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6 Dogs was adored by underground rap fans. The late 21-year-old Atlanta-based artist had just completed work on his latest studio album RONALD, originally titled Wavebuilder’s Club, deciding to change the title to his given name before he passed away. Known to his fans by his middle name Chase, 6 Dogs took his own life at the beginning of this year, fully delivering his new album before passing. The album you’re hearing today is exactly as it was intended to be heard by Chase, with all of the singles, music videos, cover artwork, and more fitting right into the artist’s vision.

RONALD was preceded by the “Starfire (Teen Titans)” and “Beach House” singles. The twelve-track album is officially available now with features from RIZ LA VIE and Tahj Keeton. 

“We are here to help each other and we’re here to change the world,” said 6 Dogs in an interview with Pigeons & Planes, which was published this week. “It’s clutch time. There’s a lot of horrible stuff going on, but there’s also a lot of good people doing a lot of good things. I personally think that energy is so much stronger.”

Listen to 6 Dogs’ first posthumous album RONALD below. 6 Dogs Forever.

Tracklist:

1. When I Was A Baby
2. Beach House (feat. RIZ LA VIE)
3. Tesla Tesla
4. Post Malone (feat. RIZ LA VIE)
5. Starfire (Teen Titans)
6. Interstellar (feat. Tahj Keeton)
7. Genie in a Bottle
8. Indigo Daydream (feat. Tahj Keeton)
9. Spy Kids
10. Time Machine
11. The Dash (Mindframes)
12. Good Wings

Days ahead of the 63rd Grammy Award ceremony, Chika returns with her EP, Once Upon a Time. The lyricist is celebrating her first nomination this year for Best New Artist, and as she awaits the news about who will take home the big win, the Alabama rapper shares her applause-worthy project. Chika has a reputation for being an emcee with a strong lyrical game, and with each release, fans and critics alike can’t help but take notice.

Once Upon a Time follows Chika’s 2020 featureless release Industry Games and she shows her growth on her latest. She opens with her BJ The Chicago Kid-assisted “Fairy Tales” that takes you on a harmonious R&B journey before quickly switching to a fast-flowing production. The EP only hosts that one feature as Chika holds things down solo, once again. Stream Once Upon a Time and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. Fairy Tales ft. BJ The Chicago Kid
2. Hickory Dickory
3.Cinderella, Pt. 1
4. Cinderella, Pt. 2
5. FWB
6. Save You

West Coast artist Blxst has been an artist to watch for years, and after he shared his debut EP No Love Lost in 2020, his buzz continues to build. Fans received a surprise from the rapper-singer on Friday (March 12) after he shared an EP with Drakeo The Ruler and Russ titled Just for Clarity. The two-pack project is short and sweet as Blxst and Drakeo hold down “Don’t Forget,” a track that addresses the climb up the ladder of success and some of the pitfalls one may encounter on the way to the top.

Russ joins Blxst on “Fck Boys,” a take on dating or interacting with women who have endured their fair share of men who are only interested in playing games. As far as Blxst and Russ are concerned, “f*ck boys” are making life difficult for real men. Stream Just for Clarity and let us know which track stands out to you.

Tracklist

1. Don’t Forget
2. Fck Boys

After sharing the posthumous Juice WRLD collaboration with Post Malone, Clever returns with his debut studio album. The singer, rapper, and songwriter is Malone’s signee on the rise who hails from Alabama. His eclectic style has captured the attention of Hip Hop and Rap fans and finally, his anticipated debut album Crazy has arrived.

Clever has been making a way when there seemed to be no way for some time, engaging in freestyle and rap battles whenever an opportunity arose. It led to a friendship with Juice WRLD and phone calls from Justin Bieber, and now, his debut album even has a feature from Lil Wayne. In addition to his late friend and Weezy, other appearances on Crazy include looks from Lil Baby, Chris Brown, Post Malone, and Isaiah Lyric. Stream Clever’s debut and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. July
2. Use Again
3. In My Ear
4. Call Me Nobody ft. Lil Wayne, Isaiah Lyric
5. Everything Beautiful
. Way Out
7. Rolls Royce Umbrella ft. Chris Brown
8. Life’s a Mess II (Juice WRLD with Clever & Post Malone)
9. 99
10. Dreams
11. It’s All Bad
12. Skittles ft. Lil Baby
13. Alive

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If you’re not paying attention to what’s happening in Memphis right now, you’re missing out. While there has always been a special hip-hop connection in the city, dating back to the Three 6 Mafia days and earlier, the movement coming out of Bluff City is really special. Lil Migo is contributing to the recent surge in activity from Memphis, releasing his new project King Of The Trap via Blac Youngsta’s Heavy Camp imprint.

The rising rapper has been attracting a lot of attention because of his relation to some of the city’s heavy hitters, including the aforementioned Blac Youngsta. Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, and others from Memphis have also given the up-and-comer a co-sign. His new project features Jacquees, Rich The Kid, 42 Dugg, BIG30, and more.

“I’ve been mentored by some of the best in the game in Blac Youngsta and Yo Gotti and now I’m ready to carve out my lane and make 2021 my year,” said Lil Migo. “I want to keep putting on for Memphis, and that starts with this new project.”

In addition to the new project, Lil Migo also released the music video for “Big Dog”, which you can watch below.

Listen to the new project and let us know if you’re a fan of Lil Migo.

Tracklist:

1. CAN’T GO BACK
2. STAND OFF (feat. Rich The Kid & BIG30)
3. LETTER TO THE INDUSTRY
4. FIRE (feat. Blac Youngsta)
5. PAVED THE WAY (feat. Yo Gotti)
6. NO LOVE IN MY HEART
7. BIG DOG
8. LIVE LIFE (feat. Blac Youngsta & 42 Dugg)
9. BALL (feat. Jacquees)
10. ROCKSTAR
11. PEGS (feat. Blac Youngsta)
12. 4 EYES (feat. Moneybagg Yo)
13. FROM THE HEART
14. TIRED (feat. Fresco Trey)
15. LETTER TO THE CITY

Though the Ruff Ryders dynasty is no more, the spirit of the movement remains beloved by many hip-hop fans. And for many such fans, it’s entirely possible that Drag-On was a favorite member for at least one time or another. Now, the rapper who originally won hearts on classic cuts like “Down Bottom” and “Street Team” has returned with another installment of the Bars On Fire series, officially dropping off the incendiary #BOF4 project. 

Having long established himself as a preserver of bars, it’s no surprise that Drag carries on the tradition here, packing his seventeen-track tape with some heavy-hitting and lyrically potent tracks. Boasting features from fellow vets Freeway and Jayo Felony, Drag opts to explore a diverse range of production, with contributors ranging from Syne, Yung Bala, Craze On The Beat, and more.

Should you appreciate the unique energy that Drag has consistently brought to the table, you’d be wise to check out #BOF4, a project that takes hold on the introductory cut and never lets up. Don’t get it twisted, however. Though Drag’s values may be aligned with the golden-era spirit, he’s more than willing to explore a more contemporary production style, though he may occasionally do so with a chip on his shoulder. Be sure to check out #BOF4 now, and sound off if you think Drag deserves a little more spotlight in these crazy times of ours. 

Atlanta’s K Camp doesn’t stop working. Since leaving the majors, he’s gone on to establish his own label RARE Sound which has continued to grow over the years. Between releasing solo projects, K Camp’s offered a few compilation projects from the label including last year’s RARE Family. 

With the All-Star Weekend taking place in Atlanta, K Camp made sure to have a soundtrack prepared for the festivities with the release of RARE Sounds’ RARE Family (Reloaded). The rapper boosts the original 12-song tracklist with an additional eight songs, bringing it up to 20 songs in total. Lil Bird, K Camp, True Story Gee, and more contribute to the tracklist while Mozzy assists on “Stack N Pray.”

Check out K Camp’s RARE Family (Reloaded) and sound off in the comments with your favorite track. 

It’s been 20 years since Ruff Ryders’ First Lady unleashed her sophomore album. That’s right, yesterday marked two decades since Eve dropped off Scorpion, an album that earned her rightful critical and commercial acclaim. It won a Grammy Award and was certified platinum within two months. She celebrated its milestone anniversary with the release of a deluxe edition that includes four bonus remixes. A vinyl edition is expected to be released on April 16th.

“Happy Birthday Scorpion,” she wrote on Instagram. “I remember the whole process of putting this album together. There was so many great moments and I worked with amazing artists and producers throughout, and of course winning a Grammy!!! The tracks have lasted the test of time musically… and it’s the perfect time for a re-release.”

Check it out below. 

The hype surrounding Coming 2 America has been real. There’s been anticipation for a sequel to the film for years now, though there’s always been some sort of skepticism regarding whether it would actually come to life. The film arrived a day earlier than expected on Amazon Prime. Given the amount of star power they brought on for the film, it was only right that the soundtrack represents it equally. The Coming 2 America OST arrived on Friday along with another body of work called Rhythms Of Zamunda highlighting predominantly African artists. They bring together some of the biggest names from America and Africa on board with artists like Burna Boy, Teyana Taylor, Davido, Tiwa Savage, YG, Big Sean, and more contributing.

Check out the Coming 2 America soundtrack below. 

Toronto’s Lil Berete isn’t slowing down anytime soon. After releasing a slew of singles in the last few months, he’s returned with his latest project, Icebreaker 2, the sequel to his 2018 debut. The eight-track effort finds the rapper tapping in outside of his own city with appearances from 2KBaby, Nafe Smallz, and Sada Baby.

“This tape is where I am now and how I’m feeling but mainly Icebreaker 1 was an introduction to my city, now Icebreaker 2 is introducing me to the audience South of the border. I want to continue the Icebreaker series for my fans to continue the journey with me. I’m just getting started,” he said in a statement.

Check out the project and tracklist below.

1.  “Lost It”
2. “Murda” (feat. 2KBABY, Unimerce)
3. “War Ready'”
4. “No Distractions” (feat. Nafe Smallz)
5. “Painallgo”
6. “Big Man” (feat. Sada Baby)
7. “Scars”
8. “Trippin'”