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Ye Ali’s Rules Of The Private Lovers’ Suite For Uproxx

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If you haven’t checked your calendar, today (February 14) is the annual day of lovers all around the world (unless you are Lana Del Rey). Many musicians have made being a certified lover boy a part of their artistic shtick (hi, Drake), or at least the idea of this imaginary persona has flooded their discography. However, melodic rapper and producer Ye Ali has embodied it on and off the track.

Previously released songs, “Oceans” and “Ring,” were just a peek behind his sensual curtain. Now, the recording artist is ready to give those looking to master the art of romance a few pointers from his own personal player bag or, as he refers to them, the teachings, Rules Of The Private Lovers’ Suite, just before the holiday’s nightfall.

By following Ali’s four simple rules, your Valentine’s Day evening would be one for the record books. Some of the rules require a bit of financial planning in advance. However, the most important of Ali’s rules is the last one, “the private suite is a judge-free zone.”

You can watch Ye Ali’s Rules Of The Private Suite for Uproxx Music above.

Outside of Rules of The Private Suit, catch Ali performing his song “Autumn’s Here” for UPROXX Sessions.

Ye Ali Introspective ‘UPROXX Sessions’ Performance Of ‘Autumn’s Here’ Should Serve As A Wakeup Call

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We may be in the thick of winter, but according to our latest UPROXX Sessions, the seasons are more of a mindset than an absolute. For Los Angeles-based producer and rapper Ye Ali, this thinking has given his career the push it needed. With production credits on releases from Doja Cat, Jack Harlow, and Kehlani, the musician has been a fixture in hip-hop for some time.

Ali’s growing discography, including his debut project Traphouse Jodeci, tethers together the softness of R&B against the brashness of West Coast rap, and his latest mixtape, Private Suite 4, is no exception. The body of work dropped in November 2022 and is his strongest showing to date. The entertainer dropped by UPROXX Sessions to perform the project’s opener, produced by VOVO and Gabe Lucas.

As he raps, “See me out in public, yeah, I love to watch the opp switch / But you know me, once I get on, it ain’t no off switch/ Put yourself on like I did, that’s the plot twist / Yeah, I quit my job, but since then I’ve lockеd in / I was workin’ at that dealership, thinkin’ if I blow up tomorrow I ain’t gon’ be back hеre leasin’ whips / Left me all alone in this water, told me, ‘Sink or swim,’” Ali gets introspective. He’s traveled a long road to land where he is today.

Watch Ye Ali’s UPROXX Sessions performance of “Autumn’s Here” above.

UPROXX Sessions is Uproxx’s performance show featuring the hottest up-and-coming acts you should keep an eye on. Featuring creative direction from LA promotion collective, Ham On Everything, and taking place on our “bathroom” set designed and painted by Julian Gross, UPROXX Sessions is a showcase of some of our favorite performers, who just might soon be yours, too.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Big Mo Feels “Chosen” On His 5-Track EP Feat. Ye Ali, Nessly, And More

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Yet another new artist joining the HNHH ranks this weekend is Big Mo. On Friday (December 23), he dropped off his 5-track Chosen EP, following singles like “Falling 4 U” and “Broken” with Ye Ali that helped launch him to fame in 2020.

The “Lean & Hennessy” hitmaker has been sharing music on DSPs since 2017. Among his earlier releases are “Top Shotta,” “Don’t Cry” featuring Victoria Gouveia, and “Freaky Gyal” with Nemessz. His latest effort, however, is far more elevated than past works, showing how much growth Mo has gone through since his humble beginning.

Chosen was preceded by project opener “Chains Seduced Her” as a single. The four-and-a-half-minute-long song boasts an appearance from Nessly, as well as upwards of 200K streams on Spotify alone.

New titles added to the short and sweet tracklist include “Ahee,” “Losing My Mind,” and “Don’t Leave.” Additionally, we hear Big Mo show out alongside Ye Ali on “Habibti,” which also features pre kai ro. Since making its debut, the catchy tune is already obviously on its way to achieving fan favourite status.

During an interview with V13 earlier this year, the rising rapper was candid about his creative flow. “My writing process consists of a mix of freestyling and writing lyrics out on my phone. For the most part, I prefer to write it down,” he explained.

“When I write a song, it is mostly just how I’m feeling in that moment. I’m more concerned with just writing a track that fits with what my mood is. Nothing forced. That’s when the music is at its best,” Mo went on.

Stream Big Mo’s Chosen EP on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tap into our annual hip-hop holiday playlist update here.

Chosen Tracklist:

  1. Chains Seduced Her (with Nessly)
  2. Ahee
  3. Habibti (feat. Ye Ali & pre kai ro)
  4. Losing My Mind
  5. Don’t Leave

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