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Lola Brooke’s “Just Relax” Single & Music Video Are Seriously Nostalgic: Watch

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Like so many of our favourite female rap divas, Lola Brooke’s 2023 is off to a seriously impressive start. She began by collaborating with Maiya The Don on the remix of Flo Milli’s “Conceited,” which came shortly before a solo effort called “So DISRESPECTFUL.” Following that we’ve heard several other remixes, including Hitkidd’s “Shabooya,” “Don’t Play With It” featuring Latto and Yung Miami, and finally, Ciara’s “Da Girls” alongside Lady London.

For her latest featureless release, Brooke shared “Just Relax” on New Music Friday (April 28), much to her fan’s pleasure. As REVOLT notes, the Reefa and Teddy Da Don-produced beat samples Black Sheep’s “The Choice Is Yours,” taking us back in time. To match those vibes, the New Yorker filmed a throwback-inspired video, directed by Shanghaii, which sees her letting loose at a house party with plenty of friends.

Lola Brooke Returns with “Just Relax” Visual

“Bitches wan’ be this, ’cause I was always that / N*ggas say they rich? Let’s keep it a stack,” she confidently raps on the chorus. Brooke’s clever bars later continue with “Fresh out the jeweller, gotta keep it on ice / I ain’t your type, me and your bitch not alike,” and “Just know I’m picky, n*ggas never in my tax bracket / Gettin’ busy with these hands, I let a bitch have it.”

Earlier this month, the 29-year-old made an appearance at Nav’s hometown show in Toronto, at which time he also brought out Travis Scott and Meek Mill. Since she first blew up with “Don’t Play With It,” her audience has only continued to expand and admire her more. Tap into Lola Brooke’s “Just Relax” visual on YouTube above, or add the new arrival to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. Are you a fan of the single? Let us know in the comments, and check back later this weekend for more HNHH release recommendations on our Fire Emoji and R&B Season playlists.

Quotable Lyrics:

You know I’m back at it (Back at it), I’m lookin’ back at it (Back at it)
Goin’ crazy in Chanelly, that’s a bad habit
Just know I’m picky, n*ggas never in my tax bracket
Gettin’ busy with these hands, I let a bitch have it

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The Best New Music This Week: Jack Harlow, Lola Brooke, Miguel, and More

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Image via Complex Original

  • Jack Harlow, “Gang Gang Gang” 


  • Lola Brooke, “Just Relax”


  • Miguel, “Give It To Me” 


  • Conway The Machine f/ Jae Skeese, “Chosen” 


  • Rico Nasty, “Turn It Up” 


  • Labrinth,  “Ends & Begins”


  • Coi Leray, “My Body” 


  • Tony Shhnow, “If It Wasn’t For Me” 

Lola Brooke Kicks It Old School In Her Rugged ‘Just Relax’ Video

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Lola Brooke‘s breakout single, “Don’t Play With It,” is still going strong but that doesn’t mean the pint-sized Brooklyn rapper doesn’t have more heat in the stash. With all of that momentum behind her, it’s the perfect time for her to drop some new music, which arrives today in the form of the “Just Relax” video.

Taking a sample of Black Sheep’s “The Choice Is Yours” and pairing it with some Swizz Beatz-style drums, producer Reefa crafts a throwback beat that provides the perfect platform for Brooke’s rugged rhymes. The video kicks it old-school too, placing the action at a good old-fashioned house party where TKTK.

Lola Brooke’s a hot commodity these days thanks to her outstanding single and brusque, brick-heavy flow. In addition to joining fellow New Yorker A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie on tour, she was included in Timberland’s anniversary campaign (and what’s more New York than that?), joined Lil Kim on stage at the Apollo Theater (well, that’s also pretty New York!), and got to perform at Coachella with Latto, who appears on the “Don’t Play With It” remix.

Lola’s also set to appear at Hot 97’s 2023 Summer Jam, so her star only continues to rise. Keep those eyes up.

Watch Lola Brooke’s “Just Relax” video above.

Latto’s Coachella Set Included Appearances From Lola Brooke And Saweetie, Along With A Possible Nicki Minaj Diss

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Latto‘s first-ever Coachella set was an eventful one, as she pulled out all the stops, packing in surprise guests, and even apparently getting in a shot at Nicki Minaj.

Saweetie originally appeared on Latto’s 2019 remix of “Bitch From Da Souf” from Latto’s debut album Queen of Da Souf. Saweetie performed her verse from the song, receiving a huge pop from the crowd when she appeared. She also made it a point to big-up Latto after performing, saying, “She can rap her ass off… Bitch, and you look better than me!”

Meanwhile, Latto used her platform to help out a couple of rap’s rising stars, Lola Brooke and TiaCorine, bringing out the former to perform her signature hit “Don’t Play With It” (Latto appears on the remix) and the latter for a performance of the “FreakyT” remix.

Of course, the attention-getting moment was when Latto performed a new song in which she says the line “she thought I would kiss her ass, she must ain’t took her meds.” Fans have interpreted this as a shot at Minaj, with whom Latto has shared a contentious relationship ever since Nicki denigrated her achievements on Queen radio, leading to a spat on Twitter and a continuing cold war between the two.

We’ll see if Nicki sees it the same way and responds. For now, check out the clips above.

Lola Brooke Has Landed Her First ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 Entry With ‘Don’t Play With It’

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When Lola Brooke ferociously rapped the line, “Don’t play with it,” on her breakout viral track, she meant it. Since the track by the same name’s success, the Brooklyn native hit the ground running. Whether she was on the road as support for another act, securing guest verses on tracks with other artists, or appearing in different marketing campaigns, the musician is laser-focused on her goals.

Although Brooke has released a new song titled “So Disrespectful,” her smash hit “Don’t Play With It” continues to pave the way for the musician.

According to Billboard, the song has landed on its Hot 100 chart. Announcing the news on Twitter, the platform wrote, “Lola Brooke’s “Don’t Play With It” featuring Billy B or [the remix] featuring Latto and Yung Miami (of the City Girls) debuts at No. 69 on this week’s #Hot100.”

However, because the chart on the platform’s website has not been updated and the tweet’s vagueness, fans were confused about which version of the song earned the spot.

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Billy B, featured on the viral song’s original version, didn’t mind celebrating despite the lack of clarity.

No matter which version has found a home on the charts, this is a joyous occasion for the recording artist. After the video for the remix was released, Brooke took to Twitter to thank her collaborators for jumping on the track.

“Thank you so much, Yung Miami and Latto! I appreciate y’all and love the verses! Y’all did y’all big one! This a moment for me and my city! This a big blessing to me! Thank you again, girlies,” wrote the rapper.

Lola Brooke is set to play Summer Jam 2023 this year alongside several other prominent New York native rappers.

Cardi B And Ice Spice Lead The Way For Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2023 Lineup

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Festival season is in full swing. The latest long-running fest to announce its summer lineup is New York’s Hot 97 Summer Jam. Moving this year to Elmont, New York’s UBS Arena (home of the NHL’s New York Islanders), the one-day festival is scheduled for June 4 with tickets going on sale Saturday, April 8 at 10 am.

It’s a true hometown showcase this year, with Cardi B headlining and a full list of hip-hop it-girls — Coi Leray, Ice Spice, and Lola Brooke — from the tri-state area looking to make an impact. Meanwhile, Bronx natives French Montana and Lil Tjay and Brooklynite Fivio Foreign will round out the lineup, along with a Hip-Hop 50 tribute from Yonkers’s own The Lox. The only out-of-towner on the bill is GloRilla, a fitting addition alongside some of the other ladies on the lineup.

As of right now, it’s looking like Summer Jam is going to be Cardi B’s first festival headlining set since the pandemic, while it’ll be the biggest hometown show yet for Ice Spice and Lola Brooke. It’ll also mark an important opportunity for them since Rolling Loud New York was unfortunately canceled at the last minute this year.

For more information about Hot 97 Summer Jam 2023, check out the official website.

Queen Latifah’s U.N.I.T.Y Celebrates 30 Years Of Female Empowerment

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Amazon Music is paying tribute to Queen Latifah with a short film called Generational Queens. The film will honor Latifah for her 1993 women’s empowerment anthem,  “U.N.I.T.Y.,” which turns 30 this year. Amazon Music honors rapper/actress Queen Latifah with a short film titled Generational Queens. The film will highlight Latifah’s 1993 hit, “U.N.I.T.Y.,”  which turns […]

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Jermaine Dupri To Be Honored At Essence Festival 2023 For So So Def’s 30th Anniversary + Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

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Jermaine Dupri will be honored at the 2023 Essence Festival for the 30th Anniversary of his label, So So Def. Other tributes expected to be spotlighted at the festival will also include hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. The 2023 Essence Festival will pay a tribute to producer/mogul Jermaine Dupri for the 30th  anniversary of his label, So […]

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