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Beyonce Is The Ultimate “Diva”: Celebrate Singer’s 42nd Birthday With A Feel-Good Throwback

September 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Before she was known as the almighty Queen B, leader of the BeyHive, Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter was a little girl with big dreams. Her father, Matthew Knowles, worked hard to prepare the young vocalist for the spotlight, even ordering her to run through the Houston heat in heels. Though obviously gruelling, the extreme tactics obviously paid off as Bey has been running flawlessly all through her RENAISSANCE World Tour so far.

She’s preparing for her third and final performance in Los Angeles today (September 4), which coincidentally also happens to be the multi-talent’s 42nd birthday. Her friends and fans have been sharing plenty of heartfelt tributes on social media, and others are replaying old favourites from Beyonce’s discography to celebrate. We’ve decided to revisit her 2008 female empowerment anthem, “Diva” for our part, which appeared on her I Am… Sasha Fierce LP a decade and a half ago.

Beyonce is the Female Version of a Hustler on Her Hit Song, “Diva”

“Since 15 in my stilettos, been struttin’ in this game / ‘What’s yo age?’ was the question they ask when I hit the stage,” the mother of three sings midway through the popular track. “I’m a diva, best believe her, you see how she gettin’ paid? / She ain’t callin’ him to greet her, don’t need him, her bed’s made.”

Revisit the iconic visual for Beyonce’s “Diva” above, and if it’s not already there, be sure to add it to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. Besides being the mother of three’s birthday, today also happens to be the anniversary of Travis Scott’s Rodeo album. See which song from that we’re spotlighting at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

Since 15 in my stilettos, been struttin’ in this game
“What’s yo age?” was the question they ask when I hit the stage
I’m a diva, best believe her, you see how she gettin’ paid?
She ain’t callin’ him to greet her, don’t need him, her bed’s made

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Reese LAFLARE & DJ Drama Make Fireworks On “Diva Vol. 4”

July 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard a long-form offering from Atlanta rapper Reese LAFLARE, and it seems like he knew that. Moreover, his latest project, a Gangsta Grillz collaboration with DJ Drama, holds a versatile set of tracks that sees him at his best. Diva Vol. 4 is as soulful as it is saucy, as hard as it is heavenly, and as versatile as it is volitional. Almost every track here seems like it serves a specific mood-driven or instrumental purpose in the tracklist. As such, Reese crafted a tight and consistently entertaining body of work that shows off a lot of catchy flows and compelling performances.

Instrumentally, there are a lot of pallets here that switch up from track to track, resulting in a lot of variety. Furthermore, Reese LAFLARE is just as prone to float over a trap beat, a West Coast banger, or more R&B-influenced cuts. Not only that, but the 35-year-old does a very effective job of switching his performance from song to song to fit the vibe. It’s definitely been a long way since the first volume of Diva, and his artistic sensibilities this time around display that growth. In addition, he taps a lot of guests here to add to Vol. 4‘s color, variety, and exciting nature.

Reese LAFLARE & DJ Drama’s Diva Vol. 4

Vince Staples, Benny The Butcher, KennyHoopla, Ty Dolla $ign, KEY!, and Money Makin’ Nique are among the guests here. Each fits their track quite well with their respective styles, such as Vince’s excellent verse on the California-sounding cut “Top Diva.” Overall, don’t miss out on this album if you like any kind of rap, and find it on your preferred streaming service. In addition, check out the tracklist below and let us know what your favorite song is in the comments down below. As always, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest on Reese LAFLARE and DJ Drama, and for more great hip-hop releases each week.

Tracklist
1. Flu Game
2. Dj Drama Pop Yo S**t (feat. DJ Drama)
3. Top Diva (feat. Vince Staples & Xaiolan)
4. Quote this (feat. Seddy Hendrinx)
5. Revolver (feat. KennyHoopla)
6. Euphoria
7. Organ Donor (feat. Robb Bank$)
8. Atlanta 05
9. I Love My B***h (feat. KEY! & Omari Shakir)
10. Vices (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
11. FYI (feat. Benny The Butcher & Money Makin’ Nique)
12. No Patience

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Princess Nokia Flaunts Her Puerto Rican Roots On The Rhythmic ‘Diva’

June 9, 2022 by newhiphopnews

New music from Princess Nokia has been a rarity in 2022. In March, she dropped the piercing “No Effort,” hitting back at anyone who dares doubt her steez. That’s been it so far, but there’s a reason for this. It’s because Nokia is about to make her film debut in the Daughter Of The Sea, directed by Alexis Garcia and filmed in Puerto Rico. In the film, Nokia plays the starring role of Yanise, who returns to Puerto Rico from New York following her grandfather’s death and has a vision that leads to a spiritual awakening. It’s a role that the Afro-Boricua rapper from Harlem was born to play and it illustrates the deep connection she forged as of late with her Puerto Rican roots.

Now on “Diva,” Princes Nokia’s second track of the year, she’s showcasing her Puerto Rican heritage and the Taíno culture in full force. The beat sounds like it was forged on the Caribbean Seaside, as Nokia raps about powerful women in music who have laid the groundwork for her to walk on, singing: “I feel like Beyoncé, I feel like Shakira, lemonade, I’m juicy, hips don’t lie, Selena. Britney, Christina, rest in peace, Aaliyah. I feel like a goddess, I feel like a diva.” All the while a trumpet bellows, and a tropical guitar strums over breezy a thump.

The video, directed by Robot MoonJuice, was filmed in Puerto Rico. The rapper and activist is among the townspeople before coming into a lively house party that ends with a drum circle and dance-off.

Watch the video for “Diva” above.