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Skepta, Pop Smoke, A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, & Project Pat Join On “Lane Switcha” From “F9 Soundtrack”

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Fast & Furious music curators weren’t kidding around with the F9 soundtrack. Over the last few months, we’ve been sharing releases from the film’s official soundtrack—a record that includes looks from Don Toliver, Lil Durk, Latto, Skepta, Pop Smoke, A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, Project Pat, Offset, Trippie Redd, Kevin Gates, Lil Durk, King Von, Jack Harlow, Ty Dolla $ign, 24KGOLDN, The Prodigy, RZA, Lil Tecca, Konshens, NLE Choppa, Rico Nasty, Sean Paul, and more.

Of course, each track complements the fast-moving feature film, and “Lane Switcha” is no different than the rest. Helmed by Skepta and a posthumous appearance by Pop Smoke, “Lane Switcha” hosts features from A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, and Project Pat. The slick single is produced by Ok Tanner, Cxdy, and Taz Taylor, so stream “Lane Switcha” by this group of chart-toppers and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Foot on the gas, yeah, I’m lane switchin’ (Skrrt)
I cannot show them where I’m at ’cause they stay snitchin’ (Snitchin’)
I give my killer the greenlight, y’all okay to killings (Bow bow)
I take the corner, window down, you see the chain swingin’
Speed demon and we ain’t watchin’ police, nah
Before they see me, I seen them (Woo)
You hear my dogs barkin’ hungry so you know I gotta feed ’em

DaBaby’s ‘Ball If I Want To’ Is A Defiant Declaration Of Excellence

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DaBaby is certainly one of the most outwardly confident rappers in today’s hip-hop game. The North Carolina native has shown it on a number of occasions since the release of his debut album, 2019’s Baby On Baby. While some might question it, he certainly has the accolades and achievements to back it up. With that being said, it comes as no surprise that the rapper is holding on to that confidence on his brand new single, “Ball If I Want To.” The effort defiantly declares his self-proclaimed top-notch status while refusing to listen to anyone who tries to pull him away from it.

Another example of DaBaby’s boastful spirits came just a couple of weeks ago when he delivered a strong claim to his Instagram Story. “Best mf rapper & I’m on ALLLAT shit these n****s LIE about,” he said. “I’m him frfr. If a n**** ain’t tryna work with the real thang he SCARED. The best supposed to compete w/ the best These n****s just TALK like they like dat SHUUUUT UP.”

In addition to releasing his new single, DaBaby is set to perform at the 2021 BET Awards. He also recently joined Polo G in a video for their “Party Lyfe” collaboration and teamed up with Yo Gotti for “Drop.”

Go ahead and press play on “Ball If I Want To” in the video above.

Majid Jordan Acknowledges The Nuisances Of Love On The Groovy ‘Been Through That’

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As 2017 approached an end, OVO-signed duo Majid Jordan appeared with their sophomore album, The Space Between. The 13-track effort saw contributions from labelmates PartyNextDoor and DVSN, and while it may have fallen under the radar for many people that year, the project was an impressive display of Majid Jordan’s talents. Since then, the Canadian duo has remained rather quiet but it’s looking like things will be different in 2021.

The duo returns with their second single of the year, “Been Through That,” a groovy number that sees Majid Jordan acknowledging the nuisances of love over a dancefloor-ready beat. “Days when you think it’s love, feel like it might be an act, I’ve been through that,” they sing. “Times when you drink too much / You still call when it’s late, I’vе been through that.”

The track is also a follow up to “Waves Of Blue,” which Majid Jordan released back in April as their first single since their 2019’s “Caught Up,” their collaboration with Khalid. In a post on Twitter, the duo shared some insight on “Waves Of Blue” shortly after its release. “’Waves of Blue’ was made at the very beginning of this album, and it only makes sense that we begin our next chapter with this song,” they wrote. “This song is like staring at the sea – you’re not in the water, but you’re getting carried away by its currents.”

Hit play on the video above to listen to “Been Through That.”

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Isaiah Rashad Fires Off ‘Headshots (4r Da Locals)’ On A Woozy Single For ‘The House Is Burning’

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Fans of Top Dawg Entertainment and more specifically, Isaiah Rashad, have spent the last month rejoicing as the Tennessee native revealed his second album, The House Is Burning, would arrive at some point in June. From the looks of it, Rashad’s upcoming effort should drop next week, June 25, as long as his promise remains true. Until then, fans can enjoy the project’s first single, “Lay Wit Ya” with Duke Duece, and its newest single, “Headshots (4r Da Locals),” which the rapper just released for his faithful listeners.

The track is a woozy effort that fits in the pocket of the similarly titled track, “4 Da Squaw,” from his debut album, The Sun’s Tirade. “Headshots (4r Da Locals)” also features production from Hollywood Cole who is also responsible for the beat behind Rashad’s “Lay Wit Ya.” As highlighted in his profile with Fader, Rashad’s new single celebrates his return to the hip-hop world while recognizing that he can’t remove life’s pains by burning them.

Prior to the arrival of “Headshots (4r Da Locals),” Rashad dropped “200/Warning,” a tracked he revealed would not appear on The House Is Burning, but one that seemingly arrived as a treat for fans who stayed patient for his return over the years.

You can press play on “Headshots (4r Da Locals)” in the video above.

Isaiah Rashad is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Don Toliver Delivers ‘Drugs N Hella Melodies’ With Kali Uchis On Their Sultry Collaboration

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This August will mark three years since Don Toliver’s show-stealing appearance on “Can’t Say” from Travis Scott’s Astroworld album. Since then, the Houston rapper has only elevated his game while delivering a sizeable amount of good music which can be found on his first two projects, Donny Womack and Heaven Or Hell. Just a year removed from the latter, Toliver is preparing his third effort for a release. L.O.A.D (Life Of A Don) is set to arrive at some point in July, and with that month just a couple of weeks away, the Houston native returns with the second single from the forthcoming effort.

Arriving with Kali Uchis by his side, Toliver drops his latest single, “Drugs N Hella Melodies.” It lands in fans’ hands with a sultry video that sees the duo spending intimate moments together. From getting cozy during a dip into the tub to deep-sea beside each other, Toliver and Kali look like quite the comfortable couple in the visual.

The song is the first official collaboration between the two artists as well as the first collaboration fans have heard from L.O.A.D (Life Of A Don). It also follows his last single, “What You Need,” an effort that saw Toliver take an unorthodox approach to delivering a sharp flex to listeners.

Toliver also spoke about the upcoming album during a profile story with Flaunt. “It took time,” he said. “It wasn’t an overnight thing at all. I had to do a lot, but it feels good to get here.”

Make sure to press play on “Drug N Hella Melodies” in the video above.

Don Toliver is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Vince Staples’ Relaxed ‘Law Of Averages’ Is The Long-Awaited Start Towards His Third Album

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Vince Staples hasn’t exactly disappeared since releasing his 2018 project, FM!. The Long Beach rapper has been and remains a comical presence on social media while contributing guest verses to artists that include Tiana Major9, Lil Yachty, and Reason. However, in the nearly three years since FM!, supporters of Vince have sought and remained patient for the arrival of his third album. Luckily for them, the rapper revealed that he actually has two projects on the way, one titled Ramona Park Broke My Heart and another Vince Staples. It’ll be a while until either of those arrive, but thankfully, Vince begins the rollout for it with his brand new single, “Law Of Averages.”

The track arrives with a grainy video that captures Vince posted up with the homies in his neighborhood as he raps over the track’s soulful production. There’s good reason to be excited about Vince’s upcoming self-titled album and Ramona Park Broke My Heart. The former is an effort that features heavy production from Kenny Beats, who has a great resume filled with impressive work with a wide array of acts.

“[Kenny] sent me a beat that I recorded on, and it just went from there,” Vince said about the project. “We didn’t go into it intentionally thinking that we would end up with as much as we had. We ended up working two days a week for a month, from after Thanksgiving until before Christmas in 2020. A couple of weeks in, we looked up, and we had some stuff.”

Prior to that, Killer Mike had nothing but positive words to say about one of Vince’s upcoming albums. Every time I C @vincestaples my spirit is lifted,” he wrote in an Instagram post. He added, “After hearing his new project I repeat and repeat he beyond ‘Gifted’. Love & Respect always!”

You can listen to “Law Of Averages” in the video above.

Vince Staples Sets Fire To “Law Of Averages,” Announces Album & Release Date

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We haven’t received an album from Vince Staples since his 2018 offering FM!, but the Los Angeles rapper has officially announced that he has another project on the way. Staples’s self-titled album is slated to arrive on July 9 and to kick off the rollout, the acclaimed emcee shares the record’s first single, “Law of Averages.” Along with the single’s arrival comes a poignant visual where Staples collects his crew and gathers in his familiar Long Beach neighborhood.

Vince’s forthcoming album was reportedly produced by Kenny Beats and he recently explained the concept behind the record. He reportedly said “it really gives much more information about me that wasn’t out there before. That’s why I went with that title. I feel like I’ve been trying to tell the same story. As you go on in life, your point of view changes. This is another take on myself that I might not have had before.”

“I’m a mind more than I am an entertainer to a lot of people,” he added. “I appreciate that my fanbase is willing to go on this ride with me. I’m ready to diversify what we’re doing and see how we affect the world.” Stream “Law of Averages” and let us know your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

F*ck a b*tch, I don’t trust no b*tch with my government
F*ck a friend, I don’t want no friends with no open hands
Count my bands, all alone at home, don’t you call my phone
Everyone that I’ve ever known asked me for a loan
Leave me ‘lone, .44 Stallone, get a n*gga a gone
Raging Bull, this not Paid in Full but I kill my own
Yes, I love you ’cause you Black but don’t love your ass like that
I will put you on a shirt if you f*ck me out my racks

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Logic Explains His Return To The Rap Game On “Intro”

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Twenty-four hours after sharing that he’s “back,” Logic has delivered his second solo single of the year. The first was “Tired in Malibu,” a track that was just one of several singles released by the rapper since he announced his retirement last summer. Logic told his fans that No Pressure would be his final album before he retreated into the shadows of retirement, but yesterday (June 17), he popped up on Twitter with a new declaration that was inspired by Michael Jordan’s famous 1995 message.

“The following statement was released today by Logic, through his attorney Paul Rothenberg Partner of Rothenberg, Mohr & Binder, LLP located in NYC, in response to questions about his future career plans: ‘I’m back,'” wrote Logic. On Friday (June 18), he gave his fans his latest single “Intro” where he reintroduces himself and explains his return following a brief hiatus. This is “the life [he] wants forever,” so it doesn’t seem that he’s even close to the end of his Rap career.

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

Quotable Lyrics

I got rent, I got bills
But I want a record deal
Don’t wanna give up on my dreams
‘Cause I know I got skills
People sayin’ I won’t make it
Sometimes that’s how it feels

Jacquees & Queen Naija Drop Silky R&B Single “Bed Friend”

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Best friends become lovers in this smooth R&B offering from Jacquees. The self-professed “King of R&B” was recently embroiled in a scandal after a video circulated showing that the singer and his rapper girlfriend Dreezy were involved in a physical altercation with a man while on vacation. After the man tossed around accusations about the couple, both Jacquees and Dreezy returned to social media to set the record straight.

With that latest controversy behind him, Jacquees tapped Queen Naija to complete “Bed Friend,” and track that spins a tale about two people who are walking the fine line of being homie-lover-friends. The pair of celebrated singers croon through their sides of the story on the silky single about two people that “started out as best friends” but now, can’t get enough of one another.

Stream Jacquees’s “Bed Friend” featuring Queen Naija and let us know what you think bout this collaboration.

Quotable Lyrics

Started off as your best friend (Best friend)
Now I’m worried, can’t question (Hmm)
How the hell did we go from kicking it to sexing? (Ah, ooh)
It’s a very risky situation (Oh)
Can’t let my emotions overtake me
First was innocently (Ahh)

Majid Jordan Floats Through R&B Single “Been Through That”

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Following the success of their April release “Waves of Blue,” Majid Jordan returns with another single. The OVO Sound R&B duo are said to be working on an album that’s slated for release sometime this year, but for now, they’re keeping details regarding that project close to the chest. On Friday (June 18), they delivered “Been Through That,” a track that they say is “perfect to dance to in warm weather and sunshine.”

“We made it so that we could bring people back together as the world opens up after the pandemic. People have been through so much over these two years and we wanted to give them something to sing along to together,” the pair shared in a joint statement.

“Although it sounds like we’re addressing someone in the verse the truth is we have been both the speaker and listener in all the situations that the song talks about,” they continued. “We have been through that, overstretched ourselves, gotten burnt out, acted for the wrong reasons, but we eventually found our feet and now we’re dancing our way out of it.”

Stream Majid Jordan’s “Been Through That” and let us know your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

I can tell you feel a way, is that why you stay away? (Stay away)
Sell you dreams on day to day, is that why you stay away? (Stay away)
You fell for it all before, it’s got you stuck in a daze
Always sacrifice ’cause you wanna save face, but you never saved