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Kid Ink should not be slept on under any circumstances, and the rapper has officially come through with a new single reminding his fans of exactly that. “Red Light,” which arrives complete with some badass and appropriately red-tinted visuals, finds Kid Ink once again making the process look easy. 

As the early stages of the beat build, Kid Ink warms up with a melodic flow and a rapper’s charisma, making sure to bring some substance to his bars while reflecting on his journey. “I been getting mine, read the story untold,” he spits. “Can’t be mad what you can’t control / n***as gon’ switch shit up with this quickness, this here risky business / don’t get twisted, that bitch vicious.” As the track progresses, Ink introduces a few new flows, catching a particularly bouncy pocket as the second verse hits. And with the rapper’s upcoming Alive album on the way, it’s safe to say that “Red Light” is only scratching the surface.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

I been getting mine, read the story untold
Can’t be mad what you can’t control 
N***as gon’ switch shit up with this quickness, this here risky business
Don’t get twisted, that bitch vicious

Doja Cat’s “Streets” has proven to be quite the sleeper hit, having gained startling momentum following the rise of the sultry “Silhouette Challenge.” With the slow-burning single more popular than ever before, it’s no surprise that Doja opted to keep the momentum rolling with an updated version, reimagined by acclaimed electronic duo Disclosure. 

Off the bat, it’s clear that Disclosure’s vision for “Streets” is far different from the original. Though the same sexually-charged spirit is retained, the duo speed up the pace drastically, giving the track far more dancefloor accessibility. That’s not to say it’s lacking in nuance, however; as Doja shifts from singing to rapping, Disclosure pull back their arrangement, washing her vocals in a wave of synthesizers. Despite the vast departure, this new “Streets” is certainly enjoyable, and it’s not hard to imagine this one playing in the clubs once things start opening back up. 

Check it out for yourself now, and should you be looking to compare it to the OG, peep the recently-released visuals for “Streets” right here. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

I’ll put the ring on when you ready
We play our fantasies out in real life ways and
No Final Fantasy, can we end these games though?
You give me energy, make me feel lightweight

Comethazine is one of the most authentic artists in hip-hop. He stays in his lane, consistently delivers new music for his fans, and comes through with the intensity and eclectic energy that his base has grown to know and love him for. Being named to the XXL Freshman list in 2019, Comethazine has experienced a lick of mainstream success, but it feels like his music is much better suited for a more underground audience, catering to a niche market with his eye-popping rhymes and head-scratching punchlines.

Returning with his new music video for “Malcolm in the Middle”, Co drops less than a minute-and-thirty-seconds worth of content for his fans to enjoy, reuniting with a lookalike family from the famous sitcom and sticking with them during a shenanigans-filled evening. He eats supper with the family, capturing them bobbing their heads to the new song before the twists and turns begin.

Watch the new music video from Comethazine below.

Quotable Lyrics:

In the middle of two b*tches, feel like Malcolm
Big sh*t talker, yeah that’s you but this the outcome
Oh hoe, you ain’t havin’ fun, b*tch how come?
You said that you wanna be a star, you around one

Following the release of his recent “Neva Said It,” Mozzy has returned to the fold with another new single in “My Ambitionz.” Quitely enjoying a run as one of the game’s most consistent emcees, the West Coast rapper has drawn inspiration from a California legend, drawing from the classic tune “Ambitionz Az A Ridah.” In keeping with his own stylistic preferences, Mozzy brings a little bit of bounce to the Pac-fueled banger, though he retains a similar defiant spirit as Makaveli. 

“Tomato sauce on your Amiris, you ain’t hear me clearly,” he spits. “Affected by the world severely, they gon’ miss you dearly / seven series for my youngin’ he like seventeen / most of the chops we got is German, some is Lebanese.” He proceeds to dive deeper into his world, spitting vivid depictions of the nuances of street life. When it comes to authenticity, Mozzy had never failed to hold it down, keeping it consistent with every new release. Check out “Ambitionz” now, and be sure to sound off if you’re looking forward to some new Mozzy.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Tomato sauce on your Amiris, you ain’t hear me clearly,
Affected by the world severely, they gon’ miss you dearly
Seven series for my youngin’ he like seventeen
Most of the chops we got is German, some is Lebanese

One of the music industry’s best-kept secrets, Alabama native Clever is unpacking more layers of his story on his star-studded debut album Crazy. The rising artist signed a collaboration deal with Post Malone and Juice WRLD before his passing, soaking up knowledge from two of the greatest artists of all-time and learning how to mold himself into a superstar of his own. With Crazy, Clever is finally scratching at his potential, showcasing his incredible songwriting skills and displaying range and versatility on songs like “Call Me Nobody”.

It’s not fair to place Clever in a box. The artist has felt trapped at times in his life, being closed off in limiting label deals and getting locked away in jail for years of his life. He’s back on track to become the star that he was always meant to be though, kicking off his major-label success with Crazy. “Call Me Nobody” is one of Clever’s most interesting records on the new album, featuring Lil Wayne as well as the artist’s son Isaiah Lyric, who sings the closing melody during the outro.

“He can play piano better than me, and I feel like I’m a pretty good piano player,” said Clever about his son Isaiah Lyric in a new interview with HotNewHipHop, which will be released later today. “At the end of the song, I’m doing like this ‘lalalalala’ thing to finish the song, and he was sitting there, I guess just hearing the melodies over and over and felt the need to sing along with it. But when he did it, he just stuck his mouth to the mic and did it. That’s not something that he typically does. You know what I’m saying? He knows when I’m on the microphone that he’s gotta be quiet. But he just, I don’t know, felt the urge to stick his mouth to the microphone and start doing it. I didn’t ask him to do it or nothin’ like that.”

Listen to Clever’s new song “Call Me Nobody” with Lil Wayne and Isaiah Lyric below, and stay tuned for our exclusive interview with Clever, which will be published later today.

Quotable Lyrics:

I never believed in ghosts ’til I saw my roof
But in the big city, no man gets pity
That ain’t did sh*t, he just gets did sh*tty
While I’m alive, we gon’ sit pretty
Whеn I die, I don’t know if I might ever see thе holy ghost
Don’t know where I’m going, but I know that I ain’t going broke
But I wanna see X, and I wanna see Peep
So I pray to Juice WRLD every time I go to sleep

As the springtime rears its head, Canada’s own Jazz Cartier has come through with a bit of Northern hospitality by way of his new single “Nothin 2 Me.” For the occasion, Jazz has connected with fan-favorite Cousin Stizz, an addition that all but ensures some bars are on the way. Wasting little time in setting a tone, Jazz immediately dives into the hypnotic production with an unfazed demeanor. “Stirring O’s like they Fruit Loops, never touched road, you a gym shoe / try to stack till it grow mildew.” 

Matching his energy is Stizz, who slides onto the beat for the second verse. “In love with this shit, but we cheaters,” he raps. “I lay around with the street creepers / fire up the zaza and these steamers / you need a thousand for these sneakers.” For the most part, “Nothin 2 Me” is an assertion of dominance, which bodes well for those who appreciate a bit of flex rap now and again. And even when they barely show any sign of exertion, Cartier and Stizz still move with enough energy to compel. Check out “Nothin 2 Me” right here, and sound off if you’re eager to see where these two emcees go next.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

In love with this shit, but we cheaters
I lay around with the street creepers
Fire up the zaza and these steamers
You need a thousand for these sneakers

This is a story that proves no song is ever lost in the catalog. Rising singer-songwriter Watts first released his “Feels” single back in 2018, but it’s received new life thanks to Grammy-nominated singer Khalid. The two artists pair in perfection on the warming production that will, indeed, have you enjoying all of the “feels” their collaboration induces. Khalid shared that he stumbled across the original song in his personal quest to find new music and new artists, adding that he felt attracted to the track.

“I hit Watts up to tell him how much I loved ‘Feels,’ and we started talking about music and what we were currently listening to and how we were holding up in the pandemic,” Khalid said, according to Rolling Stone. “Over a few weeks, we built a really special friendship that evolved into us collaborating on this new version, which I love so much and is so special to me. I’ve always been someone who loves the art of a collaboration — it’s such an amazing way to expand your creativity and open yourself up to new sounds and ideas.”

Watts added that he was “totally shocked” to have the opportunity to work with Khalid because he’s “always admired” the singer. “I tried not to get my hopes up to much, but all of the stars aligned and here we are — releasing this new version of the song together. It’s been pretty wild and I am so proud of how it turned out.” Stream “Feels” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

I stand in the corner
The walls around are falling down
And I see that you notice
But keep your words all to yourself
We all different people
But we’rе together now
And I know that we’rе equal
I’m tryna work this out

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The elusive CORPSE has made a rare appearance as he features on Machine Gun Kelly’s high-energy single, “Daywalker!” The social media star remains a mystery as no one has yet to reveal his true identity, but his low-toned voice has been causing a stir for a while now. Known as “Corpse Husband,” he released his debut single “Miss You!” last summer in the thick of quarantine and it soon became a viral hit. The YouTube star caught the attention of rocker Machine Gun Kelly who tapped him for his latest single.

“Daywalker” follows the release of MGK’s No.1 album Tickets to My Downfall, and by the sound of what we’ve received from Kelly lately, he seems to be sticking with his punk rock scene for the time being. We may see him float back into the Rap game in the future, but only time will tell. Stream “Daywalker!” by Machine Gun Kelly and CORPSE and let us know your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

Punch that motherf*cker in the face
You hated what he said, right?
Beat his ass, leave him at the stoplight
I know you wanted change, but nobody’s around
So, kick him again while he’s on the ground, yo
I’ll never be the same

The YBN crew might be a thing of the past, but YBN Nahmir is pressing forward. The rapper started off in the industry with his partners by his side, but it’s been announced that Cordae and YBN Almighty aren’t operating as a group with Nahmir any longer. As his friends carve out their individual spaces in the Rap industry, Nahmir is doing the same, and on March 26, he’ll finally deliver his album Visionland.

In anticipation of the release of his forthcoming effort, Nahmir has dropped s single “Fast Car Music.” The energy of the track perfectly complements the title because this is certainly a song that is deserving high volumes in fast-moving vehicles (safely, of course). “Real N*ggas Like Fast Car Music, Bad B*tches Like Fast Car Music. Fast Car Music Out Now!” the rapper wrote over on Instagram. Stream YBN Nahmir’s latest and share your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

Hoe, I bet he think I won’t rub off the paint
I’ma go take all the bands out the safe
Might just go spend all my money on Ks
I be in Houston with Jay Prince and Drake
I’m smokin’ big gas, hella blunts to the face
My eyes super red like a n*gga got Mace’d

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Two of the hardest working artists in the business are back and they’re in full album release mode. Next week, Benny The Butcher and Harry Fraud will share their latest project, The Plugs I Met II, a follow-up to their 2019 collaboration, The Plugs I Met. The first installment of their joint effort has been praised far and wide, and with good reason, and by the sound of their single “Thanksgiving,” Pt. II won’t disappoint.

Fraud holds down an impressive production and The Butcher blazes through his hard-hitting bars about running the streets and the less glamorous side of making money. The Plugs I Met II arrives on Friday, March 19, and features guests including 2 Chainz, Fat Joe, French Montana, Jim Jones, Rick Hyde, and a posthumous look from the late New York emcee, Chinx. Stream “Thanksgiving” and let us know your thoughts on this one.

Quotable Lyrics

Went and did that lil’ bid, now my hoes ain’t actin’ the same (Damn)
Stressin’, I did them sentences without stackin’ no change
Gettin’ high inside, knowin’ my pride ain’t matchin’ my wage
Let me take you back to that blue building, back in the day
Where I trapped them two for fifteens, plus that was my age