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EST Gee Is Here To “Turn The Streets Up” In New Single

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One of Louisville’s most in-demand talents is back with a new single this week, “Turn The Streets Up.” Moreover, this new offering comes just a couple of months after the Kentucky MC dropped his latest album, MAD. Featuring Young Scooter, Boosie Badazz, and Kada, it continued a hot streak of prolific and consistently energetic long-form releases, whether on his own or collaborating with 42 Dugg. Now, it seems like Gee is capitalizing on the success of that album with this new single, which for longtime fans, is more of what you probably love about the 29-year-old. It’s hard, it’s confident, it’s murderous, and yet it doesn’t slouch on lyrical creativity and melodic sensibilities.

Furthermore, this track comes tapped with a catchy and effortless hook from EST Gee, working in some impressive flow switch-ups and a unique vocal cadence. On that note, the “25Min Freestyle” MC’s voice sounds gruff but focused on this song, making sure to not slur his delivery and deliver his bars with emphasis. Given his evocative imagery, cheeky turns of phrase, and engaging rhyme schemes, this is a more lyrically proficient offering than meets the eye. Then again, that’s always been one of his standout talents. In addition, he even features Dugg on the outro, who seemed to call in from jail to urge Gee to… well, “Turn The Streets Up.”

Read More: EST Gee & 42 Dugg “Last Ones Left” Review

EST Gee’s Music Video For “Turn The Streets Up”

Meanwhile, the instrumental on here has a lot of powerful and rapid bass kicks that keep a balanced bounce. Along with eerie synth patches and key lines, it’s a textbook example of contemporary rap production, with more subtle instrumental additions ultimately serving to emphasize the rapper’s flow and the drum pattern. Go blast this in your car on your next drive and let us know in the comments if you’re already excited for more from the CMG signee. You can check out the music video for “Turn The Streets Up” above, and you can find the track on your preferred streaming service. Also, peep some standout bars from the track down below, and return to HNHH for the latest news and updates on EST Gee.

Quotable Lyrics
Relying on another n***a to go fix they issue (Go fix the issue)
The type of s**t to make my situation monumental (Make my situation monumental)
Three of us hopped out rentals, run off, knock off n***as’ mental (Grr, grr)
He leave, he walk with limps like s***ting without no toilet tissue (Uh, uh, n***as lay)

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Gucci Mane Couldn’t Be In BMF Because He Was A Known Robber

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A new interview with BMF artist Bleu Davinci revealed that Gucci Mane wasn’t brought into the collective due to his criminal past. Moreover, Cam Capone News recently interviewed Davinci, who’s Black Mafia Family’s sole label artist. Furthermore, Capone asked him how they met the Atlanta rapper in the first place. In his explanation, Davinci went over the difference between their enterprise and the multiple lanes that Gucci strode. While his story was candid and didn’t necessarily antagonize the “Lemonade” star, many brought snitch allegations forth in the comments.

“Gucci’s a street n***a, he just be outside all the time and s**t, you feel me?” he began. “Gucci was like a part-time jackboy, part-time dope dealer, part-time rapper, Gucci was a slash man. I knew Gucci before I knew Jeezy, know what I’m saying? So Gucci used to always be in the clubs and s**t. Gucci already be in the club. On the wall, looking at n***as with a drink and s**t with his hat down and s**t like that, trying to get him a victim. You feel me? You know, he was cool. Meech knew him, he was cool.

Why Gucci Mane Didn’t Get Down With BMF

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 08: Rapper Gucci Mane performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2022 ONE MusicFest at Central Park on October 08, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

“He even used to try to get down with the mob,” Bleu continued. “But Meech was telling n***as like, ‘Nah, man that n***a be out there robbing n***as and s**t, you feel me? We can’t handle n***as that’s known robbers getting down with the s**t.’ It wasn’t just that he was no robber, but n***as know that he gon’ get down on a n***a, you feel me? We just kind of wasn’t doing that at the time. He always been friendly, you know what I’m saying? Always been the homie. So when they made “So Icy,” we was promoting Jeezy.”

Meanwhile, many in the comments called out snitch behavior for mentioning Gucci’s crimes. “Is this snitching ?” one commenter asked. “Cause no one knew Gucci was a known robber.” However, others opted to look at the bright side. “Even tho he a rat it’s good to hear both sides of story,” one user expressed. Regardless of where you stand, come back to HNHH for the latest news on Gucci Mane and BMF.

Bleu Davinci’s Story

50 Cent Says Future Is “Way Bigger” Than Jay-Z In The Streets

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50 Cent just said that Future is “way bigger” in the streets than Jay-Z, as hard as they may be for some to believe. However, it’s not like the talent gaps between the two are all that big nowadays. After all, they both have over a decade of experience in the game, and are incredibly influential in their own right. Still, 50 addressed the comparison (that Future himself made initially) in a recent interview with MSNBC. Overall, 50 maintained that although Jay-Z dominates commercially thanks to his legacy, the Southern pioneer has a lot of treasures to unearth.

HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 03: Rapper 50 Cent attends a game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center on February 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

“Yeah, yes,” the Queens MC responded to the interviewer’s prompt that Hendrix is bigger than Hov in the streets. “Way bigger. Like, there’s consistent music from him that didn’t chart that [are] huge records that people love and appreciate. Later, it may not have the same things to hold onto that you have at points.” On that last comment, it’s unclear whether he compared the two discographies or made a statement on longevity. Regardless, the “In Da Club” rapper’s point also reflects what kind of music people want to listen to now. At the end of the day, Jay is a legend, but many believe Future’s still in his prime. What’s more is that many consider him a legend already, especially due to his influence this past decade.

However, the self-proclaimed King of New York doesn’t exactly blow out the Atlanta trap icon’s numbers. In fact, it’s a pretty close race, considering Future’s wealth of Billboard Hot 100 hits across his catalog. Even if old heads might flare up in anger at 50’s comments, it’s a very specific and circumstantial question. Beyond that, what’s wrong with bumping “HOLY GHOST” these days instead of “Holy Grail”?

Regardless, it’s quite an interesting conversation, especially coming from a legend of the genre in his own right. In the same interview, Fif spoke on his early career and why the youth fell in love with his artistry. “The stuff that they see that I’ve learned, it kinda kept me out of trouble at points. The stuff I was saying in the music in the very beginning, I was crazy to tell you the truth, Ari. I was absolutely crazy at that point. Kids fell absolutely in love with me and they were in love with the wrong part of me.

“The part that won’t actually continue to be successful,” he continued. “The part that people won’t continue to be something that people celebrate. They have to turn into something bigger and better as they go with the new information and new opportunities that come because they’re really street.” However you may feel about Future and Jay-Z’s comparison, return to HNHH for the latest on them and 50 Cent.

Doja Cat Does The ‘Silhouette Challenge’ In Her Cinematic ‘Streets’ Video

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Doja Cat may have released her showstopping album Hot Pink back in 2019, but thanks to TikTok, much of the LP’s songs have seen an uptick in popularity. Her track “Say So” even soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts with help from TikTok users and a verse from Nicki Minaj. Now that “Streets” has also resurfaced on the charts in recent weeks, Doja Cat is now offering fans a video alongside the revitalized track.

The increased attention to “Streets” is in part due to the popular “Silhouette Challenge” on TikTok, which is also how she opens her sultry video. Featuring an audio mashup of Paul Anka’s 1959 “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” and “Streets,” the challenge sees users quickly changing from their bedtime clothes to posing pin-up style behind a deep red filter.

While Doja Cat is revisiting some of her Hot Pink tracks, the singer has been busy working on a handful of projects, including drumming up excitement for her next release, Planet Her. Most recently, Doja Cat teamed up with Saweetie for their buoyant collaboration “Best Friend.” She also appeared alongside Megan Thee Stallion on a sultry remix to Ariana Grande’s “34+35.”

Watch Doja Cat’s “Streets” video above.

Hot Pink is out now via RCA. Get it here.

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