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BIGBABYGUCCI Displays His Range Across 22 Tracks On “Baby 5”

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BIGBABYGUCCI has been developing an expansive sound for quite a long time all while remaining supremely underrated. One of Charlotte, North Carolina’s best-kept secrets, he’s flexing his versatility, and it doesn’t come across as half-assed. If you caught the title, BIGBABYGUCCI is doing so on his newest album, Baby 5. His 13th studio LP, this project comes on the heels of multiple promotional singles such as “Captain Crashout”, “Pink Sprite”, “You a Joke”, and “Temporary”. Based on what we heard heading into this listening experience, we grew more and more excited for what was to come. Overall, it’s safe to say that we have been more than happy with the final results.

22 songs might automatically turn a lot of people off. Inflated tracklists are a huge problem in today’s streaming era. However, what justifies BIGBABYGUCCI doing this is that he manages to never bore you. According to the press release for Baby 5, the mission was to give off this feeling that you are flipping through television stations with each one presenting a different soundscape. His team describes the first half of the record as the more hype and high-octane side to GUCCI. Then, through the halfway mark, you are hearing softer, vulnerable and more “sophisticated” lyrics and instrumentals. Finally, the last leg is sort of a culmination of the previous two, which shows off just how creative he can get. Overall, there is really something for everyone, so give Baby 5 a try if you are looking to discover someone whose doing things a little differently than your mainstream star.

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Baby 5– BIGBABYGUCCI

Baby 5 Tracklist:

  1. News
  2. Belong to Us
  3. 5 Star Dinner with MDMA
  4. Dirt on It
  5. Captain Crashout
  6. Oxy Queen
  7. Mark Zuckerberg
  8. Pink Sprite
  9. Temporary
  10. Stop Tryna Read My MInd
  11. Phony Girl with Bryant Barnes
  12. Instagram
  13. I’m That Type with Frais
  14. Chris Tucker (Comedian)
  15. Local Member
  16. No Photos Please
  17. Tequila
  18. Chanel / Solar
  19. You a Joke
  20. These Days
  21. Slime Flow
  22. Pink Runtz

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Rarri True Aims To Make A Statement In “Only Ten Mins”

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Chicago rapper Rarri True is making his comeback after a year and a half away. In 2023, he released Time To Talk, his third album. Now, he is back with a new EP, the release of which was accompanied by a series of music videos. Over the past month, Rarri has released a new song and video each week. Additionally, he released behind-the-scenes footage of how his videos came together. ONLY TEN MINS offers listeners a glimpse into Rarri’s world, telling part of his story through four well-crafted tracks. Rarri’s latest work is similar to fellow Chicago rapper Polo G’s early music. The production is melancholic, and the lyrics are surprisingly thoughtful. Selflessness and sacrifice, as well as resilience and growth, are overarching messages that Rarri wants listeners to take from his latest work.

The second and lead single, “Last Supper”, released earlier this month. That track is the best showcase of what Rarri aims to achieve musically. He reflects on his time away and details his determination to return better than before. He acknowledges the struggles he’s gone through in the streets and in other aspects of life, interpersonal or otherwise. Rarri is determined to prove that he has more than “ten minutes of fame.” Of course, those already familiar with Rarri True may be through his relationship with model Blac Chyna, which ended several years ago. On ONLY TEN MINS, he aims to prove that he is more a name one might see as a footnote in the tabloids. Not only is he a rapper, but he is also an aspiring businessman and entrepreneur. The budding artist is aiming very high. Who are we to deny that? Stream ONLY TEN MINS below.

Rarri True – ONLY TEN MINS

ONLY TEN MINS tracklist:

GAVE YOUR LAST
LAST SUPPER
POP OUT
TOOK LOSSES

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Summrs Delivers The Final Precursing EP Before Album With “NIGHTFALL”

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Lafayette, Louisiana’s melodic rap specialist Summrs is once again not ready to dive head first into his new album. Some hope was shown after the release of his most recent single “Marble Floors” and a post surrounding it on his Instagram. Also contributing to that, was when the 24-year-old put out his foreshadowing EP, B4DARAVEN. That title alone would have anyone believing that TALE OF DA RAVEN would be next to follow after both of those releases. However, that is not the case, as Summrs is back with one more precursing EP called NIGHTFALL. This new set of songs is one track shorter than B4DARAVEN, sitting at six in total. On this extended play, the new fan-favorite “Marble Floors” serves as the lead single.

However, out of all of the other drops over the last few months, that is the only one that makes the cut. It will be interesting to see what records make TALE OF DA RAVEN. Hopefully, none of the material on these EPs weave their way into collection, as that would obviously kill the hype factor going into the ensuing first listen. Speaking of which, Summrs fans will be able to spin the album on September 20, according to Genius. That date seems pretty concrete considering all of the music we have gotten from him. It seems that the MC’s plan with these tapes is to give his listeners an idea of what the LP will sound like. Based on what we have heard, Summrs will most likely include his signature pluggnb style, along with some rage and psychedelic soundscapes, too. NIGHTFALL is giving off that vibe to us especially on the “Nightfall Outro”. However, we will just have to wait and see, but for now, stream NIGHTFALL with the links below.

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NIGHTFALL– Summrs

NIGHTFALL Tracklist:

  1. Bentley Mulsanne
  2. FWWYN
  3. Phantom Muzik
  4. F.O.B.
  5. Marble Floors
  6. Nightfall Outro

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Sugarhill Ddot Presents His Debut Album “2 Sides Of The Story”

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With drill music being a prominent subgenre in all corners of the geographic market, there seems to be a new artist looking to waves. One of those talents hails from New York City and his name is Sugarhill Ddot. He’s been dropping some singles and EPs for the last two years or so, but he had yet to drop an album or mixtape in that frame. Well, Sugarhill Ddot is fulfilling the former item on his checklist with 2 Sides of the Story. On the teenager‘s debut, he had some things he wanted set straight going forward for the rest of his career.

In a press release, Ddot says, “2 Sides Of The Story shows my growth as an artist. I’m from Sugarhill but there’s more to me than just that. “I spent the last year working on this debut album [and] I want people to see the two sides of me. I can do street records but also smooth melodic records”. He certainly delivers on that front throughout the healthy 18-song set. Ddot sometimes sounds like some of his guests, particularly the posthumously featured PnB Rock, especially on the more lowkey cuts. However, this is something that a lot of artists work through early on, so it isn’t too much of a concern. Overall, there are some solid drill bops and some big-ticket names both on the mic and behind the board. Give 2 Sides Of The Story a spin with the links below.

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2 Sides Of The Story – Sugarhill Ddot

2 Sides Of The Story Tracklist:

  1. Can’t Slip
  2. Inna Spot
  3. Bartender (feat. Hunxho)
  4. Taking Over
  5. Pocket Rocket
  6. Stupid
  7. Lamborghini Dreams (feat. PnB Rock)
  8. Rider
  9. I Cannot Love You Again
  10. Swaggy N Finesse (feat. Skilla Baby)
  11. Like This
  12. Tweakin’
  13. My Baby (feat. STAR BANDZ)
  14. Shake It
  15. Outside
  16. Spinnin Pt. 2 (feat. BBG Steppaa) – Pt. 2
  17. 3AM In The Yams (feat. Luh Tyler)
  18. Let Ha Go

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Khalid Makes His Grand Return With “Sincere”

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Pop and R&B star Khalid is back with his third album, Sincere. The album is his first in five years, since his multi-platinum previous release, Free Spirit. During that time, Khalid stayed somewhat busy musically. He released a mixtape and several singles. He also collaborated with artists like Summer Walker, Victoria Monet, and Tate McRae. Sincere is 16 tracks long and sees Khalid operating primarily as a solo artist. However, it does feature one appearance from Arlo Parks, a burgeoning indie pop artist from the United Kingdom. It is some of his most R&B-oriented music to date, a minor departure from the poppier elements of his younger work. The result is an album that fans of Khalid are praising, a welcome change for the El Paso singer after the more indifferent reception to 2021’s Scenic Drive mixtape.

When speaking to Billboard about Sincere, Khalid said that its release has been a long time coming, and it represents the introduction of a more complete artist with more life experience. “This is the one I have been waiting five years to put out, and this is the one full of music that I’ve been harboring over the past half decade for the perfect moment, and no moment is more perfect,” he told the magazine. Khalid recently opened for Ed Sheeran during part of Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour in 2023. The tour spans over 100 shows and doesn’t end until September 2025. With his latest album release, Khalid announcing his own headlining tour is likely imminent. He also appeared on the Barbie soundtrack, which won a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Stream Sincere below.

Khalid – Sincere

Sincere tracklist:

Adore U
Everything We See
Altitude
It’s All Good
Broken
Dose
Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me
Breathe (feat. Arlo Parks)
Ground
Who’s There To Pick Me Up
Tainted
Long Way Home
Heatstroke
Sincere
Owe To You
Decline

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Navy Blue Releases His First Album Since Def Jam Split With “Memoirs In Armour”

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Navy Blue being an independent artist has always seemed to fit him better. Being such a talented name in New York’s underground scene did get him a deal with Def Jam Recordings a couple of years ago. However, the relationship was short-lived, as the 27-year-old was dropped from the major label. But as we said, the “Chosen” MC is more of a hidden gem than a blatant superstar. It seems Navy Blue enjoys being the former based on a recent IG post about his new album Memoirs In Armour. This album was initially an 8 track EP, in response to the fact that the album I had worked so hard on for the past 2 years wasn’t able to come out”, he began.

“I’m grateful to have been inspired enough to make this album within the past few months. Due to the shift in circumstances, this project became a refuge to me. I hope you enjoy it. I’m happy to be putting this album out independently —the way I had always intended to be releasing music”. Overall, you certainly tell that Memoirs In Armour is just that as Navy Blue is openly introspective. He talks about his career, his past struggles mentally and physically, in addition to life advice. Also making the album a hit is the equally thought-provoking instrumentals which are airy and dreamy. Blue’s consistently detailed writing mixed with the aforementioned beats are a great combo making this a standout in his catalog and a stellar return after a rough transitional period.

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Memoirs In Armour– Navy Blue

Memoirs In Armour Tracklist:

  1. Take Heed
  2. Boulder
  3. Low Threshold
  4. Slow
  5. Basis
  6. Running Sand
  7. Red Roses
  8. Time Slips
  9. Say The Word
  10. La Noche

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Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign Finally Deliver “VULTURES 2” With Stacked Features To Boot

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Wow. The wait is now over. Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, or ¥$, have put out VULTURES 2 and it’s available everywhere. Just like the inaugural VULTURES 1, the album is here on a Saturday morning after instead at midnight on a Friday. Even though there was a strong chance the tandem wouldn’t drop it yesterday, fans were still ticked off. However, everyone can now finally take a sigh of relief. Hype was built back up late yesterday after Kanye and Ty surprise-shared “SLIDE” with short feature from James Blake. Although, on the album the English singer is nowhere to be heard.

Thankfully, there are plenty of other guest stars all over the 16-song offering. The list of them starts out with a trio of Don Toliver, Playboi Carti, and Kodak Black on “FIELD TRIP”. Future scores two placements and Lil Wayne reunites with Kanye West for the first time in years on “LIFESTYLE”. Two of the rapper’s children, Chicago and North come to support their dad on “BOMB”. Then, you have other contributions from 070 Shake, CyHi, Young Thug, Charlie Wilson, and even more. Hopefully, what VULTURES 2 and 1 don’t share in common is unexpected takedowns off of streaming.

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VULTURES 2– ¥$, Kanye West, & Ty Dolla $ign

VULTURES 2 Tracklist:

  1. SLIDE
  2. TIME MOVING SLOW
  3. FIELD TRIP (feat. Don Toliver, Playboi Carti & Kodak Black)
  4. FRIED
  5. ISABELLA
  6. PROMOTION (feat. Future)
  7. HUSBAND
  8. LIFESTYLE (feat. Lil Wayne)
  9. MAYBE
  10. BOMB (feat. Chicago West & North West)
  11. RIVER (feat. Charlie Wilson, The Inter Milan Ultras & Young Thug)
  12. 530
  13. DEAD (feat. Future & Lil Durk)
  14. FOREVER ROLLING (feat. Lil Baby)
  15. SKY CITY (feat. 070 Shake, CyHi & Desiigner
  16. MY SOUL (feat. Todd Rundgren)

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Killer Mike Examines His Faith On “Songs For Sinners & Saints” Album

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Killer Mike really struck a chord with his 2023 album MICHAEL. He decided to move away from the aggressive sound that characterized his work in Run the Jewels. Instead, he spit over smooth, soulful, and often gospel-influence beats. We all loved it. Killer Mike decided to dig further into this gospel vibe, and the religious imagery that accompanies it, on his new album. Where MICHAEL took a nostalgic POV, though, Songs for Sinners & Saints opts for a grittier, grounded approach. Fans are going to love this too.

The aggression of the opener is going to be jarring to some. “BUSSIN BRICKS INTRO” feels more in line with the glitchy, angry energy that Killer Mike perfected with RTJ. The rest of Songs for Sinners & Saints takes a more laid-back approach. Anthony Hamilton sounds fantastic on the funky “NOBODY KNOWS.” The one-two punch of “HUMBLE ME” and “HIGHER LEVEL” distill the sounds and themes of the album down to perfect Southern rap cuts. Both feature soulful instrumentals and stellar flows from Killer Mike. The latter is especially fun, thanks to an interpolation of Outkast’s “Ms. Jackson.” Offset and Blxst keep the quality bar high on the touching Rico Wade tribute “EXIT 9 (SCENIC ROUTE).” Key Glock and Project Pat, meanwhile, bolster the hardest song on the entire album: “STILL TALK’N THAT SH*T.” Killer Mike is at the peak of his powers here. All Killer, no filler.

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Killer Mike Doubles Down On His Musical Strengths

SONGS FOR SINNERS & SAINTS tracklist:

  1. BUSSIN BRICKS INTRO
  2. NOBODY KNOWS (featuring Anthony Hamilton)
  3. HUMBLE ME
  4. HIGHER LEVEL
  5. EXIT 9 (SCENIC ROUTE) [featuring Offset & BLXST]
  6. LORD PREPARE ME (featuring Belly Gang Kushington, Jade Hancock & Adonica Nunn)
  7. SLUMMER 4 JUNKIES
  8. HAD TO GO GET IT (featuring Troy Durden)
  9. ’97 3-6 FREESTYLE
  10. STILL TALK’N THAT SH*T (feat. Key Glock & Project Pat)

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Vybz Kartel Drops “First Week Out” Mixtape Following Prison Release

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Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel is out of prison. To celebrate, he dropped a new project to celebrate. First Week Out is 12 tracks long and about 33 minutes. It also features SQUASH, a newer dancehall artist, one that some fans of the genre consider the face of the scene. The mixtape serves as a collection of loosies that have floated around since the dancehall star has been in prison. Vybz, long considered a polarizing force in the dancehall space, has done work with some of the biggest names in music. Eminem, Jay-Z, and Rihanna, to name a few. Of course, Vybz Kartel’s release from prison is a big deal to those who are fans of the space in which he operates.

After 13 years, Vybz Kartel and three co-defendants gained their release from Jamaican prison on Wednesday. Back in 2014, the court sentenced the artist to life in prison for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Vybz’s trial was the longest in the island’s history, lasting 65 days. Toward the end of the process, the jury suspected that a juror was offering bribes to the other jurors. That contributed to Vybz receiving a guilty verdict, though he always maintained his innocence. In March, a London appeals court threw out their convictions. They stated that allowing the juror accused of bribery to continue serving led to a “miscarriage of justice.” The Jamaican Court of Appeal then decided a retrial wasn’t worth the effort and set the four men free, also citing Vybz’s poor health in their explanation. Stream the first release from the dancehall star since coming out of prison below.

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Vybz Kartel – First Week Out

First Week Out tracklist:

Feel Great (Intro) [feat. SQUASH]
The Menace
Terror By Night
Unstoppable
Skillful (feat. SQUASH)
Adiadking
Giant (feat. SQUASH)
Victorious
Beat Dem Bad
Win
Success Story
Number One

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JPEGMAFIA Controls The Chaos On “I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU”

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JPEGMAFIA is a menace. The man raps like nobody else, and makes beats like nobody else. He sounds beamed in from another dimension, where hip-hop is slightly off-kilter, and it’s incredible. Peggy reached a cultural high with his Danny Brown collab SCARING THE H*ES in 2023, but he’s back to doing what he does best on his new solo album. I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU definitely scares the h*es, but there’s darker elements at play here, and JPEGMAFIA channels them all brilliantly. The opener, “i scream this in the mirror before I interact with anyone,” lives up to its antisocial title. Guitar riffs crash into Peggy’s voice, resulting in an unhinged sonic stew.

There’s more of a traditional rap sound on the rest of the album, but only barely. “SIN MIEDO” flips a classic Miami bass sample into the musical equivalent of a mosh pit. “I’ll Be Right There” provides an unexpected breather, with its lush strings and romantic and the Jade sample spliced throughout. The artist has a knack for making incongruous sounds work together to create something unexpected, and the best parts of I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU stem from this unpredictability. It also helps that Peggy has electric chemistry with the likes of Vince Staples and Denzel Curry. Staples sounds menacing as ever on “New Black History,” while Curry skates over a messy horn break on “JPEGULTURA!” JPEGMAFIA also finds time to diss Drake multiple times, but you can read more about that here. Overall, I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU is another triumph.

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I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU tracklist:

  1. i scream this in the mirror before i interact with anyone
  2. SIN MIEDO
  3. I’ll Be Right There
  4. it’s dark and hell is hot (featuring Freaky)
  5. New Black History (featuring Vince Staples)
  6. don’t rely on other men (featuring Freaky)
  7. vulgar display of power
  8. Exmilitary
  9. JIHAD JOE
  10. JPEGULTRA! (featuring Denzel Curry)
  11. either on or off the drugs
  12. loop it and leave it
  13. Don’t Put Anything on the Bible (featuring Buzzy Lee)
  14. i recovered from this

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