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He first released his women’s empowerment single “By Yourself” back in October, and all these months later, Ty Dolla $ign remixes the track with help from Bryson Tiller. The original version of the single made an appearance on Ty’s last LP, Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, and hosted looks from Jhené Aiko and Mustard. The trio of Los Angeles-based artists linked with Tiller for the update where he adds his much-praised vocals to the uplifting track.

It’s unknown if any other Featuring Ty Dolla $ign tracks will receive the remix attention, but for now, fans are enjoying this latest version. Additionally, it’s been a busy time for Aiko and Tiller, as the former’s debut mixtape Sailing Soul(s) finally hit streaming services, while Tiller recently shared the deluxe edition of his album Anniversary.

Stream “By Yourself (Remix)” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

You ain’t prеssed (Pressed)
You want biggеr things and better things (Things)
Put that work in, stay on your job
You don’t break a sweat (No, oh)
In the mirror takin’ pics ’cause you know you the sh*t

It’s the track that put him on the map, and now CJ is back with the remix to his single “Whoopty.” As expected, French Montana makes an appearance alongside Rowdy Rebel, and along with the updated version of the single comes a fast-paced visual. The crew came out to play in the streets of New York for the music video and recruited a few puppies for protection in the process.

“Whoopty” was featured on CJ’s recently released EP Loyalty Over Royalty, a project that was executive produced by French. While speaking with us for our Rise & Grind series, CJ praised French for helping him navigate his career. “Shout out to French. You know, that’s family. He just wanted to help out on this project and just give me some guidance,” said the rapper.

“I’m seven months in the game. He’s been in the game for a little while,” he added. “He knows the ins-and-outs of this industry. He just wanted to guide me in the right direction and help me with this project. But yeah, shout out to French. That’s family right there.”

Stream “Whoopty (Remix)” and make sure to check out our exclusive interview with CJ: Rise & Grind: CJ On His Top 5 D.O.A., Working With 6ix9ine, New EP & More.

Quotable Lyrics

She jump off the Vert like Uzi (For what?)
Blue cheese
Hunnids, hunnids, blue cheese (Hunnids, hunnids)
Model face like Karrueche
Make up like Jeezy and Gucci (Brr)

After taking a bit of a hiatus, Busta Rhymes is back in full force. The rapper is featured on “The Quiet One,” the latest release from Talib Kweli and Diamond D. The latter two artists have worked together on Gotham, their album that hits streaming services on April 16. We’ve already received the A.F.R.O.-assisted “Far Out Bar Out,” and now they’ve returned with a track that taps into the origins of Hip Hop.

On “The Quiet One,” you won’t find a trap-themed production or autotuned artists; the veteran rappers give a more old-school approach to the artistry of rap, and it’s something that has paid off well for all artists involved, including Bronx producer Diamond D. Stream “The Quiet One” and let us know if there are any bars that caught your attention.

Quotable Lyrics

I was never the quiet one
Been the voice of the people for my entire run
1991 that’s when I begun

When Lil Tjay first announced his single “Headshot,” he told the world that he was “shaking sh*t up again.” The rapper joined forces with Polo G and Drill artist Fivio Foreign on the single where each rapper reminisces on their past days navigating the street life. From avoiding the police to not having the latest luxury threads, the three rappers spin bars about making it out and enjoying the fruits of their labor.

In a recent interview with Apple Music, Lil Tjay spoke about how the collaboration on “Headshot” materialized. “I was in the studio one day, we had actually three different rooms and we all just came to my room one day and we just made that song,” the rapper shared, according to Rap-Up. “It was just magic I mean, just being from New York, it’s just a great energy altogether.” 

Stream Lil Tjay’s “Headshot” featuring Polo G and Fivio Foreign and share your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

I’m the type to leave it in the streets, I ain’t discussin’ it
Tryna make it flip, I need that Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Old b*tches trippin’, cut her off like a Backwood
Middle of the trenches, that’s where me and the guys stood
Killers anonymous, black masks and black hoods (Yeah, uh, uh)
Walk down on him, make sure he get clapped good (Uh, uh)

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Kicking off your early Friday (March 19) morning with a little pressure are Boosie Badazz and DaBaby. These two aren’t strangers to collaborating together; they previously shared space years ago on DaBaby’s “Baby Jesus” when he was first starting out, and the North Carolina rapper shared that he dished out $15K for the feature. It helped launch DaBaby’s career to what it is today, and now they return with their hard-hitting single, “Period.”

It seems that Boosie has been waiting on the perfect opportunity to release the track because he first spoke about it with VladTV in April 2020. “We just did a record, I’m waiting on getting it cleared,” Boosie said at the time. “I’m gonna put it on my GOAT Talk 3, [it’s] called ‘Period,’ so shout out to DaBaby.” The song has finally arrived, so stream “Period” and let us know your thoughts on Boosie Badazz and DaBaby’s latest collaboration.

Quotable Lyrics

I make you walk it out, walk it out, walk it out
Yeah, bought what I’m talkin’ ’bout
Big mouth, shock collar, two Rottweilers like Nino
Runnin’ up hundreds and cash (Woo), she tryin’ to f*ck on a rat
Please tell your p*ssy-ass baby daddy, be cool, girl ‘fore I get on his ass

Although he is only 33 years old, Wiz Khalifa is one of the most prolific artists in Hip-Hop. With six official full-length studio albums in addition to a bevy of mixtapes, there is a lot of material to sift through when exploring the Pittsburgh artist’s output. However, some projects, like Kush & Orange Juice and Taylor Allderdice, are must-listens for anyone looking to hear Wiz Khalifa’s classics. The latter of the two aforementioned mixtapes is one of Wiz Khalifa’s most impressive projects following his commercial breakthrough, and this past weekend, fans celebrated Taylor Allderdice‘s nine-year anniversary.

Taylor Allderdice was sandwiched between Wiz Khalifa’s major-label debut Rolling Papers and his highly anticipated sophomore album O.N.I.F.C.. Upon its release, fans and critics alike praised the record as a return to form for the “Black and Yellow” artist, and the project featured guest appearances from Chevy Woods, Amber Rose, Rick Ross, Smoke Dza, Juicy J, and Lola Monroe.

Laced with immaculate Harry Fraud production, “Blindfolds” is the triumphant, yet reserved closer to Taylor Allderdice that finds Wiz Khalifa boasting about how his massive success is blocking all of the negative energy being aimed at him. The song features an energetic guest verse from fellow Taylor Gang artist Juicy J before the track’s wavy hook slides back in and closes out the project.

Nine years later, what is your favorite track from Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Allderdice mixtape?

Quotable Lyrics

I’m just riding around on my side of town
Got my windows up and my speakers loud
And we smokin so I’m gonna need a pound
Bet the haters wish they could see me now
But the money in the way

These days, veteran Compton artist YG has been focused on developing the artists signed to his 4Hunnid label, including Day Sulan, D3Szn, Mitch, and Tay2x. Nearly a decade ago, however, YG was still putting most of his energy into his solo career, and seven years ago today, on March 18, 2014, he released his debut album My Krazy Life. Three years after landing the XXL Freshman cover alongside household names like Kendrick Lamar and Mac Miller, YG stepped up to the plate and delivered what many consider to be a modern West Coast classic.

Prior to its release, My Krazy Life boasted some pretty huge singles, including “My N*gga” with Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan and “Who Do You Love?” with Drake. Thanks to its buzzing singles, YG’s debut album caught the attention of Hip-Hop fans who still weren’t sold on the Compton-born artist, and once it was released, the project was lauded with critical acclaim. 

As a result, on its eight-year anniversary, we remember one of the singles that kicked off YG’s superstardom: My Krazy Life‘s third single, “Who Do You Love?” The Drake-assisted track sparked a fair share of controversy regarding Drake’s verse heavily pulling from Rappin’ 4-Tay’s “Playaz Club,” but all in all, the Mustard-produced song was an energetic record that found both YG and Drake in an infectious bravado-driven form.

What was your favorite album cut from YG’s debut album?

Quotable Lyrics

The Panamera shittin’ on the 9-11
I call my homies, not 911
I’m the nigga with the juice
But I’ll never do my nigga like Pac did Q

Key Glock and Young Dolph are set to once again channel Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels for another installment of Dum & Dummer. The sequel, which is set to land on March 26th, remains an anticipated drop from both parties, though many hope it will fare better than its cinematic counterpart Dumb & Dumberer. Luckily, early signs appear promising, especially in the wake of their new single from the project “Sleep With The Roaches.”

Premiering the track on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio, Key Glock explains that the production immediately inspired him to go hard. ” My adrenaline just got the rush,” he reflects. “It’s just like when I see money, my adrenaline get the rush. So it’s like, when I heard that beat, I just got in my mode.” Unsurprising given the quality of the frantic instrumental, which is swiftly attacked by both parties, both of whom engage in an unspoken competition to squeeze more flexes into a given verse.

In the same Beats 1 interview, Dolph shares a few thoughts on the forthcoming project, teasing that it will be an improvement on the first — already a high bar, to be sure. “This second one though, it’s a vibe,” he explains. “It’s like an hour-long vibe. 20 tracks or something. And it’s just a whole vibe from beginning to end.” Be sure to check out “Sleeping With Roaches” right now, and sound off if you’re eagerly awaiting the release of Dum & Dummer 2 on March 26th. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Yeah, look at my wrist, hoe
I shine and ball like a muthafuckin’ disco
Diamonds dance like Sisqo
Smokin’ on Citgo, never on E
Everywhere I go, I got the pole on me

Paris Texas only has two songs on the market, but both of them show extreme promise for this burgeoning group from Compton, California. The duo, made up of Louie Pastel and Felix, has been impacting the game with creative visuals and a new take on sound creation, delivering their second new single in a couple of months with “SITUATIONS”.

The new single is another success for Paris Texas, which continues to open eyes to its original product. It follows “HEAVY METAL” as the duo’s second song on DSPs, accompanied by a music video directed by j4ck. 

Paris Texas is only two songs in but a lot of people are predicting big things for the future of the group. Listen to “SITUATIONS” below and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics:

Fill the tank, hit the road outta state
Gotta blow, hit the switch, detonate 
I don’t got any time, time to waste
Got the juice, no I don’t concentrate
Argue with my family, that was day to day
Leave the house for the all the dreams I had to chase
Didn’t come too close, but still got sh*t to say
Barely listened to what Papa had to say

When enough time has passed to reflect on the past ten years in hip-hop with an analytical and objective lens, it will be truly difficult not to name Freddie Gibbs as one of the best rappers of the 2010s. With a discography lined with acclaimed albums, both solo and collaborative, few can rival Gibbs’ deep and compelling catalog. Evidently, one of his most revered bodies of work happens to turn seven today, as the Madlib-produced Piñata turns the page on another year.

Widely hailed as a modern classic (though modern is becoming increasingly inaccurate), Gibbs’ Piñata proved that mafioso rap would forever remain a beloved subgenre. As such, it feels appropriate that he enlisted one of the greatest lyricists to ever do it, master of criminology Raekwon, on “Bomb.” Feature two verses from Gibbs and one from The Chef, the track finds both parties spitting vivid street bars as equals. “The evasive black American gangster, sinister corner hugger,” spits Gibbs, in a highlight stanza. “Cuz seeing this ni*ga shine been annoying me like a muthafucka / This busta owe me, now he act like he don’t know me / Forty fo’ my closest homie, kill cockroaches like Tony.” 

We’d like to wish a happy anniversary to Freddie Gibbs, Madlib, and all of the emcees who helped elevate Piñata into one of the most immersive and visceral rap albums of the past ten years.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

The evasive black American gangster, sinister corner hugger
Cuz seeing this ni*ga shine been annoying me like a muthafucka
This busta owe me, now he act like he don’t know me
Forty fo’ my closest homie, kill cockroaches like Tony