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Mustard Calls Drake The Malcolm X Of White People In Scathing Twitter Rant

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Mustard doesn’t like Drake. That much we all knew. The producer blessed Kendrick Lamar with the beat for “Not Like Us,” the most iconic diss song since Nas’ “Ether.” Mustard was featured prominently at the “Pop Out” show on Juneteenth, and the “Not Like Us” music video. That being said, the producer went off on Drake in a way fans had never seen before. He targeted the Toronto rapper and DJ Akademiks in an August 2nd Twitter rant that few saw coming. He also dropped some unique insults in the process.

The producer had a bone to pick with DJ Akademiks hyping up Drake’s recent hits. The 6 God teamed up with producer Gordo for the songs “Sideways” and “Healing.” Gordo’s album, DIAMANTE, dropped the same day as Mustard’s FAITH OF A MUSTARD SEED, and the latter felt the decision was made on purpose to take away from his moment. Frustrated, Mustard proceeded to call Drizzy “Malcolm X” for white people. “Drake is the Malcolm X of white people,” he tweeted. “Akademiks, make sure you post Gordo’s first week since … [they dropped] the same day as me.”

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Mustard Crashes Out While Talking Album Sales

Mustard then accused Drake of using bots to boost the streaming numbers of his Gordo songs. He even tied it back in to his insult about Malcolm X. “These Drake bots are the Nation of drizzlam,” the producer wrote. He also tagged Akademiks and Gordo to make sure they saw what he had to say. The tweets kept coming. “The bots tryna fade me,” Mustard tweeted. He then dug it in his heels and called Ak and the 6 God racists. “Album sales are a form of white supremacy,” he wrote. “You n**gas racist.” The sales that Mustard is referring to does, admittedly, favor Gordo. Gordo’s album sold 20K during its first week, and Mustard’s only pulled in 18K. Not a huge discrepancy, but enough for the L.A. producer to get heated.

Mustard’s frustrations may have something to do with the personal nature of his album. He was clear about the fact that FAITH OF A MUSTARD SEED was his most revealing release yet. He even decided to rap on the outro, as a means of putting more of himself in the music than ever. I started feeling like the records were becoming more soulful-leaning,” he told XXL. “It just kind of reminded me of like, me being a kid and different parts of Los Angeles.” We’re going to assume he didn’t like DIAMANTE based on his comments.

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YG’s ‘Just Re’d Up 3’ Tracklist Features Saweetie, Ty Dolla Sign, Larry June, G Herbo, And More

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In May, one of the best and biggest rap stars from Compton announced his new album. No, not that one. YG, who has been equally beloved in his hometown for just as long, gave a preview of the cover art for his album Just Re’d Up 3 (for reference, the original Just Re’d Up came out on May 2, 2011), following up with the announcement of his Just Re’d Up Tour and a string of upbeat singles, including “Knocka,” “Weird,” and “Shake.”

Today, YG shared the tracklist for the album, which appears to be a double album. It’s also a feature-packed affair, tapping a bunch of fellow West Coast rap favorites including Kalan.Frfr, Larry June, Mozzy, and YG’s girlfriend(?), Saweetie. Ty Dolla Sign also shows up a couple of times, while non-Golden State guests include Detroiters Babyface Ray and Tee Grizzley, Chicagoan G Herbo, and Atlanta’s own Lil Yachty. You can see the full tracklist below, courtesy of Apple Music.

Disc 1:

1. “Go Brazy” w/ Mustard & Baby Stone Gorillas
2. “Jesus Christ”
3. “Right Now”
4. “She Pretty” w/ Saweetie
5. “Only Fans” w/ Jaye Anderson
6. “Put It In My Hands” w/ Larry June
7. “Street Love” w/ Diamond Platnumz
8. “Her Way <3″ w/ Kalan.Frfr
9. “It’s Givin” w/ Ty Dolla Sign
10. “Interlude”

Disc 2

1. “Malibu” w/ Tee Grizzley & G Herbo
2. “Violence”
3. “Rescue Me” w/ Ty Dolla Sign
4. “Kolors” w/ Mozzy & Ackrite
5. “Love Make”
6. “Stupid” w/ Lil Yachty & Babyface Ray
7. “My Favorite” w/ Kalan.Frfr
8. “Knocka”
9. “Pimp My Ride”
10. “I’m In Love”

Just Re’d Up 3 is due in July via 4 Hunnid/EMPIRE. You can find more info here.

Young Thug And Lil Durk Sing A Loving Ode To The ‘Ghetto’ In Mustard’s LA-Spanning New Video

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Mustard’s new album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed, is out now and its latest video is “Ghetto” featuring Lil Durk and Young Thug. In the video, the California producer gives a tour of his hometown, Los Angeles, while the Atlanta and Chicago natives offer their own fond perspectives on life in the hood. LA landmarks like Leimert Park’s Vision Theatre and Slauson Super Mall make appearances, along with youth dance teams and lowrider car clubs. It’s a loving look at places that so often get overlooked, and that for natives represent the real LA.

In addition to the usual array of superstar guests, Faith Of A Mustard Seed also features the producer’s own rap debut. Guests on the album include Durk, Thug, 42 Dugg, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, BlueBucksClan, Blxst, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, Future, Kirk Franklin, Lil Yachty, Masego, Quavo, Rob49, Roddy Ricch, Schoolboy Q, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla Sign, and Vince Staples. Young Thug’s appearance means a lot, because the Atlanta mainstay has been incarcerated for the past two years as part of a racketeering case that has become one of Fulton County’s long-running criminal trials ever.

You can watch the video for Mustard’s “Ghetto” with Lil Durk and Young Thug above.

Faith Of A Mustard Seed is out now via 10 Summers Records and Interscope. You can find more information here.

Mustard Delivers New Album ‘Faith of a Mustard Seed’

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Mustard Drops Surprise Track "One Bad Decision" with Roddy Ricch and Ella Mai Ahead of New Album Release

After a five-year hiatus since his acclaimed Perfect 10, Grammy-winning producer and artist Mustard has released his fourth studio album, Faith of a Mustard Seed. Available on all major streaming platforms, the album features 14 tracks with collaborations from Young Thug, Kodak Black, Future, Roddy Ricch, Vince Staples, Ty Dolla $ign, Charlie Wilson, and more.

Faith of a Mustard Seed is a conceptual journey through Mustard’s life, blending his West Coast sound with gospel influences. The album’s skits interspersed between tracks create a narrative that adds depth to the music. “Show Me the Way” opens with Kirk Franklin leading a choir, followed by a skit of Mustard’s sister waking him for school. “Up Now” features a skit of high school Mustard, while “Pressured Up” recounts hood party experiences. “Parking Lot” transitions to a skit about LA’s roller-skating culture. “A Song for Mom” is a tribute to Mustard’s mother, featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Charlie Wilson. “Yaks Prayer” with Kodak Black captures LA street life, and “Ghetto” with Young Thug and Lil’ Durk celebrates growing up in the ghetto. The album concludes with “Pray for Me,” where Mustard raps about his story.

In an interview on The Cruz Show, Mustard emphasized the album’s personal significance, noting its vulnerability and timing after his Summer 2024 hit with Kendrick Lamar. Mustard samples his mother and sister’s voices on tracks like “Show Me the Way” and “Pray for Me,” paying homage to his family and LA roots.

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Mustard Drops His Best Album Yet With “Faith Of A Mustard Seed”

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Mustard’s hit-making ability cannot be questioned. He was one of the producers who defined the sound of the 2010s. He has too many classic singles to count. That being said, Mustard’s propensity for singles extended to his albums. He had solid solo outings, but nothing that lived up to his one-off collabs. Until now. Faith of a Mustard Seed, Mustard’s fourth album, is his best yet. The Los Angeles producer finally put together all the pieces and delivered a project that’s catchy as it is cohesive and consistent. There are legitimately too many standout moments to catch in one sitting.

Kirk Franklin provides a spoken word intro, and once the album gets going, it doesn’t slow down. “Up Down” chops up an 80s synth line into a superhero theme for the likes of Lil Yachty and 42 Dugg. The next track, “Pressured Up,” goes full G-funk with menacing verses from Vince Staples and ScHoolboy Q. Quavo and Rob49 help Mustard switch things up yet again with the string-heavy street anthem “One of Them Ones.” The Travis Scott-aided single “Parking Lot” is still one of the best songs here, but it’s a testament to Mustard’s sequencing that the sample-driven banger fits in with the rest of the material here. The album’s slower moments also stick the landing. Ty Dolla Sign sounds perfect on “A Song for Mama,” while Blxst skates over “Worth a Heartbreak.” There’s not a weak link in the tracklist, and that includes Mustard’s own bars on the epic closer, “Pray for Me.” Mustard is not only still here, but he may be entering his prime.

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Mustard Gets More Ambitious On His New Album

Faith Of A Mustard Seed tracklist:

  1. Show Me the Way (featuring Kirk Franklin)
  2. Up Now (featuring Lil Yachty, BlueBucksClan & 42 Dugg)
  3. Pressured Up (featuring Vince Staples & ScHoolboy Q)
  4. One of Them Ones (featuring Quavo & Rob49)
  5. Parking Lot (featuring Travis Scott)
  6. 7 to 7
  7. A Song for Mom (featuring Ty Dolla Sign, Masego & Charlie Wilson)
  8. Worth a Heartbreak (featuring Blxst & A Boogie Wit a Hoodie)
  9. Truth Is (featuring Roddy Ricch)
  10. Mines (featuring Ty Dolla Sign, Future & Charlie Wilson)
  11. One Bad Decision (featuring Ella Mai & Roddy Ricch)
  12. Yak’s Prayer (featuring Kodak Black)
  13. Ghetto (featuring Young Thug & Lil Durk)
  14. Pray for Me

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Will Kendrick Lamar Be On Mustard’s New Album ‘Faith Of A Mustard Seed?’

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Mustard’s fourth studio album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed, is out this Friday, July 26, five years after the release of its predecessor, Perfect Ten. As with his prior albums, Faith… has a massive, star-studded guest list featuring over a dozen frequent collaborators. One name, however, is conspicuously absent after a successful recent collaboration, and fans can’t help but ask if Kendrick Lamar will be on Faith Of A Mustard Seed.

The tracklist, which Mustard shared earlier this week, doesn’t include Kendrick’s name, but given how many artists these days keep at least one feature a secret, it’s entirely possible he could show up on the completed album. After all, Megan Thee Stallion’s album Megan didn’t have Big KRIT on the tracklist before its release, and she let fans be surprised.

Kendrick Lamar, of course, would be a perfect surprise addition to Faith Of A Mustard Seed, after his Mustard-produced single “Not Like Us” became the de facto song of the summer. It outlasted the battle between Drake and Kendrick, delivering Kendrick’s second solo Billboard Hot 100 No.1 and Mustard’s first. Mustard also appears in the song’s video.

Mustard was also one of the billed guests on Kendrick’s Pop Out – Ken & Friends concert in Los Angeles, playing a set with his own guests Blxst, Dom Kennedy, Steve Lacy, Ty Dolla Sign, and Tyler The Creator.

Even if Ken doesn’t appear on Faith Of A Mustard Seed, it’ll be the first time Mustard raps on a record, which is more than enough reason to tune in.

Faith Of A Mustard Seed is out on 7/26 via 10 Summers Records and Interscope.

Mustard Drops Surprise Track “One Bad Decision” with Roddy Ricch and Ella Mai Ahead of New Album Release

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Mustard Drops Surprise Track "One Bad Decision" with Roddy Ricch and Ella Mai Ahead of New Album Release

Grammy-award-winning producer and artist Mustard has surprised fans by releasing a new song, “One Bad Decision,” just days before the drop of his highly anticipated album, Faith of a Mustard Seed. This track features powerhouse collaborators Roddy Ricch and Ella Mai, rekindling the magic of their previous hit “Ballin’,” which went 7x platinum.

“One Bad Decision” opens with Ella Mai’s emotionally charged delivery, setting a poignant tone for a narrative of heartbreak and betrayal. Roddy Ricch follows with a raw and confessional verse, painting a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship teetering on the brink of collapse due to infidelity and distrust. The song captures the intensity of emotions stemming from love, betrayal, and the dire consequences of one misstep.

This track showcases the seamless blend of Ella Mai’s soulful vocals and Roddy Ricch’s gritty rap delivery, all elevated by Mustard’s masterful production. The distinct chord progressions and intricate beats highlight Mustard’s unique approach to music production, marking a departure from his previous work.

Faith of a Mustard Seed promises to explore a diverse range of themes and sounds, reflecting Mustard’s evolution as an artist and his commitment to delivering groundbreaking music. Fans eagerly anticipate the album’s release, excited for more of Mustard’s signature style and innovative collaborations.

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Mustard Recruits Ella Mai & Roddy Ricch For Toxic Relationship Record “One Bad Decision”

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Mustard is really feeding the fans ahead of his new album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed. Just a couple of hours ago, the hitmaking producer put out the tracklist and it is going to feature 14 tracks and a stacked roster of features. Names range from Lil Yachty to Vince Staples, Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. Before this was revealed to us, we already knew Travis Scott would be a part of this, as “Parking Lot” was the lead single. Following that, the “Not Like Us” beat dropped “Pray For Me”, the expected closer which sees him rap, introspectively no less, for the first time in his career. Now, Mustard is gifting fans one more teaser with “One Bad Decision”.

You could make the argument –quite easily we think– that this is the best song from the album so far. Making appearances on this track are London R&B balladeer Ella Mai, and fellow Cali rapper, Roddy Ricch. Both deliver impassioned performances, and occasionally duet, over a crowd-pleasing instrumental. It has that signature West Coast bounce, but it’s slowed down and more seductive to fit the R&B aesthetic. Then, there’s a killer guitar-like loop, or at least what appears to sound like one, and it just makes sense.

From listening to the lyrics, it sounds like Roddy and Ella are intertwined in a toxic relationship, that finds them coming back for more, even though they claim to be done after “One Bad Decision”. However, in the early stages of annotating the lyrics, Genius believes both artists are sneak dissing Drake. Roddy’s (below), apparently reference the fake toughness of the OVO crew that Kendrick Lamar called out in “6:16 in LA”. In could also be a shot at the recent photos of Drake at Michael Rubin’s party where he looked aged. But you listen and decide for yourself if Ella and Roddy are getting in on the beef with the link below.

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“One Bad Decision”- Mustard, Ella Mai & Roddy Ricch

Quotable Lyrics:

Seen the look in your eyes and I know that you tired
You was finding out what b****es I would f*** on the side
Knowing that you ain’t playing games so I’m running short on time
You can give a f*** about that Porsche in the driveway
But I hate to see you walk away from me
You can’t match my energy

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Thanks To A New Kendrick Lamar ‘Not Like Us’ Video Game, You Too Can Take A Wack At Drake And Owls

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Today (July 15), Kendrick Lamar’s venomous Drake diss track “Not Like Us” returned to the top of the music charts.

Since its release, DJs have hard their fun with it. During Kendrick’s The Pop Out — Ken & Friends show backed by Amazon Music, the entire West Coast line danced to Drake’s demise. Now, the public can take a wack at Drake (or rather, an owl) thanks to a new video game.

Inspired by the bold piñata scene within Kendrick’s official visual, Richie Branson, a graphic designer, animator, and game designer (Bleacher Report, Epic Games, Fortnite) created a hilarious web game for hip-hop heads to enjoy in their free time.

“This game is a free love letter to video games and hip-hop,” wrote Branson on the game’s credit page.

Users are tasked with hitting as many animated owls as they can, as a reimagined instrumental of Mustard’s production plays in the background. The modified Pokémon adventure doesn’t have a leaderboard at this time. However, users have begun to screenshot their results to compare with others.

Clearly, the Los Angeles Public Library was on to something when it decided to retire its owl puppet.

To play Richie Branson’s ‘Not Like Us’ game, inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping song, click here.

Mustard Gets Deeply Personal On 10-Minute Spoken Word Cut “Pray For Me”

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“There’s a song on my album where I’m rapping at the end. That’s the most vulnerable [moment], because I’ve never rapped, nothing like that”. That is what Mustard told Real 92.3 LA just a couple of weeks ago in regard to a track on the upcoming Faith Of A Mustard Seed. “I’ve been behind the boards so long that nobody has ever heard my side of things. When it comes to anything. Family or friends… I think it was just the time. Sometimes people need to hear it, from you”, the acclaimed Cali producer explained. That track Mustard is referring to is out now and it is “Pray For Me”.

Further into his interview with his local radio station, the “Not Like Us” mastermind mentioned some of the tragedies that struck him over the last half decade. They unfortunately included the loss of his grandparents during the peak of the COVID-19 virus and his recent split from Chanel Thierry. All of that and more is what makes onto this 10-minute behemoth of a single, “Pray For Me”. Mustard does rap as promised, but in more of a spoken word type of manner. Regardless of the nitpick, he really cuts himself open and unleashes a lot of things that have brewing inside.

Mustard does ask the man upstairs for help, especially in his current position, he also sends his thoughts to his loved ones and friends in the industry. He namedrops his West Coast bros such as YG, and Kendrick Lamar for helping him achieve a number one hit ahead of the project. Closer to the end of the track, he explains how his next album and its title came to fruition. While this suspected closer is not a song that most listeners will probably revisit, it is a touching moment and one that gives some extra background information on one of the biggest hitmakers of this generation.

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Listen To “Pray For Me” By Mustard

Quotable Lyrics:

At that very moment, I didn’t know exactly what he meant by it
But I knew it was something out the Bible
When I went and I did my research on what “Faith of a Mustard Seed” meant
It says that “with a faith of a mustard seed, God will allow you to move mountains”
And I feel like where I come from, I moved just about every mountain that was in my way
And still movin’ em, with the faith of God

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