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Dro Kenji is a relative newcomer to the game but the South Carolina native has been making tons of noise around Los Angeles, becoming someone to watch in recent months. With a few big songs to his name, including “SUPERSTAR,” “Save Me,” and “Kill Cupid,” Kenji is the latest artist to have exploded from out of the Internet Money framework, poised to become one of the stars of tomorrow.

With music that will remind you of Trippie Redd, Juice WRLD, and Lil Tecca, the melodically-inclined rapper has officially released his latest project F*ck Your Feelings. Clearly, Kenji is on the path to greatness and he doesn’t care if he offends anyone along the way. The project is filled with standout production from Nick Mira, Taz Taylor, Cxdy, and more of IM’s producers. If you’ve only got time to check out a few songs, go for “TRANCE” and “SUPERSTAR.”

Listen to Dro Kenji’s new project below and let us know if you’re feeling him.

Tracklist:

1. IM RICH NOW BITCH!
2. TONGUE TIED
3. SUPERSTAR
4. LOVE YOU MOST
5. DANGEROUS
6. YOUR FAULT
7. TRANCE
8. HADES
9. VROOM
10. LAMBO TRUCK
11. EXPENSIVE
12. PORN BITCH
13. FORGETFUL THINGS
14. INSANE

GoldLink has always been unafraid to experiment with different sounds, and today he’s carried on the tradition with the release of his new album HARAM! Bringing a varied number of collaborators into the mix — Rich The Kid, NLE Choppa, Santigold, Flo Milli, Pressa, and more — Goldlink’s latest finds him exploring the lessons and experiences he picked up while living in London and Amsterdam.

Off the bat, it’s clear that GoldLink’s Haram is cut from a different cloth. Kicking off with a blistering and distorted duet with NLE Choppa, the project makes a continuous impression through creative production and impressive flows from GoldLink. Single “White Walls” finds him firing off staccato rhymes over a whispy instrumental, while “Terrordome” conjures the bittersweet emotional melancholy of an eighties coming-of-age anthem. 

Though the project certainly begins on an explosive note, GoldLink has no problem slowing down and pulling back, trading in the synthesizers for acoustic guitars on the intimate Flo Milli collab “Raindrops.” The UK is represented a few songs down the line, with Fire! sliding through to trade bars on the aptly-titled “Culture Clash,” as well as the Santigold-assisted “Wild And Lethal Trash!” Though it’s not exactly the most cohesive listening experience on the sonic level, GoldLink’s daring vision remains a highly rewarding experience — if a little challenging. Check it out for yourself and share your thoughts in the comments below.

D12’s Devil’s Night, originally released on June 19th, 2001, has been widely regarded as a cult classic. In fact, there are some who would even argue that the project contains some of Eminem’s best rapping — though it would be most unwise to sleep on the Dirty Dozen as a whole. With Swift McVay, Kon Artis, Kuniva, Big Proof (RIP) Bizarre, and Slim Shady on deck, Devil’s Night found the six Detroit emcees bringing an endless slew of violence and depravity to a collection of Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Bass Brothers production. 

With plenty to appreciate on return visits, D12 came through with a surprising update, dropping off the official Devil’s Night (Expanded Edition) complete with a few deep cuts and instrumentals. While D12 fans will likely be familiar with the majority of the additions, it’s certainly welcome to receive fan favorites like “Words Are Weapons” and “These Drugs” on streaming for the first time. There’s also a bar-heavy “Freestyle,” which while previously released, has been given an instrumental makeover.

In addition to the new additions, the Devil’s Night expansion features instrumental versions of “Shit On You,” “Purple Pills,” “Fight Music,” and “Blow My Buzz.” If you were looking for an excuse to revisit the D12 classic, be sure to give the Expanded Edition a spin and sound off with your favorite tracks in the comments.