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Common is one of the most respected veterans in the hip-hop world and over the past few years, he has always made sure to speak on pressing issues in his music. The artist is a poet in its truest form and his new projects always provide some incredible lyricism and flows. On Friday, he dropped off A Beautiful Revolution Pt.2 which contains an array of features. On the song “Saving Grace,” we get a feature from Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, who sounds fantastic when paired with Common’s rapping.

The track has a psychedelic guitar part which is fed through a wah pedal to give you that Funkadelic sound that one would find on a track like “Maggot Brain.” From there, Common delivers an inspired verse all while Howard belts out the perfect complementary verse to fit the aesthetics of the record. It’s yet another fine effort from these two and you can check it out, below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Behind my eyes, I reach for skies that tell no lies
The earth, it cries for change that can’t be televised
We polarized and synthesized by stimuli
My heart is why the parts all died, I can’t deny

Charlotte artist Hotboy Shaq has been making some big moves as of late especially following his 2020 release My Time. The artist has caught the attention of some big names in the industry and he is looking to capitalize on this newfound success. Fans have also been eager to hear new music, and that is exactly what he came through with recently as he dropped off a new effort with Rich Homie Quan called “Ain’t Been The Same.”

Throughout this track, both artists lament about the pain and trauma that comes with living street life. There are some gorgeous piano melodies in the instrumental and it adds to the emotional themes. Both artists have melodic performances and it’s clear they have solid chemistry when it comes to building song.

You can stream the new effort from these artists, below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Pussy n****s hating they just want to see me lose
Can’t knock me off my pivot, Imma knock em out they shoes
Straight out the gutter gotta watch the way I move
Damn, I ain’t been the same in a long time

Cousin Stizz has returned to reclaim his place in New England’s mainframe, sharing his latest “Say Dat” cut, attaching to it a proper visual saluting his hometown in the process.

For the cut, Stizz makes his way to the Boston Public Library in a cinematic visual as he lets loose on his first solo outing since 2019’s Trying To Find My Next Thrill album. The track is produced by the hands of Snapz, Armaan and Blasian Beats.

“I freestyled and recorded ‘Say Dat’ myself at my crib very drunk w snapz maybe 3 mins after he made the beat in the living room (Luke thanks for the mix playa),” he penned on Twitter about the new release. “We were just trying to have fun so the love is amazing to all of us. Thank you!”

Quotable Lyrics

She congratulate me, ’cause I move just like the mayor (Say that)
Choppa on my youngin’, he a smooth operator (Say that)
My move shark to hater, I’m the glove, no Gary Payton (Say that)
My dawg said the word, shocked a J, he loved the flavor (Say that)
Kept my head down and got to work ’til we made it out (Say that)
You forgot it, I can’t live without it (Uh)

Metallica is one of the most legendary metal bands of all time and their Black Album from 1991 is one of their most classic albums thanks to the fact that it brought their sound to the mainstream. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this project, the band has come out with a special album full of covers from a diverse range of artists. In fact, plenty of hip-hop acts can be found on this new album, including Flatbush Zombies who were joined by DJ Scratch for a unique rendition of “The Unforgiven” which is one of the biggest hits on the album.

With this new version of the song, we get a sample of the acoustic guitar line all while James Hetfield’s original chorus is played throughout the song. From there, we get some inspired verses from Erick The Architect, Zombie Juice, and Meechy Darko. The group’s vocal stylings fit perfectly over the song all while DJ Scratch’s production helps keep the song’s original vibe alive.

Flatbush Zombies and Metallica is a crossover you wouldn’t expect although it is certainly done tastefully.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m tryin’ to stop thinkin’ about the bad
But will we ever stop thinkin’ about our past
Regrets, grudges, everything that ain’t last
Feel like I’m under water trying to throw punches but I’m hittin’ glass

Jay-Z is highly regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time and for good reason. Throughout his historic career, he has dropped numerous classic albums, including The Blueprint which was one of his first introductions to the mainstream world. While Jay-Z had built a solid catalog prior to The Blueprint, it took a while before his songs would become chart-topping hits. Today, the album is turning 20 years old and fans are reflecting on the impact this album had on the hip-hop world.

You can’t mention The Blueprint without talking about the track “Izzo (H.O.V.A.) which was Jay’s first-ever top 10 track on the Billboard charts. With this song, Jay talks about drug dealing and the perils of the music industry. The track is incredibly catchy as it offers up some focused flows as well as a hook that references one of Jay’s many nicknames. It is a track that showcases Jay’s abilities when it comes to writing and wordplay, and if you’re a hip-hop fan, the impact of the song is undeniable.

Tell us your favorite track from The Blueprint, in the comments below.z

Quotable Lyrics:

Can’t leave rap alone, the game needs me
Haters want me clapped in chrome, it ain’t easy
Cops want to knock me, D.A. wants to box me in
But somehow, I beat them charges like Rocky

Baby Keem has been bubbling for a few years now and in 2021, he has had a quick ascension to fame thanks to numerous co-signs from the likes of Kanye West, Travis Scott, and most importantly, his beloved cousin Kendrick Lamar. Yesterday, the artist dropped his brand new album The Melodic Blue which is filled with some eclectic tracks that have already set the internet ablaze. One of the standouts on the album is the track “gorgeous” which sees Keem at his most melodic.

The artist sings about women on the track while also going in deep on the perils of fame and the hoops he now has to jump through just to have some normalcy. It’s a track that is in stark contrast to songs like “range brothers” and “family ties” although that’s the point. The Melodic Blue is filled with unique sounds, and “gorgeous” just so happens to fit that bill.

Quotable Lyrics:

Trophies hidin’ in the nosebleeds
Baby, get to know me, I got rich off no sleep
Baby got the Rollie, workin’ through the proceeds
Baby, I go toe-to-toe-to-toe with the whole league

Los Angeles and New York have collided on “No Makeup,” this week’s New Music Friday offering from Bino Rideaux. The West Coast rapper returns with a new single with the help of Blxst who held down the production and King Combs who assisted with a feature. The track arrives just a month ahead of Bino’s forthcoming concert at The Novo in L.A., and he delivers an accompanying music video that boasts beautiful women swinging around a stripper pole. 

On the track, Bino and Combs spit a few sexually explicit bars over a laid-back groove that is sure to satisfy fans. When Bino announced the single’s release on social media, dozens of his peers jumped in to give him a co-sign. King Combs couldn’t help but add his two cents when he commented, “ITS UP AND ITS STUCK [fire emojis].” Of course, he was quoting Cardi B.

Stream “No Makeup” and let us know what you think of this collaboration.

Quotable Lyrics

How you did it? yo ex n*gga was a f*ck n*gga
Girl that n*gga lame, we could mop up
Watching yo phone know my name finna pop up
Bout lil baby I do it big she know I got her
Still f*ck a p*ssy n*gga block up

Los Angeles and New York have collided on “No Makeup,” this week’s New Music Friday offering from Bino Rideaux. The West Coast rapper returns with a new single with the help of Blxst who held down the production and King Combs who assisted with a feature. The track arrives just a month ahead of Bino’s forthcoming concert at The Novo in L.A., and he delivers an accompanying music video that boasts beautiful women swinging around a stripper pole. 

On the track, Bino and Combs spit a few sexually explicit bars over a laid-back groove that is sure to satisfy fans. When Bino announced the single’s release on social media, dozens of his peers jumped in to give him a co-sign. King Combs couldn’t help but add his two cents when he commented, “ITS UP AND ITS STUCK [fire emojis].” Of course, he was quoting Cardi B.

Stream “No Makeup” and let us know what you think of this collaboration.

Quotable Lyrics

How you did it? yo ex n*gga was a f*ck n*gga
Girl that n*gga lame, we could mop up
Watching yo phone know my name finna pop up
Bout lil baby I do it big she know I got her
Still f*ck a p*ssy n*gga block up

Tems is the Nigerian musician behind the song that many would argue was the song of the summer: WizKid’s “Essence.” Despite being released last November, that runaway hit has been stuck in several fans’ heads all spring and summer long, but over the past handful of weeks, Tems’ star power has increased even more. 

In August, WizKid released a Justin Bieber-assisted remix to “Essence,” marking Tems’ first collaboration with the Justice singer, and just last week, the sensational Nigerian artist made a scene-stealing appearance on Drake’s insanely successful sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy. Now, one week after her high-profile appearance on Drizzy’s “Fountains,” Tems has returned with a bop of her own.

“Crazy Tings,” is a rhythmic track that finds Tems floating over breezy reggae production from Guilty Beatz.

If you’ve been impressed by Tems’ sensational appearances on Drake and WizKid’s songs this year, then listening to “Crazy Tings” is a must. Scroll down to check out the rising star’s latest single.

Quotable Lyrics

All you do is lie and lie and lie
All you do is try and try and try
You don’t even know the kind of things
But you try to tell me all these thing
Give me some time, I need peace

Tems is the Nigerian musician behind the song that many would argue was the song of the summer: WizKid’s “Essence.” Despite being released last November, that runaway hit has been stuck in several fans’ heads all spring and summer long, but over the past handful of weeks, Tems’ star power has increased even more. 

In August, WizKid released a Justin Bieber-assisted remix to “Essence,” marking Tems’ first collaboration with the Justice singer, and just last week, the sensational Nigerian artist made a scene-stealing appearance on Drake’s insanely successful sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy. Now, one week after her high-profile appearance on Drizzy’s “Fountains,” Tems has returned with a bop of her own.

“Crazy Tings,” is a rhythmic track that finds Tems floating over breezy reggae production from Guilty Beatz.

If you’ve been impressed by Tems’ sensational appearances on Drake and WizKid’s songs this year, then listening to “Crazy Tings” is a must. Scroll down to check out the rising star’s latest single.

Quotable Lyrics

All you do is lie and lie and lie
All you do is try and try and try
You don’t even know the kind of things
But you try to tell me all these thing
Give me some time, I need peace