Hip-hop superstar J. Cole knows what his fans want and he’s showing them he’s prepared to deliver. The North Carolina rapper dropped a new song just days ahead of his “Off-Season” album release. J. Cole Drops Song Ahead Of New Album J. Cole announced the release of the new track, “Interlude” through social media. In […]
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Lil West has returned with his brand new EP Final Home, a six-song endeavor released via Republic Records. At an easily digestible runtime of thirteen minutes, the project should serve as an excellent introduction for those looking to familiarize themselves with the genre-bending young rapper. And for those who have been riding with West since the onset, Final Home feels like the culmination of a long-running creative journey, one that spells promising things to come in the future.
Setting things off with “Date A Star,” West reflects on romance with childlike innocence, a quality reflected in the Steezefield-laced instrumental. “Rosalia,” which may or may not draw inspiration from the Latin pop superstar, tackles similar themes, as West once again slides over a vibey beat from Jay Vee. Musically, guitars are present and accounted for throughout, capturing the emotional aesthetic that West appears to be seeking. Nowhere is that more evident than on “West Side,” a track that finds the young melodist veering closer to a mainstream pop sound than ever before.
Should you be interested in seeing where Delaware’s Lil West is currently sitting on a creative level, be sure to check out Final Home right now and sound off with your thoughts below.
Last month, SWV was confirmed to be hitting the Verzuz stage against fellow R&B singing crew XScape. The leading ladies of 90s R&B will go hit for hit on the popular music battle show tomorrow, Saturday (May 8th). While the highly anticipated battle is set to be a great show, one member of SWV may find herself a little distracted due to recent allegations against her son.
Khiry Lyons, the son of Leanne “Lelee” Lyons of SWV fame, is accused of allegedly abusing a woman named Alexis Symone. In a video shared by Symone on social media, she claims Lyons bruised her shoulder, claiming officers have footage of the assault taking place. “This motherf*cker is lying!! This n*gga came to meet us at Harolds. He then wanted us to leave to go get drugs and we all got in my car!!” wrote Symone in her Instagram story.
She continued, “The fact that he’s making up an entire f*cking story up is insane b*tch the police literally have you on camera hitting me!! I don’t need no f*cking clout! I don’t wanna be famous!”
She added a subsequent screenshot of a text message exchange between her and the famous singer’s son accentuating what she described in her previous story. She continued in a second post where she noted, “And if you didn’t hit me, why did you run off? Why is there footage?! Are you crazy?!”
Lyons has claimed the allegations are completely fraudulent, sharing a simple message in his story reading, “Lol. It’s a kap. It’s a klout chase. It’s a jay. #disrespectfully.”
As of right now, Leanne Lyons has yet to come forward in response to the allegations against her son. We’ll keep you updated as this story develops.
Glasses Malone has come through “6 N The Mornin,” an anthem that seems singlehandedly determined to spark nostalgic fondness for the generations of West Coast gangsta rap come and gone. For the occasion, Malone has connected with Snoop Dogg, Ty Dolla $ign, and of course, Ice-T, who set the tone back in 1986 with the release of his own classic single of the same name.
Speaking of which, the legendary OG Ice-T makes sure to put in work on this updated “GMIX” variant, turning in a highlight verse packed with G’d up imagery and unapologetic violence. “I’m a sucker for war, I love conflict,” spits Ice. “I love the way my wrist feel when the glock kick / death threats, vendettas and pain / dreams of killing half the n**as in the rap game.” In addition to Ice’s standout verse, Malone and Snoop also make sure to keep stride, while Ty Dolla’s dulcet tones bring a touch of class to the chorus.
Should you appreciate the West Coast, you’ll probably find something to enjoy on “6 N The Mornin (GMIX).” Check it out for yourself and sound off with your thoughts on the standout performer in the comments below.
I’m a sucker for war, I love conflict
I love the way my wrist feel when the glock kick
Death threats, vendettas and pain
Dreams of killing half the n**as in the rap game
The music industry suffered a crushing blow in 2018 when Mac Miller passed away. Since then, avid fans of the late multi-hyphenate have worked hard to try and keep Mac’s legacy alive in a tasteful way that appeases both his supporters and the family members he left behind. The Mac Miller estate recently announced the upcoming biography The Book Of Mac: Remembering Mac Miller penned by Donna-Claire Chesman.
While the family of the late artist approved of this biography, journalist Paul Cantor’s upcoming Mac biography called Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life Of Mac Miller has not received the same reception from the Mac Miller estate. Slated for a January 17th release on the late artist’s birthday, Cantor’s efforts have been denounced by Mac’s family.
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In a statement shared by Miller’s estate officially denouncing the upcoming project, they noted that it was, “not authorized or endorsed by Malcolm’s family,” going on to add that Cantor was not associated with Mac during his life. The statement also highlights that Cantor was advised that “the family and friends of Malcolm were uncomfortable with him authoring this biography.”
The book has since been made available for pre-order, further rubbing Mac’s family the wrong way and leading them to suspect it was announced to take advantage of the Book of Mac pre-order and confuse unaware fans.
The family officially expressed their dissatisfaction with Cantor and Abrams Press for marking the release date so close to Mac’s birthday (January 18). “With that in mind,” the statement reads, “We urge those that wish to support Malcolm and his legacy to abstain from purchasing this new book.” You can read the full statement from the family below.
— Nick X Dierl (@nickdierl) May 7, 2021
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Over the past few days, Conan O’Brien and BTS have found themselves in a bit of a situation. A few days ago, clip from a South Korean variety show surfaced, in which BTS’ J-Hope misidentified O’Brien as “Curtain” before he and his bandmates realized the error and had a laugh about it. O’Brien featured the clip on Conan and playfully got upset with the group. Now, the saga continues: Today, J-hope offered an apology to O’Brien, which he has accepted.
Taking to the official BTS Twitter account, J-Hope wrote, “Sorry,,,,, Curtain [kissing face emojis] @ConanOBrien.” He then used a subsequent tweet to tack on a selfie of himself pouting his lips. O’Brien responded with humor, of course, replying, “In Hobi’s defense, Curtain makes about as much sense as being named Conan.”
(“Hobi,” by the way, is J-Hope’s nickname.)
Sorry,,,,, Curtain
@ConanOBrien
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) May 7, 2021
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) May 7, 2021
In Hobi’s defense, Curtain makes about as much sense as being named Conan. https://t.co/AR3SV5Ojfc
— Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) May 7, 2021
O’Brien made it clear on his show that there were no hard feelings about the mishap, as he said through laughter, “I’ll get you, BTS. Oh I’ll get you good. And by that, I mean I’ll silently resent you. I have no power to do anything to you. You’re going to go on to have huge success. I’m very old and on the way out and you guys are pretty much running the world. So when I say I’ll get you, I just mean I’m gonna stew in my own juices for quite a long time, and you’ll be vastly unaware.”
With the Mac Miller estate announcing The Book Of Mac: Remembering Mac Miller releasing this October, fans may be surprised to learn that Donna-Claire Chesman’s book isn’t the only one about the rapper planned for release in the next year. Journalist Paul Cantor also has a biography in the works called Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life Of Mac Miller with a release date of January 17, but unlike Chesman’s book, Cantor’s effort has drawn the ire of Miller’s estate.
Sharing a statement through publicity company Orienteer’s Nick Dierl, Miller’s estate denounced the upcoming project, saying that it was “not authorized or endorsed by Malcolm’s family” and noted that Cantor wasn’t closely connected with Mac during the rapper’s life. The statement also points out the Cantor was advised that “the family and friends of Malcolm were uncomfortable with him authoring this biography.” The fact that the book has since been made available for pre-order also rubbed Mac’s family the wrong way, prompting them to wonder if the release date was announced to take advantage of the Book Of Mac pre-order in hopes of confusing fans.
The family expresses disappointment with Cantor and Abrams Press for the move and for setting the release date so close to Mac’s birthday (January 18). “With that in mind,” the statement reads, “We urge those that wish to support Malcolm and his legacy to abstain from purchasing this new book.” You can read the full statement below.
— Nick X Dierl (@nickdierl) May 7, 2021
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Marvel’s MCU continues to move forward at a steady pace, having already lined up an impressive new phase of cinematic adventures. And while many flicks like Thor: Love And Thunder, The Eternals, Guardians Of The Galaxy 3, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, there’s something about the upcoming reboot of Blade, starring Mashershala Ali in the titular role, that has piqued curiosity on a widespread level.
Perhaps it’s the perceived tonal shift, which raises the questions of how exactly vampires will be integrated into the long-running Marvel Cinematic Universe — though don’t be surprised if Dr. Strange has a hand in that particular segue. Perhaps it’s the visceral violence of the Wesley Snipes films, which was gruesome enough to net the R rating; alas, the MCU version of Blade will probably not hold such a distinction.
In spite of the myriad questions surrounding the film, Blade has quietly elevated into one of the most anticipated flicks on the Marvel slate. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see the Daywalker once again. A new report from The Hollywood Reporter indicates that the film’s production has been delayed from this coming September to July 2022, as Disney and Marvel apparently need additional time to fine-tune the script, penned by Stacy Osei-Kuffour of HBO’s Watchmen.
Though delays are seldom welcomed by fanbases, least of all one as rabid and loyal as the Marvel army, it does bode well that the studio intends on taking their time with this one. Be sure to keep an eye out for additional news on Marvel’s Blade, which will likely see a widespread release in late 2023. At this time, the project has yet to secure a director, though THR indicates that the search for Marvel’s first Black director is already beginning.
Are you looking forward to catching Blade when it hits theaters?
New York rapper Young M.A has kept her word on dropping new fire to the masses. While the world officially awaits her Off The Yak album to arrive later this month – the Brooklyn native comes through with her Fivio Foreign-featured “Hello Baby” music video. From gang affiliation appreciation to reminding the M.A.bsters of her […]
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Palm Bay rapper Cochise has become one of the hottest new kids on the block, showing off his eclectic voice, inventive ad-libs, and sharp flows over spacey beats. We’ve heard the rapper float on his latest few singles but he hadn’t yet come through with a full-length project before today. On Friday, Cochise released his debut project, titled Benbow Crescent.
The new project serves as an homage to Cochise’s Jamaican roots. Down to the cover art, the anime-loving rapper made sure to let his fans know where he comes from on his debut, which includes eighteen featureless songs.
Production was handled by the likes of Archie Cordella, ProdLouis, ProdbyCarlos, and Cochise himself.
Listen to Benbow Crescent below and let us know what you think of Cochise’s debut project.
Tracklist:
1. PROTEIN/CREATINE
2. PLASMA
3. Totoro
4. Usopp
5. Lost It
6. On Me
7. Zoro
8. Knicks
9. SANJI
10. MURI/KAMI
11. YOGA FIRE FREESTYLE
12. BUFF
13. Double
14. Cooyah
15. Stock X
16. Hundred Smackeronies
17. BLISTFUL NOISE
18. Hatchback
