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Sean Paul, one of Jamaica’s most successful and beloved singer/rapper’s, hasn’t taken any breaks during his over 25 year stint in the music industry. This grind doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon either, as Paul may have one of the most fun songs of the Summer this week with “Only Fanz” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. 

“Only Fanz” doesn’t deviate too far from the Sean Paul formula often distinguished by incredibly catchy hooks and bouncy acrobat-influenced instrumentals- a sound he popularized with tracks like “Temperature”. While the track doesn’t feature any wild experimentation or breathtaking performances, it finds success in its simplicity and overall pleasant vibe. 

Ty Dolla $ign’s feature stands out on the track as well and sees the singer’s long-awaited return to a more tropical and beach sound. Thankfully, Dolla $ign avoids overshadowing Sean Paul’s performance and instead chooses to compliment it with a short refrain.

Perhaps a danceable groove like “Only Fanz” is just what we need as Summer dwindles into its final weeks and responsibility looms on the horizon. 

Check out the music video below and let us know what you think!

Quotable Lyrics:

She don’t work but I know she work for that, yeah (Bada bang, bang, bang)
She’s a flirt for all the gifts and trips and cash, yeah (Woo, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh yeah)
She don’t work but I know she work for that
Bada bang, bang, bang, bang

It’s been hard for 25-year-old New York rapper Flipp Dinero to replicate his breakout success in 2019 with tracks like “Leave Me Alone” and “How I Move” featuring Lil Baby, though not without trying. The rapper has released singles and new collaborations consistently throughout 2020 and 2021, all to varying degrees of success, though nothing has come close to the popularity of his 2019 hits. However, “Play My Part,” the rapper’s first release since May, could turn the tide for Flipp Dinero in 2021 and put him back on everyone’s playlist. 

Flipp Dinero’s signature raspy voice and drawn-out melodies are an immediate stand-out on the track, backed by a driving guitar beat. Flipp Dinero moves through his vocal range in the first verse and chorus as he flexes his money and vows to never switch up on those who got him to where he is. Apparently, Flipp Dinero is happy just where he is in life- stacking up one and playing his part in. the industry and on the street.

“Play My Part” dropped with an accompanying music video.

Check it out below and let us know what you think:

Quotable Lyrics:

Playin’ my part
I got no choice, i can’t love from the start
All of this pain from the game in my heart
We ain’t the same, i’m just playin’ my part, yeah

J Balvin previewed his fifth studio album, Jose, with a lead single from the project, titled “Qué Locura,” Friday. The song title translates to “what madness” in English.

The “Que Locura” video, directed by Jose Emilio Sagaró, sees Balvin rocking a blazer and shoes from Nike, surrounded by a group of dancers in an art gallery.

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Balvin’s last album, Colores, was released in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a decision that the singer said was difficult to make. He spoke with ET at the time about how he came to the conclusion to drop the project during such dark times.

“I asked [my fans], ‘Do you guys want the album or not?’ And, 99 percent of the response was, ‘Yes, drop that now. We need vibes, we need Colores.’ I knew it was time to give back and forget about competition and drop the music,” he expressed. “When you do things with your heart, they end up being amazing.”

Balvin also announced that Jose will be released on September 10.

Check out “Qué Locura” below.

Quotable Lyrics:

La disco está llena y yo pensando dizque en ti
Qué locura, mami, qué locura
¿Será que en este cuento, mami, yo te olvido al fin?
Qué locura, mami, qué locura

[Via]

Just a few years ago, Smooky MarGielaa made a name for himself as a teenager thanks to a co-sign from none other than A$AP Rocky. After appearing on the second Cozy Tapes project, MarGielaa continued to drop singles that showed off just how good he is with melodic tones. In 2021, MarGielaa has changed up his sound a bit as now, he is going for some rockstar aesthetics. On his latest track “WokRock,” Smooky is able to find his pocket in the rock lane with one of his most menacing bangers to date.

Throughout this track, we get a dark guitar line that sounds like it came from a System Of A Down track. From there, MarGielaa’s flow is commanding all while more distorted guitar soloing is done in the background. The beat has this slow burn to it and you can’t help but get hyped up while listening.

Give us your thoughts on this new track, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Cuban link chain with the bracelet to match (Bracelet to match)
I been gettin’ this bread since a jit, that’s a fact (That’s a fact)
Yea, haha, come get your chain back, haha, haha
You broke and my pockets fat (My pockets fat)

California rapper D Smoke has been capitalizing off of his “Best Rap Album” Grammy nomination in 2020 for the better part of a year now, using the newfound success to establish new collaborations in the industry and expand his musical horizons. With around 15 years under his belt in the rap game, D Smoke’s isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel with his particular sound, but instead find a balance between lyrical depth and high energy like some of his contemporaries. This style manifests perfectly in his new release, “Shame On You.”

Backed by a simple beat that mixes dark piano sounds with a classic drum pattern, D Smoke truly sets himself apart from the competition with constant flow changes and stand-out lyrics. The hook, which finds D Smoke talking down on his haters while flexing and emphasizing his work ethic, is immediately catchy and almost manifests as an anthem. Every verse seems different as the rapper’s floes become more and more eccentric. 

Check out the track below and let us know what you think:

Quotable Lyrics:

Two times for N***** that ain’t gon’ lose
3 times for N***** that break wrong rules
1 time for n***** to pay those dues
If you ain’t gettin’ it then shame on you

Benny The Butcher has been one of the most consistent artists in hip-hop over the last few years, so it should come as absolutely no surprise that his latest release is full of quality songs. On Friday, Benny came through with his brand new EP called Pyrex Picasso, and there are some undeniable bangers to be found here. One of the standout tracks is a song called “Flood The Block” which features some incredible sampling.

Considering this is a Benny The Butcher song, you can expect quite a few clever bars about drug-dealing and living a fast life that comes with some very harsh realities. Benny’s word play is on point here and there is no doubt that he’s on top of his game when it comes to his pen. If you’re a Benny fan, you’re most certainly going to like this latest effort.

Quotable Lyrics:

Pound in y’all lap, ridin’, dressed down in all black
And that gangster shit you warn don’t come out ’til y’all rap
And that old work you put in don’t count ’cause y’all rats, uh
Bimmer weavin’ between cars, got me breathin’ hard

While YNW Melly might be locked up on some pretty serious charges right now, there is no denying just how much his fanbase rides for him. With each new Instagram update, fans get excited about the prospect of Melly dropping new music. On Friday, he came through for those supporters with a brief new project called Just A Matter Of Slime. There are a ton of features on this album, including a collab with Young Thug on the track “Caprisun Fun.”

This song has your typical trap beat to it although some of the instrumentation is clearly geared towards the summer months. Throughout the track, YNW Melly uses his unique voice to rap about money, women, and power, all while Young Thug complements the artist perfectly. This is the kind of song one would come to expect from Melly, and there is no doubt that fans are going to appreciate it.

Let us know what you think, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

She live a slatt life, I live a Florida life (Ya dig)
I live a slatt lifе (Blatt), we live a blatt life
Shе wanna fuck on the beach at night (For real)
She wanna fuck me ’cause the diamonds in my chain loud (Yeah)

While Kodak Black and Jackboy might be beefing, there is no doubt that Kodak has taught Jackboy a lot over the last couple of years. Jackboy’s songwriting ability has seen massive improvement as of late, and now, he is experimenting with some melodies. In fact, on his latest song “You Can Go (Na Na Na),” Jackboy showcases just how versatile his voice truly is, all while delivering a catchy track that will catch fans a bit off guard.

This new effort begins with some gorgeous guitar melodies all while an electric guitar solo helps usher in Jackboy’s voice. From there, the artist delivers some braggadocios lyrics all while professing how he will never switch up on his day ones. The melodies throughout the track are infectious and there is no doubt that the Florida artist is ready to take the next leap in his career. 

As for the music video, Jackboy is seen roaming throughout Paris, and it helps to enhance the overall feel of the song.

Quotable Lyrics:

Go ask about my clique, they gon say we run the town
Could even ask the opps they already know how we get down
My dog fresh out the box and he smoking bout a pound
Shoot up your block he missed and Imma get the rebound

Lil Pump’s rise to fame was certainly a polarizing one as he came up during a time where “mumble rap” was being attributed to every single new and young artist. With hits like “Gucci Gang,” Pump was able to rise to the top and while he has mostly taken a breather from music, his fans have still remained by his side. Today, Pump made his grand return with a brand new song called “Racks To The Ceiling,” which features the stylings of Tory Lanez.

With this new song, Lil Pump can be found shouting over some bombastic production that fits the vibe of Pump’s previous efforts. The artist can be heard flexing all of his wealth while offering up a refreshing flow that will bring you back to that 2017 energy. As for Tory, he offers up a solid complementary verse that adds to the overall feel of the track.

You can check out this new song, down below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Watch how I blow through a million
Dive in the pussy, esskeetit, ooh (Yeah)
All of my whips came tinted
None of my cars ain’t rented, ooh (Woah), uh

Perhaps one of Russ’ greatest traits over the years is that he’s never made his fans wait for new music. Every single week, you can expect Russ to drop something new and unique for the supporters that have always stood behind him. This past week, Russ teased a brand new guitar ballad on his Twitter account, and after overwhelming support, he decided to make it this week’s release.

“When I’m With You” is a gentle track that sees Russ stripping back the pieces and going for a more intimate vibe. As the guitar chords wallow in the background, Russ delivers a touching love letter to the person who allows him to be himself. There is a deep love emanating from the track and the tone of the song is immediately recognizable. It’s a song that will have you yearning for that same type of love, which ultimately means the song did its job.

You can check out the new effort, below. 

Quotable Lyrics:

Don’t have to try too hard, don’t have to act
I can just be myself, take off the mask
You make me forget I’m a lonely man
Basically, I’m sayin’ I like who I am—