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Lil Nas X’s Demons Nearly Push Him Over The Edge On The Honest ‘Sun Goes Down’

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After ending 2020 in the Christmas spirit with his jolly single, “Holiday,” Lil Nas X set the internet, real-world, and pretty much everything else ablaze with his following single, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” From the satanic images that were present in the song’s video to the Satan Shoes, the singer was the talk of more than “Old Town Road” thanks to the song. Now that the dust has settled, Lil Nas is back with his latest single, “Sun Goes Down.”

Lil Nas opens up about life’s demons on the new song and how they nearly pushed him over the edge and into dangerous depths where he contemplated things like suicide. “Don’t wanna lie, I don’t want a life,” he sings on the track’s chorus. “Send me a gun and I’ll see the sun.” Its accompanying video captures him revisiting his past life to reminsce on the hard days. Lil Nas’ new track comes a few months after he shared a string of TikTok videos that detailed his bouts with depression and suicidal thoughts.

“During college I was depressed, had no friends and…. my grandmother passed. I started going to the doctor a lot in fear that I would die soon… hypochondria,” he said in one of the videos. Later on he revealed, “I got news that my mom wasn’t doing so well in rehab with her addiction. Also me and my boyfriend broke up. During this time old town road was still killing it while I was… spiraling. I found myself in a hotel room contemplating ending it all. But I didn’t.”

Press play on the video above to hear the new track.

Polo G And Lil Wayne’s Riches And Street Cred Are Worthy Of Top Recognition On ‘Gang Gang’

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There’s no excuse to be sleeping on Polo G at this point. The Chicago proved he was here to stay last year with his impressive sophomore project, The GOAT and his success only carried into 2021. Polo G landed his first No. 1 record with “Rapstar,” a track that spent two consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. He also revealed that his upcoming album would be titled Hall Of Fame, and before it arrives, the rapper calls on another artist that many hold to a high regard for his latest single, “Gang Gang.”

The Chicago joins forces with Lil Wayne for the new track. which finds both artists moving back and forth between sharp raps and doses of autotuned croons. Altogether. the two rappers use the song to detail their undeniable fame, flaunt their expensive cars, and prove that their street credibility is intact and far from something that can be questioned. The new effort also arrives with a video that sees Polo G treating himself and a number of women to a nice dinner before joining Lil Wayne for an energetic house party.

Aside from “Rapstar,” Polo G has done a great job building anticipation for his next album, Hall Of Fame. The other single that fans can expect to hear on the album, “GNF (OKOKOK)” was another great example of what the rapper has to offer on the project. Elsewhere, guest appearances with the likes of Rod Wave, Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, and more prove the Chicagoan has certainly improved his craft ahead of the release of Hall Of Fame.

You can listen to “Gang Gang” in the video.

RMR’s New Drop “Vibes” With Tyla Yaweh Is A Summer Anthem Waiting To Happen

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Trying to define singer and rapper RMR’s (pronounced ‘rumor’) musical style is not an easy task, and that’s the way he prefers it. To say that RMR has more range than your average new artist is an understatement. With the release of his anthemic new track “Vibes” featuring Tyla Yaweh, RMR proves why he’s an up and coming force to be reckoned with.

“Vibes” is a track that has that flare that just oozes ‘song of the summer’ elements. Over a tropical, yet vibrant beat, RMR sings and raps his way through the song effortlessly. His bars hit just as hard as his vocal melodies.

In this banger he sings lines such as, “I been in and out of love baby. Walked around with a broken heart. Take it out and replace it with something much harder, promise I’ll never be down and out on love again.” In another part of the song he raps bars like, “We can have a one on one, even if we pull out guns. Run Ricky run. We even made a movie scene, shot it in a limousine yeah.” Whether he’s spitting or singing, the quality of the lyrics are still just as fire.

The release of “Vibes” follows RMR’s previous drop, the equally unique and sonically pleasing “Her Honeymoon.” He dropped his first extended play, Drug Dealing is a Lost Art in June of last year. Throughout his catalogue, the hip hop and country elements are present like they are in “Vibes.” “Vibes” is the first drop from RMR’s new album campaign, which is still in development. Stay tuned for more, and let us know what you think of his latest release in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

South of France just for the vibes
G wagon to the party so they’re coming my way
Out in Vegas just for the vibes
MGM bring the bottles they gon come my way
ATL yeah you know the vibes
Going up on a Monday they gon come my way

YG & Mozzy Keep It Real For The West Coast On Joint Project, “Kommunity Service”

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It’s the California collision that fans have been waiting on. YG and Mozzy have been staking their claims in the industry while fully representing their hometowns of Los Angeles and the Bay Area, respectively. The pair of rappers have shared singles from their joint record, including the recently released “Bompton to Oak Park,” and now they’ve finally delivered Kommunity Service.

“Just doing our Kommunity Service. West Coast been closed so it’s time to turn it back up,” said Mozzy about his collaboration with the 4Hunnid mogul. They’ve called on several of artists to help out with the album including G Herbo, Young M.A, Ty Dolla $ign, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Blxst, D3szn, E Mozzy, and Celly Ru.

Stream Kommunity Service and let us know your thoughts.

Tracklist

1. Gangsta
2. Dangerous ft. G Herbo
3. Bompton to Oak Park
4. MAD ft. Young M.A
5. Vibe With You ft. Ty Dolla $ign
6. Drop A Location ft. A Boogie wit da Hoodie
7. Toot It Up ft. Tyga
8. First 48 ft. D3szn, E Mozzy & Celly Ru
9. Bite Down
10. Perfect Timing ft. Blxst

City Girls Are Ready To Shake Something On “Twerkulator”

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Before they even released the full track, the City Girls found massive success with their single, “Twerkulator.” a snippet of the song hit TikTok and before the Rap duo knew it, there were over 1 million creations on the app, and now Yung Miami and JT have returned with the full song. What was meant to be a normal release turned into controversy after City Girls shared a clip of themselves behind the scenes at the photoshoot for the cover art. One of the Clermont twins took to social media to call the rappers out, accusing them of stealing a pose the twins used during a previous photoshoot.

After a bit of online squabbling, it seems that the drama has been laid to rest. City Girls are known for their club-ready hits that are beloved by fans, and with summer right around the corner, it’s clear that they’re hoping that “Twerkulator” becomes a staple in nightclubs around the globe. Stream “Twerkulator” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

One time for my freak b*tches (Ayy, ayy)
After hour, no sleep bitches (Where y’all at?)
When I get my freak on
They throwin’ money like Meech home (B.M.F.)
When I do my dance (Ayy)
Money fight, these n*ggas throwin’ bands (Money fight)
JT, I ain’t playin’ (I ain’t playin’)
Lil’ b*tch, I’on want your man (F*ck that n*gga)
But these rich n*ggas throwin’ paper
Now it’s time for the twerkulator (Back that ass up)

Lil Nas X Gets Vulnerable About Childhood Fears On “Sun Goes Down”

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He rocked the industry with “Old Town Road” and caused havoc after releasing the music video to his “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” single, and now Lil Nas X has returned with a song that he has called his most “vulnerable” to date. The 22-year-old artist has been enjoying all that fame and riches can bring, but he still struggles with issues that he’s faced since his childhood. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Nas X explained the inspiration behind his latest single, “Sun Goes Down.”

“I definitely tell about some of my upbringing and it’s also just a really great song,” he said. “And the video goes back to my past, to 2017 Lil Nas X in his prime. Like he was at prom, working at Taco Bell, and what he did in his room, praying his sexuality away. Like all these things that I experienced that I wanted to share with my fans.”

Stream “Sun Goes Down” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Since ten, I been feelin’ lonely
Had friends but they was pickin’ on me
Always thinkin’ why my lips so big
Was I too dark? Can they sense my fears?
These gay thoughts would always haunt me
I prayed God would take it from me
It’s hard for you when you’re fightin’
And nobody knows it when you’re silent

Sean Kingston Is Thankful For Support On “Darkest Times” Ft. G Herbo

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Following an eight-year hiatus, Sean Kingston is returning to the spotlight. The singer is known for his classic hits like “Beautiful Girls” and “Take You There,” but for the last eight years, he’s busied himself by working with artists behind the scenes. Kingston recently caught up with us for an exclusive interview where he spoke about his upcoming album, Deliverance, as well as his new G Herbo-assisted single, “Darkest Times.”

In our interview, Kingston shared the meaning behind the single. “It’s basically just me explaining when I’m going through something—whenever somebody go through what they go through, trials and tribulations—[just] having somebody there as your rock and your stone,” he explained. “Being there for you through the darkest times.”

Keep an eye out for our interview with Sean Kingston and check out his track “Darkest Times” featuring G Herbo and tell us what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

I can’t love you if you go away (I can’t love you if you go)
You know what I’m goin’ through, I know you wanna stay (I know)
N*gga tryna duck the past like a runaway
Faithful but I finger f*ck the cash, every other day
I know b*tches loyal to the bag (What?)
I know you be down, f*ckin’ down to my last (What?)

T.I. Pleads His Case On “What It’s Come To”

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Following the repeated denials coming from T.I., Tiny, and their legal team, the rapper is now expressing himself on wax. T.I. and Tiny are facing accusations of drugging, sexual misconduct, rape, and sexual assault from two dozen women. They’ve faced ridicule in the court of public opinion and their former friend, Sabrina Peterson, claims that she even helped them pick up women for bedroom rendezvous, but the couple continues to vehemently deny the allegations.

On Thursday (May 20), T.I. surprised the world with a social media post that said he’d be releasing a new song in less than 24 hours, and it has arrived. “What It’s Come To” addresses the couple’s current controversy and T.I. makes it clear that both he and his wife have no intention of settling with any of the accusers. He suggests that he’s being targeted and states that if it comes down to pleading his case in court, he’s prepared to go the distance.

Stream “What It’s Come To” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

F*ck that I’m crankin’ up the jury
Who you lyin’ on, Shawty?
Extortion, is that what you got
Your mind on Shawty?
Tell em get it how you live
Shawty I ain’t goin’ for it
I’mma take it all the way
Every day of the week
Bet you thought this sh*t was sweet
And I would pay in a week

T.I. Goes Off On His Sexual Assault Accusers On His New Track, ‘What It’s Come To’

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Earlier this week, the LAPD revealed that they are investigating claims made against T.I. and his wife Tiny which allege that the two drugged and sexually assaulted multiple individuals between 2005 and 2010. While some who are dealing with similar accusations would normally stay quiet and let their lawyer do the talking, T.I. has opted to deliver a piece of his own mind through his new track, “What It’s Come To.” The song takes aim at the sexual assault accusers and sees the rapper emphatically deny the claims against him.

“Go put yo face and reputation on it / These kind of claims deserve more than anonymous provocative conversation, don’t it?” T.I. raps. “Willing to face whatever consequences for his vision … while I’m up against some lyin’ ass b*tches/Damn, this is what it’s come to.”

Allegations against the rapper and Tiny were first brought forth by The New York Times back in February. In it, the publication revealed lawyer Tyrone A. Blackburn represented eleven women who said they were victims of the couple’s acts. Two additional women would eventually come forward with allegations against T.I. and Tiny, both of who were also represented by Blackburn. One of the victims claims T.I. drugged her drink and took her to a hotel where she was sexually assaulted despite refusing the couple’s advances.

You can give the song a listen for yourself in the video above.