Global hip-hop star G Herbo has released his highly anticipated mixtape, Greatest Rapper Alive, exclusively through the G Herbo App. Accompanied by the official video for “Roc Block,” this 16-track project is a nostalgic nod to the early 2000s mixtape era, evoking memories of platforms like Datpiff and HotNewHipHop.
Produced entirely by Chicago native Oz On The Track, the mixtape reimagines classic samples from icons such as Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Jeezy, and Nelly. The “Roc Block” video provides fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of G Herbo’s performance at WGCI’s Big Jam in December.
Fans can access Greatest Rapper Alive exclusively on the G Herbo App and stream the “Roc Block” video now. The release follows “Spend That Bag,” a track from G Herbo’s September album, Big Swerv.
R&B sensation Tink has dropped Lost Pages, a surprise EP that is now available via EMPIRE. The collection highlights some of her most beloved tracks that, until now, were unavailable on streaming platforms.
The project features collaborations with Jeremih on “Don’t Tell Nobody” and G Herbo on the TikTok viral hit “Mine.” Fans can also enjoy gems like “Commitment,” “Home,” and “Sounds Good,” making Lost Pages a gift for longtime supporters and new listeners alike.
Atlanta rap superstar Gunna wraps up 2024 with a new single, “Got Damn,” released via Young Stoner Life Records/300 Entertainment. Produced by Aviator Keyz, Bloublood, J Kari, and Timpani Beatz, the track showcases Gunna’s signature melodic flow over a synth-heavy beat with an infectious hook.
Fans first heard a snippet of “Got Damn” at the end of his “HIM ALL ALONG” music video, sparking excitement for its release. The single reaffirms Gunna’s prowess as a rapper and songwriter, solidifying his place in hip-hop as the year closes.
Billboard-charting sensation and RIAA-certified artist Rotimi celebrates the vibrant African tradition of “Detty December” with the release of his latest music video. The high-energy visual accompanies the infectious dance anthem from his recently released double-feature album In My Heart, In My Veins, which showcases his masterful blend of R&B and Afrobeats across two distinct sonic experiences.
The “Detty December” video, shot with cinematic flair, captures the essence of Africa’s most celebrated season of festivities, featuring Rotimi leading an explosive dance celebration amid colorful décor, traditional African prints, and choreography that pays homage to the continent’s rich cultural heritage. The visual perfectly encapsulates the non-stop party atmosphere that takes over African cities during December, where the diaspora returns home for weeks of celebration, reunion, and jubilation.
Since his triumphant return to music with In My Heart, In My Veins, Rotimi has strategically positioned himself at the intersection of contemporary R&B and Afrobeats. The album’s innovative dual-side approach showcases his versatility as an artist – one side delivering smooth, soulful R&B that earned him his initial fame, while the other embraces his Nigerian roots with pulsating Afrobeats productions. “Detty December” emerges as a standout track from the Afrobeats portion, already gaining traction as the perfect soundtrack for the season’s festivities. The video’s release arrives just as the annual Detty December celebrations begin across Africa, positioning Rotimi as a cultural ambassador bridging the gap between Western R&B and African musical traditions.
After an incredible year, Death Row Records is carrying its momentum into 2025, announcing the highly anticipated compilation album Death Row Revue, set to drop on January 3rd. The project celebrates the legendary label’s revitalized energy under Snoop Dogg, highlighting its roster of powerhouse newcomers and industry veterans with a diverse blend of R&B, hip-hop, soul, and mariachi.
Following a series of releases, including Jenn Em’s empowering “I’m Ready” and the star-studded holiday anthem “Christmas on Death Row,” the third and final preview from the upcoming project, “I Can’t Recall It,” takes center stage. This soulful duet from Jane Handcock and Charlie Bereal explores themes of confusion, searching, and the elusive clarity of life’s mysteries. Produced by Bereal and Josef Liemberg, the track highlights the effortless chemistry between the two, blending hypnotic melodies, poignant lyrics, and groovy production into a captivating listening experience.
Stay tuned for an unforgettable year ahead, as Death Row Records and its artists continue to make waves and redefine the game!
DEATH ROW REVUE TRACKLIST
I’m Ready – Jenn Em (prod. by Charlie Bereal & Josef Liemberg)
Just Keep Movin’ – Point 5ve (prod. by Kanobby)
Wife Soul – Charlie Bereal (prod. by Charlie Bereal & Josef Liemberg)
I Can’t Waste My Time – Tha Engineers (prod. by Shon Lawon & Kanobby)
Sooner or Later – Tonio Armani (prod. by Shoutout To DFord)
You Don’t Even Know Me – Philosophy (prod. by Soopafly)
Unbelievable – King George ft. Snoop Dogg (prod. by Kanobby)
Special Kind of Fool – Danny Boy (prod. by Soopafly)
La Posada – Julian Torres y Mariachi Cenzotle (prod. by Julian Torres)
Christmas on Death Row – The Death Row All Stars (prod. by Dae One & Cot T)
Finally Free – Butch Cassidy ft. Lisa Carmichael & Lena Irving (prod. by Dae One)
I Can’t Recall It – JANE HANDCOCK & Charlie Bereal (prod. by Charlie Bereal & Josef Liemberg)
Rising Midwest rapper MG Sleepy has unveiled the music video for his latest track, “Trick Different.” The release comes on the heels of his mixtape I Just Woke Up Vol. 2, which builds on the success of his 2021 album I Just Woke Up. The new project features collaborations with Bfb da Packman, Myaap, Liltae2, and more.
Known for his bold humor, sharp wit, and unapologetic lyrics rooted in the trap lifestyle, MG Sleepy’s buzz is growing rapidly. Signed to Roc Nation Distribution this year, his recent “On The Radar” freestyle has amassed over 188K views, while visuals for “Playing Stupid” and “50 Offa Gramz” have collectively garnered over 81K views.
Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Sleepy is poised to be the city’s next breakout star. After departing the rap group 10TA, he launched his solo career with Cap’n Punch on Spotify and Apple Music, solidifying his trajectory in the hip-hop scene.
Rising rap sensation Rob49 has released his highly anticipated single “On Sight” via Geffen Records, capping a breakthrough year in hip-hop. Known for his bold, unapologetic style, Rob49 continues his ascent with this latest high-energy track.
Produced by Mac Fly (Sexyy Red, King Von), “On Sight” pairs infectious beats with boisterous lyrics, as Rob49 lays out his swagger-filled intentions to spoil a girl, outshine her man, and live lavishly.
The release follows a string of hits, including “On Dat Money” featuring Cardi B, his standout verse on Monaleo’s “Don Who Leo” remix, and GloRilla’s “Mama” remix. These tracks have firmly positioned Rob49 as one of his generation’s most exciting rap talents.
With “On Sight,” Rob49 closes out the year on a high note, further solidifying his place as a force in the hip-hop landscape.
Following the filing of petitions on November 25, sales of “Not Like Us” have surged by 440 percent, with streams increasing by 20 percent, according to Talk of the Charts. The dramatic spike highlights the song’s renewed attention, driven by the recent developments.
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” is aiming for a roughly 440% increase in US sales and 20% increase in US streams this week. pic.twitter.com/btQxuuCddV
In related news, Kendrick Lamar’s unexpected album GNX has made a powerful debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Dec. 7, earning the rapper his fifth consecutive chart-topping project. Released without prior notice on Nov. 22, GNX garnered 319,000 equivalent album units in its first week, according to Luminate, marking the sixth-largest debut of the year.
Streaming drove most of GNX’s success, with 285,000 SEA units translating to 379.72 million on-demand streams of its 12 tracks. This achievement secured the album the No. 1 spot on Top Streaming Albums and delivered 2024’s biggest streaming week for an R&B/hip-hop album. Among all genres, it ranks as the year’s second-largest debut and third-biggest streaming week, trailing only Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department.
The remaining units include 32,000 album sales and 2,000 TEA units. Despite only being available as a standard digital download, GNX landed at No. 2 on Top Album Sales.
The album includes 12 tracks, including the one teased in the “Not Like Us” video, officially titled “Squabble Up.” The album also includes a trailer of Lamar with his GNX ride. You can peep it all below.
Two-time GRAMMY nominee and R&B icon, Mario, has unleashed his sixth studio album, Glad You Came, executive produced by James Fauntleroy. The album, which features the Fauntleroy-produced lead single, “Space,” clocks in at 13 tracks, and features a guest contribution from the singer Rebe.
Glad You Came, Mario’s first full-length album since 2018’s Dancing Shadows, is the star singer’s first album to release via his label and production company, New Citizen, and Epic Records, which he joined in 2023. Mario, known best for the canonical classic R&B hit “Let Me Love You,” handcrafted Glad You Came beside Fauntleroy for much of the past two years, a process that has produced “a new era of Mario” that the singer is keen on introducing to the world. “The conversation throughout the album lends itself to my successes and failures in love, and my imaginations of both,” Mario says.
Mario’s career influences, which include Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye, inspire the range and impassioned duty to R&B that drive much of Glad You Came, which the singer positions as an “upgraded version of all the things that make me who I am.” The pocket he and Fauntleroy created on the album efficiently covers a vast spectrum of styles, like the piano-woven ballad “I’m Sorry,” or the tropical, uptempo atmosphere of “Run It Back,” without sacrificing the more traditional R&B fibers of Mario’s artistry.
“James and I have a similar philosophy when it comes to the love of timeless music,” Mario says of the co-architect of Glad You Came. “The omnipresence of all of the things that lends itself to the writing process. Our stories, our lives, what we observe and absorb.”
Mario, admittedly susceptible to recluse in recent years, has emerged of late and been celebrated by several generations of R&B fans. He took the stage in Los Angeles during a stop on Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Tour, where he delivered a crowd-pleasing performance of “Let Me Love You,” and repeated that feat in Toronto at the behest of Drake, who was visibly moved by the hitmaker’s performance of his classic records.
Tour Dates
Thu, Jan 30 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
Fri, Jan 31 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
Sun, Feb 2 – Memphis, TN, FedExForum
Mon, Feb 3 – Atlanta, CA – State Farm Arena
Wed, Feb 5 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
Thu, Feb 6 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Sat, Feb 8 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
Tue, Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Fri, Feb 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Sat, Feb 15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC
50 Cent is a fan of Will Smith’s address to fans who are attempting to connect him with Diddy. “How you don’t like will smith man LOL,” he wrote. “I’m watching his movies on 50centAction on ROKU.”
Will Smith wants you to keep the Diddy claims off of his name. While performing in San Diego, Smith addressed some of the online chatter online that has him feeling some type of way.
“I haven’t addressed any of this publicly, but I just wanna say this very clearly: I don’t have shit to do with Puffy,” Smith said. “So, y’all can stop all them memes. Y’all can stop all of that bullshit.”
He added, “I ain’t been nowhere near no damn freak-off. I do enough of my own shit. Don’t be putting me in other people’s bullshit. I ain’t been nowhere near that man. I ain’t did none of that stupid shit. So whenever y’all hear it, if somebody says that, it’s a damn lie. I don’t even like baby oil.”
Last week, Will Smith joined rapper Joyner Lucas for their powerful new single, TANTRUM, released via The Orchard. The track serves as a raw letter to their inner children, addressing past struggles with high-energy production co-created by Leo Son and Lucas. Trading impactful verses, the duo channels anger and resilience, delivering an anthem of determination and growth.
The TANTRUM music video, directed by Joyner Lucas and Matthew Bordenave, features vibrant animation by Cartuna Cartoon. The visuals portray cartoon versions of Smith and Lucas overcoming symbolic obstacles like falling skyscrapers and desert mountains, mirroring the song’s theme of personal perseverance.
Following his triumphant return to music earlier this year, Smith continues his inspiring streak with TANTRUM. Earlier releases like “You Can Make It,” featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir, peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Gospel chart, while “WORK OF ART,” a collaboration with Russ and Jaden Smith, showcased his versatility.
How you don’t like will smith man 
LOL,” he wrote. “I’m watching his movies 
on 50centAction 
on ROKU.”