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EST Gee Is Here To “Turn The Streets Up” In New Single

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One of Louisville’s most in-demand talents is back with a new single this week, “Turn The Streets Up.” Moreover, this new offering comes just a couple of months after the Kentucky MC dropped his latest album, MAD. Featuring Young Scooter, Boosie Badazz, and Kada, it continued a hot streak of prolific and consistently energetic long-form releases, whether on his own or collaborating with 42 Dugg. Now, it seems like Gee is capitalizing on the success of that album with this new single, which for longtime fans, is more of what you probably love about the 29-year-old. It’s hard, it’s confident, it’s murderous, and yet it doesn’t slouch on lyrical creativity and melodic sensibilities.

Furthermore, this track comes tapped with a catchy and effortless hook from EST Gee, working in some impressive flow switch-ups and a unique vocal cadence. On that note, the “25Min Freestyle” MC’s voice sounds gruff but focused on this song, making sure to not slur his delivery and deliver his bars with emphasis. Given his evocative imagery, cheeky turns of phrase, and engaging rhyme schemes, this is a more lyrically proficient offering than meets the eye. Then again, that’s always been one of his standout talents. In addition, he even features Dugg on the outro, who seemed to call in from jail to urge Gee to… well, “Turn The Streets Up.”

Read More: EST Gee & 42 Dugg “Last Ones Left” Review

EST Gee’s Music Video For “Turn The Streets Up”

Meanwhile, the instrumental on here has a lot of powerful and rapid bass kicks that keep a balanced bounce. Along with eerie synth patches and key lines, it’s a textbook example of contemporary rap production, with more subtle instrumental additions ultimately serving to emphasize the rapper’s flow and the drum pattern. Go blast this in your car on your next drive and let us know in the comments if you’re already excited for more from the CMG signee. You can check out the music video for “Turn The Streets Up” above, and you can find the track on your preferred streaming service. Also, peep some standout bars from the track down below, and return to HNHH for the latest news and updates on EST Gee.

Quotable Lyrics
Relying on another n***a to go fix they issue (Go fix the issue)
The type of s**t to make my situation monumental (Make my situation monumental)
Three of us hopped out rentals, run off, knock off n***as’ mental (Grr, grr)
He leave, he walk with limps like s***ting without no toilet tissue (Uh, uh, n***as lay)

Read More: EST Gee Gives King-Like Gifts To MGK, Jack Harlow, And More

EST Gee Drops “BALL LIKE ME TOO,” Single Gets Our “Fire Emoji” Seal Of Approval

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Following this New Music Friday (March 17), albums from Money Man, T-Pain, and the late Lil Keed have all been making waves. We also heard from GloRilla and Childish Gambino, as well as new singles from Tamar Braxton, Usher, and Diddy. A select few of these arrivals ended up on our weekly Fire Emoji playlist update, kicking off with “BALL LIKE ME TOO.”

The song comes from EST Gee’s new MAD project and finds him effortlessly rapping on the featureless track. Though he carried that one on his own, the 28-year-old did recruit friends like Young Scooter, Boosie Badazz, and Kada to help him out. They appear on titles like “SLAM DUNK,” “HOTBOYS,” and “KADAS SONG.” Thus far, listeners are also loving “The ONE & ONLY” as well as “PRAY YOU DIE IN SURGERY.”

HNHH Fire Emoji Update

Next up on our Fire Emoji update is the Phatnall Remix of GloRilla and Lil Durk’s “Ex’s,” which the rising rap star surprised fans with yesterday. Her Anyways, Life’s Great… EP arrived in late 2022, and she’s since shared plenty of hot singles to remind listeners that she’s coming in hot with her debut album down the road.

Following the sole female appearance of the weekend comes a posthumous song from Lil Keed’s new album. “All I Wanna Know” is just one of the 20-track project’s features from Young Thug, who was incarcerated shortly before the YSL rapper’s untimely death last year. His other bars can be heard on “Big Bag,” which also includes an appearance from Dolly White.

03 Greedo reminded the world that he’s “Bacc Like [He] Never Left” on his most recent song. Skillibeng also came through with a solo track, which he catchily titled “Short Skirt.” For those who prefer their songs sped up, the Jamaican artist also unleashed a faster version on DSPs.

Our final two Fire Emoji selections of the week are collaborative efforts. The first comes from JELEEL! and Armarni White, and is called “GNARLY!” – it’s every bit as awesome as the name makes it sound. Secondly is JPEGMAGIA’s “Lean Beef Patty,” on which he teamed up with Danny Brown to make more music magic.

Stream our weekly Fire Emoji update exclusively on Spotify below. Afterward, tell us which new additions you’ll be adding to your library this weekend in the comments. Make sure to check back tomorrow for more release recommendations on our R&B Season playlist.

The Best New Music This Week: 6lack, EST Gee, Lil Keed, Doechii, and More

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Image via Complex Original

  • 6lack, “Fatal Attraction”


  • EST Gee, “The One and Only”


  • Doechii “What It Is (Block Boy)”


  • Lil Keed f/ Young Thug, “All I Wanna Know”


  • Ni’jah f/ Childish Gambino & KIRBY, “Sticky”


  • T-Pain, “A Change is Gonna Come”


  • Diddy, Metro Boomin, The Weekend, and 21 Savage, “Creepin” Remix

EST Gee’s Consistency Is Unmatched On “MAD” Mixtape

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EST Gee is one of the coldest rappers in the game, period. The Louisville native came out the gates swinging when “Lick Back” dropped but he proved that his consistency is his best weapon. After getting the stamp of approval from Yo Gotti, he began to flourish with his subsequent releases as he fulfilled a massive gap in street rap. Gee’s raspy voice, motivational bars, and cut-throat attitude helped him turn into one of the most exciting rappers in the game right now. And with each release, it becomes more apparent that he won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

Though he only released his official debut album in September, he still has more in the arsenal ready to drop. He announced his new mixtape, Mad earlier this month before following up with records like “25Min Freestyle.” However, he finally came through with the project this morning, and it certainly lives up to the standard he established when he came out the get. Mad could very well stand as one of the best rap releases of 2023.

EST Gee “Mad” Ft. Young Scooter & Boosie Badazz

EST Gee’s new mixtape consists of fourteen songs in total with appearances from Young Scooter and Boosie Badazz. Though some fans were mildly underwhelmed by the lack of star-studded names attached to the tracklist, his collaborators emphasize the weight of the South’s legacy. That’s not limited to his features, either but the sample he uses across the project. For example, he pairs a sample of Kanye’s “Diamonds From Sierra Leone” with an interpolation of Gucci Mane’s “My Kitchen.” Meanwhile, T.I.’s “24’s” flows make their way onto the hook of “The One & Only.”

EST Gee proves that he’s keeping his foot on the rap game’s neck but what’s been most interesting about the rapper’s recent outings is the displays of growth. While songs like “Bloody Man” showcased his vocal range, he explores that even further on this album. EST Gee is basically a one-man band at this point, who needs little assistance from his fellow peers in hip-hop. Check out his new project above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

“MAD” Tracklist

  1. Pray You Die In Surgery
  2. Ball Like Me Too
  3. The One & Only
  4. Blow Up
  5. Slam Dunk Ft. Young Scooter
  6. Stay Focused 
  7. Drop Top
  8. 25MIN Freestyle
  9. Hotboys ft. Boosie Badazz 
  10. Us
  11. If I Stop Now
  12. Lie To Me Some
  13. Undefeated 
  14. Kada Song ft. Kada

EST Gee Drops “MAD” Tracklist Featuring Boosie Badazz & Young Scooter

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EST Gee certainly had 2022 on lock. Though he already emerged as one of the hottest new rappers in the south, his deal with Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group cemented that statement further. He proved that he’s among a giant in the rap game with unmatched authenticity. He didn’t necessarily chase radio records, though he comes through with trunk-rattling anthems every single time he steps to the booth. It’s no surprise why EST Gee continues to keep fans excited for his next move.

It’s only been seven months since he dropped off his debut studio album, I Never Felt Nun, though he’s already gearing up for its follow-up. Earlier this month, EST Gee announced his new project, MAD, which will finally drop on Friday, March 17th. The excitement is especially real after dropping records like “UNDEFEATED” and most recently, “25MIN Freestyle.” The rapper clearly has intentions of having the spring on lock, and if his recent records are any indication, he’s on pace to accomplish just that.

EST Gee Shares “MAD” Tracklist

Shortly after unveiling his latest single, “25MIN Freestyle,” the rapper blessed fans with the official cover art and tracklist for the project. EST Gee’s next effort will include 14 songs in total with limited features. Young Scooter will appear on “Slam Dunk,” marking their second collaboration together following “Come Eat With Us” ft. EST Gee. Boosie Badazz will also appear on the song, “Hot Boys,” while Kada closes out the tracklist on “Kada Song.” Though there’s likely a long list of rappers who are itching to collaborate with the Louisville native (i.e. Desiigner), EST Gee continues to showcase that he stands on his own.

Besides his own project, EST Gee also recently appeared on the soundtrack for Creed III, executive produced by Dreamville. EST Gee and Big Sean linked up on “Anthem.” The rapper shared a heartwarming post on Instagram where he reflected on his late mother. “Rocky was my Momma’s favorite series of movies. If she was here I know she would be excited to see me on the #creed soundtrack,” he wrote. Check the tracklist for EST Gee’s new album below.

Tracklist

  1. Pray You Die In Surgery
  2. Ball Like Me Too
  3. The One & Only
  4. Blow Up
  5. Slam Dunk Ft. Young Scooter
  6. Stay Focused 
  7. Drop Top
  8. 25MIN Freestyle
  9. Hotboys ft. Boosie Badazz 
  10. Us
  11. If I Stop Now
  12. Lie To Me Some
  13. Undefeated 
  14. Kada Song ft. Kada

EST Gee Drops Chilling Visual Trailer For “Mad” Album

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Louisville’s own EST Gee took to Instagram to share a visual teaser of his forthcoming album, Mad. The trailer lets viewers into EST Gee’s world as he opens up about grief and trauma. As an opener he expresses, “How you gone look at me and say it ain’t that bad?” over clips of real-life experiences. Gearing up for the album, Gee released 3 singles since January, “Undefeated”, “Blow Up,” and “If I Stop Now”. The short video features raw and uncut storytelling with soulful samples over a trap beat.

EST Gee became a mainstream sensation with his 2020 mixtape, I Don’t Feel Nun. The project’s sequel, I Still Don’t Feel Nun was a commercial success and led to a deal with Yo Gotti’s CMG label and Interscope Records in 2021. When the “5500 Degrees” rapper isn’t talking about getting his “lick back” he’s known for expressing personal moments of despair on a track. By the looks of this trailer, his next project will be no different. The video shows intimate moments between EST and incarcerated friends and those who have passed on.

EST Gee Trailer

EST Gee has made it a long way from his YouTube debut in 2017. Collaborations with artists like Lil Baby and Jack Harlow put him on the map and he hasn’t slowed down since. His 2021 album Bigger Than Life of Death is certified gold with features from Future, Young Thug, 42 Dugg, and more. The rapper linked up with 42 Dugg again for the well-received collaborative mixtape Last Ones Left.

EST Gee has been through more than a little bit, and he puts it all in his songs. In his latest trailer, he shared “They say life and death is in the tongue. I wish they would have told us that when we was young”. As EST was rising to fame in 2019 he was shot 5 times leaving a video shoot with Sada Baby. The following year he lost his brother and his mother. In 2022 he told Rolling Stone that what drives his creativity are the stories that need to be told. The highly anticipated album, Mad is set to be released on March 17.

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EST Gee’s ‘Mad’ Album Trailer Teases A Personal Look Into His Harrowing Life Experiences

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It looks like new music from EST Gee is coming sooner than we thought. On Friday (March 3), the Louisville rapper shared a trailer on Instagram for his upcoming project, Mad.

The trailer seems to tease that Mad will offer a more personal look into EST Gee’s life, as he shares stories of the trauma he’s been forced to deal with. In the short clip, viewers see a 2017 phone call between EST Gee and his friend Red, who was killed shortly after returning from prison.

In a voiceover, EST Gee shares some words, as he fights through the pain.

“You gonna look at me and tell me it ain’t that bad,” EST Gee says in the clip. “Let them bang on my past. Bet you don’t feel nothing, you can’t be mad. You cannot be mad… Ain’t no tragedy in life like the death of a child, they say.”

Mad marks EST Gee’s second project in six months, his previous being I Never Felt Nun. In an interview for Rolling Stone conducted around that time, EST Gee shared that he hopes his success motivates other rappers from Louisville.

“They know me,” said EST Gee. “So, where I was standing at, a lot of people standing at [now], so they know they can get on. That was important to see. Because Jack [Harlow], yeah, he from Louisville, but he from a different place, different demographic. So people just like me, [my success] motivates them. They created a scene where there wasn’t no scene before and there’s a scene now.”

You can check out the trailer above.

Mad is out 3/17 via CMG and Interscope.