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The world of music suffered a tremendous loss last year after news of Tony Allen’s passing at the age of 79. The Nigerian musician’s role in shaping afrobeats hasn’t gone unacknowledged and even as he neared 80, his creative juices were flowing. On Friday, his posthumous album, There Is No End arrived in its entirety. Stacked with 14 songs in total, Allen’s posthumous effort includes collaborations with artists like Skepta, Danny Brown, Sampa The Great, Zelooperz and more. 

Check the project and its tracklisting below. 

1.  Tony’s Praeludium
2. Stumbling Down [ft. Sampa the Great]
3.  Crushed Grapes [ft. Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon]
4.  Très Magnifique [ft. Tsunami]
5.  Mau Mau [ft. Mah Eeto]
6.  Coonta Kinte [ft. ZeeloperZ]
7.  Rich Black [ft. The Koreatown Oddity]
8.  One Inna Million [ft. Lava La Rue]
9.  Gang on Holiday (Em I Go We?) [ft. Jeremiah Jae]
10.  Deer in Headlights [ft. Danny Brown]
11.  Hurt Your Soul [ft. Nate Bone]
12.  My Own [ft. Marlowe]
13.  Cosmosis [ft. Ben Okri and Skepta]
14.  There’s No End

Melvoni came through and dropped a dope new single with DDG & Tyla Yaweh just two weeks ago called “Get Money” and the song was an immediate hit with his fans. Melvoni’s raw energy is something to behold and his melodic voice always lends itself well to some hit-making along the way. This single was a lead-up to his brand new EP called “RETURN TO SENDER” which came out on Friday.

At just 11 minutes in length, this project certainly comes as a nice bite-sized effort that will keep fans happy until he decides to drop a bigger project a bit later down the line. Songs like “Million Dollar Peasant,” “Call,” and “Blaze Of Glory” all display his abilities when it comes to songwriting and his vocal melodies are certainly some of the best amongst his peers.

If you want to listen to the tape, you can stream it, below.

Tracklist:

1. Get Money (ft. DDG & Tyla Yaweh)
2. Million Dollar Peasant
3. Call
4. Blaze Of Glory

St. Louis is home to some of this generation’s most renowned producers. Of course, Metro Boomin is easily regarded as the biggest but ChaseTheMoney has been building a vast catalog alongside just about everyone in the rap game. That’s why when Chase drops a new project, you’re going to find some of the hottest names in the underground name attached. This week, ChaseTheMoney offered his latest body of work, ChaseTheEuchies. It’s a short seven-song EP available on his Soundcloud page with features from some heavy-hitters out of the West Coast. Drakeo The Ruler appears three times while Problem has two song credits on the project. Other features include 03 Greedo, Key!, Ralfy The Plug, and more.

Check out the latest record from ChaseTheMoney below and sound off in the comments with your favorite track. 

Lil Zay Osama has created buzz for himself in the past couple of years. The Chicago emcee debuted his sophomore tape Trench Baby as a follow-up to 2019’s Hood Bible. The sophomore effort from the artist featured appearances from Lil Durk, Lil Tjay, and more. 

LZO has notably switched from more drill-centered music to a more emotional and melodic sound. His consistent authentic delivery of his experiences growing up in the tough Chicago environment has kept audiences captivate, proven in the positive reception of the projects. 

For the deluxe version of Trench Baby, Zay reloads the mixtape with four additional songs for fans. The first two tracks “One Of Those” with Sada Baby and Sheff G and “For the Culture” are new offerings from the re-up. The final two songs on the tape, “Beverly” and “Like A Pimp” with Stunna 4 Vegas are also new selections for listeners to divulge in. 

“My mindset when I was recording Trench Baby was I had to give my fans the real me again, so they feel it in their heart,” explained Zay about the standard version of the tape. “Just because I got money and fame, doesn’t mean the problems stop. We’re still going through a lot of pain and struggle.”

Listen to the deluxe version of Lil Zay Osama’s Trench Baby and let us know how you’re feeling about it. 

Tracklist

1. One of Those (feat. Sada Baby, Sheff G)
2. For the Culture
3. 1st to 64th
4. Loyalty
5. We’ll Be Straight (feat. G Herbo)
6. Disturb
7. Rumors
8. Savage Presentation
9. Shooters (feat. Doe Boy)
10. Ride 4 Me (feat. Jackboy)
11. Hurtful
12. Emotions (feat. Lil Tjay)
13. Exb*tch
14. Outside
15. SBA
16. Soul Cry
17. Ballin Dese B*tches
18. Beverly
19. Like A Pimp (feat. Stunna 4 Vegas)

Kuttem Reese made an explosive debut on the scene during the pandemic, cleverly using the extended period of isolation to his advantage. Reaching over 5 million video views and over 1 million streams in just a few months, Kuttem’s talent truly speaks for itself. The Orlando rapper built a strong fanbase on Instagram and Youtube in just 7 months, earning co-signs and feature requests from  

Upon listening to Kutt Day Boy, it’s hard to believe Kuttem Reese is just a rookie to the rap game. “May 2021 is going to make it a year,” said the newcomer in a recent profile. The confident delivery of his bars on the authentically street tape lets the world know he’s here to stay. He taps other “voice of the streets” type rappers like Lil Durk, Chief Keef, Fredo Bang, Bobby Fishscale, and Slimelife Shawty to provide guest appearances on the track. 

“Dig Yo Grave” serves as the proper introductory track, setting the tone for the subsequent street bangers that follow. “Bout It” with Fredo Bang is another standout moment from the project, a declaratory gritty cut featuring the two rappers showing their gangster. The previously released “No Statements” with Lil Durk is another highlight of the project. 

Give Kutt Dat Boy a listen below and let us know what you think down in the comments. 

Tracklist 

1. Dig Yo Grave
2. No Statements (feat. Lil Durk)
3. Bout It (feat. Fredo Bang)
4. Advantage
5. Be Here
6. Shot Caller (feat. Jackboy)
7. Boston
8. Elevation (feat. Slimelife Shawty)
9. All 10 (feat. Chief Keef)
10. Loss
11. Trap Hobby (feat. Bobby Fishscale)
12. Brand New
13. Truth Be Told (feat. Slimelife Shawty)
14. Da Greatest
15. 2021

Lil Poppa has been a consistent force in the underground street rap realm for years before signing to a major label. The Jacksonville native has dropped off numerous mixtapes, strengthening his repertoire and earning him notoriety long before his label debut. Following up on his 2020 mixtape Evergreen Wildchild, which boasted features from Lil Durk, 42 Dugg and more, the relative game newcomer has finally arrived with his debut project.

On Blessed, I Guess, the rapper comes through with the magical formula behind his rise to success. His consistently hard-hitting lyricism speaks volumes to listeners who share similar experiences with him growing up in the tough streets of Jacksonville.  

The lone features on the project come from Toosii and Seddy Hendrix, who lend vocals to the project’s second and final track respectively. Poppa previously released “A.M. Flights” with Toosii as one of the project’s singles, debuting an accompanying visual for it as well.   

Stream Lil Poppa’s latest effort Blessed, I Guess and be sure to let us know your thoughts down in the comments.  

Tracklist

1. Halo
2. A.M. Flights (feat. Toosii)
3. Roger That
4. Can’t Say
5. Back On Evergreen
6. Love & War
7. Ms. Barbara Grandson
8. Boys To Men
9. Mask On
10. Chosen One Pt. 2
11. Up It
12. Doing Better
13. It’s Alright Again
14. My Last
15. Blessed, I Guess (feat. Seddy Hendrinx)

Kosine is one half of the famous production duo Da Internz. Over the years, Kosine has been responsible for some massive hits from some of the world’s biggest stars and he has also been nominated for quite a few Grammy Awards. Now, however, Kosine has decided to embark on a solo career, and on Friday, he dropped off his debut EP called Truth Serum.

This project features a tight tracklist of just nine songs and there are features from the likes of Leon Thomas, Jeremih, and even Idris Elba on the final track “Kings.” Overall, the album has an immediate r&b feel to it and there is some wonderful production all while Kosine tells a consistent narrative throughout the EP.

Check out the project below, and let us know what you think.

Tracklist:

1. Hello World
2. Changed
3. Settle (ft. Leon Thomas)
4. Transparency (ft. Jeremih)
5. End Of The Road Interlude 
6. Deal With Me
7. Tia Linda Interlude
8. Put It On Me
9. Kings (ft. Idris Elba)

Pop princess Bebe Rexha has returned with her sophomore studio album, Better Mistakes. The record is the follow-up to her 2018 debut Expectations, and for this release, Rexha fuses genres from Pop to Rock to R&B to Rap. She recently caught up with Billboard to discuss Better Mistakes, sharing that the project reflects her growth as both an artist and a person.

“During the process of this album, I’ve gotten to know myself really well, and the person that I am,” said the singer. “And I’ve learned to accept that person, to accept her, flaws and all. I think that’s the number one thing in life — the acceptance within yourself, your failures, the good parts and the bad parts.”

Better Mistakes features looks from Rick Ross, Lil Uzi Vert, Doja Cat, Ty Dolla $ign, Travis Barker, Pink Sweat$, Lunay, and Trevor Daniel. Stream the album and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. Break My Heart Myself ft. Travis Barker
2. Sabotage
3. Trust Fall
4. Better Mistakes
5. Sacrifice
6. My Dear Love ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Trevor Daniel
7. Die For a Man ft. Lil Uzi Vert
8. Baby, I’m Jealous ft. Doja Cat
9. On The Go ft. Pink Sweat$ & Lunay
10. Death Row
11. Empty
12. Amore ft. Rick Ross
13. Mama

Lil West has returned with his brand new EP Final Home, a six-song endeavor released via Republic Records. At an easily digestible runtime of thirteen minutes, the project should serve as an excellent introduction for those looking to familiarize themselves with the genre-bending young rapper. And for those who have been riding with West since the onset, Final Home feels like the culmination of a long-running creative journey, one that spells promising things to come in the future.

Setting things off with “Date A Star,” West reflects on romance with childlike innocence, a quality reflected in the Steezefield-laced instrumental. “Rosalia,” which may or may not draw inspiration from the Latin pop superstar, tackles similar themes, as West once again slides over a vibey beat from Jay Vee. Musically, guitars are present and accounted for throughout, capturing the emotional aesthetic that West appears to be seeking. Nowhere is that more evident than on “West Side,” a track that finds the young melodist veering closer to a mainstream pop sound than ever before.

Should you be interested in seeing where Delaware’s Lil West is currently sitting on a creative level, be sure to check out Final Home right now and sound off with your thoughts below. 

Palm Bay rapper Cochise has become one of the hottest new kids on the block, showing off his eclectic voice, inventive ad-libs, and sharp flows over spacey beats. We’ve heard the rapper float on his latest few singles but he hadn’t yet come through with a full-length project before today. On Friday, Cochise released his debut project, titled Benbow Crescent. 

The new project serves as an homage to Cochise’s Jamaican roots. Down to the cover art, the anime-loving rapper made sure to let his fans know where he comes from on his debut, which includes eighteen featureless songs. 

Production was handled by the likes of Archie Cordella, ProdLouis, ProdbyCarlos, and Cochise himself.

Listen to Benbow Crescent below and let us know what you think of Cochise’s debut project.

Tracklist:

1. PROTEIN/CREATINE
2. PLASMA
3. Totoro
4. Usopp
5. Lost It
6. On Me
7. Zoro
8. Knicks
9. SANJI
10. MURI/KAMI
11. YOGA FIRE FREESTYLE
12. BUFF
13. Double
14. Cooyah
15. Stock X
16. Hundred Smackeronies
17. BLISTFUL NOISE
18. Hatchback