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Rod Wave is releasing his third studio album SoulFly this week, dropping the second single from the project alongside a new music video on Wednesday morning.

The Florida-based rapper/singer has been buzzing for a few years, going viral with his emotional raps about heartbreak. The introspective young man has a way with words, using his vocals to deliver his message soulfully and with plenty of hurt. Listening to Rod Wave, you can hear the trauma in his voice. It’s clear that the 22-year-old has seen a lot. He’s officially back with his new video “Tombstone”, which will appear on SoulFly. 

In the song, Rod Wave focuses on his come-up story, speaking about the “lames” that constantly keep his name in their mouths and how he wants to be remembered as one of the realest in the game.

Listen to the new release below. Let us know what you think in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

And f*ck these n***as ’cause they lame
Since they love saying my name
Make sure you write the truest in the motherf*cking game
On my tombstone when they bury me
By the river, they will carry me
Finally, I’ll be resting in peace

Australian rapper The Kid LAROI has officially released two new covers for Spotify Singles. The first is a stripped-down version of his hit record “WITHOUT YOU” while the second is his rendition of one of his favorite Drake songs of all-time, “Shot For Me” from Take Care.

“I chose Drake because he’s my favorite artist. ‘Shot For Me’ is one of my favorite songs off of one of my favorite projects and that made it really easy for me to do,” said the 17-year-old rising star about his latest release with Spotify. 

In addition to his Spotify Singles, The Kid LAROI also teamed up with the digital streaming giant to release a documentary as part of their RADAR program, which you can watch below.

Listen to The Kid LAROI’s cover of Drake’s “Shot For Me” below and let us know what you think in the comments. 

Quotable Lyrics:

I can see it in your eyes, you’re angry
Regret got sh*t on what you’re feeling now
Mad cause he ain’t like me
Oh, you mad cause nobody ever did it like me
All the care I would take
All the love that we made
Now you’re trying to find somebody to replace what I gave to you

Buffalo, NY is planting their flag in the rap game. It was just a few years ago when Shannon Sharpe got into it with Westside Gunn about Buffalo’s rap scene and since then, the whole city’s proved them wrong. Griselda is carrying the flag but Benny The Butcher’s reach as a member of the label and the head honcho of B$F has proven his worth.

This week, the rapper teamed up with fellow Buffalo native Damone Tyrell for their new collab, “BeverlyMontana.” Tackling gritty, East Coast sample-based production, Damone and Benny The Butcher come through with ferocious bars while putting on for their city with pride. Benny kicks off the track before handing the baton over to Damone to close it out.

Check the song below.

Quotable Lyrics
Turned the team to a brand, that’s seven-figures a year
There’s eight seats in a lear, it only took my three years
Raw stampin’, bring 60 large in a Dodge Magnum
Talkin’ ’bout gettin’ rich, I had dinner at Ross mansion

It seems as if there’s little room for sleep in K Camp’s schedule. Along with his own career, he’s bringing new artists to the fold with the RARE Sounds label. The rapper recently released the deluxe edition of RARE Sound’s RARE FAMILY compilation tape but Camp keeps it pushing, even after a major accomplishment. It’s hardly a rare occasion when he blesses fans with some new heat out of the blue.

This week, the rapper slid through with his latest freestyle, “Do It From The Heart.” The short freestyle finds the Atlanta rapper reflecting on his career and the obstacles he had to face, whether in the industry or personally, that he’s overcome. It’s another solid offering from. K Camp that’s keeping us excited for his next solo project.

Check it out below.

Quotable Lyrics
Gave n***as dreams, gave n***as hope
Gave n***as game, they just wanna see me broke
Want to see me fucked up, down bad, looking like so and so
Keep the cream on me like an Oreo

Quando Rondo has been basking in infamy over the past few months. His connection to Von’s death, and apparent lack of remorse of the situation, has turned him into a polarizing figure in rap, though it seems only beneficial to his career. He’s been continuously releasing new music over the past few months following the release of 2020’s Diary Of A Lost Child.

The rapper turns 22 years old today, and in celebration of the occasion, the rapper released a brand new single titled, “Angel Wings.” With Razy Beats on the production, Quando Rondo reflects on the highs of his career and the paranoia that comes with it over melancholic guitar chords. 

Check out the latest offering from Quando Rondo below and sound off in the comments with your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics
Gucci collar on my neck, I guess it’s snakes on a plane
No I won’t move without my TEC, too many snakes in the game
I do the dash inside the ‘Vette, free all my dogs out the cage
Shoot from the three then hit all net like Giannis or Dame

The hip-hop world continues to mourn the loss of MF DOOM, who passed away on October 31st, 2020. Widely hailed as a creative genius and artistic visionary, DOOM left behind an esteemed discography of classic records — including but not exclusive to the Madlib-produced Madvillany, a 2004 project regarded as one of rap’s greatest releases. Considering that the album has officially turned seventeen today, it feels appropriate to highlight one of Madvillany’s singles, “America’s Most Blunted.” 

Though Madlib’s in-your-face production might not be something modern audiences are entirely used to, it helped emphasize how truly unique Madvillainy was as a strange and cohesive sonic experience. As an emcee, DOOM seemed to thrive over beats with plenty of character, and though he did dabble masterfully in the abstract, his frank way with words was equally profound. “DOOM nominated for the best rolled L’s,” he boasts, over Madlib’s bombastic beat. “And they wonder how he dealt with stress so well.” 

Happy anniversary to MF DOOM and Madlib’s Madvillany, and rest in peace to one of the game’s true originators. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

DOOM nominated for the best rolled L’s
And they wondered how he dealt with stress so well
Wild guess? You could say he stay sedated
Some say buddha-ed, some say faded
Someday pray that he will grow a farm barn full
Recent research show it’s not so darn harmful
Sometimes you might need to detox
It can help you with your rhyme flow and your beat-box

Depending on who you ask, Usher’s 2004 album Confessions may be one of the greatest r&b records to ever grace the game. And seeing as today marks the project’s seventeenth anniversary, it feels appropriate to highlight one of the many gems to emerge from Usher’s fourth studio album. What better song to highlight than the quintessential throwback, “Throwback,” the Just Blaze and Jadakiss-assisted single? 

So the story goes, Blaze originally intended “Throwback” to be a climactic song on Dr. Dre’s Detox, though the Doc’s looming “retirement” led him to shift his focus to Usher’s camp. And while it might have been nice to hear Doc’s take on the soulful track, Usher certainly made it his own in resounding fashion. Though he missed the boat on the initial release, Jadakiss ultimately went on to add a verse to the track for the remix, his raspy cadence an interesting juxtaposition to Usher’s tones. 

Seventeen years later, “Throwback” feels extremely refreshing, a unique blend of hip-hop and r&b served with convincing credibility. It’s no surprise that Confessions resonated on such a deep universal level, to the point where the diamond-certified project is among the best-selling albums of all time. Be sure to revisit this one on the record’s birthday, and sound off if you agree with 21 Savage’s assessment that Confessions is the greatest r&b album of all time. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

You never miss a good thing till it leaves you
Finally, I realized that I need you
I want you back, baby girl, I need you back
Gotta have you back, babe

While we’ve become conditioned to expect new music to land on Fridays, King Los has come through to ease the wait a little with the release of a lyrically-charged EP, Four Peace Nugget. Featuring freestyles over beats from Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, and Drake — whose “Lemon Pepper” provides the backdrop of the incredible closing track — it’s pretty much consistent bars throughout. Still, when an artist brings the “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” instrumental out of the vault and gets busy, it’s always worthy of notice.

Over the percussive classic, Los wastes little time in establishing utter dominance, attacking the beat with an unconventional flow few emcees could conceivably pull off. Within the first few bars, Los unravels a ridiculous bandana-scheme, showing off a keen mind for wordplay as he warms up. “My city like a Rubix Cube, either you flipping them squares, or flipping over them colors getting your block spun,” he spits. “Fuck all the shine I’d rather have all the grind / if I lend you my watch I’d never call it mine / and if you don’t give it back, that’s where I draw the line / and in more than one way you’ll be living on borrowed time.” 

Check out King Los’ take on “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” right here, and sound off if you think it’s time to start recognizing him as one of today’s lyrical elites.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

My city like a Rubix Cube, either you flipping them squares,
Or flipping over them colors getting your block spun,
Fuck all the shine I’d rather have all the grind
If I lend you my watch I’d never call it mine 
And if you don’t give it back, that’s where I draw the line
And in more than one way you’ll be living on borrowed time

King Los tends to make the act of bodying instrumentals look like a relatively straightforward process, and his new four-track EP 4 Peace Nugget is no exception. Featuring a batch of freestyles over beloved instrumentals, including Mobb Deep’s “Survival Of The Fittest,” Busta Rhymes’ “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See,” Mobb Deep’s “Give Up The Goods,” and Drake and Rick Ross’ recent duet “Lemon Pepper.” While there are plenty of bars to unpack throughout, as the longest track, King Los’ “Lemon Pepper Wings” feels worthy of spotlighting.

It doesn’t take long for Los to get going, taking to the sparse instrumental with a focused flow. “Since you riding a wave and I’d rather own a ship,” he spits. “Why we even having these conversations? He gon think he gon want this smoke til we having complications / the last n***a that I coached, got a Grammy nomination.” Some were quick to speculate that Los was addressing a recent Clubhouse conversation with Tsu Surf, during which tempers proceeded to flare. In any case, Los clearly had more than a few thoughts to gather, continuing his lyrical onslaught for nearly five minutes straight. 

Should you appreciate the art of lyricism in its truest form, be sure to check this one out, as well as the additional tracks off Los’ new 4 Peace Nugget EP. Seeing how hard he actually snapped, be sure to share your own favorite stanzas in the comments below. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Since you riding a wave and I’d rather own a ship
Why we even having these conversations?
He gon think he gon want this smoke til we having complications 
The last n***a that I coached, got a Grammy nomination

It’s time for Dawn Richard, stylized DAWN, to prepare for the arrival of her forthcoming album Second Line: An Electro Revival. The Danity Kane singer has been crafting her solo career for some time and she’s ready to share new music with fans who have just discovered her art and those who have stayed loyal since her Making the Band days.

On Monday (March 22), Dawn shared her latest single, “Jacuzzi,” along with a sexy music video. The multihyphenate entertainer joined with two dancers as they donned skin-colored two pieces and showed off a few sultry moves to accompany the single. Second Line: An Electro Revival will reportedly arrive on April 30 and recently, Dawn spoke about the inspiration behind the album.

“In death and in life, we celebrate the impact of a person’s legacy through dance and music,” said the New Orleans native. “I’m celebrating the death of old views in the industry. The death of boxes and limits. I’m celebrating the homecoming of the Future. The homecoming to the new wave of artists. The emergence of all the King Creoles to come. This is our revival.” Stream “Jacuzzi” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

I’m tryin’ to blow the roof off
I’m tryin’ to burn this b*tch down, if you want
Every time he touch me life gets slicker
Tryin’ to make the sauce stick like a sticker

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