Lil Nas X Speaks On “INDUSTRY BABY” & Being An Outlier Compared To Travis Scott & Future

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There’s a sense of togetherness in hip-hop, with artists including Travis Scott, Future, Young Thug, Gunna, and others all collaborating often and contributing to each other’s respective albums. On the other end of the scale though, Lil Nas X seems to be more of an outlier to that trend. Many of his recent singles, including the #1 hit “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” have been solo smashes. Aside from his latest record “INDUSTRY BABY” featuring Jack Harlow, Lil Nas has been somewhat of a lone wolf as of late, but he’s seeing that as more of a blessing.

Speaking with Zane Lowe for New Music Daily on Apple Music about his new song and video “INDUSTRY BABY,” Lil Nas offered an update on his upcoming debut album and spoke about collaborating with Jack Harlow, as well as being an outlier in music.

“I love Jack Harlow. I feel like he’s one of those people that I can see like truly appreciating what they’re creating and where they want to go,” said the pop star about his new record. “I love people that have these aspirations for a much bigger place than where they already are, you know? I feel like he’s very much kind of in a situation right now where I feel like I was at a point where like… you know, like he’s already had like a huge moment and more light ahead and I just want to help give him that boost. That’s what I’m hoping this is for him.”

On being an outlier, Lil Nas said, “I feel like I didn’t really grasp that until last year and this year, you know? Because at first I was very much wanting to be with my peers, like you know how Travis Scott and Young Thug and Gunna, they’re all always on each other’s albums and Future and whatnot, but it’s just like I’m in my own place for my own reason. And that gives me more room to step out of my comfort zone.”

As for his upcoming album, he said it’s finished but not coming right away. “I’m pretty much finished with the album. But you know, secretly, as we were just talking about moments and whatnot, I pushed the album back from where I was originally going to drop it because of that fact that I want to give these singles some more time to breathe before I drop music videos for songs that already been out for a long time or whatnot. But yeah, I’m really in a great space. I’m in a happy place. I’m in a super creative place. Really just going with the flow, making the best out of any situation that’s thrown at me right now.”

Watch the music video for “INDUSTRY BABY” below.

The Kid Laroi, Polo G, & Stunna Gambino Team Up On Emotional “Not Sober”

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It wasn’t too long ago that The Kid LAROI and Polo G were new kids on the block in the rap game, finding their own lane with mentoring from the likes of Juice WRLD. However, the two artists are now the music industry and radio’s favorite young stars. With the help of LAROI’s friend and New York up-and-comer Stunna Gambino, the duo prove their dominance over the melodic rap sound will remain on the heartfelt and mellow “Not Sober”.

“Not Sober” finds 17-year-old LAROI struggling with the same issues that have lined the lyrics of his Fuck Love EP trilogy— relationships, loss, and haters. Over an elegant piano beat, LAROI seems to channel his late mentor’s coping mechanisms with a powerful hook, “Okay, hold up, baby, roll one
Can we light it?/ Can we smoke one? Can we pour up?/ Mix the Hennessy with the cola/ I feel better when I’m not sober.”

Polo G flows in effortlessly as he describes the pain he carries from his experience with gun violence and a tumultuous rise to the top. The beat’s simple piano and drum pattern, sounds similar to beats on a number of Polo G tracks, so he seems like a perfect placement on the song. 

Stunna Gambino also adds significantly to the track as he wraps up the backend of the song. The young New York rapper’s high-pitched voice seems halfway between Laroi’s and fellow New Yorker A Boogie, making for not only a well fitting feature but a great way for Gambino to to reach new fans. 

Check out the track below.

Quotable Lyrics:

They tryna bring me down, gotta stay focused
When I get sad, I get the Hennessy and pour up
Fuck dirty Sprite, I get the liquor and the cola
And fuck my ex bitch, she did me dirty, I got no trust

Rolling Loud Miami Stage Collapse Won’t Stop Kanye West + Headliners

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Rolling Loud Miami stage collapse

The Rolling Loud Miami music festival is still going down no matter how much noise a massive stage collapse created. The organizers have come forward to acknowledge a partial stage wreck but promised this weekend’s jam-packed festivities are all in place to continue. Rolling Loud Miami Stage Collapse Won’t Stop Greatness The Rolling Loud Miami […]

Kanye West Called Out Over $65 Snacks At “DONDA” Event

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Kanye West didn’t make a billion dollars by selling $2 waters and $3 snacks at his concerts. He’s always been a hustler, pricing his merch at high ranges because he knows people will spend their hard-earned dollars on him. While that’s all good and well (as long as the full YEEZY x GAP collection releases soon), his snack bar prices from the DONDA event last night were seriously something else.

As the internet was going crazy over JAY-Z’s feature on the album, Kim Kardashian’s arrival at the event, and more, reactions started pouring in from inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium where people were asked to pay disturbing prices to fill their bellies. According to Van Lathan and others, the stadium was charging an insane price for snacks, including brownies and cookies at FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS (!!!!) and chicken tenders at FIFTY DOLLARS.


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It’s pretty difficult to justify why anybody would pay so much money to get a simple plate of food, but Kanye was really out here charging people $50 for chicken tenders, $45 for cookies and brownies, $35 for sweet and salty kettle corn, and an assorted snack basket for $65.

Van Lathan posted the menu to his page, laughing about the prices as people complained in the comments. As one person wrote, “This. Is. So. Kanye.” You got that right.

Check out the menu below.

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Logic Keeps The Tracks Coming With “Call Me”

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It’s easy to assume that Logic is steadily rolling out a new album, but at this rate, he’s already released a handful of possible inclusions. Perhaps he’s taking a page out of his pal Joyner Lucas’ playbook, deconstructing his new project’s tracklist before dropping it off in its entirety. Either way, it’s a fruitful time to be a Bobby Tarantino fan, especially if you’re invested in his emotional well-being.

The family man has never sounded happier, and though his new releases have explored some unconventional sonic territory, there’s a notable sense of artistic freedom that cannot be denied. The same applies to his latest drop “Call Me,” a smooth glimpse at Logic back in his reflective bag. “Addiction’s like a mud bath without a bar of soap,” he raps, addressing themes he holds close to heart. “In other words, it’s impossible to stay clean / For people like us bein’ happy is just a daydream.” 

Check out “Call Me” now, and sound off if you’re excited to see a new album from Logic.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Addiction’s like a mud bath without a bar of soap
In other words, it’s impossible to stay clean
For people like us bein’ happy is just a daydream

Kanye West Allows JAY-Z To Slam His MAGA Support On ‘Donda’ Album

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Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West doesn’t just let anyone check him on his own music but there’s always an exception when music icon JAY-Z‘s name is involved. The hip-hop pair formally ended any speculated feud during last night’s Donda album listening event and Hov even gave Yeezy some political status advice. Kanye West Allows JAY-Z To […]

Kanye West Didn’t Release ‘Donda’ After His Listening Event And The Internet Isn’t Surprised

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In recent years, Kanye West has proven himself untrustworthy when it comes to doing things on time. He routinely misses scheduled release dates for his albums and that spirit of tardiness even carried over to his failed presidential campaign. So, when a release date for West’s upcoming album Donda was “confirmed” earlier this week for July 23 (aka today), it remained to be seen if the project would actually come out on that day.

Typically, albums are released at midnight on their release date, so it seemed like West’s huge listening event at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium (which was of course delayed by a couple hours) would be a perfect lead-in to Donda‘s debut on streaming platforms. However, both fans who stayed up for the anticipated midnight release and those who expected to wake up to Donda this morning were left disappointed but not surprised: As of this post, Donda is not available on streaming platforms.

As it became clear that Donda isn’t out yet, the album title became a trending topic on Twitter as fans shared memes. These posts expressed disappointment, sadness, and bemusement as fans kicked themselves for not expecting a delay.

There are still plenty of hours left in this July 23, though, so Donda could still make its announced release date. As the world waits to see if that actually happens, check out some of the reactions to the album’s delay below.

Boldy James & The Alchemist Reunite For “First 48 Freestyle”

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Boldy James and The Alchemist have established themselves as a duo to be feared, further cemented by the release of their 2020 album The Price Of Tea In China. Now, the pair are gearing up to deliver yet another album, setting the stage with the release of “First 48 Freestyle.” On the production tip, Alchemist sets a grimy and cinematic tone, loading up a vintage guitar sample and blessing it with the exact drum pattern it deserves.

Lyrically, the perpetually weary Boldy remains as sharp as ever, the type of observer who can break down a man’s character with a singular glance. “Tellin’ ni*gas that he gang, no he motherfuckin’ ain’t,” he raps. “Free my brother Hank, I’ll get you hit up with a rusty shank / All these self-proclaimed real niggas just a bunch of flakes.” As his extensive verse continues, it becomes clear that he’s riding this rhyme scheme all the way to the bank, finding clever ways to keep the bars heavy.

If this is the energy the pair are bringing to the next effort, it’s likely we’ll have another underground classic on our hands.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Dead body parts from the river floatin’ up the lake
Zombies in the trap spendin’ tens on a dub of base
Auntie kickin’ back with her stem, smokin’ up the shake
Uncie askin’ what they payin’, wanna know how much I make
Them bitches get behind me, I’ma take ’em on another chase