Last month, Offset released his new album Set If Off to a substantial amount of hype. The project was met with some positive reviews and even more commercial success. The album sold 70k units in its first week which was good enough for a debut in the top 5 of the Billboard 200. It didn’t fare too bad on the Hot 100 either where two of its high-profile collaborations made their debuts on the chart last week. “SAY MY GRACE” with Travis Scott was the highest debuting song and stuck around for a second week on the chart placing at number 100 this week.
The second track to hit the charts was “Worth It” with Don Toliver. The track is a ladies anthem and for his standout second verse, Offset knew just who to ask. In a new interview he reveals that he went to his wife Cardi B for some suggestions. “I’m gonna call my wife because she’s gonna give me what the girls wanna say,” he says in the interview clip. In the comments of a repost of the video fans praise the wholesome moment. They denounce those online who endlessly hate on Cardi B. Check out the full clip and various fan reactions below.
During an interview last week Offset commented on the declining sales numbers in rap music. He credited the fall to a lack of originality in the genre and even claimed that it was getting boring. “I’m noticing that the no-content music ain’t catching nobody’s ear. I’m noticing that the numbers are down in our genre specifically because I feel like everything is so the same,” he concluded.
Set It Off was Offset’s first new album in 4 years. His second solo project followed Father Of 4 in 2019 and took a similarly lengthy and feature packed approach to assembling its tracklist. What do you think of Offset looking to Cardi B for help making his song “WORTH IT?” Let us know in the comment section below.
Don Toliver’s rise to fame for most listeners began back in 2018 with his appearance on a big-time album. In 2018, he joined Travis Scott for a song off his album ASTROWORLD. With all of the features being hidden, some artists were hard to discern on first listen and Don was one of them. He captured listeners with his energetic and unique voice on “CAN’T SAY,” and the rest is history from there.
He went on to drop his debut album Heaven Or Hell in 2020 to much acclaim. Don showed he could command an album by himself and he quickly followed it up a year later. That brings us to the record of discussion today, Life Of A DON. This album just turned two and we wanted to celebrate its release with arguably the most popular and waviest song, “Drugs N Hella Melodies,” featuring Kali Uchis.
Relisten To “Drugs N Hella Melodies” By Don Toliver And Kali Uchis
This was the second lead single for L.O.A.D coming after the release of “What You Need.” The collaboration makes perfect sense seeing how the two have been dating for two years now. But, also, from a musical perspective, both of their voices create a harmonious symphony. The beat, partially provided by DJ Dahi, is very melodic, woozy, and transcendent. The song definitely lives up to its name.
What were your initial thoughts on “Drugs N Hella Melodies” from Don Toliver and Kali Uchis? Was this your favorite song on the first listen of Life Of A DON? Is this the best project he has ever put out? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news on Don Toliver, as well as all of the best throwback releases.
Quotable Lyrics:
S*x full of adrenaline This p***y put you right to sleep just like a sedative Not to sound conceited, I’m not one to brag But I’m the girl you needed that you never had Some people only see the negative Some people find a way to see the good in everything
Back in February, Don Toliver released his third studio album, Love Sick. Days later, the Houston-native singer released a deluxe edition of the album. Still, fans are pressing for new music.
Offset, one-third of rap group Migos, is gearing up to drop new music. Like Toliver’s fans, Offset’s fans are also anticipating a new album from him, and thankfully, his second solo album Set It Off is arriving very soon. As the date gets closer, the album’s collaborations have been a buzzy topic.
In the past, the two artists have delivered a fire collabs in the form of 2019’s “Had Enough,” which also features Quavo. But fans have been wondering if Offset and Toliver will link up for another collab.
Do Offset and Don Toliver have a new song coming?
Offset and Toliver have once again collaborated. Their upcoming song, “Worth It” will appear as the third track on Set It Off.
Snippets of the song have surfaced online, on which, Toliver sings, “You got me, got me workin’ / I hope it’s worth it,” over a smooth, afro-fusion-inspired beat.
Atlanta rapper and Migos affiliate, Offset, has been relentlessly teasing and prodding his fans with tracks off his next album. His solo sophomore release, SET IT OFF, is due to be out on all streaming platforms on October 13. The sales numbers could be swayed due to how much music is expected to be out that day, but, nonetheless, a lot of people will be tuning in. It is for good reason too. Offset has already put out two nice tasters. The first of which was “JEALOUSY” with Cardi B, has already racked up over 27 million streams in just two months.
Following that, on September 15, “FAN” dropped and that got even more people excited. His terrific flows and resentful lyrics about cutting toxic people off made for a great listen. The music video for it was also enticing because of the references to Michael Jackson’s classic song “Thriller.” Offset’s rollout continued with he and Travis Scott bumping a little bit of their track at a listening event. The song is rumored by Offset to be called “SAY MY GRACE.” Finally, the most recent teaser was with Playboi Carti and that has fans buzzing too.
People’s anticipation for this record has to be through the roof now because Offset also let the cat out of the bag again. Don Toliver also appears to be a feature on SET IT OFF. At the same event as the Playboi teaser, he played a snippet of his and Toliver’s song. It sounds like it will be more of an R&B type of vibe with some nice guitar sampling in the instrumental. It should be safe to say this has the makings of a great album for Offset.
What are your initial thoughts on this new teaser from Offset and Don Toliver? Is “SET IT OFF” going to be one of the best rap albums of 2023? Will he surpass his solo debut album or will he regress? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Offset and the rest of the music world.
Travis Scott is still riding the highs of UTOPIA, so much so that other artist bring him out to perform it for even more fans. Moreover, during Don Toliver’s recent show at the Zouk nightclub in Las Vegas, he brought out La Flame for some heat. They played some joint efforts, as well as songs in their solo discographies such as the rapper-singer’s “Too Many Nights” with Metro Boomin and Future. As for the Houston MC, he performed “FE!N” and “I KNOW ?,” presumably among others, for the audience. People were quite surprised and excited when he joined the party, and there are plenty of clips of it floating around social media.
Furthermore, Travis Scott knows just how in-demand his live performances are, despite the history associated with them. It’s a tough conversation to have, especially when the “HYEANA” artist is silent on these issues and continues to operate as usual. Regardless, he opened up more dates for his “CIRCUS MAXIMUS” tour after nearly every stop sold out like lightning. In all likelihood, Don Toliver will be among the special guests that he brings out for that trek.
In fact, this isn’t the first time in 2023 that Trav and Don linked up for a concert, and the last time it happened, it was on Don Toliver’s tour. As he performed for the crowd, they started screaming and cheering when Travis Scott emerged on stage behind his Cactus Jack artist. When he turned around, he started jumping up excitedly with a big smile on his face, so it at least looked just like a surprise. Even when they don’t plan it out, it’s clear that they’re close enough to where they can create something naturally energetic for fans.
Meanwhile, this also slightly (very slightly) makes up for the fact that the Love Sick crooner wasn’t on UTOPIA. This disappointed many fans, but that said, there are plenty of collabs from the duo to enjoy. Still, their chemistry basically propelled Don’s inherent talents to superstar status, so it’s natural that fans expect a lot from them. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Travis Scott and Don Toliver.
Diddy’s festival celebrating the music and culture of hip hop REVOLT World officially has its lineup. The summit on rap music is set to take place in Atlanta from September 22-24 and will feature a number of performances and discussions. The event pitches itself as a combination conference and festival where attendees can hear music while also learning valuable insight into the business of music. Earlier today, they announced the lineup of both performers and speakers. The festival will be headlined by performances from Don Toliver and Moneybagg Yo.
Elsewhere in the list of performers is Babyface Ray, Saucy Santana, Maiya The Don, King Combs, and more. Equally as impressive is the list of speakers who will be talking during the event. Yung Miami, G Herbo, Queen Naija, Jeezy, Curren$y, and Omarion headline the list of speakers. Elsewhere in the lineup are Amber Grimes, Juvenile, Styles P, Tee Grizzley, and many more. While the exact schedule isn’t out yet it’s clear that there will be quite a bit to see. Fans in attendance will get to hear performances from some of the most unique rap acts out right now and also hear panel discussions from industry veterans and those with inside perspectives.
Recently, Diddy’s prowess as an executive was praised by Billboard. The publication made a list of the best executives in all of hip-hop. Lil Wayne, Jermain Dupri, Easy-Z, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and, Dr. Dre all made the list. To the surprise of nobody one of the biggest rap moguls, Diddy, also made the cut.
Diddy has also kept a foot in music continually. He recently joined Giggs for a new single called “Mandem” which will be included on Giggs’ album which is dropping later this week. Earlier this year he teamed up with City Girls and Fabolous for the summer anthem “Act Bad.” What do you think of the line-up for REVOLT World? Let us know in the comment section below.
It’s been a little over two years since Lil Uzi Vert last released a full-length project, with that being his 2020 joint album Pluto x Baby Pluto with Future. His last solo effort came earlier that year with Eternal Atake and LUV vs. The World 2. All that to say that’s it been a while since Uzi delivered a full-length release. Though he numbed the wait with the Red & White EP, it truly comes to an end tonight with the release of The Pink Tape.
Ahead of its arrival tonight, Lil Uzi Vert went ahead and shared the tracklist for the project. The Pink Tape arrives with 26 songs including the fan-favorite “Just Wanna Rock.” Across the project, listeners will hear features from Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Don Toliver, Bring Me the Horizon, and BabyMetal.
You can view the tracklist for The Pink Tape below.
1. “Flooded The Face”
2. “Suicide Doors”
3. “Aye” Feat. Travis Scott
4. “Crush Em”
5. “Amped”
6. “x2”
7. “Died And Came Back”
8. “Spin Again”
9. “That Fiya”
10. “I Gotta”
11. “Endless Fashion” Feat. Nicki Minaj
12. “Mama, I’m Sorry”
13. “All Alone”
14. “Nakamura”
15. “Just Wanna Rock”
16. “Fire Alarm”
17. “CS”
18. “Werewolf” Feat. Bring Me the Horizon
19. “Pluto To Mars”
20. “Confession” Feat. Don Toliver
21. “Days Come And Go”
22. “Rehab”
23. “The End” Feat. BabyMetal
24. “Zoom (Bonus)”
25. “Of Course (Bonus)”
26. “Shardai (Bonus)”
The Pink Tape is out via Generation Now/Atlantic Records. Find out more information here.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Summer has officially arrived. Though many spring festivals are already behind us — from the chaotic Coachella to the stacked Governors Ball — there are many opportunities for music fans to catch exciting performances in the coming months. No matter what you listen to, there’s something for you, whether that’s Taylor Swift’s instantly-iconic The Eras Tour, Drake and 21 Savage’s hyped-up collaborative run, or Big Thief’s highly anticipated lap. See the most anticipated concert tours of summer 2023 below.
Let’s start with the obvious. Since the first night in March, The Eras Tour has been all anyone’s ever talking about. With openers like Paramore, Phoebe Bridgers, Beabadoobee, and more on select dates, the shows are a formula for perfection. The setlist is a whopping 44 songs from all of her different albums, and the extravagant outfits and dance choreography only make it even more special.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s Renaissance was the biggest album of last year, serving as the highly anticipated follow-up to 2016’s colossal Lemonade. So it makes sense that the legend’s tour for her new record stretches all the way from May to September, stopping by as many stages as possible. It’s already going strong, with a Tiny Turner tribute in London and an appearance from her daughter Blue Ivy in Paris. Check out the full dates here.
Zach Bryan
“Without this album I don’t know where I would have turned when I didn’t have anyone who understood,” Zach Bryan wrote on Instagram about his debut album American Heartbreak, which came out a year ago. He’s bringing those songs on the road with him on The Burn, Burn, Burn Tour, and he’s making sure it’s a good time by keeping tickets affordable despite Ticketmaster’s wrath.
Metallica
Earlier this year, Metallica unleashed their highly anticipated new album 72 Seasons. Beginning in August and going all the way through the fall, their world tour will come to the US with bands like Pantera, Five Finger Death Punch, Ice Nine Kills, and Mammoth WVH. It won’t be an event to miss.
Last year, Karol G was named the most-streamed female Latin artist on Spotify. She shared her fourth studio album Mañana Será Bonito in February, and it was a major moment for the world-dominating artist. With a Shakira collaboration and tons of catchy hits “Provenza” and “Amargura,” it only elevated her status as a pop queen, and her upcoming tour is definitely going to be a must-attend. It kicks off in Chicago at Lollapalooza and ends in New Jersey in September.
Drake and 21 Savage had fun building up the anticipation of their collaborative album Her Loss last fall with shenanigans like a faux NPR Tiny Desk and a fake Howard Stern interview. The two are unpredictable when they’re together, but that record proved their musical chemistry. The It’s All A Blur Tour is a run that ranges all the way from June to October; they’ll be stopping by a lot of cities, so there are no excuses. Drake even has a new album on the way.
Dominic Fike
Dominic Fike announced his sophomore album Sunburn at the end of May and shared dates for the Don’t Stare At The Sun Tour along with it. The singles have been previewing an eclectic record from the Euphoria star. The run begins in Indiana in July and ends in Kentucky in August.
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aespa’s SYNK: Hyper Line World Tour is no casual affair. Earlier this year, they became the first K-pop act to perform at Governors Ball. They’re taking their show to stages in Europe, the United States, and Latin America this summer. It kicks off in California in August and continues until the end of September.
Big Thief
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Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You by Big Thief was one of the most beloved indie albums of 2022. Since then, the band has taken the stage on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform an unreleased ballad called “Vampire Empire” and fans have not stopped begging for an official release. Hopefully they’ll play in on their upcoming tour, which starts in July in Vermont and ends in California in August.
Ed Sheeran’s The Mathematics Tour just stopped by New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, and it broke an attendance record for having just above 89,000 fans in the crowd. The pop star just released his sixth studio album – (Subtract), and the setlist is packed with songs from it as well as his beloved radio hits.
Beabadoobee
Beabadoobee was busy earlier this year opening up for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour. The singer unleashed her sophomore album Beatopia this year, and collaborated with Clairo for “The Glue Song” in April. She just has a few dates coming up in the United States, and only in New York City, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and a recently-added date in Seattle.
Post Malone
i love y’all so very much, and I’m so excited to get out and do some more shows for y’allhelp me put a baby through college, and come on outsome cool new production, new songs, and a very very handsome man up on stage sending love to you and yours … pic.twitter.com/dcnTGG5rhl
The name of the If Y’all Weren’t Here I’d Be Crying Tour is an accurate depiction of Post Malone’s vulnerability and his appreciation of his fans. The “Circles” performer is dropping his new album Austin at the end of July but he’ll hit the road at the start of that month. It stops by cities all over North America and it’ll definitely be a simultaneously fun and emotional time.
Don Toliver
In February, Don Toliver unveiled his new album Love Sick. It’s coming to life on stage on the Love Sick Tour, which is already in the midst after kicking off in Colorado. It will hit Atlanta, Houstin, Los Angeles and more in July with opener Pi’erre Bourne as well as “special guests” that’ve been teased.
Moneybagg Yo
Uproxx cover star Moneybagg Yo is not messing around. The rapper shared his new mixtape Hard To Love at the start of June and then announced his Larger Than Life Tour, which brings along rising stars Finesse2Tymes, Sexxy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, and YTB Fatt. It’ll kick off in August.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
HER‘s Lights On Festival, which she launched in her native Bay Area in 2021 with co-headliner Erykah Badu before expanding to Brooklyn with Maxwell, is coming back for another round of soulful performances this September in Mountain View, California. This time, she’ll be accompanied as co-headliner by Jazmine Sullivan, with support from PartyNextDoor, Don Toliver, Alina Baraz, Toosii, Smino, and Syd, in addition to many more breakout artists in hip-hop and R&B.
The Lights On Fest is billed for the weekend of September 16-17 at Shoreline Festival Grounds in Mountain View. The presale for tickets begins this Thursday, June 28, at 12 pm, while the general sale begins on Friday at 12. You can get more information at LightsOnFest.com.
While some fans thought HER was in danger of becoming oversaturated, what with her numerous Grammys, Oscars, and Emmys — she’s only a Tony Award away from an EGOT — she has kept a low profile early this year after declaring that she wanted “people to get to know the person behind [the HER persona]” — a process that drew plenty of positive attention. Making a comeback with her well-received festival will help with that, as will her upcoming role in the musical remake of The Color Purple dropping later this year.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
With all that in mind, we’ve shifted from our typical listmaking to try something new in 2023. We asked the core Uproxx writers to each pick their favorite song of the year so far, and what we found is something that somewhat resembles the greater music landscape. Country, hip-hop, indie, pop, and afrobeats all make appearances, while Ice Spice is just as omnipresent here as she is in the real world. There’s even a couple chart-toppers in this mix.
Check out the best songs of 2023 so far, as chosen by the Uproxx staff, below.
100 Gecs – “Hollywood Baby”
The music landscape is as diverse and interesting now as it has ever been. Given that anybody with a laptop can create and release a decent-sounding album these days, it’s hard to be shocked. And yet, 100 Gecs surprise with pretty much every song they put out. On paper, what their hyper-pop distillation of ’90s alt-rock shouldn’t work, but songs like “Hollywood Baby” just do. Given, the unbelievably catchy pop-punk-ish track sounds relatively conventional for them, but it goes to show there’s more to 100 Gecs beyond making seemingly disparate sounds work together: They’re exemplary songwriters, too. – Derrick Rossignol
Arlo Parks – “Weightless”
Arlo Parks may be a musician, but she’s a poet first and foremost. The 22-year-old UK artist has been known to expertly wield her pen to write touching songs about mental health, mortality, and identity that bring listeners to tears. “Weightless,” which appears on her sophomore album My Soft Machine is no different. While much of the subject matter on her latest LP focuses more on budding relationships than waning mental health (we love to see it!), “Weightless” still manages to be just as moving. Her unique, honeyed vocals add a soaring dimension to the reverb-drenched instrumentals, and Parks even cuts in with a spoken-word verse about the all-too-familiar anxiety that takes over when near a crush. – Carolyn Droke
Ice Spice – “Gangsta Boo” Feat. Lil Tjay
With co-signs from Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice being crowned the People’s Princess is indisputable. Although the Bronx rapper found crossover success thanks to her guest verse on “Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2,” Spice’s innovation in the drill scene shouldn’t be dismissed. As her first solo track to land on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, “Gangsta Boo” featuring Lil Tjay is the pop drill pocket Spice thrives in. Containing a sample of Diddy’s 2002 cult-classic song “I Need a Girl (Part 2),” an infectious chorus, and a fiery guest verse — it’s a sleeper hit. After the video shoot was canceled due to Tjay’s arrest, Spice moved on from promoting the song. However, it will live on far beyond her EP’s shelf life. –Flisadam Pointer
Lana Del Rey – “Let The Light In” Feat. Father John Misty
While Lana Del Rey’s newest album has plenty of fan-favorite standouts to choose from, it’s her collaboration with longtime buddy Father John Misty on “Let The Light In” that stands out. The harmonies highlight just how well she works with folksier artists — similar to 2017’s “Tomorrow Never Came” with Sean Ono Lennon. In this breezy song’s unique dynamic, Lana and FJM go back and forth before she decides, “Screw it, maybe you should and record some other songs.” This, coupled with the fact countless TikTok edits are set to the “love to love to love you / hate to hate to hate you” part, results in another modern classic from one of this generation’s most acclaimed songwriters. – Lexi Lane
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
Miley Cyrus’ The career-best No. 1 single finds Cyrus rewriting Julia Roberts’ iconic Notting Hill line. Why stand in front of a boy, asking him to love her, when she can “love me better than you can”? Cyrus has been this individualistically empowered for a decade. It just took everyone else this long to meet her there. – Megan Armstrong
Militarie Gun – “Do It Faster”
Some songs just have it. “Do It Faster” by Militarie Gun is one of them. It has the adrenaline, the post-hardcore invigoration, the catchy hook to scream wherever you are in the mosh pit: “I don’t care what you do / Just do it faster,” Ian Shelton shouts. It has their signature barks to be emitted in unison; it has a less-than-two-minute run time that leaves no room for messing around. It’s an all-in ripper for anarchy, a call to immediate fervor. – Danielle Chelosky
Nicki Minaj – “Red Ruby Da Sleeze”
The truth is, Nicki Minaj isn’t slowing down anytime soon. When she teased a minute-long snippet of “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” in February with the Lumidee “Never Leave You (Uh Oh)” sample, it was highly anticipated. “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” checks off all the boxes that make a rap song great in this era of music: top-tier production (shout out to Go Grizzly, Cheeze Beatz & Tate Kobang), a nostalgic Y2K sample, a catchy melodic hook, masterful lyricism, and memorable Instagram-ready bars like, “Shout out to hoes that’s watchin’ me like Movados.” Nicki is playing the role of rapper, singer, and featured artist on this standout, resulting in a bold boost of confidence to the soul of all who listen. No, slowing down isn’t in the plans. “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” is merely a cute reminder that “bad gyal don’t die.” – Cherise Johnson
PinkPantheress & Ice Spice – “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2”
Breakout stars PinkPantheress and Ice Spice kicked off the year proving they were the ones to watch in 2023. With PinkPantheress’ painfully relatable account of a dishonest ex, and Ice’s punchy bars reminding us why she stays on his mind, the song has proven inescapable. Whether you’ve heard the song in the club or discovered it on one of many viral TikToks, you can’t help but shake your “duh-duh-duh” when “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2” comes on. – Alex Gonzalez
Tyler The Creator – “Dogtooth”
Over the course of Tyler The Creator’s 10-year career in hip-hop, we’ve heard him angry, boastful, depressed, dismissive, gleefully defiant, introspective, and occasionally even impressed, but on “Dogtooth,” we finally hear him truly, ridiculously in love. Amid boasts about his luxury rides and snide jabs at phony would-be hangers-on, Tyler, at last, drops the facade of uncaring stoicism to simp out for his lady love for a minute, boasting “My girl look like Zazie Beetz and Kelis.” – Aaron Williams
Victony – “Soweto (Remix)” Feat. Don Toliver & Rema
With afrobeats’ increased presence in the mainstream light, fans of the genre have often been critical of the crossover collaborations, often in the form of remixes, that have been used to boost songs. It’s happened with records like “Essence” and “Calm Down,” but not with Victony’s hit record “Soweto.” That song, off his 2022 Outlaw EP, grew to prominence after it went viral on TikTok, and its remix with Don Toliver and Rema kept it close to its roots while simultaneously introducing it to a new audience. Rema’s verse on the remix has been memorized from start to finish by fans for what is now one of this year’s most well-received features and Don Toliver fits like a glove on the song’s new take to make it a textbook example of how crossover remixes should be done. – Wongo Okon
Wednesday – “Chosen To Deserve”
Part rock anthem and part teenaged dirtbag confessional, this is Karly Hartzman looking back on every bad decision she made in adolescence and concluding that she still deserves the world. But the words aren’t pushed to the forefront — it’s the crunching power chords borrowed from Southern rock gods Drive-By Truckers and that lifesaving pedal steel lick wafting throughout like a breeze on a sticky summer afternoon that immediately commands your attention. And, then on the 20th listen, Hartzman’s memoir finally lands a devastating blow. – Steven Hyden
Zach Bryan – “Dawns” Feat. Maggie Rogers
The meteoric rise of Zach Bryan during the pandemic era has been impressive to witness, especially as he operates far outside the normal country playbook. He generally eschews interviews, has licensed about 7000 songs to Yellowstone, and has hit both the top 10 on the Hot 100 and the top line of multi-genre festival lineups. But while his sound veers closer to the outlaw lane, this one-off collaboration with Maggie Rogers isn’t really a country song at all, showing the range and possibility for a young artist that doesn’t have expectations yet to defy. But while the male-female vocal tradeoffs and driving string section underscore the song’s emotional pull, it’s in Bryan’s words that he demonstrates his power, evoking his mother’s death, his relationship’s disillusion, religion, and the passing of time. Bryan is turning out great songs by the dozen these days, but “Dawns” is one of his best yet. – Philip Cosores
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
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help me put a baby through college, and come on out
some cool new production, new songs, and a very very handsome man up on stage 
sending love to you and yours 
