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Victoria Monét is one of the most talented singer-songwriters in the music industry. In addition to her work for other major artists like Ariana Grande, Chloe X Halle, Selena Gomez, and Brandy, among plenty others, the beloved artist and new mom has proven through her solo output that she has an unrivaled knack for crafting playfully flirtatious and undeniably infectious records.

Several months after releasing the cleverly penned track “F.U.C.K.,” Victoria Monét is back with another post-Jaguarrelease titled “Coastin'”. The three-minute track practically oozes summertime vibes, and the song’s funky instrumental is the perfect soundscape for Monét’s crisp vocals. 

“If sunshine and a good time (and maybe a lil drank) were a song, it would be “Coastin'”!” the Grammy-nominated R&B artist said when speaking on her latest single. “It’s made for people with that good, chill energy and the bassline instantly puts you in a certain feel! Shoutout to the Stereotypes for killing this production. We wanted this song to represent that freedom to finally go outside. After the year we’ve had, it feels even better to be able to finally Coast freely, make unforgettable memories and have a good ass time. Might I add it sounds especially good in the car, poolside or near any beach. Press play and let’s Coast!”

Listen to “Coastin'” below, and let us know in the comments if you’re feeling Victoria Monét’s latest release.

Quotable Lyrics

Baby all I do is…is
Think of the way
The ways I wanna give you this ass
Just how you like
Feel like a Thursday how I’m throwing it back
Imma make it go north south east west coast
Baby we can go north south east west coast

Jorja Smith, while cultivating her own brand of r’n’b, is somehow still unpredictable in her releases. She’s dabbled in a range of sounds, all with an effortless success– from the more soulful and classic-sounding “Teenage Fantasy” to the groovy “Bussdown” to the afrobeats-inspired “Be Honest.” Today’s new release finds her confidently steering us into what may be a little-known genre called ‘Ampiano.’ Described as “a style of house music that emerged from South Africa in 2012,” that late-night influence is definitely present on “All of This.”

The single is interesting in that, over the course of the five-minute-plus record (that in itself unique), the beat and the vocals essentially take turns at being the listener’s focal point. Production– and thus the direction– for this electronic-bent sound comes from DJ Guilty Beatz, whom Jorja met at a writing camp she attended in Jamaica.

“He’s so wonderful to work with and when we initially started the song, it was more a fall to the floor type beat,” the UK singer said of making the record. “He’s shared Amapiano playlists with me before and then during the first lockdown in 2020, he sent me a version of the song like it is now. We then finished writing the song remotely, exchanging messages over WhatsApp with his girlfriend Abby who is also a writer. It’s all about someone who doesn’t deserve you and thinking wow, you really had all of my once, ew.”

Check it out and let us know what you think.

While everyone has been praising Jadakiss’ Verzuz performance, Lupe Fiasco has been quietly continuing his bar-ridden freestyle rampage. Over the past week, the Food & Liquor has dropped off several lyrical clinics, including “Teach A Man How To Fish,” “Carrera Luis Hamilton Jr.,” “On Your Left,” “SBA Lu,” and “Whale Wit.” His latest run of freestyles has even captured the attention of Tyler, the Creator, who recently took to Twitter to give the Chicago-born rapper his props.

Today, Lupe Fiasco has proven once again that he is in fact “going crazy,” by dropping off a fresh new freestyle over the iconic instrumental to Kendrick Lamar’s “Sing About Me.”

Titled “Forest Fires,” the one-minute lyrical exercise opens up with Lupe clarifying that this is just “evening practice.” In addition to getting some timely Veruz and Jason’s Lyric bars off, Lupe also heavily teases his next album, which he recently claimed may be titled “Drill Music In Zion.”

Give Lupe’s latest freestyle a listen below and let us know if you’re looking forward to a full body of work from the Tetsuo & Youth artist.

Quotable Lyrics

I am only going vegan if I’m Jada in the garden, okay kay?
I only did this freestyle to treat it like a movie to sneak that bar in, look
If I’m hungry, I’ll be scarfing, I will eat it if I’m starving
I’mma drop my joint in March cuz I wanna compete with Martin, okay kay?

Young Nudy is a man on a mission this year, having recently come through with his second project of 2021, Rich Shooter. A follow-up to the spooky and sinister DR. EV4L — read our review right here — this new project features even more new material from the Atlanta rapper. Largely shifting away from the horror motif of its predecessor, Rich Shooter’s production is more in line with some of Nudy’s previous work, whimsical and strange while still retaining a hard-hitting edge. 

With plenty of songs to unpack, one of the immediate standouts is “Bodies On Bodies,” immediately capturing the vibe of the album’s cover. Producer Coupe laces Nudy with an eerie sci-fi banger, an original blend of camp and carnage. It’s the exact sort of beat that Nudy tends to excel over, his effortless flow and casual threats still packing a punch — who else can mix Clifford The Big Red Dog and murder most foul in one fell swoop? You can thank his charisma for that, a quality that has kept Nudy engaging throughout his prolific discography.

Check out “Bodies On Bodies” now, and support Nudy by streaming Rich Shooter right here. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Man, I’m still in the hood, in the 6, bitch 
I’m so motherfuckin’ ruthless, I can’t help it 
Hell yeah, you know I’m red like I’m Clifford 
Beam on your head came from the end of my pistol

Paul Wall became a trending topic last week after someone tweeted that his existence in hip-hop culture in 2021 would be problematic. That individual was quickly educated on why they were wrong about that. Paul Wall has cemented his name in hip-hop and Houston rap culture since the early 2000s. His appearance on songs like “Slow Jamz” and “Still Tippin” have carried a legacy that fans still cherish to this day.

This week, Paul Wall reminded everyone that his H-Town roots alongside Lil Keke and Slim Thug for their collaboration on “Still Sippin.” The three rappers ooze swagger on the record as they detail their lavish collection of vehicles and, of course, diamond grillz.

Check out Paul Wall, Lil Keke, and Slim Thug’s brand-new collaboration below.

Quotable Lyrics
I’m in that drop, sittin’ low
I sip that Wok by the fo’
My paint drip out on the floor
Ice in my mouth 10 below

Wiley has remained the Godfather of Grime, regardless of any beef or criticism he faces. He’s had a few back-and-forths with prominent artists that he once took under his wing but it’s mainly produced some solid records. In fact, it seems that in the rise of UK drill and other forms of hip-hop in the country, Wiley is making a concerted effort to keep grime alive by any means necessary.

This week, the rapper returned with some brand new heat following a slew of recent releases. He teamed up with producer Silencer for the record “Tinted Metro” who cooks up a high-energy record for Wiley to talk his shit on. The single follows the release of “Tourbus” which he dropped off earlier this year.

Peep the song below. 

Quotable Lyrics
Shout to the bros dem ’cause you know how it gonna patent
Treat these verses like trappin’
I don’t really mind if he singing or rapping
As long as you can bring the bread and start stackin’ 

Young Adz and Dirtbike LB have been on an incredible run over the past few years. In 2019, their underground buzz translated into widespread success across the UK and Europe as a whole. In that same year, they released three projects that propelled them further towards stardom which ultimately resulted in the release of 2020’s The Blue Print – Us Vs Them. 

Though we haven’t received any new bodies of work from them this year, they’ve been continuously unveiling new heat in the past few months. At top of July, they released “Kevin McCallister” which they followed up recently with “Lake 29.”

The latest single from D Block Europe seems to be a promising indication that we could get a new project from them in the near future.

Peep the single below.

Quotable Lyrics
I cannot park up the Rolls Truck, Rolls truck
I’m leaving my truck in the valet, smelling the Cali, he knows us
I’m young and I’m rich and I’m reckless
The olders can never control us

Lila Iké has been one of the most promising acts in the UK in the past few years. Though a collection of singles propelled her towards widespread acclaim, it was the release of her 2020 project The ExPerience that earned her nominations at the MOBOs and positions of several year-end lists. 

Though Lila hasn’t released any new music since she dropped her five-song EP, she returned this past weekend with her latest offering, “Batty Rider Shorts.” The reggae artist’s new single boasts an incredibly powerful message calling for the protection of children against sexual predators. In a statement, Lila explained that the song was four years in the making.

“This song was inspired by a situation I observed within my community,” she wrote.”An innocent child (age 10 or so) who I would often sit and speak with about life and give words of encouragement (even whilst I was a child myself ) eventually was taken advantage of by someone who should have been looking out for her. I was moved to tears on my drive back from the country as I thought about how her light became infiltrated by the dark energies that are hovering over children everyday, all over the world.”

Quotable Lyrics
Gun the yute dem lock it from before dem in dem teens
No English, Mathematics, just a ‘matic in them jeans
Say a that a di regime autocratic with the scheme
Cycle nah go stop it as dramatic as it seems

The new 1017 roster is keeping the streets hot. The rapper made a formal introduction to the revamped label on 2020s So Icy Gang, Vol. 1 which led the way for artists like Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano to prosper. Unfortunately, their legal situation is preventing them from fully keeping their presence in the game but the other artists that Gucci has taken under his wing are on their way to big things.

Though Gucci Mane’s had a few women that he’s signed to the roster, Enchanting is shaping up to be the biggest female artist to emerge from the 1017 imprint. Over the weekend, Enchanting unleashed a brand new single titled, “Big Chant” featuring Gucci Mane. Over eerie flutes, Enchanting flexes her wordplay and versatile flow before Gucci slides in and sprinkles a bit of his swag into the equation.

Check the song out below.

Quotable Lyrics
I ain’t jumped up off the porch, I took a leap off
He just a sheep playing a wolf, that’s why that sheep lost
He trying to keep it undercover, we pull the sheets off
He put his cape on, trying to save her but she still creeped off

Rather than waiting until New Music Friday, Young Nudy blessed his fans with a stacked 20-track project today. Titled Rich Shooter, Nudy’s latest effort arrives less than three months after his lauded May album DR. EV4L and days before the start of his upcoming DR. EV4L vs Rich Shooter Tour in Houston, Texas.

Rich Shooter features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Future, 2FeetBino, 21 Lil Harold, and several other artists, yet one of the album’s most exciting new tracks actually features an Atlanta artist who remains the city’s best-kept secret: Peewee Longway. The project’s fifth track, titled “Know How I Rock,” sees the frequent collaborators reuniting on wax once again for an impressive new track.

Together, Nudy and Peewee skate over Coupe’s sinister production. Both Atlanta artists make it known that their street reputations should be taken seriously, with Nudy employing a more aggressive flow and Peewee evoking memories of Gucci Mane infamously murdering Jeezy’s associate in 2005.

Check out Young Nudy’s Peewee Longway-assisted “Know How I Rock” below, and listen to the rest of Rich Shooter here.

Quotable Lyrics

Ain’t no face on the case call me Juwop
No more bodies we searching for new opps
Send your hitta, we murder like Guwop
Send a blick with a blick, make em move out