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Saba & No I.D. Deliver New Collab “Back In Office”

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Chicago’s Saba is entering a new phase in his career and he’s enlisted No I.D. for some assistance. The Pivot Gang rapper emerged on Wednesday, April 12th with his new single, “Back In Office,” a collaborative effort with the iconic producer. No I.D. pairs his signature drums with electrifying guitar loops that serve as the perfect canvas for the “Come By Way” rapper’s vibrant flows and sharp wordplay. 

Saba’s latest single is a refreshing entry in his catalog that finds him puffing his chest and asserting himself as one of the coldest rappers in the game. He weaves through No I.D.’s production with a fiery flow that sets the tone for what’s to come later this year. Though he’s certainly showcased how good of an MC he is in the past, “Back In Office” is one of those songs that will put you on notice if you’ve been sleeping on him. However, it’s also a testament to No I.D’s timeless sound and his ability to find his place with a younger generation of artists from his hometown.

The song is actually part of a “private collection,” signaling that a project could be on the way soon. Though there isn’t a timeline of when that might be, he previously told Apple Music that their project will likely consist of 10 songs. However, No I.D. sent him over 100 beats to choose from. “He was like, ‘You hear that little beat in the background, that’s just number 80 this week, don’t mind me,’” Saba revealed. “So when I got up with him, he told me he did 120 in a two-week span. He was like, ‘I got 120, how many of them you want me to send you?’ I was just like, ‘Bro, I’m about to go on tour, send me all 120.’ I didn’t expect him to actually do it, but he did it.”

It looks like Saba is aiming to deliver another AOTY contender for the second year in a row. Last year, the rapper emerged with Few Good Things, his most successful project to date. The album consisted of 14 songs in total with appearances from Black Thought, Foushée, Krayzie Bone, Smino, 6lack and more. Check out “Back In Office” above.

Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri Lock In With T.I. On “Never Fall Off”

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What began as a tribute to the So So Def founder turned into a full-blown series of collaborative projects. Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri began teasing a joint effort for over a year at this point and in a matter of days, For Motivational Use Only Vol. 1 will finally appear on streaming services. So far, the two Southern staples unveiled a handful of singles, like “Never Enough” and the ode to New Orleans, “Essence Fest.” These two singles alone provided promising insight into what to expect from their forthcoming project.

There’s no doubt that the two pulled all of their resources together to create the 40+ songs that are currently in the vault. Today, the two shared what seems to be the final single before the album drops, “Never Fall Off.” With assistance from T.I., Spitta and JD speak to the core of their upcoming project. It’s a soulful Southern banger that’s filled with motivational gems for the go-getters and hustlers. However, T.I. comes through with a stand-out verse that indicates that he won’t be slacking on Kill The King.

Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri Prepare For A Takeover

At this point, Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri haven’t unveiled the official tracklist for their upcoming project. However, we can suspect that they have a few heavy hitters attached to the tracklist. Along with T.I., JD previewed a single from the project featuring 2 Chainz. Though Spitta and the So So Def founder can certainly stand on their own without any assistance, it’ll be exciting to see who else they call on to join them on the project.

Spitta explained the project’s title during an interview with Vibe earlier this year.  “I think from that you can derive what you’re going to hear,” Spitta explained. “You’re going to be pushed to get money, to count that money, invest that money wisely, and then once you flipped it once or two times, then maybe get yourself a little something, and then continue and rinse and repeat. That’s what it’s about.” Check out their new collab above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
In a world of hate, I got love and respect in abundance
They try me, may peace be upon ‘em
Word to Muhammad, promise your head will be hunted
It won’t even cost me a hunna
Came up in the 90s, was listen to Chronic
To smokin’ with Dr. Dre, ain’t that ironic?
My life is iconic, Atlanta, I run it

Boosie Cancels Joint Album With T.I. After Tip Admits To Snitching On Dead Cousin

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Boosie Badazz and T.I. hinted at a joint project together but it seems a recent interview with the self-proclaimed King Of The South has put those plans on hold indefinitely. During an episode of experdiTIously in 2020, T.I. explained that he caught a gun charge with his cousin, though it was later dismissed. “After he had passed, I had a talk with him. Toot said, ‘I’ll take all the charges you got! If you can walk away free and put it on me, goddamn right!” Tip recalled his cousin telling him. 

The story appeared to be an attempt to shrug off allegations that he snitched, which have haunted him over the years. Unfortunately, it’s done quite the opposite. Many found it questionable, and even dishonorable, that he went as far as pinning the charges against his deceased cousin. It brought up a debate on whether or not this should be considered snitching. Some felt as though it does while others, like Yung Joc, felt it was a loophole in the street code. 

Boosie: If T.I. Did That, You’re A F*cking Rat, Too

Boosie Badazz had strong opinions when Birdman’s brother, Terrence “Gangsta” Williams, admitted to similarly snitching on the dead. At the time, Williams discussed his own experience in defense of T.I. Still, Boosie felt as though T.I. crossed a line if he actually did what he said. “If he did that, you’re a fuckin’ rat, too,” he said. “I don’t spare no-mothafuckin’-body… if you cooperate with law enforcement to get you out of trouble… that means you’re a rat.”

The Louisiana rapper explained that he didn’t think T.I. was speaking truthfully when he spoke on snitching on his dead cousin. “I think he went up there and got to f*ckin’ talkin’,” Boosie continued. Despite doubting the validity of T.I.’s statements, he said that he will no longer release their joint project. “I’m like why the fuck he say that when we got a fucking album ‘bout to come out?!” he said. “It ruined everything,” he added, explaining that his fans would be devastated if he went forward with the project. However, he confirmed that the project is complete. Check the Interview with Vlad TV above. 

Future Says He & Metro Boomin Already Have The “Album Of The Year”

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Future and Metro Boomin are building up expectations for their forthcoming joint project.

This week, Future and Metro began heavily teasing the release of their highly-anticipated joint project. As Future continues the One Big Party tour, he recently brought Metro Booin out on stage. Together, they performed their biggest hit together, “Mask Off,” as well as “Superhero.”

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 14: Future and Metro Boomin perform during Future & Friends “One Big Party Tour” at State Farm Arena on January 14, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Shortly after a clip of their performance went viral, Future shared a post from a fan account that declared his and Metro Boomin’s forthcoming album the “Album Of The Year.”

“Future x Metro Boomin OTW with the album of the year,” the post read.

Via Uproxx

The two haven’t set a date yet but Metro Boomin recently confirmed that they’re cooking up new music. The two recently reunited on Metro’s Heroes & Villains on “Superhero” alongside Chris Brown. Additionally, Fewtch appears on “Too Many Nights,” “I Can’t Save You (Interlude),” and “Lock On Me.” However, Metro had no contributions to the ATL rapper’s top-charting album, I Never Liked You.

During an interview with Apple Music, Metro explained that he and Pluto set the bar high in the past. Therefore, they have to ensure that whatever they release is undeniably great.

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is GettyImages-1456784222.jpg ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: (EDITOR NOTE: A lens filter was used in this image.)Future and Metro Boomin perform during Future & Friends "One Big Party Tour" at State Farm Arena on January 14, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 14: (EDITOR NOTE: A lens filter was used in this image.)Future and Metro Boomin perform during Future & Friends “One Big Party Tour” at State Farm Arena on January 14, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

“Let me tell you why. [Future] actually finished most of the album at my studio in LA,” explained Metro Boomin. “That’s my brother, but we’re working on some things. At first, we were going to put a couple of songs with me and him on the album, but we had took them off because I had talked to him.”

We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding the project.

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