Kevin Gates, Pop Smoke, King Von, & More Appear On The Star-Studded “F9” Soundtrack

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A week before the Fast & Furious gang go to space in the forthcoming F9, the film has gone ahead and released its exciting new soundtrack. At 14 total tracks, F9‘s soundtrack is stacked with appearances from some of the hottest Hip-Hop artists out right now, including Latto, Lil Durk, Don Toliver, Polo G, Offset, Trippie Redd, A$AP Rocky, and several others.

After previously treating fans to glimpses of the soundtrack with “Lane Swithca,” “Fast Lane,” and “I Won,” the star-studded F9 soundtrack is finally here.

In addition to its vast assortment of high-profile artists, the F9 soundtrack also features plenty of Latinx music and other global sounds, with artists such as Amenazzy, Farruko, Anitta, JP THE WAVY, and Jarina De Marco getting major looks throughout the soundtrack as well.

The Fast & Furious saga will officially continue with its ninth installment when F9 hits theatres on Friday, June 25, so get ready for the movie by listening to its star-studded soundtrack on your preferred streaming service.

Tracklist:

1. Fast Lane — Don Toliver, Lil Durk & Latto
2. Lane Switcha — Skepta feat. A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, Project Pat & Pop Smoke
3. Hit Em Hard — Offset, Trippie Redd, Kevin Gates, Lil Durk & King Von
4. I Won — Ty Dolla $ign, Jack Harlow & 24kGoldn
5. Rapido — Amenazzy, Farruko, Myke Towers, Rochy RD
6. Breathe — Prodigy feat. RZA
7. Real — Justin Quiles, Dalex & Konshens
8. Bussin Bussin — Lil Tecca
9. Furiosa — Anitta
10. Ride Da Night — Kevin Gates feat. Polo G & Teejay3k
11. Bushido — Good Gas & JP THE WAVY
12. Speed It Up — NLE Choppa feat. Rico Nasty
13. Mala — Jarina De Marco
14. Exotic Race — Murci feat. Seal Paul & Dixson Waz

Kim Kardashian Explains Her Decision To Divorce Kanye West

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Keeping Up With The Kardashians is officially off the air. After fourteen years and twenty seasons, the Kardashian family has decided to end the series with the final episode airing last week. On Thursday night, the sisters met up with Andy Cohen for a reunion show, discussing all of the intricacies that made up the longtime reality production. One of the biggest storylines during the final season was Kim’s divorce from Kanye West, which the world learned about earlier this year.

The power couple is breaking up after six years of marriage and people are surprised to see that they weren’t able to make it last. During last night’s reunion, Andy Cohen pushed for the details on their divorce, flat-out asking Kim why their relationship didn’t work, to which she answered as candidly as she could.


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“I honestly don’t think I would even say it here on TV, but it’s not one specific thing that happened on either part. I think it’s just a general difference of opinions on a few things that led to this decision,” said Kim, carefully choosing her words. “We have an amazing co-parenting relationship and I respect him so much and I think we’ll have– you know, that was my friend first. First and foremost, for a long time.”

Kanye West has been spotted with his new girlfriend, supermodel Irina Shayk, on a few separate occasions, as they walk around Los Angeles and New York. Kim has not publicly commented on her estranged husband’s new relationship. She is not currently dating anybody.

Are you sad to see Kim and Kanye’s marriage end?

H.E.R. Delivers Her Debut Studio Album “Back Of My Mind” Ft. Lil Baby, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Cordae, Ty Dolla $ign

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For years, fans have been begging H.E.R. to share her debut studio album Back of My Mind. The 23-year-old singer-songwriter has amassed a tremendous number of accomplishments as an artist who hadn’t even officially introduced herself with a debut, but her career has continued to rise into superstardom since she shared her first EP back in 2016. 

“I didn’t wanna pull out all my tricks at once,” the singer told Variety in a feature shared this week. “My first few [releases] were just a small piece of who I am musically, and it was a matter of time before I could reveal others. I’ve always been a huge fan of Coldplay and Led Zeppelin and Radiohead and alternative and rock and blues, but it wasn’t until this album that I started digging into those other elements and bringing them to R&B.”

Back of My Mind includes features from Ty Dolla $ign, Cordae, Hit-Boy, Lil Baby, Kaytranada, Thundercat, Chris Brown, Yung Bleu, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, and YG.

Stream H.E.R.’s Back of My Mind and share your thoughts on the singer’s debut studio album.

Tracklist

1. We Made It
2. Back Of My Mind ft. Ty Dolla $ign
3. Trauma ft. Cordae & Hit-Boy
4. Damage
5. Find A Way ft. Lil Baby
6. Bloody Waters ft. Kaytranada & Thundercat
7. Closer To Me
8. Come Through ft. Chris Brown
9. My Own
10. Lucky
11. Cheat Code
12. Mean It
13. Paradise ft. Yung Bleu
14. Process
15. Hold On
16. Don’t
17. Exhausted
18. Hard To Love
19. For Anyone
20. I Can Have It ft. DJ Khaled & Bryson Tiller
21. Slide ft. YG

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DaBaby Is The Big Man On Campus In “Ball If I Want To” Visual

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He’s developed a career where he’s known to collaborate with top-selling artists in hopes of creating the next No. 1 hit, but DaBaby stands alone on his latest single. On Thursday (June 17), the North Carolina rapper announced—with the help of his daughter—that he had something brewing.

“All my beautiful fans, supporters, family, we got a big surprise for y’all tonight at midnight, don’t we baby,” said the rapper in a video as he introduced his daughter. Following her confirmation, he continued, “At midnight, we got a big surprise for y’all, so y’all be ready. Matter of fact, be ready around 11:30 p.m. eastern time.” 

He didn’t disappoint as he released his new single “Ball If I Want To” along with a high school-themed music video. Much like some of the rapper’s previous releases, the visual features upside-down twerking, dozens of dancers executing fire choreography, and of course, DaBaby demanding attention in the center of it all.

Stream “Ball If I Want To” and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

It’s fire on the front of my waistline
First n*gga try me, it’s playtime
Play ’round, you lay down, dog and he hot like Cujo
Me and her get on the floor, and we felt like some K9s
Pop-out lil’ n*gga, gon’ have to put you on top of the list
Ain’t no opps in the n*gga, they scared to let me in the room
Somebody in that b*tch gotta be blockin’ my pimpin’, that’s Baby

Cordae And Common’s ‘What’s Life’ Seeks Answers To Society’s Current Qualms

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While the two rappers might be a couple of rap generations removed from each other, a collaboration between Cordae and Common makes a lot of sense. Both are patient lyricists who present strong storytelling abilities while also laying off impressive bars with ease. Both rappers make a cross-generational connection for their new song, “What’s Life.” The effort watches the duo sift for answers to society’s current qualms while contemplating what their everyday lives might look like without aspects they deem as important.

Cordae and Common’s collaboration can be found on the newly-released Liberated / Music For The Movement Vol. 3 EP which arrives with five songs and other contributions from Lucky Daye, Chloe Bailey, Yara Shahidi, and saxophonist Kamasi Washington. On the individual side of things, Cordae recently shared his Just Until EP before gracing faces with videos for “Wassup,” “Dream In Color,” and “More Life.” Common, on the other hand, is hard at work producing a documentary — named God’s Long Summer after a book written by Charles Marsh — about Civil Rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.

You can listen to “What’s Life” in the video above.

Liberated / Music For The Movement Vol. 3 is out now via Hollywood Records. Get it here.

Cordae is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Leon Bridges Questions The Growing Distance Between Him And A Partner On ‘Why Don’t You Touch Me’

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More than three years removed from his last album, Good Thing, Texas singer Leon Bridges is readying the release of his third effort, Gold-Diggers Sound. The project is one that’s been supported by strong singles like “Sweeter” and “Motorbike,” and now, he adds the third preview for the upcoming project with “Why Don’t You Touch Me.” His latest drop questions the growing distance between him and his partner as they watch their once-passionate love fade away. The new track is also accompanied by a heart-wrenching video that captures the broken love Leon sings about.

Prior to sharing “Motorbike,” Leon gave some insight about Gold-Diggers Sound. “I created this world with @rickyreed and @natemercereau at Gold Diggers Studio in East Hollywood over the course of two very long years,” Bridges wrote in an Instagram post. “With immense joy, greater purpose, and sometimes doubt, I labored over these eleven songs, but the record truly came together when I immersed myself in everything @golddiggersla making it my home, my escape, and the center of my creative world.”

The singer added, “The record features some remarkably talented friends, longtime collaborators and I believe it’s my most personal album yet.” Gold-Diggers Sound is highlighted by guest appearances from Terrace Martin, Ink, and Robert Glasper.

Press play on the video for “Why Don’t You Touch Me” above.

Gold-Diggers Sound is out 7/23 via Columbia Records. Pre-order it here.

Skepta, Pop Smoke, A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, & Project Pat Join On “Lane Switcha” From “F9 Soundtrack”

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Fast & Furious music curators weren’t kidding around with the F9 soundtrack. Over the last few months, we’ve been sharing releases from the film’s official soundtrack—a record that includes looks from Don Toliver, Lil Durk, Latto, Skepta, Pop Smoke, A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, Project Pat, Offset, Trippie Redd, Kevin Gates, Lil Durk, King Von, Jack Harlow, Ty Dolla $ign, 24KGOLDN, The Prodigy, RZA, Lil Tecca, Konshens, NLE Choppa, Rico Nasty, Sean Paul, and more.

Of course, each track complements the fast-moving feature film, and “Lane Switcha” is no different than the rest. Helmed by Skepta and a posthumous appearance by Pop Smoke, “Lane Switcha” hosts features from A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, and Project Pat. The slick single is produced by Ok Tanner, Cxdy, and Taz Taylor, so stream “Lane Switcha” by this group of chart-toppers and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Foot on the gas, yeah, I’m lane switchin’ (Skrrt)
I cannot show them where I’m at ’cause they stay snitchin’ (Snitchin’)
I give my killer the greenlight, y’all okay to killings (Bow bow)
I take the corner, window down, you see the chain swingin’
Speed demon and we ain’t watchin’ police, nah
Before they see me, I seen them (Woo)
You hear my dogs barkin’ hungry so you know I gotta feed ’em

Majid Jordan Acknowledges The Nuisances Of Love On The Groovy ‘Been Through That’

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As 2017 approached an end, OVO-signed duo Majid Jordan appeared with their sophomore album, The Space Between. The 13-track effort saw contributions from labelmates PartyNextDoor and DVSN, and while it may have fallen under the radar for many people that year, the project was an impressive display of Majid Jordan’s talents. Since then, the Canadian duo has remained rather quiet but it’s looking like things will be different in 2021.

The duo returns with their second single of the year, “Been Through That,” a groovy number that sees Majid Jordan acknowledging the nuisances of love over a dancefloor-ready beat. “Days when you think it’s love, feel like it might be an act, I’ve been through that,” they sing. “Times when you drink too much / You still call when it’s late, I’vе been through that.”

The track is also a follow up to “Waves Of Blue,” which Majid Jordan released back in April as their first single since their 2019’s “Caught Up,” their collaboration with Khalid. In a post on Twitter, the duo shared some insight on “Waves Of Blue” shortly after its release. “’Waves of Blue’ was made at the very beginning of this album, and it only makes sense that we begin our next chapter with this song,” they wrote. “This song is like staring at the sea – you’re not in the water, but you’re getting carried away by its currents.”

Hit play on the video above to listen to “Been Through That.”

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

DaBaby’s ‘Ball If I Want To’ Is A Defiant Declaration Of Excellence

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DaBaby is certainly one of the most outwardly confident rappers in today’s hip-hop game. The North Carolina native has shown it on a number of occasions since the release of his debut album, 2019’s Baby On Baby. While some might question it, he certainly has the accolades and achievements to back it up. With that being said, it comes as no surprise that the rapper is holding on to that confidence on his brand new single, “Ball If I Want To.” The effort defiantly declares his self-proclaimed top-notch status while refusing to listen to anyone who tries to pull him away from it.

Another example of DaBaby’s boastful spirits came just a couple of weeks ago when he delivered a strong claim to his Instagram Story. “Best mf rapper & I’m on ALLLAT shit these n****s LIE about,” he said. “I’m him frfr. If a n**** ain’t tryna work with the real thang he SCARED. The best supposed to compete w/ the best These n****s just TALK like they like dat SHUUUUT UP.”

In addition to releasing his new single, DaBaby is set to perform at the 2021 BET Awards. He also recently joined Polo G in a video for their “Party Lyfe” collaboration and teamed up with Yo Gotti for “Drop.”

Go ahead and press play on “Ball If I Want To” in the video above.

Don Toliver Delivers ‘Drugs N Hella Melodies’ With Kali Uchis On Their Sultry Collaboration

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This August will mark three years since Don Toliver’s show-stealing appearance on “Can’t Say” from Travis Scott’s Astroworld album. Since then, the Houston rapper has only elevated his game while delivering a sizeable amount of good music which can be found on his first two projects, Donny Womack and Heaven Or Hell. Just a year removed from the latter, Toliver is preparing his third effort for a release. L.O.A.D (Life Of A Don) is set to arrive at some point in July, and with that month just a couple of weeks away, the Houston native returns with the second single from the forthcoming effort.

Arriving with Kali Uchis by his side, Toliver drops his latest single, “Drugs N Hella Melodies.” It lands in fans’ hands with a sultry video that sees the duo spending intimate moments together. From getting cozy during a dip into the tub to deep-sea beside each other, Toliver and Kali look like quite the comfortable couple in the visual.

The song is the first official collaboration between the two artists as well as the first collaboration fans have heard from L.O.A.D (Life Of A Don). It also follows his last single, “What You Need,” an effort that saw Toliver take an unorthodox approach to delivering a sharp flex to listeners.

Toliver also spoke about the upcoming album during a profile story with Flaunt. “It took time,” he said. “It wasn’t an overnight thing at all. I had to do a lot, but it feels good to get here.”

Make sure to press play on “Drug N Hella Melodies” in the video above.

Don Toliver is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.