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Clever has been an accomplice from the start of his career in the music business. The Alabama-born recording artist has previously commented on racial equity in his music, most notably on his 2019 song “Wooden Box”. As the fight intensifies against anti-Black racism in the United States, many have spoken out and used their platform to promote the change they want to see in the world. Clever continues being an accomplice to the Black Lives Matter movement, releasing his new song “Skittles” with Lil Baby, which deals with themes of police brutality, anti-Black racism, and more.

“Skittles” is one of the later songs on Clever’s debut album Crazy, featuring Lil Baby as the two artists speak on their own experiences with the law. In Clever’s hook, he references the murder of Trayvon Martin, singing, “When they get you for the Skittles and you pull over/I don’t wanna pull over anymore.” Martin had taken a walk to his local corner store to buy a bag of Skittles and he was fatally shot while returning home by George Zimmerman.

In Lil Baby’s verse, the Grammy-nominated artist continues his work from “The Bigger Picture”, making rhymes adjacent with what he was spitting a few months ago.

Listen to “Skittles” below and let us know what you think. Read Clever’s exclusive new interview with HotNewHipHop here.

Quotable Lyrics:

We don’t really f*ck with them 5-0
Trying to pull me over up on the side road
Got a light blade and I drive slow
Got a Black man in that car with me
They treat me like it’s just a drug thing
It’s just another couple thug thing
Throw ’em in front of the judge thing

Atlanta’s own Slimelife Shawty, who recently inked a deal with Lil Durk’s Only The Family records, has recently dropped off his brand new single “No Brakes.” Opting to hold it down on the solo front, Slimelife takes to a melancholic piano trap banger and fires off two verses worth of wrath and retribution. “I’ma let this cutta ride, I’ma shoot up how ’em killed my man and how my brothers died,” he raps. “Turn me up, don’t turn me down, fuck the other side, they just other guys.”

There’s something deeply honest about his approach, which gives Slimelife Shawty’s “No Brakes” a welcome authenticity. Stylistically, Shawty’s brutal depictions of street life are given deeper subtext by the pain evident in his voice. Yet as he tells it, the pain only served to turn his heart cold. “Them n**as forget me in, I know they lesson learned,” he raps, turning his back without flinching. “I know they feelings hurt, I know they heart burned.” 

Check out “No Brakes” now, and sound off if you’re eager for more from Slimelife Shawty.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Taking these drugs, I hope I don’t die, I been thinking about suicide
I don’t wanna wake up tryna shoot nobody, this lifestyle do or die
Might go cop that brand-new Benz, tryna put my mom inside it

Compton-born rapper Roddy Ricch is one of the most exciting young artists in the music business right now, showing all kinds of potential following the release of his top-selling debut album Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial. The artist’s breakout year concluded with a stunning performance at the 2021 Grammy Awards, putting on a show near the end of the event and singing two of his songs, as well as his feature on DaBaby’s “ROCKSTAR”. In addition to his chart-topping single “The Box”, Roddy blessed fans with a preview of some new music, starting off with a performance of his new song “Heartless”.

The live rendition of the song has been added to all streaming platforms to hold fans over until the official release. As of now, the song is expected to appear on Roddy’s upcoming sophomore studio album. He speaks about his rise, emotionally stating that he came from apartments to get to the mansions he’s currently staying in, explaining why he keeps a gun on him. 

If you’ve been hungry for some new music from Roddy Ricch, relive his outstanding performance below, and be sure to stream “Heartless (Live From LA)”. 

Quotable Lyrics:

This life left me heartless, b*tch, I came from apartments
The money turned me to a target, got a Hellcat Dodge it
I hope you lookin’ down on me, I hope you’re proud of me
Main reason a 9 millimeter gotta ride with me

FRVRFRIDAY is an artist from Edmonton, Alberta in Canada, who has taken the hip-hop world by storm. Back in October, he dropped a song called “Window Shopping” with the likes of Lil Baby and since then, fans have been waiting to see what he does next. The artist has continued to drop new tracks, and now, he is back with a song called “TIME FOR YOU.”

This new song delivers the full scope of FRVRFRIDAY’s vocal talents as he sings blissfully over a lowkey instrumental that is filled with guitar loops and rattling hi-hats. The chilled-out track features some lustful and braggadocios lyrics that truly set some immaculate vibes. It’s yet another example of how FRVRFRIDAY is an artist who needs to be on your radar.

Quotable Lyrics:

You don’t even know who I am
Talking ’bout me to your friends
You don’t know where to find me
Unless I’m posted with the gang
She got the news that my crew pulled up to the spot
She wan’ know what the plot is

It might not officially be spring yet but it might as well be. The sun’s shining, the weather is a bit warmer, and we’ve officially his Daylight Savings. The vibes are right, even if we’re still in a pandemic. Plus, WSTRN dropped some new vibes, so you already know that this summer is already shaping up to be lit. The UK group slid through with their latest single, “Mama Stay” earlier today. The trio glide over dancehall and reggae-influenced production with laidback melodies.

WSTRN’s new single marks the first of the year. 2020 was a busy year for WSTRN as they released a slew of singles like “Re Up” and “Never Find/Armagidion.” We’re excited to hear what else they have in store this year. Check the new single below. 

Quotable Lyrics
We could chill if you wanna
Or you can find me by the corner store
I be chillin’ with the ballers
Same me just a little bit taller, yeah

Don’t let the often absurd visuals distract you from the fact that Shakewell can really rap his ass off. The San Fernando Valley rapper has been rumbling through the underground with projects like Big Juice Tha Sip and Key Stone Prince. Even though it’s been a few years since his last solo project, he’s proven just how consistent he is with each and every release. This week, he emerged with a trunk-rattling banger titled, “5 Ways.” The grungy, guitar-laden production drives the track as Shakewell’s clean flow details the several methods he might use to run down the opps, whoever that may be. It was also released with a new visual, directed & edited by Dan Streit.

Peep the latest offering from Shakewell below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
I just woke up, pissed as fuck might let my gun off
This life from sun up sun down I ain’t got no time to run off
This goofy tried to run off, oh no never with my pack
Pack of wolves chased his ass this chopper hit him in the back

Lil Eazzyy has been making waves out of Chicago and fans are beginning to get invested in what he’s bringing to the table. His status keeps increasing and with this in mind, he has been able to attract features from those outside of rap. For instance, Lil Eazzyy recently linked up with IV Jay for a smooth new track called “Yes Or No.”

With this new song, we get a dope laid-back instrumental that is filled with nice guitar loops. From there, Lil Eazzyy drops off some bars about trying to woo a woman which is then followed up with a chorus from IV Jay. It is here that she asks the rapper if he’s going to be the one for her, hence the question of “Yes Or No.” Lil Eazzyy continues by reassuring IV Jay of his intentions, and it’s clear the two have some musical chemistry.

Let us know what you think of the track, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Take a ride in the whip, keeping you next to me
Sit back, smokin’ strong while we vibe in the seats
Yeah, she coming strong and she really for me
I don’t know ’bout now, but she be givin’ me peace

Lord Apex is slowly cementing his name in the underground rap scene, all the way in the UK. His penchant for lo-fi sample-based production is a stark contrast from the current sound that’s dominating airwaves across the pond. However, he’s a student of artists like DOOM and Madlib, which is evident from his lyrical aptitude and his ear for production. 

2020’s Supply And Demand with V Don was a new height in his career but he’s keeping the ball rolling with new music this year. On Friday, the rapper returned with his latest single, “Like You Know.” Tackling Angus Luke’s crisp and triumphant production, Lord Apex flexes his lyrical abilities with malleable flows and off-kilter melodies.

Check out the latest offering from Lord Apex below.

Quotable Lyrics
Family, money, love
Little bit of drugs
Only what I know
Nature, water, weed
Only shit I need
When I’m on the go

Alabama artist Clever is someone who has written for some of the biggest artists in the world. With songwriting credits on tracks from the likes of Post Malone, it’s clear that Clever has a knack for writing catchy tracks that can become mainstream. On his new album Crazy, Clever puts his abilities on full display, and one of the best examples of this is the track “Everything Beautiful.”

With this song, Clever dedicates the lyrics to a partner who is keeping him grounded despite all of the demons he is battling. Clever finds himself wanting to go off the deep end but every time he contemplates doing so, he is reeled in by the one who makes him see the beauty in life. The artist offers some expressive vocal ranges and overall, it’s one of his more emotional performances yet.

You can read HNHH’s latest interview with Clever, right here.

Quotable Lyrics:

When the night falls, it’s your hand in mine on the sidewalk
You’re just an angel, yeah
Tryna find chaos, I’m the devil, wantin’ peace
I may never take a day off

Los Angeles artist Blxst has been gaining quite a bit of traction over the past year and with each new project, fans are amazed by his growth and songwriting chops. With new fans demanding some fresh music, Blxst delivered on Friday as he came through with a 2-pack called “Just For Clarity.” One of the tracks here features the likes of Russ and it is called “Fck Boys.”

This song is incredibly smooth as we get an r&b inspired instrumental, all while Russ and Blxst offer up some melodic verses. The song is all about the women they encounter and how most of them have grown cold due to the “fuck boys.” Effectively, the track serves as an anthem condemning “fuck boy” behavior, and overall, Blxst and Russ have solid chemistry.

Let us know what you think of the song, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

I know you heard a lotta broken promises
Like how he’s gonna treat you better then he did the opposite
Come and let me show you what the difference is
I got it keep your wallet in your purse cause we ain’t splitting shit