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Drake’s ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Is A Full-On House Record, And Fans Have Their Thoughts

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When Drake announced his seventh album Honestly, Nevermind on Thursday, his fans were sent into a state of shock. I mean, it’s only been ninth months since he released Certified Lover Boy, so it completely makes sense. Once that shock wore off, Drake fans spent some time speculating what the album would have to offer. Many sought the typical rap and R&B collaborations while others hoped for a song with Kanye West, for what would be their first record in five years. However, as Drake revealed the project’s tracklist and producer (one being South African DJ Black Coffee), it was clear that we were in for something very different — and very different is exactly what arrived.

Honestly, Nevermind appeared on DSPs billed as a dance album. Its fourteen songs flaunt elements of dance, house, and Jersey club. This direction is one that many did not expect the rapper to take, but it shouldn’t come as a surprise. Back in 2017, Drake released More Life with “Get It Together,” a song that featured production Black Coffee as well as a guest verse from Jorja Smith. With that, we at least know that the interest in this genre has been there for some time. Furthermore, Drake has never been afraid to try his hand at different styles of music. Aside from his regular hip-hop and R&B records, we’ve heard Drake on afrobeats, dancehall, bounce music, reggaeton, drill, and now house music.

Nonetheless, with both shocked and comical reactions in hand, fans took to social media to share their thoughts.

You can read them below.

Honestly, Nevermind is out now via OVO Sound/Republic. You can stream it here.

Drake Brings 21 Savage Onboard For The ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Closer ‘Jimmy Cook’s’

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Drake surprised the world on Thursday afternoon (June 16) with the announcement of his seventh studio album Honestly, Nevermind but the unknown pleasantries didn’t stop there. Though he did release the tracklist, no features were mentioned and now listeners see the sole feature is none other than his frequent collaborator 21 Savage on “Jimmy Cook’s.”

The record, seemingly a part two to Certified Lover Boy’s “Knife Talk,” opens a bit slower than their recent collaboration before a jarring beat switch sends it into a different atmosphere. As the closer to an album listed as dance, it may be a standout simply for being different but also for the cold bars from each rapper. Drake handles the first verse before introducing the Atlanta lyricist who comes loaded with his catchy and violent bars. It is equal parts fun, cocky, and hype, commonplace for the two rappers listed.

For Drake, this album comes just nine months after the commercial success Certified Lover Boy. 21 Savage has primarily stuck to features in 2021 and 2022, rapping alongside J. Cole, Gunna, Pharrell, and Tyler, The Creator. Prior to this, the “A Lot” rapper last released Savage Mode 2 alongside Metro Boomin in 2020 which also featured Drizzy and Young Thug.

Check out “Jimmy Cook’s” above.

Honestly, Nevermind is out now via OVO Sound/Republic. You can stream it here.

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Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future Set To Headline Rolling Loud New York 2022

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Rolling Loud revealed its lineup for this year’s New York edition. Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future will serve as headliners for the three day festival.  Returning to Citi Field from September 23 to September 25. Future is also headlining Rolling Loud Miami in July and Toronto in early September.

Last year’s festival which sold out featured headliners and performers like Travis Scott, 50 Cent, A$ap Ferg, Bobby Shmurda, Joey Bada$$, and others. This year also includes a long list of must-see performers.

READ MORE: Rolling Loud Announces Inaugural Toronto Festival Headlined by Dave, Wizkid, and Future

New York 2022 will officially be Big Sean’s first time performing at RL fest. Other artists set to perform at the traveling Hip-Hop festival include Lil Uzi Vert, Westside Gunn, Lil Baby, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie,Shenseea, Don Toliver, Busta Rhymes, Erica Banks, Fivio Foreign, 21 Savage and more. 

Tickets for Rolling Loud New York 2022 go on sale this Friday, June 17. Check out the full line up below and for more details on ticketing information click here.

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ICYMI: 21 Savage on Attempting to Stop Durk/YoungBoy Beef: “Somethings You Don’t Try”

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21 Savage is not looking to patch up the beef between Lil Durk and Youngboy Never Broke Again. Appearing on Matt Hoff’s My Expert Opinion podcast, Savage had a swift reply of “Nah, Hell Nah” when asked would he attempt to intervene.

“Certain shit you can’t even, you don’t try,” 21 Savage said. “Certain shit, you just know ain’t no trying.”

Earlier this year, Durk and YoungBoy were engaged in a spicy war of words, which included “I Hate YoungBoy,” which Youngboy dissed 21 Savage, and more.

You can hear why 21 Savage is deciding to not interject himself below.

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21 Savage Reflects On The 3 “Keys” Jay-Z Gave Him, The Rapper-Hood “Catch 22’ And How To Avoid The Rap Rico Trap

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21 Savage sat down for a podcast interview with rapper Math Hoffa to discuss RICO charges, the hood “catch-22” and financial lessons Jay-Z taught him. The “Runnin” rapper talked about visiting his hood as a successful rapper, admitting that he drives a bulletproof truck when making his way back to his neighborhood.  He also referred […]

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The Best New Music This Week: Pharrell, Kid Cudi, SZA, and More

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  • Kid Cudi, “Do What I Want” 


  • Pharrell f/ 21 Savage & Tyler The Creator, “Cash In Cash Out”


  • Fana Hues, “Drive” 


  • SZA, “Awkward”


  • Nardo Wick, “Riot”


  • 6LACK, “Umi Says”


  • Saucy Santana f/ Latto, “Booty” 


  • Rubi Rose, “Wifey”


  • Polo G, “Distraction”


  • Rae Sremmurd, “Denial”

Pharrell, 21 Savage, and Tyler, the Creator Team Up on ‘Cash In Cash Out’

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Pharrell connects with 21 Savage and Tyler, the Creator on “Cash In Cash Out.”

Over Pharrell’s million-dollar instrumental, 21 and Tyler drop flashy verses on the money-making anthem, which includes a hook that will be stuck in your head all summer long.

“Money turned me into an asshole / I ain’t gon’ lie, I was used to being poor,” raps 21 on his verse, while Tyler boasts about turning down a $2.5 million gig (“I declined because the stage didn’t match my ethos”).

In an interview with Apple Music, Pharrell opened up about the collaboration. “I knew the track was aggressive, and it doesn’t let up,” he said. “So it’s like those are the two. It’s like letting two pit bulls loose. Ravenous. Two ravenous wolves… Tyler went crazy. He had done that verse before he put his last album out.”

And there may be even more music on the way. “I miss it. That’s probably the most I can say,” said The Neptunes hitmaker. “I don’t know if you could tell, just based off of everything that’s been happening. Just, I miss it, Pusha, Jack, Kendrick, this. I’m excited.”

The song arrives ahead of Pharrell’s Something in the Water festival, which will take place in Washington, D.C. on Juneteenth weekend (June 17-19) and stream live on Amazon Music.

21 Savage and Tyler will both perform, along with Usher, Lil Baby, Ashanti, and Ja Rule. Pharrell will also hit the stage with special guests Clipse, Justin Timberlake, N.O.R.E., Q-Tip, and SZA.