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Brockhampton Buries A Group Member Alive In Their Unhinged Video For ‘Don’t Shoot Up The Party’

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In April, Brockhampton returned with Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, their first album in almost two years. While many were excited about its arrival, the new project came with some bad news. Prior to its release, the group’s lead vocalist, Kevin Abstract, announced through a tweet that the album “will be our last.” But there’s plenty more Brockhampton to come in 2021. They have another album en route later this year, and there’s this: a new video for “Don’t Shoot Up The Party.”

It’s quite the unhinged affair, capturing the group in the midst of some wild behavior. From acting up in the middle of the street and worshiping an odd metal figure to even burying a group member alive, the new video is nothing short of chaotic.

On top of everything else they have coming this year, the group is also droping a deluxe edition of Roadrunner with four additional songs: “Jeremiah (Original),” “Pressure / Bow Wow,” “Sex,” and “Jeremiah (Rmx).” The deluxe edition, which is titled Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine Plus Pack, will arrive on June 4.

You can watch the video for “Don’t Shoot Up The Party” above.

Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine Plus Pack is out 6/4 via RCA. Pre-order it here.

Roddy Ricch Announces The Release Date For His Return To Music

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After taking over early 2020 with his breakout Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial single “The Box” and contributing a verse to DaBaby’s Grammy-nominated, No. 1 hit single “Rockstar,” Compton rapper Roddy Ricch spent much of the past year lying low as he worked on the follow-up to his debut album. Aside from popping up in a few interviews to call the upcoming release a “masterpiece” and say it was coming “soon as f*ck” (a relative qualifier if ever there was one), there hasn’t been much information about the new project.

That changed today with Roddy’s return to social media. Posting a brand new photo to his recently-cleared Instagram, Roddy finally offered the first indication that his sophomore album may well be on the way. Scrolling through a couple of slides, you’ll see what is presumably the single cover for a new song titled “Late At Night,” while the caption reads “6/4 freaky friday.” While there still isn’t much other information about the upcoming release, it’s certainly nice to know that the Compton native has new music on the way. To hear some of his guest features over the past few months, check out 42 Dugg’s “4 Da Gang” video, DJ Khaled’s “Body In Motion” video, and Birdman’s “Stunnaman,” on which the Cash Money CEO also reunites with Lil Wayne.

Roddy Ricch is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Netflix’s Animated And Obamas-Produced ‘We The People’ Shows Off A Technicolor Trailer Full Of Musical A-Listers

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Netflix just dropped the first official trailer for We the People, an animated music video series created by Chris Nee and produced through a joint collaboration between Kenya Barris and Barack and Michelle Obama. Featuring a powerhouse set list of musical stars like H.E.R. and Janelle Monáe, the 10 episodes series will feature a collection of music videos that will hopefully inspire viewers to rethink their civic engagement. A “Civics Remix,” as the trailer calls it.

Here’s the official synopsis:

Combining music and animation to educate a new generation of young Americans about the power of the people, We the People is a series of 10 animated music videos that covers a range of basic U.S. civics lessons in not-so-basic ways. Set to original songs performed by artists such as H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, Brandi Carlile, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Lambert, Cordae, Bebe Rexha, KYLE, Andra Day, and poet Amanda Gorman, with a groundbreaking mix of animated styles — each episode of We the People is an exuberant call to action for everyone to rethink civics as a living, breathing thing and to reframe their understanding of what government and citizenship mean in a modern world.

We the People starts streaming July 4 on Netflix

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Yung Baby Tate Plays ‘Whack-A-Hoe’ In Her Cheeky ‘Eenie Meenie’ Video

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In the colorful video for Yung Baby Tate‘s new single “Eenie Meenie,” the burgeoning Atlanta star makes her lyrics literal with a campy take on a classic carnival game. Instead of whacking moles, she’s whacking hoes — or in this case, f*ckboys — with a giant inflatable hammer, making them adjust to her ways rather than the other way around. There’s also a “blink and you’ve missed it” cameo from fellow rapper Westside Boogie, who’s often addressed similar sentiments in his own music.

Tate’s new single comes from the recently released deluxe version of her first major-label EP (and sixth overall) After The Rain, which arrived May 21 after months of teasing from Tate and finagling from fans. In addition to the original seven songs, the deluxe features six new tracks, including “Eeenie Meenie” and the TikTok-favorite “Focused,” as well as more R&B-focused tracks that show off her singing and songwriting. The “Eenie Meenie” video is her second video from the EP after the Flo Milli-featuring, affirmational “I Am.” Tate detailed the making of that clip for Uproxx’s Behind The Video.

Watch the “Eenie Meenie” video above. You can read Uproxx’s newly released digital cover story here.

Yung Baby Tate is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Chiiild’s Groove-Driven Single ‘Eventually’ Is Optimistic About Love

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With every single released off his forthcoming project, Montreal-based singer Chiiild seems to explore a new genre. His recent track “Gone” was a coffeehouse anthem while his previous tune “Sleepwalking” was a driving lullaby. Now taking his sound to new heights, Chiiild leans on groovy bass guitar for his funk-forward single “Eventually.”

“Eventually” is the fourth preview Chiiild has shared of his impending debut album Hope For Sale. The song opens with atmospheric synths before Chiiild’s brooding vocals melts over a layered beat. “I know eventually / You will fall for me baby / And then you’ll want me back / I know you want me bad,” he sings at the chorus.

Previously speaking about his upcoming project in an interview with Uproxx, Chiiild noted his intentions for Hope For Sale:

“The intention I think was — to break it down — lyrically, to be more conversational, to reflect the times [more]. A lot of the artists that I love and I grew up on are just like mirrors of society… it’s beautiful because you see what’s happening, what’s trending in life, not so much just music, and you’re like, ‘Hey this is what I need to reflect, this is my reaction to that trend.’”

Listen to “Eventually” above.

Hope For Sale is out 7/23 via Avant Garden. Pre-order it here.

DaBaby’s Artist Wisdom Was Reportedly Arrested For Attempted Murder

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After DaBaby was reportedly detained and questioned by Miami police after a shooting Monday night, one of his Billion Dollar Baby artists, Wisdom, has been arrested for attempted murder, according to XXL. Police reports obtained by XXL describe a shooting near Prime 112 restaurant on Ocean Drive in which two people sustained injuries; one person was shot in the leg, treated, and released, while the other was hit in the back and is reportedly still hospitalized and possibly paralyzed.

21-year-old Wisdom Awute and 29-year-old Christopher Urena were arrested, with Miami Police Department representatives telling XXL, “In less than 24 hours, Miami Beach detectives were able to ensure those responsible for the shooting were arrested and charged. We will now work closely with the State Attorney’s Office to ensure a successful prosecution.” Wisdom was charged with attempted first-degree murder with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm and is being held without bond. Urena’s charges include attempted first-degree murder with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, third-degree grand theft, and firearm possession by a convicted felon. Each man is charged with shooting a separate victim.

According to the police report, an altercation between two groups had escalated, Wisdom pulled out a gun and shot Emerson Delgado in the calf as he tried to run away. Wisdom was arrested at the JV Marriott Marquis Miami Hotel. DaBaby was released and not charged, according to his lawyer.

Fousheé Seeks A Partner In Crime In Her Breathy Track ‘My Slime’

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On the heels of her announcement as Apple’s Up Next Artist for the month of June, breakout artist Fousheé offers a final preview of her upcoming debut project Time Machine. Days before the mixtape’s release, Fousheé shares the single “My Slime” as a softhearted reflection on newfound love.

The tender track leans on a gently strummed acoustic guitar to support Fousheé’s breathy lyrical delivery. The single’s room-filling production gives the song an intimate feeling as Fousheé sings about the euphoria of finding a new crush. “You’re my slime / My partner in crime / We just blow a day but you’re still on my mind / Let’s go to Paris some time,” she lilts.

Time Machine arrives following Fousheé’s viral track “Deep End,” which gained popularity on TikTok after it was sampled by a rapper. The song has racked up millions of streams and hit the top 10 of the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. Landing a spot on the chart made her the first Black women in over 30 years to do so. The last woman to achieve the feat was Tracy Chapman for “Crossroads,” which made the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart’s top ten in 1989.

Listen to Fousheé’s “My Slime” video above and check out her Time Machine cover art below.

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Time Machine is out 6/4 via Trackmasters Entertainment/RCA Records. Pre-order it here.

Dreezy Explains A Recently Surfaced Video Of Jacquees Attacking A Man In Mexico

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When a video of hit-covering R&B singer Jacquees attacking a man in Mexico surfaced online recently, it amassed a significant number of views in a relatively short time. Jacquees’s girlfriend, Chicago rapper Dreezy, quickly logged onto Instagram to explain the situation on Live. In Dreezy’s words, Jacquees was defending her after an altercation between the two men escalated, with the unknown man striking Dreezy, prompting Jacquees to take action.

“A grown man put his hands on me yesterday,” she said. “That man y’all seen on the floor punched me in my face yesterday over some stuff he had going on with Jacquees. They had their little altercation, I walked up to see what was going on, and I got swung on. Jacquees did what he had to do. He bodyslammed that n****, kicked him in his face… that’s why he was on the floor. I didn’t even get to touch the n****. That’s why y’all see me get mad and throw my shoe because security was pulling me back, y’all know how it is when it’s an altercation.”

The scuffle was captured on video by a fan who was watching from a balcony. You can see the altercation and Dreezy’s explanation above.

Lil Baby And Lil Durk Share Their ‘Voice Of The Heroes’ Tracklist Featuring Travis Scott And Young Thug

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After a week’s delay to make room for late legend DMX, Lil Baby and Lil Durk’s joint album Voice Of The Heroes will drop this Friday, June 4. After releasing lead single “Voice Of The Heroes” over the weekend, they followed up this morning with the official tracklist. Coming in at 18 tracks, the project is set to feature Meek Mill, Rod Wave, Travis Scott, and Young Thug, but fans of their chemistry on tracks like DJ Khaled’s “Every Chance I Get” will be delighted to see that they will handle the other 14 tracks themselves with no outside help.

Outside of their group project, the duo has been ridiculously busy in recent months as solo artists, as well. Lil Baby featured on more DJ Khaled tracks, including “Body In Motion” and “I Did It,” contributed to the upcoming Space Jam soundtrack with Kirk Franklin via “We Win,” and recently teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion for a remix of “On Me.” Meanwhile, Lil Durk popped up on his own video with Meg, “Movie,” amid a prolific feature run that included Pooh Shiesty’s breakout hit “Back In Blood,” a remix of Coi Leray’s breakout hit “No More Parties,” and an appearance on Moneybagg Yo’s “Free Promo.”

Check out the Voice Of The Heroes tracklist below and listen to the album when it releases on 6/4 on Quality Control Music.

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