement on the track, they seemed to have straightened away their differences.

Later, Polo G announced that his next album, Hall of Fame, was already complete, and if this is what we can expect from his forthcoming project, fans will certainly be pleased. Wayne, of course, lights things up with his additional bars, and we’re excited to hear what he has in store for us next, as well. Stream “Gang Gang” and let us know your thoughts about this united front.

Quotable Lyrics

Young n*gga up now, ‘member back then n*ggas clowned on me
Now from the Heaven gates only way a nigga lookin’ down on me
Keep at least two hundred thou’ on me, keep at least like thirty rounds on me
With my n*ggas ’til the wheels fall off, don’t care if my ride on E
Gucci slides, Versace robes, palm trees, exotic hoes

Birdman Taps Lil Wayne & Roddy Ricch For “Stunnaman”

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Friday (May 21) is gearing up to be quite the release day. There has been an outpouring of new music from YG, Mozzy, 42 Dugg, Sean Kingston, Polo G, Lil Wayne, T.I., Lil Baby, Latto, and several others, but fans have been hooked on the three-way collaboration “Stunnaman” involving Birdman, Roddy Ricch, and Lil Wayne. Fans received confirmation earlier this week that Roddy, Birdman, and Weezy had something cooking after they were spotted filming a music video. “Stunnaman” is said to be on the soundtrack to She Ball, a film by Nick Cannon.

We’ve seen Wayne pop up on tracks with various artists regularly, including his surprise appearance on “Seeing Green” with Nicki Minaj and Drake, but Roddy Ricch has reportedly been working on something new. There have been rumors there might be a joint album in the works—the Rap gossip blogs have suggested that it’s Birdman—but we’ll have to wait for more information regarding those rumors, whether they’re true or not.

Stream “Stunnaman” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

I’m lit like the light at the end of the tunnel, man
There just might be a train comin’, man,
I had to spend some money to win some money
I had the rooftop down to stare at the tits in the mornin’

Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin Take You To Church On “We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy)”

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It’s officially Space Jam season and they’re is kicking things off with a new single featuring Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin. The unlikely pair of hitmakers have joined forces on “We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy)” and it’s the first track to be shared from the soundtrack for the basketball-centered, LeBron James-starring film. Space Jam: A New Legacy is all set to arrive on July 16 and a week prior to the film’s release, the official soundtrack will hit streaming services.

Obviously, Franklin’s legacy in the industry has spanned decades as the 16x Grammy Award-winning composer, writer, and artist has made waves in the gospel circuit. While fans may not understand this match-up, Lil Baby is one of the leading forces in the current Rap game, and Franklin is well-versed in collaborating with Hip Hop artists as he’s fused contemporary gospel music with Rap culture.

Stream the Just Blaze-produced track “We Win” and let us know if you’ll be watching Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Quotable Lyrics

I just wish that I could fly like a bird
Get away from this earth
Had to pray a prayer felt I was cursed
Always tell myself it could have bе worse
Never goin’ back, I brokе the reverse
It come from my soul, no need to rehearse
Lot of time I was in need of work
Talked to God like I need this to work

42 Dugg And Future Flaunt Their Cash And Jewels In The Flashy ‘Maybach’ Video

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42 Dugg’s trek towards fame started after a game of shooting dice with Lil Baby, whose 4PF imprint later become the home of the rising rapper. Dugg, who hails from Detroit, has released multiple projects since 2018, but his breakout moment waited until 2020 when he featured alongside Baby on “We Paid,” a track that was one of the more popular hip-hop releases in 2020. More than a year after that track, Dugg is looking for the same success, this time with his newly-released project, Free Dem Boyz, which arrives with a new video that pairs the Detroit native with Future.

The new visual is for the duo’s first collaboration, “Maybach,” and it finds the pair stunting in luxury cars with large sums of cash in their hands. The track is also catching attention from fans for a diss Future delivers to his ex-flame Lori Harvey, who is the stepdaughter of comedian Family Feud host Steve Harvey. “Tell Steve Harvey I don’t want her,” he raps on multiple occasions on the song. A snippet of the track that leaked the night before the track’s release revealed the shot at Lori and Steve may have responded to the song with a tweet of his own. “Sometimes distancing is the best response,” he wrote. “You don’t have to return or respond to negative energy. Just remove yourself.”

As for Free Dem Boyz, the project comes with a total of 19 songs and features from Lil Durk, Roddy Ricch, EST Gee, Rowdy Rebel, and Fivio Foreign.

You can watch the video above.

Free Dem Boys is out now via 4PF/CMG. Get it here.

City Girls Submit Their Song Of The Summer Entry With The Club-Ready ‘Twerkulator’

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There’s been talk going around on social media about the lack of “song of the summer” entries this year. For what it’s worth, this is most likely because of the slowly reopening world and artists choosing to hold on to potential entries for the perfect moment, whenever that might be. However, the shutdown that lasted more than fifteen months is slowly coming to an official end and the hottest days of summer are just around the corner. With that being said, it seems like City Girls have arrived with a surefire summer anthem thanks to their newly-released track “Twerkulator.”

The track is one that fans of the rap duo have requested for quite some time. The single was originally supposed to appear on the duo’s last album, City On Lock, but the project was leaked before City Girls could complete and promote it as they would’ve liked. A snippet of the song arrived eventually on social media earlier this year and it quickly made supporters excited for its release.

Unfortunately, Yung Miami revealed “Twerkulator,” which samples Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force’s “Planet Rock,” would not be released because the duo failed to attain a sample clearance. This served as disappointing news for many but less than two months later, City Girls returned with a fantastic announcement earlier this week as they revealed the track would arrive in just a few days.

Its uptempo production sits right in the pocket that houses some of the City Girls’ best work.

You can enjoy the new track above.

Lil Baby And Kirk Franklin Join Forces For A Motivational ‘Space Jam’ Banger, ‘We Win’

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Lil Baby is setting himself up for a pretty strong 2021 and while he’s yet to share a project with the world this year, the Atlanta native has delivered a few songs that prove the rapper’s success will only continue. Following efforts like “Real As It Gets” with EST Gee and “On Me” as well as a number of collaborations with the likes of Russ, Lil Durk, Drake, and more, Lil Baby’s latest release is one fans did not ever expect. The rapper joined forces with Kirk Franklin for their new track, “We Win,” which will appear on the soundtrack for the highly-anticipated movie, Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Now, if it’s hard to imagine what a song with Baby and Franklin sounds like, allow me to twist your mind a bit more and add that the new effort is supported by production by Just Blaze. For what it’s worth, the trio definitely makes it work in providing a motivational banger that will surely be useful for Space Jam: A New Legacy. The triumphant track finds Baby detailing his harsh past and how he overcame it to find success today.

The new song arrives after Lil Baby joined DJ Khaled, Roddy Ricch, and Bryson Tiller in the video for their Khaled Khaled track, “Body In Motion.” As for what’s next, Baby and Lil Durk are set to release their Voice Of The Heroes joint project in the coming weeks. The effort was set to be released on May 28, but the duo opted to delay it out of respect for DMX, whose posthumous album, Exodus arrives on the same day.

You can press play on “We Win” in the video above.

Polo G And Lil Wayne’s Riches And Street Cred Are Worthy Of Top Recognition On ‘Gang Gang’

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There’s no excuse to be sleeping on Polo G at this point. The Chicago proved he was here to stay last year with his impressive sophomore project, The GOAT and his success only carried into 2021. Polo G landed his first No. 1 record with “Rapstar,” a track that spent two consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. He also revealed that his upcoming album would be titled Hall Of Fame, and before it arrives, the rapper calls on another artist that many hold to a high regard for his latest single, “Gang Gang.”

The Chicago joins forces with Lil Wayne for the new track. which finds both artists moving back and forth between sharp raps and doses of autotuned croons. Altogether. the two rappers use the song to detail their undeniable fame, flaunt their expensive cars, and prove that their street credibility is intact and far from something that can be questioned. The new effort also arrives with a video that sees Polo G treating himself and a number of women to a nice dinner before joining Lil Wayne for an energetic house party.

Aside from “Rapstar,” Polo G has done a great job building anticipation for his next album, Hall Of Fame. The other single that fans can expect to hear on the album, “GNF (OKOKOK)” was another great example of what the rapper has to offer on the project. Elsewhere, guest appearances with the likes of Rod Wave, Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, and more prove the Chicagoan has certainly improved his craft ahead of the release of Hall Of Fame.

You can listen to “Gang Gang” in the video.