Generally, I find all the deepfakes and AI use in music today — especially when it comes to deceased artists’ posthumous releases — ethically iffy, if not downright creepy. I’m willing to make an exception for Lyrical Lemonade’s off-the-wall “Doomsday” collab between Juice WRLD and Cordae, though. For one, Juice and Cordae were very tight in real life, and for another, both were extremely close with director Cole Bennett, who was instrumental to both of their careers.
But mostly, it’s because the project came out super tight, which is something you can’t always say for similar works. In this case, we get another opportunity to hear both young rappers at the respective heights of their game — something they got too few chances to give us while Juice was alive — as well as to hear Juice really rapping. Also, the deepfake effect in the video is used in a creative way, allowing Cordae to perform for the both of them as he morphs back and forth between his own face and Juice’s.
Eminem, whose song “Role Model” is sampled here, even makes an appearance at the beginning of the video and his association with Cordae and Juice is just enough to make you wonder whether it’s more digital trickery, or really the man himself showing love to the younger rappers (and Cole, who directed his “Godzilla” video).
Check out the “Doomsday” video above.
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Juice WRLD just released another posthumous collaboration. This time, he teamed up with Cordae. Renowned music video director and influential creator Cole Bennett has entered into a partnership with Def Jam Recordings. Many may know him from his friendship with the late Juice WRLD or for his company Lyrical Lemonade. As part of this collaboration, Lyrical Lemonade has released its debut single titled “Doomsday.” The track features a highly anticipated and previously unreleased collaboration between Juice WRLD and Cordae. The music video for the single is now available, as well.
When asked about the release, Cordae expressed his tribute to Juice WRLD. “Long Live Juice WRLD,” the rapper said simply. Both Cole Bennett and Cordae built up anticipation for the release through social media posts. This includes the interesting short film “whyrush?” directed by Bennett. This generated excitement and speculation among Lyrical Lemonade’s large subscriber community. Additionally, it excited the wider hip-hop culture.
Juice WRLD And Cordae Shine Together On “Doomsday”
“Doomsday” is a captivating track that brings together the Grammy-nominated rapper Cordae and the late Juice WRLD. It features their skillful wordplay and thought-provoking verses. They are set to music over the iconic Dr. Dre-produced beat of Eminem’s “Role Model.” The song showcases both rapper’s distinct style in a powerful collaboration. The accompanying music video was, of course, directed by Cole Bennett. It creates a visually stunning spectacle, utilizing technology to seamlessly transform Cordae into Juice WRLD and vice versa. All of this happens while chaos unfolds around them.
For those who don’t know, the release of “Doomsday” sets the stage for something much larger. Lyrical Lemonade’s upcoming debut full-length album is scheduled to be released later this year. Given the exciting nature of the first single, it’s likely that there will be quite a bit more to look forward to. Fans can anticipate the release more exciting collaborations in the near future. What do you think of the new single? Be sure to sound off in the comments and let us know! Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on Juice WRLD.
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I smoke ten Js with two hoes that go both ways Funny how two plus two equals foreplay Speakin’ of foreplay, had this shit in the hallway with A nun on Sunday, I guess I’m just too blessed
Juice Wrld is continuing to run it up. Shortly after the five-year anniversary release of his Goodbye & Good Riddance album, Chart Data notes the late Chicago rapper has passed 100 million RIAA-certified units across albums, singles, and features.
Juice WRLD has now surpassed 100 million RIAA certified units across albums, singles and features. pic.twitter.com/JT8kumgYNC
This special album release includes two new tracks “Glo’d Up” and “No Good.” RIAA confirms that every non-intro or skit song on the original version of Goodbye & Good Riddance, which includes tracks like “Lucid Dreams,” “All Girls Are The Same,” and “Lean Wit Me” are now eligible or certified RIAA Platinum or higher.
To celebrate the 5-year anniversary release, The 999 Club, in partnership with NTWRK, is thrilled to announce a special pop-up in honor of the 5-year anniversary of Juice WRLD’s iconic album “Goodbye & Good Riddance.” This immersive experience will captivate fans with exclusive merchandise, exciting collaborations, new music releases, and never-before-seen footage of the late rapper. The pop-up event will occur from May 19th through May 21st, between 11 am and 7 pm, at 433 N Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles, CA 90036. “We are incredibly excited to commemorate the 5-year anniversary of Juice WRLD’s monumental album, ‘Goodbye & Good Riddance,’ through this immersive pop-up experience,” says Peter Jideonwo, Juice WRLD’s manager. “This event will bring fans closer to Juice WRLD’s artistry, allowing them to celebrate his legacy while listening to new music, exploring exclusive collaborations, and immersing themselves in his captivating world.”
In April of 2020, Juice’s mother, Carmela Wallace, announced the establishment of the Live Free 999 Fund, which receives additional support via Grade A and Interscope Records in addition to individual donations. The Live Free 999 Fund honors her son’s legacy by supporting young people in their battles and doing so with love, joy, and emotional honesty. For more information on the Live Free 999 Fund, see [HERE].
Juice WRLD quickly amassed a dedicated following upon his entry into the music industry half a decade ago. Many individuals were introduced to his music through the immensely popular track “Lucid Dreams,” which played a pivotal role in his early triumphs. His initial project, Goodbye & Good Riddance, has now attained the status of a contemporary masterpiece. Juice WRLD’s subsequent releases demonstrated his adeptness at sustaining his momentum and expanding upon his initial accomplishments. Regrettably, his sudden demise in 2019 created a profound void in the realm of music that remains unfulfilled.
Since his untimely passing, Juice WRLD’s estate has unveiled numerous posthumous albums. However, these endeavors have generated mixed reactions among fans, who often perceive them as capitalizing on Juice WRLD and his artistic heritage. Nonetheless, Lil Bibby recently hinted at an undisclosed surprise awaiting Juice WRLD’s admirers, igniting a sense of anticipation. Last week, that surprise has materialized in the form of the fifth-anniversary deluxe edition of Goodbye & Good Riddance. The album aims to commemorate the milestone and offer enthusiasts fresh content to savor.
Juice Continues To Succeed After Passing
Juice WRLD has now surpassed 100 million RIAA certified units across albums, singles and features. pic.twitter.com/JT8kumgYNC
Despite his unfortunate and premature death, Juice WRLD continues to achieve remarkable milestones in his music career. Just last month, it was revealed that the rapper had surpassed an impressive 30 billion streams on Spotify alone, solidifying his position as one of the most streamed artists of all time. Recently, a close friend and collaborator of Juice, Cole Bennet, celebrated a personal milestone in their careers by sharing on Instagram that the first music video he ever directed for Juice had reached 300 million views on YouTube. Today, the RIAA revealed that Juice WRLD has officially passed 100 million units sold.
The music industry and the wider community were deeply affected by Juice’s untimely death, as he was emerging as one of the industry’s fastest-rising stars. However, his passing has only intensified the popularity of his music. In 2021, the RIAA announced that Juice had received an additional 50 platinum and gold song certifications posthumously. His 2018 single “Lucid Dreams” has achieved a remarkable 9x platinum status. Furthermore, Juice currently holds the record for the highest number of streams per song on Spotify.
The release of Lil Durk‘s eighth studio album Almost Healed is just days away and the Chicago rapper has at last revealed the album’s tracklist. In addition to the previously released J. Cole-featuring single “All My Life,” Almost Healed contains 20 more tracks with features from 21 Savage, Alicia Keys, Future, Kodak Black, and reunions with country star Morgan Wallen and late fellow Chicagoan Juice WRLD. Some of the notable producers featured on the album include ATL Jacob, Metro Boomin, Southside, Wheezy, and Zaytoven.
In the lead-up to the album’s release, Durk has been focusing on committing positive acts to benefit his community. After declaring that he’d no longer drop foes’ names in his music after the death of his artist King Von, Durk has donated $350,000 to education and met with the new mayor of Chicago to discuss “saving kids’ lives.” However, lest anyone think he’d completely turned over a new leaf, he recently made comments calling Gunna a “rat” for allegedly “telling” on Young Thug. The album’s title is, after all, Almost Healed. You can see the tracklist below.
1. “Therapy Session” Feat. Alicia Keys
2. “Pelle Coat”
3. “All My Life” Feat. J. Cole
4. “Never Again”
5. “Put Em On Ice”
6. “Big Dawg” Feat. Chief Wuk
7. “Never Imagined” Feat. Future
8. “Sad Songs”
9. “Before Fajr”
10. “War Bout It” Feat. 21 Savage
11. “You Got Em”
12. “Grandson” Feat. Kodak Black
13. “300 Urus”
14. “Same Side” Feat. Rob49
15. “B4L”
16. “At This Point We Stuck”
17. “Cross the Globe” Feat. Juice WRLD
18. “Dru Hill”
19. “Belt 2 Ass”
20. “Stand By Me” Feat. Morgan Wallen
21. “Moment Of Truth”
This special release includes two new tracks “Glo’d Up” and “No Good.” RIAA confirms that every non-intro or skit song on the original version of Goodbye & Good Riddance, which includes tracks like “Lucid Dreams,” “All Girls Are The Same,” and “Lean Wit Me” are now eligible or certified RIAA Platinum or higher.
To celebrate the 5-year anniversary release, The 999 Club, in partnership with NTWRK, is thrilled to announce a special pop-up in honor of the 5-year anniversary of Juice WRLD’s iconic album “Goodbye & Good Riddance.” This immersive experience will captivate fans with exclusive merchandise, exciting collaborations, new music releases, and never-before-seen footage of the late rapper. The pop-up event will take place from May 19th through May 21st, between 11am and 7pm, at 433 N Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles, CA 90036. “We are incredibly excited to commemorate the 5-year anniversary of Juice WRLD’s monumental album, ‘Goodbye & Good Riddance,’ through this immersive pop-up experience,” says Peter Jideonwo, Juice WRLD’s manager. “This event will bring fans closer to Juice WRLD’s artistry, allowing them to celebrate his legacy while listening to new music, exploring exclusive collaborations, and immersing themselves in his captivating world.”
In April of 2020, Juice’s mother Carmela Wallace announced the establishment of the Live Free 999 Fund, which receives additional support via Grade A and Interscope Records in addition to individual donations. The Live Free 999 Fund honors the legacy of her son by supporting young people in their battles and to do so with love, joy, and emotional honesty. For more information on the Live Free 999 Fund see [HERE].
On the five-year anniversary of Juice WRLD‘s breakthrough album, Goodbye & Good Riddance, the late rapper’s estate has reissued the album with two new songs.
On one of the songs, “Glo’d Up,” Juice raps about macking with the ladies, making it known that he’s not easily fazed.
“She tell me that I’m goin’ through the motions / ‘Cause I ain’t ever showin’ no emotions / Ayy, I tell her, “It’s over, it’s over” / I done glowed up, I done growed up,” he raps on the song’s chorus, over a punchy beat produced by Take A Daytrip.
You can listen to “Glo’d Up” and “No Good” above.
On “No Good,” Juice rap-sings over a Latin-inspired track produced by Rvssian, as he laments the rockstar lifestyle. He shares detailed accounts of addiction, heartbreak, and drug-fueled sexcapades.
“I’m full of addictions, this is just vindictive / Subject a lil’ sensitive, maybe I should just shallow it / Went from talkin’ depression to money-makin’ prerogative / Still a smart guy, could’ve got a scholarship / Sayin’ f*ck college, I’ma tell you how I started it,” he says on one of the song’s verses.
Over the course of the weekend (May 19-21), fans can visit a special pop-up in Los Angeles, located at 433 N Fairfax Ave. The pop-up will offer exclusive merchandise and display never-before-seen footage of Juice.
“We are incredibly excited to commemorate the 5-year anniversary of Juice WRLD’s monumental album, Goodbye & Good Riddance, through this immersive pop-up experience,” said Peter Jideonwo, Juice WRLD’s manager, in a statement. “This event will bring fans closer to Juice WRLD’s artistry, allowing them to celebrate his legacy while listening to new music, exploring exclusive collaborations, and immersing themselves in his captivating world.”
You can listen to “Glo’d Up” and “No Good” above.
Goodbye & Good Riddance 5 Year Anniversary Album is out now via Interscope. Find more information here.
Juice WRLD was SoundCloud’s biggest breakout rapper in recent history with his debut studio album Goodbye & Good Riddance, which shook up the world of hip-hop. Whether he was nailing freestyles on radio shows or raging on stage, it seemed he became an overnight sensation. After releasing several successful tapes on SoundCloud, he signed a $3 million deal with Interscope. Just prior to turning 20, he released “Lucid Dreams” and “All Girls Are The Same,” with each track landing near the top of the Billboard 100 charts. Juice WRLD could fit into just about any pocket of hip-hop, diving from a trap-based collaborative mixtape with Future to an emo-grunge banger with XXXTentacion.
His bratty songs would quickly become anthems throughout high school and college campuses. Juice WRLD would follow up the successful hit tracks with Goodbye & Good Riddance, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 charts. His album blended the underground trap sounds of SoundCloud with the rougher sounds of South Florida, drawing comparisons to the likes of XXXTentacion and Iann Dior. Releasing the project at only 19 years old, Juice raps about teenage heartbreak and loneliness throughout much of the project. Singing “Tell me what’s the secret to love, I don’t get” in a monotonous tone, his vulnerable naivety is genuine at its core.
Goodbye & Good Riddance Pictures A Depressed Juice WLRD
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 18: Juice WRLD poses during rehearsals for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
While Juice WLRD blew up off of emo-rap encompassing hip-hop in the late 2010s, he’s not a one-trick pony rapping with his head down. He can be depressed and exhilarated or enraged and serene all at once. On “Armed and Dangerous,” he’s wielding a gun and a bottomless bank account, coming off as the most confident man in the world. However, “Scared of Love” gives us a completely different Juice WRLD, where he states, “I tell you that I don’t care / Really I do care.” This unpredictability aided his sudden popularity, as fans were kept on their toes from track to track. It’s easy to pity Juice WRLD by the record’s end.
Essentially, Juice WRLD’s Goodbye & Good Riddance popularized emo-rap heartbreak like never before. It shows in the numbers, recently surpassing 5 billion streams on Spotify. He turns to dark substances to cope with the reoccurring themes of heartbreak and loneliness. “I take prescriptions to make me feel okay / I know it’s all in my head.” They’re haunting lines to listen to in retrospect, as Juice WRLD would die of an accidental overdose of painkillers in December 2019. On the 2018 single “Legends,” he famously stated, “What’s the 27 club? We ain’t making it past 21.” He’s acutely aware of his downfalls. However, the lyricism of Goodbye & Good Riddance reads as someone falling into this unhealthy world rather than looking to pull themselves out.
Juice WRLD Was Heavily Influencing Emo-Rap
Juice WRLD’s untimely passing signed a death warrant for emo-rap itself. Named Jarad Higgins, Juice WRLD wasn’t just impersonating the subgenre with Goodbye & Good Riddance. Through his variety of manic states and soundscapes, he was driving the genre into a new era. This all became apparent with his posthumous releases, such as Legends Never Die, where he dabbled in the world of EDM. An imposing rapper and vocalist, he made a name for himself as one of the greatest freestylers in the industry before his passing.
Of course, Goodbye & Good Riddance is far from a perfect record. Juice WRLD’s unwavering self-deprecating tendencies sometimes read as downright cringy. This especially shows up on the outro skits, “Betrayal” and “Karma.” If you’re specifically grading Juice WRLD’s debut album for its lyrical prowess, it falls well short of the likes of Kendrick Lamar or Kanye West. However, Goodbye & Good Riddance stick in fans’ heads due to its catchy melodies. Taking cues from Young Thug or Lil Uzi Vert, the project is at its best when Juice stretches his vocals on a catchy beat.
Immediate Success
In essence, it’s difficult to capture the appeal of Goodbye & Good Riddance from a logical perspective. While the lyrics are depressive and angst-filled, it quickly induces feelings of freedom or downright joy in its listeners. The record lifted him from making $100 at a live performance at the Chicago Rec Center and posting small mixtapes on SoundCloud to a global personality. In retrospect, the fame may have hit him too quickly. With Juice WRLD delivering a voice where “I speak my own language,” it’s a tragedy for music that we weren’t able to hear him fully develop his unique sound. Even if Juice WRLD is at his lowest on Goodbye & Good Riddance, the posthumous personality has an understated sentiment to enjoy the ride while you can.
On May 18, Juice’s team released a 5th-anniversary edition of Goodbye & Good Riddance. Surprisingly, we’re getting new material on the project. “Glo’d Up” features a booming 808, as Juice fittingly screams, “Looking for closure.” In addition, we get a revamped version of “Lucid Dreams” with Lil Uzi Vert.
Juice Wrld’s mural in Chicago has been vandalized, causing his team to plan a replacement. The late rapper’s manager, Peter Jideonwo, and his family aim to have a new installation made to cut down on future vandalism. Replacement Plans In Progress Juice Wrld’s manager and family plan to replace the vandalized mural of the late […]
