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XXXTENTACION’S ‘?’ is Now the Most Streamed Album on Spotify

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The popularity of XXXTentacion is just as big as ever. The late rap superstar’s ? album is officially the most streamed album in the history of Spotify. XXX’s effort passed Drake’s Scorpion for the honor.

According to Complex, last November Drake’s Scorpion had a billion stream lead on ? but now trails the effort in a score of 7.884 to 7.883.

Earlier this year, XXXTENTACION’s “vice city” is became available on all DSPs for the first time.

“vice city” is one of X’s most well-known compositions from his “SoundCloud Era,” and it was the first song to appear on his SoundCloud page. From sampling Laura Mvula to using a Logic-style rhythm he found on YouTube, the song demonstrates XXXTENTACION’s talent even at the tender age of 16. This piece of work is more than just a song for X fans. It was the first glimpse inside the complicated and at times depressing mind of someone with whom many of his fans could identify. When compared to other artists at the time, it was instantly evident how raw and original X was, and his genre-free approach established a gateway to the music-making environment we take for granted today.

Ahead of the release, The Estate of Jahseh Onfroy released an official statement:

We continue to be amazed at the love and support that X’s fans show on a daily basis. We know how much his music means to all of you, and his impact continues to be as powerful as it’s ever been. 

It is important to us to continue to honor Jah’s legacy, and in that spirit we are planning an exciting 2022. One of our first initiatives is to get as much of X’s music from his earliest days as an artist up on all DSPs. We have been working diligently to clear as much of it as possible, and we are excited to announce our first release this Friday with “vice city” hitting all streaming services for the first time. We will continue to release music as we clear it, and are making sure we do it in a way that stays true to how X released each song originally. 

Visit www.makeouthill.com now to sign up and stay up to date with X-related news, and be the first to be notified as the site evolves. Follow @makeouthill on Twitter for more updates. 

Beyond the music, we know X’s fans have been waiting patiently for the documentary and we will be sharing updates on it soon. 

Thank you again for your support and for continuing to honor and celebrate the life of Jah. 

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[WATCH] Conway the Machine Releases “John Woo Flick” Video Feat. Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn

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Conway The Machine has released the first video from his upcoming God Don’t Make Mistakes album, following the release of two songs from his highly anticipated Shady/Interscope Records debut, “Piano Love” and “John Woo Flick.”

“John Woo Flick” is the first video featuring Conway’s Griselda brethren Benny The Butcher & Westside Gunn since the collective’s “Cruiser Weight Coke” visual from their 2020 WWCD Shady/Interscope album, but it’s also the first video featuring Conway’s Griselda brethren Benny The Butcher & Westside Gunn since the collective’s “Cruiser Weight Coke.”

God Don’t Make Mistakes, a new album by Conway The Machine, will be released on February 25th, and has collaborations with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn, Jill Scott, T.I., Beanie Sigel, The Alchemist, Hit-Boy, Daringer, Beat Butcha, and others.

Conway’s Love Will Get You Killed Tour will go international with newly announced dates in the UK and Canada, in addition to his Coachella appearances on 4-17 and 4-24-22. The tour’s foreign leg kicks off on 3-25-22 in Amsterdam and wraps up on 5-8-22 in Montreal.

You can see the new video below.

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New Curren$y and The Alchemist “Continuance” Album Out Now

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The ever-prolific Curren$y has teamed up again with super-producer The Alchemist for their new joint collaboration album in the 13-track Continuance release which dropped yesterday via Jet Life Recordings / ALC. After being pushed back a few months from its originally slated expected 2021 release, this new drop also features Havoc of Mobb Deep, Wiz Khalifa, Boldy James, Styles P, Babyface Ray, Larry June amongst others. The release of “Continuance” was preceded by two singles, “The Tonight Show” and “Half Moon Mornings,” both released earlier this month – watch below.

Continuance is their fifth collaborative project together, with their first one stretching back now over a decade to 2011’s 10-track “Covert Coup” that also featured the late great Prodigy of Mobb Deep (RIP), a then young and emerging Smoke DZA, and Indiana’s Freddie Gibbs before he gained significant attention. Curren$y and Al have since gone on to release “The Carrollton Heist” feat. Styles P of The Lox, Action Bronson and Lil Wayne in 2016 (plus the remixed version), and the now-classic triple threat also with Freddie Gibbs in 2018 “Fetti” amongst many other features.

The combination of Spitta and Alan The Chemist seems like it could never disappoint, and the continued quality output is a testament to their deep talent and consistency. Overnight they have released their latest film clip to support the drop of the album, in the short but sharp “Obsession” – watch below.

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New Dave East “Bet It” Single Out Now

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East Harlem rapper and actor Dave East of Mass Appeal / Def Jam has released the visuals to his new single “Bet It” produced by Danny Wolf of Chaos Club, his first film of the new year since mid-December’s “Dear Summer (East Mix)”. This new four-minute offering created in partnership with DraftKings was expertly directed by the excellent team at Reel Goats and featured both basketball legend The Professor and visionary Gary Vee in the visuals – watch below.

This release foreshadows the rapper’s eagerly anticipated upcoming “How Did I Get Here” second solo studio album out next month on Tuesday 22 March, which will be produced entirely by LA prolific production super-duo Mike & Keys (also known as “The Futuristiks” and whose credits include Nipsey Hussle, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ras Kass, Fat Joe, Curren$y, Freddie GIBBS, JAY ROCK Faith Evans, Dom Kennedy, Lupe Fiasco, T.I, Royce Da 5’9”, D12, Redman, Sheek Louch, 50 Cent). Stay tuned to TheSource.com for future developments on this release.

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Lucky Daye is Joined by Lil Durk for New Single “NWA”

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Lucky Daye’s new track “NWA,” featuring OTF Chicago artist Lil Durk, is out now. He also announces the release date for his highly awaited forthcoming album, Candydrip, which will be released on March 10th.

The new track is the third to release from the album, following “NWA” produced by D’Mile. The previous releases were “Candy Drop” and “Over.”

You can hear the new album below and also see dates where you can catch Lucky Daye this spring.

THE CANDY DRIP TOUR DATES:

March 18 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre

March 19 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre

March 20 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox

March 22 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom

March 24 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

March 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo

March 26 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

March 29 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

March 30 – Austin, TX @ Emos

March 31 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues

April 1 – New Orleans, LA @ Joy Theatre

April 4 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage

April 5 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre

April 6 – Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre

April 8 – Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom

April 9 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom

April 10 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

April 12 – Detroit, MI @ The Majestic

April 13 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre

April 15 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

April 16 – Silver Springs, MD @ The Fillmore

April 17- Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

April 19 – Boston, MA @ Royale

April 21 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place

April 22 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)

April 25 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5

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Too $hort Brings Decades of Hits to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

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Too $hort performing an NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert during Black History Month is only right. The Hip-Hop icon pulled up on NPR to celebrate his longevity and dope career, which includes releasing an album in five different decades.

The Bay Area legend brought to an NPR a set that included “Blow The Whistle,” “The Ghetto,” and even the Mount Westmore collaboration “Big Subwoofer.” Fans also get a preview of his new single “Big Sexy Thang” with Lil Duval.

You can see the full performance below.

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Deante’ Hitchcock Releases New EP ‘Everyday the 14th’

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Everyday the 14th, the latest EP from Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Deante’ Hitchcock, is out now on ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records.

The new four-track EP is a dive into relationships, their ups and downs, infusing multiple genres across the way. Led by the infectious “Neck Up,” feat, Bairi, and Dende, the album is a tight, solid listen for returning fans and newcomers alike.

“This EP is about not taking relationships, situationships, or whatever you’re in at the moment too seriously,” says Deante’ of the project. “Those times are fun, man, let it be that. It’s not always love, but sometimes it is. Only way to find out is to find out, right? This year a lot of my music is gonna be about finding out.”

You can hear the new release below.

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