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Coi Leray’s family drama might be spilling into the public eye but she’s still riding high. With the release of “No More Parties (Remix)” ft. Lil Durk, and the upcoming collab with Pooh Shiesty, she’s well on her way to establishing her name independently from the drama. The true key to a hit single is when it starts getting remixed by others. Lil Yachty popped out earlier today with a brand new remix of Coi Leray’s single, mashed up with a remix of SpottemGottem’s “Beat Box” for his new freestyle, “No More Beatboxing Freestyle.” On the first half, the rapper takes on the more “bubblegum trap” stylings he introduced at the early stages of his career before diving into the ferocious production of Spottem’s single while revealing that Kanye West once tried to sign him when he was 18-years-old.

Check it out below. 

Quotable Lyrics
No rearview in my life, leave that shit behind me
I was only 18 years old when Kanye tried to sign me
N***as gangstas online ’til you see ’em then they Mahatma Gandhi
Better tell my bitches get a bitch that tatted like Kehlani 

Alamo Records is truly a powerhouse in the rap game right now. With artists like Lil Durk, Rod Wave, and 03 Greedo leading the team, Alamo’s also been introducing a ton of new talent in recent times. Gritty talent, too, that isn’t necessarily meant to appeal to the radio airwaves. West Philadelphia rapper Yak Yola has been steadily blowing up, especially after his collaboration with King Von “Slide” dropped a few months back.

Yak Yola continues his triumphant run through the rap game this week with the release of his latest single, “Pill Poppin” with fellow Alamo signee Lil Gotit. The two rappers collide over a chaotic instrumental with contrasting styles. Yak’s aggression is reminiscent of the Philly battle rappers that came from the West side of the city, though Lil Gotit’s delivers delicate melodies doused in auto-tune that’s reminiscent slightly reminiscent of Travis Scott. 

aggression and grit as they detail the rockstar lifestyle led by guns and drugs.

Check the latest from Yak Yola below.

Quotable Lyrics
Now I get the bag
Then go wipe him with this cash
We givin’ out no cash
Yeah they gang on his ass

It seems like Money Man is picking up where he left off. 2020 was a massive year for the rapper who found success with the release of the Lil Baby-assisted remix to “24,” the single he released in dedication to Kobe Bryant. Since then, he’s maintained a stronghold on the rap game. Independently, at that.

The luxury of being independent of the major label machine allows Money Man to move at his own pace, which means fans are constantly receiving something new to vibe to. This weekend, the rapper delivered a brand new single, titled, “For You.” The muddy vocals over guitar-laden production are present as ever as Money Man reflects on love and wealth.

Check out the latest offering from Money Man below and keep your eyes peeled for new music.

Quotable Lyrics
I pull up like Harden and shoot out the dribble,
I’m good and I’m evil, I’m stuck in the middle
I’m rocking them Jimmy Choo Tim’s with the crystals
He look at me wrong he get popped like a ‘ciscle

Hopsin has a unique style, and while it’s certainly not for everybody, few can deny the rapper’s prowess as a lyricist — especially when he looks inward and reflects on the hardships of life. Today, Hop has returned with a new single called “Alone With Me,” a track that finds him exploring the inner darkness and having a brutally honest conversation with himself.

In keeping with the subject matter’s tone, the track is fueled by a haunting lullaby, one produced by Hopsin himself. As the chimes swirl, he proceeds to take on the voice of doubt, addressing himself with the frank honesty of a hater. “Look at yourself in disbelief, struggle with your identity, stuck in depression until you diagnosed with it clinically,” he raps, picking apart his flaws. “How’s your love life? It’s still a trifling mess? Ni*ga you thirty-five, you haven’t found a wifey yet?”

In the second verse, he admits to feeling overshadowed by Joyner Lucas, lamenting on his deviation from the path. “You was spittin’ so cold, you was the Ill Mind of Hopsin on the list with the GOATs,” he raps. “Then you fell off, you should’ve took a different approach / I hate to say it, but you’ll never be like Kendrick or Cole.” For those invested in following Hop’s personal journey, “Alone With Me” should be a welcome chapter to the saga — albeit one that’s not exactly the most accessible, given the weight of the subject matter. 

Check it out for yourself now.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Be honest, you live in the shadow of Joyner Lucas 
Jealous? I know that you are, my point is proven
Fuck happened to you?
You was spittin’ so cold, you was the “Ill Mind of Hopsin” on the list with the GOATs
Then you fell off, you should’ve took a different approach
I hate to say it, but you’ll never be like Kendrick or Cole

Chicago rapper Calboy has lost six close friends to gun violence in the last year alone, including KJ Balla. The 2020 XXL Freshman has remembered his brothers on his recent release Long Live The Kings, and he’s continuing to show respect with the release of his new Lil Wayne-featured single “Miseducation”.

The title of the song references Calboy’s love of Lauryn Hill’s album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, speaking about his own struggles with street justice and politics. The song is written from a third person’s perspective, marking one of the biggest moments in the 21-year-old’s life with Lil Wayne extending his co-sign.

The song premiered on Monday alongside a poignant video directed by Shomi Patwary.

CHeck out the new release below and let us know if you’re feeling it.

Quotable Lyrics:

Poppin’ off will get you popped for real, you know you not for real
You faker than some shiny white veneers
And if it’s smoke, it’s just a fire drill
I’ve been lying still, in the jungle even lions chill
I make a giant kneel
I heard Heaven need some volunteers

A few days ago, Troy Ave returned with another new glimpse at his upcoming project  New York City: The Album 2, this time dropping off “Wrangler With The Top Off.” Featuring an instrumental that’s decidedly NYC, evocative of that classic age of Big Apple mafioso rap, Troy Ave kicks some reflective bars over a cinematic string sample. 

“Dangerous minds plus dangerous times, equals most of the grinds being fueled by crime,” he observes. “I’m not innocent, but I’m not the kind, looking for problems that I find, I bully bullies who can’t put that behind / you can’t see me, so it’s next in line / it’s like the blind leading the blind, candles pictures and Moët shrines.” For those who can appreciate Troy in his lyrical bag, the introspective “Wrangler With The Top Off” should be enough to satisfy. And should it indicate the tone of his upcoming NYC: The Album 2, perhaps we’ll be looking at his most lyrically-focused release so far. 

Check out “Wrangler With The Top Off” now, and sound off with your thoughts on Troy Ave’s latest in the comments below.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Dangerous minds plus dangerous times,
Equals most of the grinds being fueled by crime
I’m not innocent, but I’m not the kind,
Looking for problems that I find, I bully bullies who can’t put that behind
You can’t see me, so it’s next in line
It’s like the blind leading the blind — candles, pictures, and Moët shrines.

Putting in work over three of the hottest songs at the moment, Chicago rapper Polo G just dropped three new freestyles to start off the week. The 1300 representative has risen to become one of the most well-respected young rappers in the game and he continues to impress with his new releases. Recently, Polo Capalot has been expressing more angst in his delivery, which intensifies in his new freestyles over “BeatBox” and “Whoopty”.

Dropping the “For My Fans” freestyle on his videographer Ryan Lynch’s YouTube, Polo G went in on some of the hottest beats by SpottemGotem, CJ, and Coi Leray. He starts off by bringing an aggressive approach to “BeatBox” before dropping bars on the famous “Whoopty” beat before slowing things down on Coi Leray’s “No More Parties”.

Listen to the new freestyles from Polo G below and stay tuned for his new album, which he’s been teasing on social media.

Quotable Lyrics:

Hell nah, don’t invite me to your function
We’ll light it up for nothin’, keep a pipe, know how we comin’
What’s my age? I’m 1300
All this fame be hard to stomach
From all that pain and all that sufferin’
Like I got survivors guilt from my past, I’m always runnin’

The Jacksons’ classic 1980 hit “Can You Feel It” received a new remix released by producer/composer Greg Curtis, Friday. The remix features Martin Luther King’s 1968 The Drum Major Instinct speech at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, as well as excerpts from former President Barack Obama’s first inauguration speech.

In addition to the new remix, The Jacksons’ final three albums, Triumph (1980), Victory (1984), and 2300 Jackson Street (1989) will be seeing expanded digital editions on April 30 that will include bonus tracks. Additionally, a 2 LP 12” vinyl edition of The Jacksons Live! will be released on March 26.

Justin Bieber was recently criticized for adding MLK samples to his new album, Justice.

The “Can You Feel It” remix ends with King’s, “free at last, free at last; thank God Almighty, free at last.” Check it out below.

20-year-old Florida rapper Lil Poppa is certainly an artist that deserves your attention right now. The budding rapper first got on our radar in 2019 after he worked with Mozzy on “Winning.” Since then, he’s profile has blown up and he’s expanded his catalog to include collaborations alongside artists like NoCap, Polo G, and more.

As we continue to anticipate his next move, the rapper slid through with his latest single, “Boys To Men.” The rapper’s latest offering dives into the pain through his melodic delivery as he reflects on his come-up from a boy to a man and the things that he’s experienced.

Check out the latest offering from Lil Poppa below and sound off in the comment section with your favorite bar from his new track.

Quotable Lyrics
My lil n***a say ya hot right now
You need a fan
And he eager to let off shots right now
He get to sprayin’

Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow has surprisingly produced a few stars including a Grammy-nominated rapper. Even the artists who didn’t make their way to the final round have been prospering as well, proving that even the bit of spotlight from the reality show can go a long way. Beanz, specifically, appeared to have a promising trajectory on the show until she was eliminated but that hasn’t slowed down the hustle.

Beanz has been popping up everywhere these days and she’s keeping her momentum at an all time high. This week, she slid through with her latest release, “Crackin.” With production handled by JetsonMade, Beanz flexes her lyrical muscle and proves that she’s getting ready to takeover the game.

Check out her latest offering, “Crackin” below and sound off in the comments with your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics
He say you see how you do me
He call me bad and I’m boujee
I’m bubblin’ like jacuzzi
You can’t do nothin’ to me