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Zack Bia Connects With Don Toliver For Club-Worthy Debut Single, “Hardcore”

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Zack Bia is often seen hanging out with some of the biggest names in the music industry, and now, he’s markedly giving them a run for their money with a debut release of his own. On Friday (January 27), the 26-year-old finally shared his “Hardcore” single which finds him in the producer’s seat, and Don Toliver holding it down on vocals.

“I’ve really been wanting to put music out for a long time, right? And I’ve been working with artists in different capacities forever,” the socialite told Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 recently. “It’s really a two-part record. It feels like a DJ set. I think we did something really creative.”

Zack Bia wears a white sweatshirt, outside Givenchy, during Paris Fashion Week – Menswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024, on January 18, 2023, in Paris, France. (Photo by Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images)

Bia further explains, “We gave them two very distinct records that come together as one in a seamless way. I think people will really feel like, ‘Oh, this feels like it’s being DJed live for me.’ And that’s kind of the purpose of it.”

Aside from being a big debut for the DJ, this is also the first time fans have heard Toliver since last November’s “Do It Right.” The unique single found the Houston native switching up his usual sound and embracing experimentation.

On his latest release, however, the 28-year-old sounds like the Cactus Jack star we’ve grown to love since his initial rise on the scene.

Stream Zac Bia and Don Toliver’s “Hardcore” on Spotify or Apple Music below. Additionally, make sure to check in later this weekend for more song recommendations on our weekly Fire Emoji update.

Quotable Lyrics:

I can keep you on the edge
If you promise to keep me in your head
If you get close enough, I’m reaching for your legs
Just give me up for once
Just give me up for once

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SXMPRA Is In “GOD MODE” On New Single

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Rising New Zealand rapper SXMPRA just dropped the fiery and head-banging single “GOD MODE!” Out now via 10K Projects, this new track is a raging, distorted, and succinct blend of hardcore hip-hop and nu-metal sounds. Following previous hot singles like “LOCKJAW” and “COWBELL WARRIOR!”, the mysterious MC is cooking up something menacing.

Furthermore, this track’s sonic pallet might remind some readers of a few different artists. However, the way they blend together is uniquely sharp, crisp production-wise, and balanced. Some of SXMPRA’s influences include XXXTENTACION, $UICIDEBOY$, and Pouya. As such, if you’re a fan of horrorcore, Memphis hip-hop, or the early stages of 2010s SoundCloud rap, you’re sure to find something great about “GOD MODE!”

Moreover, SXMPRA made a name for himself as a buzzing figure in phonk music. For those unaware, the genre is a sort of update to Memphis-style rap instrumentals, with its frequent use of bell melodies, plucky synths, and compressed instrumentation.

“’GOD MODE!’ was made in the exact same setting as “LOCKJAW,” but only the day before,” SXMPRA stated. “Dozy made this beat after I suggested he watch the movie Midsommar, which he found himself inspired by. This track doesn’t necessarily have a story behind it, but a story can be found in the pure aggression of the track. It’s up for interpretation!”

Still, what did you think of SXMPRA’s latest single, “GOD MODE!”? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and peep some quotable lyrics down below. Also, if you haven’t heard the song yet, you can find this banger on your preferred streaming service. As always, check back in with HNHH for the best new music drops each week.

Quotable Lyrics

I electrify, really wanna make it out the motherf***in mud, a brother coming alive, It’s a matter of time till I’m really making it, I find I never really wanna be one to die,
I try to rewind, but I gotta fight the fine line, it’s finite, thinking about a night that I might
Grip the knife, slice it right through the windpipe, take a motherf***er to the back and tell them goodbye