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Riding off of the massive success of her latest single “Bouncin” and anticipating her new album, Kentucky singer Tinashe is looking towards the future. Not only is her highly anticipated 333 full-length release around the corner, but “I Can See The Future” finds Tinashe foreseeing a romantic future with her lover. “I Can See The Future” sees Tinashe as confident and comfortable as ever, over a simple trap beat. 

The new release follows Tinashe’s signature R&B formula with airy vocals over an atmospheric trap beat. The hook is almost hypnotic in its repetitiveness and gentle melody, with Tinashe repeating “I can see the future/ And it looks like you and I.”

The verses feature some of Tinashe’s most impressive rapping performances yet. She moves seamlessly between aggressive and complex flows and more focused vocal riffs as she separates her commentary about haters and toxicity from the passion she feels in her relationship.

If 333 sounds even remotely similar to “I Can See The Future” or “Bouncin”, fans are in for a treat. 

Check out the track below as well as our R&B SEASON playlist on Spotify.

Quotable Lyrics:      

I got drip from next season, exclusive or custom
It’s a cold world, I’m smothered in Moncler
What you see in me, it’s not her and it’s not fair
I got money like the boys, I pull up, they all stare                               

Fresh off a scene-stealing verse on Benny The Butcher’s The Plugs I Met 2, BSF lyricist Rick Hyde has come through to deliver a hard-hitting new single called “Hustler’s Prayer.” Produced by The SoulMonsters, the track immediately conjures a nostalgic and grimy tone — evocative of some of the early work of Mobb Deep, who often scored their tracks with a darker style of boom-bap.

Off the rip, Hyde establishes gravitas through unflinching depictions of street life. “Stir it in the water like it’s Nesquick,” he spits. “The last 50 was my best flip, then I made an exit / I was bold enough to sell that shit and man enough to just quit / the feds started sweeping like its crumbs all in the kitchen.” Fellow BSF affiliate Heem keeps the same energy throughout his own verse: “we witnessed dead bodies, just another day on Warren / just kill em’ fuck a warnin’ / the undercovers swarmin’.” 

Fans of the BSF movement would be wise to check out “Hustler’s Prayer” now, brought to life by two formidable emcees in Rick Hyde and Heem. Do you think these two are next up?

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Stir it in the water like it’s Nesquick
The last 50 was my best flip, then I made an exit
I was bold enough to sell that shit and man enough to just quit
The feds started sweeping like its crumbs all in the kitchen

Sheff G has largely tried to capture the New York drill scene after the passing of Pop Smoke in the beginning of last year. With tracks like “We Gettin’ Money” and “Weight on Me”, Sheff G has established himself as a drill pioneer and earned opportunities with mainstream hitmakers. “On Go” featuring Polo G marks one of his most high profile collaborations yet, and the chemistry between the two may set it up so that it’s one of his Sheff  most successful yet.

Though the beat is reminiscent of those on a number of his previous releases, Sheff G dons his signature drill flow and booming voice on the new release. He slides across the drill beat with expressive ad-libs and a very natural tone of voice. Shouting out the late Pop Smoke and the rest of his entourage, “On Go” sees Sheff G as proud and aggressive as ever. 

Polo G compliments Sheff G with an impressive high-register and high-energy verse. The Chicago rapper has become increasingly comfortable on the alternatively paced drill beats (songs like “Clueless” featuring Pop Smoke and Five Foreign), and “On Go” is only a continuation of his ability to adjust. He debatably outshines Sheff G– exhibiting more aggression and drive than his counterpart. 

Check out the track and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics:

they love when this motorcycle in the city
i got the clips for the amg
don’t tell me slow down, knowin’ i’ma speed
don’t tell me slow down, knowin’ this a race

Lil Tecca first emerged onto the scene with “Ransom,” as breakout a hit as one might imagine. What he lacked in lyrical complexity he made up for in impish charm, casual swagger, and a keen mind for infectious melody. Now, Tecca has returned with another new single “Money On Me,” opting to stick to themes he’s already well familiar with. Which is to say, balling at an unrelenting pace.

Over a whimsical instrumental, Tecca floats as he sing-raps tales of paradise and the benefits of the lavish lifestyle. Still, there’s a faint melancholy hidden within the production, perhaps inviting listeners to look a little deeper; beneath the trappings of wealth, is Lil Tecca truly satisfied — or does the young sensation want something more? Either way, he’s rich enough to pen songs about it, and that’s proven to be a successful formula thus far. 

Check out Lil Tecca’s “Money On Me” now, and sound off if you’re excited to see where the rapper goes on his next project.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Think you at the top, but we at a new height
She wanna drop, she got a new Sprite
Rockin’ with influence just to get by
Had to cut her off, but she knew why
I just woke up, it’s a new life

R&B singer Alina Baraz made waves in 2020 with the release of her debut album It Was Divine, featuring collaborations with Nas, Smino, 6LACK, and Khalid. The emerging singer certainly proved herself as a force to be reckoned with, though largely stayed out of the spotlight this year. However, after linking up with UnitedMasters and becoming an independent artist, Baraz has finally treated fans to a new track with the passionate “Alone with You.”

“Alone with You” feels as intimate as the title suggests, with lush production and a gentle lead melody from Baraz. The track finds Baraz in the peak of a carefree relationship, finding that she’s “home with you,/ no matter the place.” Whether they’re just going for a drive or dancing, there’s no place Baraz would rather be. 

Baraz’s voice is definitely a showstopper on the track as well with it’s airiness and pleasant tone. Whether you’re in a similar relationship or seeking one, “Alone With You” is certain to set the mood. 

Check out the song below as well as out R&B SEASON playlist on Spotify for more.

Quotable Lyrics

Alone with you
That’s all that it take
I’m home with you
No matter the place

It seems like every week Russ fans are surprised by the singer/rapper’s relentless grind, and every following week that same feeling of amazement returns. “Lake Como,” today’s release, marks the 12th weekly single in a row that Russ has dropped. While the string of releases stretch all the way back to early May, it seems Russ has been prioritizing both quantity and quality, and “Lake Como” is no exception to this rule. The atmospheric love song is a slow vibe and finds Russ more relaxed than the more aggressive singles he’s released recently. 

The instrumental on “Lake Como” introduces the track and becomes a highlight throughout the song. Russ’s production has improved significantly over the years and the gentle, yet spacey layers on “Lake Como” exhibit this talent. 

Russ breaks out his singing voice on the new track with some pretty impressive melodies and refrains. Though some of his vocal sounds can sound strained or muffled, his overall performance is compelling as he sings about taking his girl around the world. 

Do you think “Lake Como” is a standout among Russ’ new releases? Hopefully, next week will bring a second helping.

Check the song out below.

Quotable Lyrics

Let’s go shop in Paris this ain’t SoHo
I know it’s your dream to come with me and see Lake Como
I’mma make it happen
Villa on the water we relaxin’
I might be in love with you

Yung Bleu’s versatility have made him a force to be reckoned with in 2020 and 2021. R&B cuts like “You’re Mines Still” featuring Drake and trap bangers like “Angels Never Cry” with Moneybagg Yo and Kodak Black have proved he can manifest whichever vibe he chooses. Well, the Alabama singer/rapper has outdone himself again with “Tired of You” featuring H.E.R. off of his new Moon Boy album. With the direction of H.E.R.’s beautiful voice and elegant melody, the duo secure themselves and romantic slow jam for the Summer. 

H.E.R. dominates as her verse and chorus introduce the song. Her passionate and expressive hook makes the track instantly catchy while retaining the intimate ties the song gives off. The track finds H.E.R in an exacerbated state– trying separately to stop returning to an old lover, yet failing. 

The track truly highlights the two singer’s vocal riffs with only a repeating guitar loop in the background. Yung Bleu proves himself as a worthy collaborator with the contemporary Queen of R&B with his own pleasant interpolation of her flow. He takes a more sensual approach to his lyrics, adding to the intimacy and passion of the track.

“Tired of You” is certainly a powerhouse of an R&B song, and a highlight of Moon Boy and Yung Bleu’s slower tracks thus far. With H.E.R’s R&B know-how and Yung Bleu’s versatility, the song will certainly make rounds on couple’s and lonely hearts playlists this Summer.

Check it out below as well as our R&B Season playlist on Spotify.

Quotable Lyrics:

Yeah, I’m so tired of you, uh
Runnin’ right back when I need someone
Plannin’ on givin’ it away (Plannin’ on givin’ it away)
‘Cause I don’t wanna deal with it no more

Young Dolph recently announced his new album Paper Route Illuminati, confirming it to be a compilation effort featuring his Paper Route Empire roster. Now, Dolph has kicked things off with a new single “Blu Boyz,” enlisting his longtime collaborator Key Glock and Snupe Bandz for the assist. 

As you might have guessed, the track is a hard-hitting banger, the exact sort of instrumental over which Dolph tends to shine. His deep baritone cadence remains among rap’s most commanding, and he quickly puts in work as he fires off flexes. The energy is met by his collaborators, who keep the momentum moving with a healthy dose of luxurious gangsta rap. It’s likely that “Blu Boyz” will set the tone for Paper Route Illuminati when it drops on July 30th.

Check this one out now, and sound off if you’re excited for Dolph’s next endeavor. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Paper Route Frank, that’s me
Paper Route the gang, that’s we
Ugly black-ass n***a but my bank account on fleek
Baby come let a rich n***a beat

It wasn’t too long ago that The Kid LAROI and Polo G were new kids on the block in the rap game, finding their own lane with mentoring from the likes of Juice WRLD. However, the two artists are now the music industry and radio’s favorite young stars. With the help of LAROI’s friend and New York up-and-comer Stunna Gambino, the duo prove their dominance over the melodic rap sound will remain on the heartfelt and mellow “Not Sober”.

“Not Sober” finds 17-year-old LAROI struggling with the same issues that have lined the lyrics of his Fuck Love EP trilogy— relationships, loss, and haters. Over an elegant piano beat, LAROI seems to channel his late mentor’s coping mechanisms with a powerful hook, “Okay, hold up, baby, roll one
Can we light it?/ Can we smoke one? Can we pour up?/ Mix the Hennessy with the cola/ I feel better when I’m not sober.”

Polo G flows in effortlessly as he describes the pain he carries from his experience with gun violence and a tumultuous rise to the top. The beat’s simple piano and drum pattern, sounds similar to beats on a number of Polo G tracks, so he seems like a perfect placement on the song. 

Stunna Gambino also adds significantly to the track as he wraps up the backend of the song. The young New York rapper’s high-pitched voice seems halfway between Laroi’s and fellow New Yorker A Boogie, making for not only a well fitting feature but a great way for Gambino to to reach new fans. 

Check out the track below.

Quotable Lyrics:

They tryna bring me down, gotta stay focused
When I get sad, I get the Hennessy and pour up
Fuck dirty Sprite, I get the liquor and the cola
And fuck my ex bitch, she did me dirty, I got no trust

It’s easy to assume that Logic is steadily rolling out a new album, but at this rate, he’s already released a handful of possible inclusions. Perhaps he’s taking a page out of his pal Joyner Lucas’ playbook, deconstructing his new project’s tracklist before dropping it off in its entirety. Either way, it’s a fruitful time to be a Bobby Tarantino fan, especially if you’re invested in his emotional well-being.

The family man has never sounded happier, and though his new releases have explored some unconventional sonic territory, there’s a notable sense of artistic freedom that cannot be denied. The same applies to his latest drop “Call Me,” a smooth glimpse at Logic back in his reflective bag. “Addiction’s like a mud bath without a bar of soap,” he raps, addressing themes he holds close to heart. “In other words, it’s impossible to stay clean / For people like us bein’ happy is just a daydream.” 

Check out “Call Me” now, and sound off if you’re excited to see a new album from Logic.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Addiction’s like a mud bath without a bar of soap
In other words, it’s impossible to stay clean
For people like us bein’ happy is just a daydream