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Rema Shows Why He Is Such A Thrilling Afrobeats Artist On “HEIS”

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The Afrobeats genre has lately been taking on more of a mellow and sensual vibe. However, Rema is bringing a thunderstorm-like jolt of energy into it with his sophomore album, HEIS. Overall, the “Calm Down” star has continuously been dubbing himself as the next face of his respective lane and he honestly may have a strong case with this project. This all killer and no filler 11-song tracklist rarely allows to take a moment to breathe. From the blistering pace of the opener, “MARCH AM”, to probably “EGUNGUN”, Rema will make the listener dance till they drop. Displaying this much energy on any album is challenge, but when the instrumentals are so diverse, it makes it even more difficult. Rema manages to pull it off and then some on HEIS. Show-stopping performances are plentiful even just on 27-minute listen.

Some of our favorites that we are revisiting include “EGUNGUN”, “BENIN BOYS” with Shallipopi, “MARCH AM”, and the title track. Themes on this project include boastfully repping his hometown of Benin City to reminding everyone of his artistic greatness. Perhaps, the reason why Rema was able to succeed perhaps more than ever before on HEIS was due to his changed mindset. According to Rolling Stone, wanted to focus more on what his fans across the globe would get down to, rather than what he deemed as sufficient. That might sound like a mistake to some, but the results would prove otherwise, Rema seemed like he had a blast making this. “We’re not just making what the people at home would enjoy. We’re also making what we hope the world would also enjoy. I got rid of that mentality getting in the studio, like, ‘I’ll start with what I love’”.

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HEIS– Rema

HEIS Tracklist:

  1. MARCH AM
  2. AZAMAN
  3. HEHEHE
  4. YAYO
  5. BENIN BOYS with Shallipopi
  6. HEIS
  7. OZEBA
  8. WAR MACHINE with ODUMODUBLVCK
  9. EGUNGUN
  10. VILLAIN
  11. NOW I KNOW

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Tech N9ne Loads Up On The Guests For New Album “COSM”

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Tech N9ne is working some old and new friends on his latest album, COSM. Also referred to as Class Of Strange Music, this is a new entry in the long-running Tech N9ne Collabos series. It comes in as the ninth one, and it is also his first album in the saga in seven years. The project is led by several singles which include “Roll Call”, “ZOD (I Win I Always Win)”, “Boomer Rang”, and many more.

Like the name of the title suggests, there are some odd instrumentals and bars laced throughout this behemoth of a tracklist. But that is Tech N9ne’s m.o. and it helped define his legendary status. Speaking of the set of songs, there are 23 in total and almost every one of them has a handful of features. They range from more recognizable stars like Kevin Gates, Trae Tha Truth, Killer Mike, and Hopsin. However, you also have appearances from Tech’s Strange Music, Inc family such Skatterman & Snug Brim on “Drippy Drop”. Whatever the flavor, the Kansas City, MO MC has it, so be sure to spin COSM below.

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COSM– Tech N9ne

COSM Tracklist:

  1. Greetings (Skit)
  2. No Popcorn with Fatman Scoop
  3. Bigger with King Iso, Zkeircrow
  4. ZOD (I Win I Always Win) with Kevin Gates, Snow Tha Product, Joey Cool
  5. Disgusted with Killer Mike, Hopsin
  6. Roll Call with Rittz, King Iso, Joey Cool, JL, Lex Bratcher, X-Raided
  7. Let It Bang with Y8$
  8. Sour Dough with LaRussell, Keak Da Sneak, Stunnaman02
  9. I’m Just Tryna Get with Roblo DaStar, Miss Kush, Shay Lyriq, Kc Young Boss
  10. Walter Sobchak (Am I Wrong?) with The Popper, X-Raided
  11. P.O.W. with Marley Young
  12. Bathroom (Skit)
  13. Drippy Drop with Skatterman & Snug Brim
  14. THE GHOST OF ROSETTA THARPE with Lajon Witherspoon, Ako Mack
  15. Sin Miedo with Zkiercrow, G-Mo Skee, Phlaque The Grimstress
  16. I Got Time Today with ¡MAYDAY!
  17. TAKE THAT L9LVE BACK? with Marcus Yates, Daylyt
  18. Boomer Rang with Stevie Stone, K.A.A.N., Ubi
  19. L.9.V.E. 4EVA (Skit)
  20. I Know The Real with C-Mob, Sovi Haze
  21. Sniper’s Remorse with Trae Tha Truth, King Iso
  22. Underdog with X-Raided, Head DA DON
  23. Ain’t Gonna Be Another with Jehry Robinson, Blane Howard

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Jay Worthy & DāM FunK Celebrate The West Coast With Bouncy G-Funk Cuts On “Magic Hour”

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“MAGIC HOUR OUT NOW THIS WAS 7 YEARS IN THE MAKING HAPPY TO FINALLY SHARE THIS WITH THE WORLD THIS FOR ALL THE REAL HEADS WHO KNOW WHATS UP FUNK DONT QUIT 👌🏽”. It is clear that Jay Worthy is ecstatic to have Magic Hour out after all of his hard work. This collaboration album with longtime producer from Cali, DāM FunK, is led by three singles, all of which came out this year. Jay put out “Westside” with DRAM in late April, “105 West” with a whole host of guests (Ty Dolla $ign, Channel Tres, A-Trak, and DJ Quik), and then “Rich Today”. Each track is a direct and worthy homage to the G-Funk sound.

That seems to be what Jay Worthy wanted to accomplish with DāM FunK on Magic Hour. Even though this project was supposedly conceived all these years ago, it could not have come at a better time. With how successful the entire West Coast scene has been in 2024, releasing an album celebrating one of the region’s most iconic soundscapes was a great idea. Jay has certainly helped contribute heavily to this achievement, now dropping his second project (Affiliated 2), as well as helping Kendrick Lamar with the “Not Like Us” music video.

As for Magic Hour, DāM FunK brings so many variations of instrumentals and every one of them is incredibly smooth and chill. No matter where you are in the world, this project will make you feel like you are cruising down the roads of California with the top down during the summer. The guest performers, who range from Honda Carter, Barney Bones, Polyester the Saint and more, all bring a sense of aura to Jay’s lax rapping. Overall, Magic Hour is one of the best tapes to check out right now.

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Magic Hour– Jay Worthy & DāM FunK

Magic Hour Tracklist:

  1. San Dimas (feat. G Perico & Honda Carter)
  2. Westside with DRAM
  3. Rich Today with Leven Kali (feat. Polyester the Saint)
  4. Boogie (feat. Nhale)
  5. Can’t Do That
  6. 105 West with A-Trak (feat. Ty Dolla $ign, Channel Tres & DJ Quik)
  7. It’s So Hard (feat. Osbe Chill)
  8. Untouchable (feat. P-LO)
  9. Olde 8 Again Interlude
  10. Heartstop (feat. Channel Tres)
  11. Connected (feat. Barney Bones)
  12. Bounce (feat. Soopafly)
  13. Watch Your Tone (feat. Ray Wright)
  14. Caught Up
  15. Let You Go (feat. Sha Hef
  16. Can’t Fade The Funk (feat. Honda Carter)

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Juicy J & Xavier Wulf Craft A Consistent & Fun Trap Record With “Memphis Zoo”

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“The album itself is SUPER fun. It’s the signature Juicy J style, and Xavier Wulf fits very well into the mix. Short, fun and consistent, that’s what a Juicy J album should be”. That was one review left on Album Of The Year talking about the newest Juicy J project, Memphis Zoo. As the user says, this is a joint effort with the influential voice and Xavier Wulf. The latter is from Memphis as well, but even though he has been in the game for at least a decade, these two are quite unfamiliar with one another. In fact, Juicy J and Xavier Wulf did not collaborate as a duo until the former’s 2023 tape, Mental Trillness. You can hear them together on “No Man”.

After seeing their potential together, Juicy grabbed Xavier again for a couple of cuts of the aforementioned tape’s sequel earlier this year. “On The Way” and “All It Takes” are the two joints to revisit. Now, on Memphis Zoo, their relationship is fully realized, and we share the same sentiment as the reviewer above. While Juicy J is undoubtedly a pillar of Southern hip-hop, he can be limited in terms of his approach to a track.

Where he is truly great is when he creates punchy and short tracks and Memphis Zoo excels in that area. Adding in Xavier Wulf further helps this project succeed, because while the beats do slap, they are all fairly similar. So, having that extra voice with a different cadence breaks up what could have been an even more monotonous listen. Overall, Juicy J and Wulf have a solid record and we recommend you give it a spin.

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Memphis Zoo– Juicy J & Xavier Wulf

Memphis Zoo Tracklist:

  1. The Truth
  2. Knocking’ At The Door
  3. Look How Far
  4. Alley Oop
  5. Symptoms
  6. No Man (feat. Project Pat) – Remix
  7. Good P
  8. Survivin’
  9. Rich 4 Life
  10. Chuuurch
  11. Don’t Let Em See
  12. The Disaappointment

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Zacari Comes Through With His Flashy & Stylish Debut Album “Bliss”

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Zacari is someone who rose into the world of stardom through a now unforgettable feature. That of course is on the DAMN. cut “LOVE.” with the one and only Kendrick Lamar. Just two years after that 2017 collaboration, the Bakersfield, California singer/rapper would go on to sign with TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment). Since being with the label, he has put forth a handful of EPs (SOL & Run Wild Run Free) and a lot of singles. Some of which make Zacari’s debut album Bliss even two years later. That would be the title track with a feature from fellow label-mate Isaiah Rashad.

So, what took so long for Zacari to release Bliss? Well, he took the time to speak with Billboard on why this debut was important to get right. Part of it came from the studio sessions with Kendrick and ScHoolboy Q and just being around them throughout the creative processes. “When you’re in the room with these people like Kendrick and ScHoolboy, and they have their track record of albums and you’re watching them do it, [you see] what it really takes. It’s super important for the quality to not only be in the sound, but [also] in the writing and introspectiveness. Your pen is going to grow, you’re going to experience more things, and then you have to learn how to put them out in in the right way. I think that’s what takes time”.

We can see and hear that Zacari brought that mindset over to Bliss. The soundscapes are rich are very well mixed. Zacari’s vocals are consistently strong and uses those various sounds we mentioned to do some experimenting as well. While it still might take some time to fully develop a true “Zacari” track, this album is a great start to that journey.

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Listen To Bliss By Zacari

Bliss Tracklist:

  1. Homeless
  2. Reverse with James Fauntleroy
  3. Ave Maria with Ty Dolla $ign
  4. Girl Next Door
  5. Truth Is
  6. Bliss with Isaiah Rashad
  7. Berserk!!!
  8. Nocturnal
  9. Believe with Doechii
  10. Bless Her Heart with Blxst
  11. F(OMO)
  12. Give You Up
  13. Ocean
  14. Destiny
  15. Lonewolf Still
  16. Faith + Sight with BEAM
  17. Icarus Outro with Ab-Soul

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Action Bronson Continues His Wonderfully Absurd & Whimsical Ways On “JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR”

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Action Bronson never shies from being himself. It is one of the many redeeming qualities of the unapologetically blunt rapper who hails from Queens, New York. Overall, it is probably what he is most synonymous with, and we are happy that he stays true. To be honest, hip-hop can use more light-hearted and unique lyricists like him. The 2013 XXL Freshman is bringing out his usual self on another tight project for 2024 and it comes after a handful of singles. Action Bronson’s JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR is led by “NOURISH A THUG” and “SEGA”, both of which were released just two months before it.

Bronson is working alongside familiar faces for this project, both on the production and feature front. The former sees him recruit Daringer and The Alchemist once again, and the MC also chips into the creation of the beats. As for the accompanying performers, mainstays Julian Love and Yung Mehico (instrumentalists) are here, as well as Meyhem Lauren and Larry June. As we stated, Bronson is still wonderfully wild and colorful bars. For example, take a look at these from the jazzy and grand “HIDEO NOMO”. “Finish quick, she spit my seeds on the floor, a tree grew (Uh) / Then she continued seasoning the sea food / I got more karate movеs than Steven Seagal (That’s a lot)“.

Like Bronson’s past release, Cocodrillo Turbo, JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR, sees as him the titular doctor. He presents himself as this on several tracks, with one being “SEGA”. It is unclear what this all means for the album, but what we can tell you is that there are some great tracks to be had. That is thanks in part to the funky and catchy instrumentals (“SALVAJE” “KOMPRESSOR”). Give Bronson’s new outing a try with the links below.

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Listen To JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR By Action Bronson

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR Tracklist:

  1. SPLASH (PROVOCATIV) with Julian Love, Yung Mehico
  2. SEGA
  3. NOURISH A THUG
  4. HIDEO NOMO with Julian Love
  5. SALVAJE
  6. HOGAN with Meyhem Lauren
  7. CITRUS WAHOO with Meyhem Lauren
  8. KOMPRESSOR with Larry June
  9. NBA LEATHER ON NBC with Alchemist
  10. SHADOW REALM
  11. DOCTOR

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Common & Pete Rock Recapture The Good Old Days Of Hip-Hop On “The Auditorium Vol. 1”

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Common and Pete Rock are two no brainer G.O.A.T.s of the genre. One is an elite and thought-provoking rhymer, and the other is a highly revered and meticulous producer. Moreover, when you combine those two types of talents together, you are bound to witness greatness. If we had one word to describe this Common and Pete album, The Auditorium Vol. 1, it would be that. From track one to 15, you are getting top-notch beats and sample flips, as well as impeccable verses about your typical Common fare. If there is one theme we picked up on from the singles to this project, it is that this dynamic tandem was looking to bring back the Golden Era of hip-hop.

Generally, most fans would consider that to be 1990s decade, an era which preached a focus on creativity and mindful writing. Overall, Common and Pete Rock do a near-flawless job at recapturing that period on The Auditorium Vol. 1 and it makes for a show-stopping passion project. Throughout the rollout of this collaboration offering, Common has repeatedly preached that they were aiming to make this for the love of it all and we can hear that undoubtedly. All in all, if you are someone who did grow up in the earlier stages of hip-hop’s dominance, The Auditorium Vol. 1 is a great way to get your feet wet in the conscious hip-hop space this summer.

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Listen To The Auditorium Vol. 1 By Common & Pete Rock

The Auditorium Vol. 1 Tracklist:

  1. Dreamin’
  2. Chi-Town Do It
  3. This Man
  4. We’re On Our Way
  5. Fortunate
  6. So Many People [Feat. Bilal]
  7. Wise Up
  8. A GOD (There Is) [Feat. Jennifer Hudson]
  9. Stellar
  10. Lonesome
  11. All Kind Of Ideas [Feat. Pete Rock]
  12. When The Sun Shines Again [Feat. Posdnuos]
  13. Everything’s So Grand [Feat. PJ]
  14. Now And Then
  15. Outro

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Eminem Gives Fans A Worthy Curtain Call With “The Death Of Slim Shady”

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Eminem took his time with this one. The Death of Slim Shady feels like the most important Em release since The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Which, not coincidentally, is considered to be one of the rapper’s last good albums. The rollout has been mysterious. The music videos have been entertaining. And the Slim Shady concept has lots of potential. Fortunately, the finished product delivers on the hype. The Death of Slim Shady is a strong Eminem album, his best of the decade. The reception to the singles, particularly “Houdini,” was mixed, but both fit within the context of the album’s framework.

Eminem urged fans to listen to the album in order, and, true to his word, the songs play better with the context of what came before. “Renaissance” is jolt of an opener, with Em’s typical wordplay in top form. “Habits” and “Trouble” dig into the darker side of the Slim Shady alter ego, with production that doesn’t overpower the lyrics. The darker songs are what work best on the album, like “Antichrist” and the tense “Bad One.” They are not only catchier than something like “Brand New Dance,” but they are progressions of the Slim Shady sound that don’t have to rely on cheap nostalgia. Em has admitted that he’s struggled to evolve with the times. Ironically, it’s in saying goodbye to his breakout character that he finally manages to do so.

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Listen To The Death Of Slim Shady By Eminem

The Death of Slim Shady tracklist:

  1. Renaissance
  2. Habits
  3. Trouble
  4. Brand New Dance
  5. Evil
  6. All You Got (Skit)
  7. Lucifer
  8. Antichrist
  9. Fuel
  10. Road Rage
  11. Houdini
  12. Breaking News (Skit)
  13. Guilty Conscience 2
  14. Head Honcho
  15. Temporary (featuring Skylar Grey)
  16. Bad One
  17. Tobey (featuring BabyTron & Big Sean)
  18. Guess Who’s Back (Skit)
  19. Somebody Save Me

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CupcakKe Returns After Six Years With “Dauntless Manifesto”

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Chicago, Illinois rapper cupcakKe is by far and away not your average rapper and Dauntless Manifesto proves that still. Sure, she talks about some stereotypical topics in her music, but the delivery is truly one of a kind. She blew up in the mid 2010s with songs like “Cpr” and “Deepthroat”. Both were so absurd that they went viral online and gave her a semblance of an audience. Presumably, a lot of listeners were not able to take her seriously enough to really stick around. It seems that she was before her time, as now ratchet hip-hop is all the craze right now. Artists like Sexyy Red, Sukihana, and Ice Spice, are just some examples of this. While these three might cite Nicki Minaj as the reason why they became rappers, cupcakKe started this unapologetic wave years ago.

Her lyrics might not seem like a lot on the surface, but she is a true pioneer whether people want to admit it or not. It is why the return of cupcakKe on Dauntless Manifesto is so exciting. After six, long years with no album, her unhinged bars are still bountiful on this fifth studio LP, but the topics are not the typical fare. A day before Dauntless Manifesto arrived, cupcakKe revealed on X what she was bringing to light. “This album speaks on Police Brutality, Body positivity, Racism, Poverty, Suic*de , Self Love, ETC.” What is also so cool about this, is that the instrumentals are always different. “Hip hop , pop, hyper pop, Afro pop, rock” all land here and we cannot be more excited about this tape.

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Listen To Dauntless Manifesto By CupcakKe

Dauntless Manifesto Tracklist:

  1. Grilling N****s II
  2. Connect 4
  3. Water Balloon
  4. Rock Paper Scissors
  5. Dora
  6. Qu*ef
  7. Aura
  8. Dui
  9. Double Homicide
  10. Little Red Riding Good
  11. Cody
  12. Nun Nun
  13. Yawn
  14. Dementia
  15. Backstage Passes
  16. Cruella

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Zoe Osama Taps Tons Of West Coast Icons For “From The Eastside With Love”

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Zoe Osama has been forging his own sound in the West Coast scene for the last four years. His brand is having an absolute blast all while sounding pretty different than his competition. His delivery is typically pretty animated, which is fairly normal sight out in California. However, unlike some artists, his unusual cadence is not a copycat of anyone else’s. It is why songs like “Underrated” are hitting for him and still are today. Speaking of that track, it lands on Zoe Osama’s latest offering, From The Eastside With Love.

This album ends two years with no LP, as his last was January 2022’s Underrated. It is quite odd that a two-year old track like “Underrated” is on this newest outing, but Zoe Osama seems to be very happy with the song’s results. He certainly should be, as it has racked up over 32 million streams and is his most popular record to date. In fact, he doubles on how vital it has been for him by adding a remix with fellow West Coast G.O.A.T.s Snoop Dogg and E-40. However, Zoe has much more to offer on From The Eastside, so be sure to give it a spin.

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Listen To From The Eastside With Love By Zoe Osama

From The Eastside With Love Tracklist:

  1. Aye Citch
  2. All Money In
  3. ALLAT with Hit-Boy, Big Hit (feat. Honcho)
  4. Stomp
  5. What’s The Word
  6. Bacc Yard
  7. Potion
  8. Big Banc
  9. Take It
  10. Late Night (feat. seQuence clark)
  11. Type S***
  12. Yea Or No (feat. K2icyy)
  13. Big Money (feat. John Mackk)
  14. Is It Just Me
  15. 84 CUTLASS with Honcho
  16. Do It (feat. Inky slim & Honcho)
  17. Party On The East Cide
  18. East Cide (feat. B Moore)
  19. Underrated with Snoop Dogg, E-40, ZekeBeats (feat. Moneysign Suede) -Remix
  20. Underrated

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