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Lil Nas X dropped off his debut album MONTERO a couple of weeks ago, and one of the biggest singles to come from that project was none other than “INDUSTRY BABY” with Jack Harlow. The track has a phenomenal horn section and it’s a song that will be played at sporting events for years to come. Now that the artist’s album is out on streaming platforms, he has decided to bless fans again, this time with an extended version of “INDUSTRY BABY” that should impress his supporters.

The song is mostly unchanged, although there is an extended outro at the end in which Lil Nas X can be heard using a more melodic tone. It works within the context of the track, and Nas X is at his most braggadocios as he boats about his hit songs and how he has reached superstar status.

You can check out the new track, below.

Quotable Lyrics:

I run it up, run it up for the ratchets
TikTok bitches doin’ dances
Rodeo blastin’ in my mansion
With all this damn fetti, I been feelin’ like a- (Champion)

It’s time for some grown folks R&B and it looks as if Keith Sweat is adding another “Nobody” track to his catalog. The legendary R&B crooner has been singing his hits for decades, and over the summer, Sweat joined his friend Bobby Brown for a nostalgic Verzuz. The two icons performed 20 of their fan favorites—Brown even tried breaking out those old dance moves—and people expected both singers to share new music before the year’s end.

Keith Sweat is ushering in the weekend with the help of Grammy-nominated music veteran Raheem DeVaughn as they shared their collaboration, “Can’t Nobody.” The two singers traded turns as they let the world know that they have full love and trust in their partners, belting out in the chorus, “Can’t nobody tell me sh*t about my baby.”

Stream “Can’t Nobody” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Everybody has a past and a future
But you gotta find the one that suits ya and treats ya right
That makes you feel real good

James Blake is an incredibly talented singer-songwriter who has teamed up with various hip-hop artists in the past. Every time Blake comes through with a new project, you can typically hear some rap sprinkled throughout, and on his new album Friends That Break Your Heart, that is exactly what we got. With the track “Frozen,” we see Blake merging styles with the likes of JID and SwaVay, who come together for a truly haunting track. 

With this song, we get a chilling yet skeletal instrumental that has Blake giving a low-key vocal performance. From there, JID and SwaVay each offer some passionate verses that fit perfectly within the context of the track. While some might be a tad skeptical at these three getting together on a song, it ends up working to perfection.

You can stream the new song, below.

Quotable Lyrics:

A typical day, a temperature drop
A flick on a tool, a bitch ass cop
Grippin’ a tool, but we ain’t watchin’ Home Improvement
Cole/JID vid, my influences bought the views in

Tech N9ne has officially come through to deliver his brand new studio album ASIN9NE, which features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Russ, Snow Tha Product, E-40, and more. Though The Rock’s hip-hop debut certainly caught attention, it feels fitting to highlight Tech’s reunion with Weezy, with whom he previously worked on the impressive Carter IV interlude. 

This time the track is “Too Good,” and the pair of lyricists have brought vocalist Mumu Fresh onboard for the understated and atmospheric collaboration. Clocking in at nearly five minutes long, the track provides ample room for both Tech and Weezy to get introspective, showcasing their impressive penmanship in the process. Fans would be wise to vibe to this one, as it’s never a dull moment when two of the game’s greats join forces with a purpose.

Check out “Too Good,” and show Tech N9ne some love by streaming ASIN9NE right here. 

Quotable Lyrics

On my wrist I got the skeleton
Richie with the see-through face
Drop the whip without the toupee
Pregnant pistol got a due date
I’m too good for my own good
I cross my heart, I knock on wood

Judging from Strick’s activity over the last few weeks, it looks like the North Carolina-born recording artist is getting ready to roll out out his new studio album. Speaking with the rapper for our long-form article about Young Stoner Life Records, Strick said that his upcoming album would be his main priority, so it makes sense that his new material is among his best. On Friday, he continued to tease the arrival of his new project, dropping “Play Stupid” as a collaborative single with Swae Lee.

The smooth new record features a strong verse from Strick, as well as a catchy hook and a verse from Swae Lee. This follows the release of “Bad Girl” with Kaash Paige, which is also expected to make the final tracklist for the album.

Listen to “Play Stupid” below and let us know what you think. Learn more about Strick through our recent interview here.

Quotable Lyrics:

Shawty made my other girl dip
If I was to love her, she would leave me with shit
Still tryna play Cupid
I don’t play mind games, I don’t play stupid
We can take a ride in the Urus
Spend it all, I got more, don’t even trip
Last night we was too lit
We don’t have pics, but we was too lit

A quick look through Kelis’ discography will tell you that the 42-year-old has an apparent love for singing about the sweeter things in life. Titles like “Milkshake,” “Tasty,” and “Sugar Honey Iced Tea” have become some of her biggest hits, and now, she’s adding another one to the list.

The Brooklyn native just released a new single, titled “Midnight Snacks,” in which she sings about exchanging pillow talk before an evening of rolling in the sheets.

Along with the three minute and fifteen second track, Kelis also released a music video directed by Adrienne Raquel. When chatting with Vanity Fair about her concept for visual, she said, “If the Ohio Players and 112 had a baby, what would that look like?”

The clip shows Kelis wearing an unmissable look, rocking pink from head to toe. We’re also shown montages of every sweet treat you could possibly dream of when crafting the perfect midnight snack..

When chatting with the magazine, the singer also revealed that it wasn’t her intention to name her tracks the way that she does.

“It’s been brought to my attention that I always name things after foodstuffs, which I hadn’t really thought about. It definitely wasn’t a conscious decision.”

How are you feeling about Kelis’ latest release? Watch the video above, and share your initial thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

Guilty pleasures, I just can’t deny
I’m greedy and I don’t care
Guilty pleasures, I just can’t deny
‘Cause I know what I want, yeah

[Via]

Lauren Jauregui first rose to fame during her time in the girl group, Fifth Harmony, but now, the 25-year-old is making a name for herself as a solo artist in the music industry. The Miami native just released “Colors,” an emotionally-charged single from her debut project, PRELUDE.

“When you paint a wall, you have to paint over what is underneath. I’m trying to convince myself I’m someone I’m not,” Jauregui said of the new song in a press release.

“The song is a literal conversation. When everyone is gone, it’s just you and I. You can paint on the wall, but you can’t erase them all. I’m letting myself know that no matter what is going on, I need to be okay with myself. You can’t run away from yourself, because all of your layers are still going to be there. You need to learn to see them and accept them.”

“Colors” was produced by Johnny Rain, and features a beautiful combination of spoken word, sparse piano, airy strings, and vocals from Jauregui.

An official release date for PRELUDE has yet to be revealed, although the singer will be hosting a special livestream performance on Moment House on October 14th or 15th (depending on your location) that will see her performing songs from the album for the first time.

Stream “Colors” below and share your favourite lyrics in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

Creator’s watching, I know that much
Sat me down and told me to, “Stop watching, start doing
If you don’t listen to the messages, I promise they’ll just keep coming”
Ignoring Spirit really never helped me amount to nothing so
Grow

Houston rapper Don Toliver has released his sophomore studio album Life Of A Don, which includes features from Travis Scott, Kali Uchis, Baby Keem, and more. The body of work was previously teased with an album trailer, showing off the stunning, jazzy soundscape on “XSCAPE.” With the album officially out now, fans are hearing the song for the first time in full, remarking about how it’s the perfect way to start things off.

Much like his mentor Travis Scott does with his albums, Don Toliver created an alternate world for Life Of A Don, peeling off layers of his creativity and personality to truly unveil another side of himself, becoming even more of a melodist on his sophomore effort. Don’s work with harmonies is second-to-none, and he’s outdone himself again on “XSCAPE,” the first song on his new project.

“XSCAPE” was produced by Chase B, Mike Dean, and others. Have a listen to the album intro below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Yeah, you a one of one
No, I can’t lie, you the one I want
Say what it is, keep it blunt
New girl follow my big ride out the bunch
And I know that it gets old and it gets cold
Just pull up when you outside before the gate close

Mick Jenkins is readying the release of his upcoming album Elephant In The Room, and today the Chicago lyricist has delivered a new single from the project in “Contacts.” His first solo release since previous drop “Truffles,” this one is yet another strong offering from one of the game’s most consistently impressive emcees.

Set to the backdrop of a laid-back and mildly unsettling instrumental — the likes of which we seldom see tackled, a testament to Mick’s originality — Jenkins absolutely snaps in a commanding fashion. It’s clear that there are a few points he’s looking to get off his chest, as evidenced in the opening lines. “They say it ain’t trill enough, they say it ain’t drill enough,” he raps. “I’m coming from the illest side / I just know it’s real enough.” 

Check out Mick Jenkins’ new single “Contacts,” another strong offering from one of the game’s sharpest minds, and hit the comments if you’re eager for that new album.

Quotable Lyrics

Fear God, I’m steppin’ in, no weapon formed,
The needle move, the record scratch, the blessings pouring
Almost like I’m preapproved for everything
My credit good, my check is strong
My breakfast good, I’m shredding wheat
The tears is gone I’m back in form
Overhead just like my baggage I unpack it for him
Don’t exaggerate I’m accurate this javelin throwin’

The protests that we saw sweep through 2020 may be over, but Tyla Yaweh and Morray revisit those tense moments in their latest visual. The pair of artists surfaced on Friday (October 8) with a new collaboration, “Hands Up,” and the crooning rappers decided to share a powerful message in the music video for the single.

Tyla is preparing for the release of his anticipated sophomore studio album Rager Boy, and “Hands Up” is rumored to be slated to make an appearance on the tracklist. In the visual, we find an irate community facing off against police, eventually colliding in a fiery, violent altercation. Scenes are spliced with clips of Tyla and Morray delivering their verses as they are surrounded by protesters who are ready to go up against the authorities, armed with whatever they could get their hands on.

Stream “Hands Up” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

All for, I put the strap in, got my mask in, stuffin’ bags in
Got guns, I put ’em down
I still beat you motherf*cker ass, friend
Don’t get it twisted, my n*gga, I come from the trenches