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Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue has arrived in full, and many are still unpacking the project in these early hours. Officially the first release of Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang label, K Dot’s involvement has been a focal point for many curious fans. Yet it’s his cousin Keem who is the star of this particular show, and what a strange and fascinating circus it is. 

Nowhere is that more evident than “Range Brothers,” a track that has already gained notoriety thanks to a few interesting choice ad-libs from Kendrick — “top of the morning” and “she’s hot” come to mind. Yet beyond the tongue-in-cheek comedic elements, “Range Brothers” deserves credit for its diverse production and dynamic performance from Keem. Though you may have already developed an opinion before diving in based entirely on a ten-second burst of Kendrick shenanigans, consider diving in to “Range Brothers” with an open mind.

For those that have — where do you stand on the zany (and surprisingly orchestral) track, as well as The Melodic Blue in its entirety?

Quotable Lyrics

I was raised in the projects, we could go at it, nigga
I can’t waste no time on a co-edded, nigga
Bro-code, me an’ Dad count through seven figures
Raised around bottles and dope fiends
On a high since the day I turned sixteen
747, I’m starin’ at plane wings
Prayin’ the Lord’s seen, Grandma prayin’ for me

Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue has arrived in full, and many are still unpacking the project in these early hours. Officially the first release of Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang label, K Dot’s involvement has been a focal point for many curious fans. Yet it’s his cousin Keem who is the star of this particular show, and what a strange and fascinating circus it is. 

Nowhere is that more evident than “Range Brothers,” a track that has already gained notoriety thanks to a few interesting choice ad-libs from Kendrick — “top of the morning” and “she’s hot” come to mind. Yet beyond the tongue-in-cheek comedic elements, “Range Brothers” deserves credit for its diverse production and dynamic performance from Keem. Though you may have already developed an opinion before diving in based entirely on a ten-second burst of Kendrick shenanigans, consider diving in to “Range Brothers” with an open mind.

For those that have — where do you stand on the zany (and surprisingly orchestral) track, as well as The Melodic Blue in its entirety?

Quotable Lyrics

I was raised in the projects, we could go at it, nigga
I can’t waste no time on a co-edded, nigga
Bro-code, me an’ Dad count through seven figures
Raised around bottles and dope fiends
On a high since the day I turned sixteen
747, I’m starin’ at plane wings
Prayin’ the Lord’s seen, Grandma prayin’ for me

Fivio Foreign might be on the best run of his career thus far. The Brooklyn drill rapper has been a staple in the scene for a few years and following his standout appearance on Kanye West’s tenth studio album, DONDA, Fivio is right back at it with his latest single, titled “Story Time.”

Hip-hop fans have been raving about Fivio Foreign’s verse on “Off The Grid” for the better part of the last month, and the 31-year-old rapper has officially returned with a new single, telling another reflective tale about his time behind bars. The song was produced by AyooAA, SavBeats, and 808k Antares, and the video was directed by Alonzo Hellerbach.

Check out “Story Time” below and let us know what you think. 

Quotable Lyrics:

He walked in the spot
They told him, “Strip, cough, squat”
The C.O. just told him that this is procedure but he knew in his mind that he was doin’ a lot
He had to figure it out and then learn all the rules and then follow them, like it or not
He caught a new charge ’cause he had a little weed
Tryna sneak this shit in, it was right in his sock
Yeah, they had him intake for like a week
They hate his guts, they think he killed police
They made it super cold with the AC
They ain’t give him no blanket, they ain’t give him no sheets

Fivio Foreign might be on the best run of his career thus far. The Brooklyn drill rapper has been a staple in the scene for a few years and following his standout appearance on Kanye West’s tenth studio album, DONDA, Fivio is right back at it with his latest single, titled “Story Time.”

Hip-hop fans have been raving about Fivio Foreign’s verse on “Off The Grid” for the better part of the last month, and the 31-year-old rapper has officially returned with a new single, telling another reflective tale about his time behind bars. The song was produced by AyooAA, SavBeats, and 808k Antares, and the video was directed by Alonzo Hellerbach.

Check out “Story Time” below and let us know what you think. 

Quotable Lyrics:

He walked in the spot
They told him, “Strip, cough, squat”
The C.O. just told him that this is procedure but he knew in his mind that he was doin’ a lot
He had to figure it out and then learn all the rules and then follow them, like it or not
He caught a new charge ’cause he had a little weed
Tryna sneak this shit in, it was right in his sock
Yeah, they had him intake for like a week
They hate his guts, they think he killed police
They made it super cold with the AC
They ain’t give him no blanket, they ain’t give him no sheets

He just performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week, and Baby Keem is back with the visual to his single, “issues.” The rapper shared his anticipated album The Melodic Blue on Friday (September 10), and already, social media has lit up with conversations about the project. It features looks from Don Toliver, Travis Scott, and Kendrick Lamar—and it marks his debut studio album and his first musical offering since he released his 2019 mixtape, Die For My B*tch.

Along with The Melodic Blue comes the visual to “Issues,” and it mirrors the lyrical setting. On the track, Keem reflects on the issues plaguing him, and in the video, he rides his bicycle through the desert as he spends some alone time with his thoughts. Stream “issues” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

I’ve been duckin’ my friends, I’ve been stuck on my ends
Memories about people all in my head
First come to mind is my mama buyin’ me Jordans
Are we really made equal? ‘Cause everybody got plans
I can’t go ghost, I face demons
Don’t let it defeat you, all in my hands

An award-winning Broadway stage play has been adapted for the silver screen. Dear Evan Hansen is moving from the stage to movie theaters, and the film is set to arrive in just a few weeks on September 24. With it comes a star-studded soundtrack that includes the talents of Top Dawg Entertainment songbird, SZA, on the single “The Anonymous Ones.”

The singer is familiar with lending her vocals for soundtracks and most recently, she was featured alongside SAINt JHN on “Just For Me” from Space Jam: A New Legacy. Other features on the Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack reportedly include Tori Kelly, Dan + Shay, and Finneas. The movie’s synopsis reads:

A high school senior suffers from social anxiety disorder which leads him to struggle at school. His journey of self-discovery and acceptance begins following the suicide of a fellow classmate.

Stream “The Anonymous Ones” and share your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

If I had the girl who fakes emotion
Spends so fast so she won’t fall
(World moving so fast though, too fast)
She’s built a wall of her redeemers
Keep out the question:
“Without it is she worth anything at all?”

As he continues to face his legal battles from behind bars, YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s career is pushing forward rapidly. The 21-year-old father of seven has been leading force in the Rap game for years and recently, he solidified a big business move by signing a deal with Motown Records on a global joint venture, which extends to every artist on his label, including Quando Rondo, NoCap, P Yungin, Meechy Baby, Rjae, and Rojay.

On the heels of the good news comes a new single from the rapper, “Life Support,” and for good measure, his team delivered a music video as well. The visual is comprised of YoungBoy snippets, and some clips may look familiar to fans because they have seen similar images on social media. You’ll find YoungBoy putting in work in the studio, enjoying cityscapes as he drives around town, and of course, spending tie with his girlfriend.

Stream “Life Support” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Drugs got my mind clickin’
On my Kawaski, tryna do a head clippin’
Darling, all it got me feeling suicidal
AirForce 1 ain’t cost too much
I’ma pull up thirty-thousand dollar Balmain jeans
Pull up with that blicky and it touch you with some beans

It has been a minute since we’ve received a solo effort from Ari Lennox. Earlier this year, the Dreamville singer teamed up with Queen Naija on “Set Him Up,” and while fans enjoyed hearing her vocals on the track, they have been begging the Shea Butter Baby star to make a triumphant return. Ari has been teasing her latest single “Pressure,” including clips from what is expected to be a vintage glam-inspired music video.

Back in July, the R&B singer’s supporters were pestering her about releasing another album but she set them straight, letting it be known that she is not in a rush to drop a record. “I’m content with my discography. Wether top 40 or not. Don’t care. My heart and Soul is in every single joint that’s out. Even my SoundCloud joints.”

“So until it feels right there simply won’t be no date on another project. So living my life is what I’ll continue doing.” Stream Ari Lennox’s “Pressure” and share your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

Now you textin’ me, you know I won’t reply (Reply)
Why you ain’t f*ck with me when I wasn’t this fly (Fly)
Now I’m on top and now I’m ridin’ sky-high (Pressure)
Don’t need nobody but I’ll take you down tonight
And I’m okay with bein’ nasty (Pressure)

She has been heating things up on social media for some time, and now, fans have received the first taste of Chloe Bailey’s solo efforts. The world grew to love Chloe as she was one half of Chloe x Halle, but as the sisters grow into their own, they’ve not only decided to create their individual social media platforms, but they also are embarking on new career paths. 

Halle recently wrapped filming The Little Mermaid’s live-action movie, and Chloe has been turning heads online as she brings sex appeal to her followers. The singer has been teasing her first solo single “Have Mercy,” and it does not disappoint. Chloe will reportedly be performing the single for the first time on the MTV Video Music Awards stage in just a few days, so stream the track and let us know what you think.

Also, this sexy music video features a cameo, so let us know who you see.

Quotable Lyrics

How to surf it, man, how to work it, man
It’s on purpose, I’m doin’ it big
Body language like speaking Spanglish
I’ll educate ya how to do this sh*t
Temporary, that’s never rare-y
I’m necessary, yeah, I am that b*tch

Common is currently preparing to drop his 14th solo studio album, titled A Beautiful Revolution Vol. 2, this Friday, but before it hits streaming services at midnight, the legendary emcee has pulled up to Power 106 Los Angeles to show that he still has what it takes to absolutely body an L.A. Leakers freestyle.

Even as the first artist to get in the hot seat since TDE’s Ray Vaughn skated over Snoop Dogg and Beanie Sigel classics two weeks ago, Common immediately shows that he’s up for the challenge, and for nearly eight minutes, the veteran Chicago artist delivers plenty of quotable bars over Raekwon’s “Incarcerated Scarfaces” and “Group Home’s “Livin Proof.”

Catch Common’s freestyle for the L.A. Leakers below. What’s the verdict — did he snap or was it underwhelming? Let us know your verdict in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics

Sometimes I go offline to get these lines off
My crown chakra’s like a Chi-town opera
Violence, violence, they broke in my crib and seen Oscars
Emmys, Grammys, damn he
Near a EGOT and he still Hip Hop
I’m to rap what Bird is to Bebop, what AI is to Reebok
What Jada is to D-Block, the game need a detox
Go get your turmeric, your Dr. Sebi Sea Moss
Burning sands that we crossed for the tribes that we lost
In a war with stars, I make niggas into ewoks