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Polo G Joins Morray For A Reflective Remix Of ‘Trenches’

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Last fall, North Carolina produced a new rapper that caught the attention of the hip-hop world in Morray. He quickly joined the likes of Roddy Ricch, Gunna, and more as acts who spoke about their life experience through melodically told stories. Morray quickly proved that he’s far from a one-hit-wonder with the release of his debut project, Street Sermons. Among the many highlights on it, one of them is “Trenches,” a track that just received the remix treatment thanks to help from Chicago rapper Polo G. On it, he joins the North Carolina act to reflect on his younger days and the struggles he endured and overcame in order to enjoy the success he has now..

Street Sermons, which was released back in April, comes attached with other impressive tracks that include “Nothing Now,” “Mistakes,” and “Quicksand.” Shortly after he released the project, Morray was selected to this year’s XXL Freshman list with Coi Leray, DDG, Lakeyah, Flo Milli, Pooh Shiesty, Blxst, 42 Dugg, and more. He will also join J. Cole and 21 Savage for The Off-Season tour later this year.

As for Polo G, the remix comes after he teamed up with Gunna for “Waves” and shared videos for “Bless His Soul” with Fredo Bang as well as “Toxic.”

Press play on the video above to hear Polo G’s remix of “Trenches.”

Street Sermons is out now via Pick Six Recordings/Interscope. Get it here.

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Ant Clemons, Ty Dolla Sign, And 2 Chainz Show ‘Appreciation’ To A Faithful Companion

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Ant Clemons has tallied a decent number of accomplishments to his name for his fairly short music career. He’s already worked with a number of industry stars including Kanye West and he’s also been Grammy-nominated thanks to his debut project Happy 2 Be Here, which was recognized in the Best R&B Album category. Now, Clemons seemingly has his eyes set on a future project as he returns with a brand new single that seems him working beside Ty Dolla Sign and 2 Chainz.

The trio joins forces for their gratitude-filled track, “Appreciation.” The moody banger is led by Clemons’ warm proclamations and the sultry thoughts he delivers to the special companion in his life. Ty Dolla Sign follows him with a verse filled with similar thoughts before 2 Chainz closes things out with a contribution of his own filled with slick-talking bars.

The track arrives after Clemons recruited Kehlani for “Section” last month. He also teamed up with Justin Timberlake to drop “Better Days” at the end of last year. As for his collaborators, Ty Dolla Sign recently connected with 070 Shake and Swedish House Mafia for “Lifetime” while 2 Chainz surprised some fans by saying his next full-length release would be his “last trap album.”

You can listen to the trio’s collaboration in the video above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Isaiah Rashad Keeps ‘Score’ With SZA And 6lack On A Mellow, Drowned-Out Collaboration

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In less than two months, fans will gear up to celebrate the five-year anniversary of Isaiah Rashad’s stellar debut album, The Sun’s Tirade. It’s an effort that was highly celebrated upon its release, and one that oftentimes receives a high ranking in discussions about hip-hop projects from the last half-decade. With that being said, some believed the anniversary would come without a new album from him as prior to today, Rashad had yet to drop a full-length follow-up to The Sun’s Tirade. Thankfully, that has changes tonight with the release of The House Is Burning.

The 16-track effort finally arrives for fans and one of its highlights is “Score” with SZA and 6lack. The well-constructed collaboration is led by mellow and drowned-out vocals from Rashad who opts for a bit of singing as opposed to rapping his way through the beat. SZA steps in for a rather small contribution to the song while 6lack delivers a strong verse of his own.

On the rest of The House Is Burning, listeners will hear guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert, Jay Rock, Duke Deuce, Smino, Amindi, Jay Worthy, Doechii, Kal Banx, and YGTUT. The project is led by a group of singles that include, “Lay Wit Ya,” “Headshots (4r Da Locals),” and “From The Garden.”

Press play on Rashad, SZA, and 6lack’s “Score” in the video above.

The House Is Burning is out now via TDE/Warner. Get it here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Ant Clemons Drops Slow Burner “Appreciation” Ft. 2 Chainz & Ty Dolla $ign

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Grammy winner Ant Clemons is hoping that R&B fans will have his latest release on heavy rotation. He’s back with another single “Appreciation,” a track that taps both Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz for assistance, and the sexy slow-burner is sure to be a late-night favorite. In his verse, 2 Chainz seems to direct his energy toward his wife as he speaks about the object of his affection birthing his children and holding him down. Clemons and Ty Dolla give more of a “sneaky link” vibe as they sing about throwing dollars and watching women “making it clap.”

This isn’t the first time that Clemons and Ty have linked, as the latter made an appearance on Clemons’s debut, HAPPY TO BE HERE. “Appreciation” isn’t Clemons’s only 2021 offering, either; he’s released other singles including “Section” with Kehlani, “Freak,” and “Better Days” along with Justin Timberlake.

Stream “Appreciation” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Balenci’s ain’t your style (No, oh-oh)
You look better off in Prada (Oh-oh)
Rollin up that Mary J, you ain’t with no drama (Nah)
All of that ass you got it from your momma (That’s it, girl)
Sit it on top of me if you a rider

Silk Sonic Glides Through Their Latest Single “Skate”

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Their hit “Leave the Door Open” continues to dominate as Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, and Bootsy Collins’s supergroup Silk Sonic storms the charts with one single. Fans have been waiting on news regarding when they will release a full-length project, but instead of giving up the goods, Silk Sonic has returned with a new track, “Skate.”

Mars and Paak have tapped into a retro sound that stays relevant to today’s culture while paying homage to the 1960s and ’70s grooves that we hold near and dear. As the title of this new song suggests, “Skate” is perfect for heading to your nearest roller rink and gliding around with the one you love. We know that rinks aren’t as popular as they used to be, but with tracks like these, Silk Sonic just may help them make a comeback. 

Stream “Skate” and let us know what you think of Silk Sonic’s latest.

Quotable Lyrics

In a room full of dimes
You would be hundred dollars
If bein’ fine was a crime
Girl, they’d lock your lil’ fine ass up in a tower
The way you move like you do
Ooh, it’s like you do it for a livin’
Do a lil’ spin, do it again
Sh*t, look like you playin’ for the win, oh, baby

Isaiah Rashad Delivers “The House Is Burning” Ft. Lil Uzi Vert, SZA, 6LACK, Jay Rock & More

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One of Top Dawg Entertainment’s finest has finally released his latest album. Isaiah Rashad has been carefully rolling out The House is Burning by sharing fire singles including “Headshots [4R Da Locals],” his Lil Uzi Vert collaboration “From The Garden,” and “Wat U Sed” featuring Doechii and Karl Banx.  On The House is Burning, Rashad admitted that fans won’t find many of the “slower songs” or “moody sh*t” he’s known for because at this stage of his career, he wants to find “balance.”

“For new people, if they hadn’t heard me before, I’d like them to walk away and be like, ‘Damn, he’s good at making a lot of different stuff,” Rashad told GQ. “If you’ve been a part of this sh*t, I’d want you to be like, ‘Damn, he gave me a good update on his life and he’s still giving me stuff that’s going to help me during my day when I’m going through my own sh*t.'”

Features on the record include looks from Lil Uzi Vert, Duke Deuce, Smino, Amindi, Jay Rock, Jay Worthy, Kal Banx, Doechii, YGTUT, SZA, and 6LACK. Stream The House is Burning and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. Darkseid
2. From the Garden ft. Lil Uzi Vert
3. RIP Young
4. Lay Wit Ya ft. Duke Deuce
5. Claymore ft. Smino
6. Headshots [4R Da Locals]
7. All Herb ft. Amindi
8. Hey Mista
9. Tru Story ft. Jay Rock & Jay Worthy
10. Wat U Sed ft. Doechii & Kal Banx
11. Don’t Shoot
12. Chad ft. YGTUT
13. Score ft. SZA & 6LACK
14. Thib
15. HB2U

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DaBaby Claps Back At Questlove: “I Was Your Dream Performer N*gga”

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He doesn’t have much to say to Madonna, but DaBaby clapped back at Questlove. Earlier today, Madonna took to her Instagram to pen a lengthy message directed at DaBaby regarding his controversial Rolling Loud comments as well as his “apologies” that followed. The rapper has made it clear that his views cannot be argued as he has the freedom to believe and speak on his opinions, but DaBaby has been hit with allegations that he’s homophobic.

The Roots icon Questlove also spoke out against DaBaby’s remarks in a social media post. “I was hypothetically asked if I was curating an updated version of #SummerOfSoul who would be my acts?” the musician penned in a post. He listed his group, Rihanna, A Tribe Called Quest, Megan Thee Stallion, Sade, The Isley Brothers, Haitus Kaiyote, Sault, and DaBaby. However, this time around, he scratched the rapper’s name out. “I gave my dream list.”

“And now I’m updating my list ——because it’s 2021 & f*ck the bullsh*t,” he added. “I’m especially not here for any savagery (if you’re lost: Google the idiocy of the crossed out). I’m not trine be all performative smurf & create a social flogging or start some click bait headlines. That’s missing the point. But right is right & his actions are wrong. Somebody Gotta say it: Homophobia/Transphobia/Xenophobia/Misogyny/Racism——this should go w/o saying is morally wrong.”

“Barely said anything about Rih in ‘06 (lemme mind my business), looked the other way w ol bol & that MaGa Hat (he going thru thangs let him work it out)——don’t even get me started on half of my rap heroes damn near becoming f*x news talking points w their russian bot reposts & misinformation on all things facts.”

After The Shade Room reposted the update, DaBaby jumped in the comments. “I was YO DREAM PERFORMER N*GGA I don’t know you my boy [crying laughing enoji],” he wrote. “Might go mf bidness dawg @questlove.” Check it out below.

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