Jorja Smith Spotlights South London Rapper Shaybo On Her New Track “Bussdown”

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One of the most impressive releases this week is Jorja Smith’s in-between-albums project Be Right Back. As fans await her official sophomore album, the UK singer-songwriter blessed them with the sonically expansive body of work on Friday, which features previously the previously heard singles “Addicted” and “Gone” in addition to six new songs.

Similar to her debut album Lost & Found, Jorja’s new project is also practically devoid of features, save for one noteworthy performance from rising South London rapper Shaybo. Known to tout the self-proclaimed title of “Queen Of The South,” Shaybo has been steadily making a name for herself across the world with successful singles such as “Dobale,” “Streets,” and “Broke Boyz” with DreamDoll.

As seen in the picture above, Jorja Smith and Shaybo recently linked up to work on the Be Right Back standout cut “Bussdown.” The rap-sung collaboration is an infectious island-tinged track that really puts the spotlight on the South London newcomer by giving her three fiery verses.

Give “Bussdown” a listen and check out the car garage-themed music video for Jorja Smith and Shaybo’s new collaboration below.

Quotable Lyrics

They say that talk is cheap, furthermore it’s free
If I go broke today, will you stay or leave?
I fell so hard, so deep, wore my heart upon my sleeve
Every word you say, I believe, so just call me Miss Naïve

Rowdy Rebel And A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s ‘9 Bridge’ Is A Cross-Borough Connection

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Brooklyn rapper Rowdy Rebel links up with the Bronx’s own A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie on “9 Bridge,” a haunting banger of a cross-borough connection. A Boogie kicks things off with a rapid-fire verse before Rowdy comes in for a few bars of his own before giving it back to A Boogie for a melodic flow. They go back and forth a few times, showcasing the sort of two-man game that ’90s NBA highlight reels were made of.

The new single is a nice departure for Rowdy, who’s been embracing the drill wave ever since making it out of prison earlier this year. At the end of the GS9 rapper’s six-year sentence, he was recruited by Funkmaster Flex and Nav for “Jesse Owens,” then by CJ for the NYC Remix of “Whoopty” with French Montana. “9 Bridge” gives him a shot to show off his versatility as he continues on the comeback trail.

Meanwhile, A Boogie uses the song reset his 2021 after a few stumbling blocks in 2020 and his remix of Mooski’s TikTok hit “Track Star.” Hopefully, this refresh will lead to more new music with the same level of renewed energy — or even a joint album, because the give-and-go flows here are *chef’s kiss*.

Listen to Rowdy Rebel and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s “9 Bridge” above.

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Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, & Drake’s Young Money Reunion: Fans React

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Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Lil Wayne staged a Young Money reunion last night, uniting for the first time in years on “Seeing Green,” a new track off the Beam Me Up Scotty re-release. Given that many fans still hold the movement in high regard, the unexpected collaboration was met with a jubilant response — at least, once the streaming services came back to life, having crashed the moment Nicki and J. Cole’s new music landed. 

Not only did “Seeing Green” bring a callback to a new era, but it also provided fans with the sort of track that has become all-too-uncommon in this era. Which is to say, a lengthy posse cut in which all three parties prioritize spitting bars above all else. And given the pedigree of lyricists involved, not to mention the healthy balance between camaraderie and competition, “Seeing Green” has already been seeing a wave of universal acclaim across social media — and that’s not even counting the Barbz, who will likely do their part in making sure Nicki’s comeback single charts accordingly.

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Between an autotune-free Wayne declaring himself to be a “badonkadonk in bikini fiend,” Nicki bringing back her beloved “these bitches is my sons,” and Drake finding a creative way to equate a one-night-stand to leftover pizza, there’s plenty of gems to unpack throughout “Seeing Green.” Be sure to check out some of the early responses seen on social media, and we encourage you to share some of your own favorite bars in the comments below.

Did the new Nicki, Drake, and Weezy collab leave you feeling nostalgic for the Young Money Cash Money Billionaire era? 

Lil Gnar Teams With Ski Mask The Slump God & Chief Keef For “New Bugatti”

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Lil Gnar is back with a new single, “New Bugatti,” featuring Ski Mask The Slump God, Chief Keef & DJ Scheme.

The new track was first teased by Gnar back in June 2020 with a snippet on social media. 

“New Bugatti” features boisterous bars referencing big spending on Teslas, Moncler coats, and of course, Bugattis. “My pistol electric, it light up like a Tesla/I got all the junkies on the block, I got a meth lab/Thirty-five hundred for the coat, that’s a Moncler,” Gnar raps on the chorus. The production, credited to Scheme and Nuri, is fast and hard-hitting. 

We last heard from Gnar when he teamed up with Lil Skies for their single, “Not The Same,” which dropped back in April.

Gnar confirmed that a music video for the track will be releasing at 3:00 PM EST on Friday.

Quotable Lyrics:

Snatched a Hellcat, now that we doin’ the digits
Got a pink toe, she here doin’ my dishes
Gang gon’ stack the deads, that’s the only mission

Jorja Smith’s “Be Right Back” Offers A Glimpse Of The UK Artist’s Growth

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During a release week in which industry giants such as J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, and Migos have all dropped new music, Jorja Smith stands out with the evocative eight-track project Be Right Back. Led by the previously heard singles “Addicted” and “Gone,” the approximately 26-minute effort marks Jorja’s first body of work since her critically acclaimed and debut album Lost & Found, and it’s designed as a project meant to hold fans off while Jorja Smith continues to prep her highly anticipated sophomore album.

When speaking on Be Right Back, Jorja says, “It’s called be right back because it’s just something I want my fans to have right now, this isn’t an album and these songs wouldn’t have made it. If I needed to make these songs, then someone needed to hear them too.”

Nearly three full years removed from Lost & Found, Be Right Back finds Jorja Smith experimenting over a more varied soundscape than she did on her powerful, yet quaint debut. From the island-tinged rap collaboration with South London rapper Shaybo to the glitchy final moments on the project closer “Weekend,” Jorja Smith proves that she can continue to grow as an artist and expand her sound while still being able to create a cohesiveness body of work.

Give Jorja Smith’s latest effort a listen below and let us know if you’re feeling Be Right Back or not.

Tracklist

1. Addicted
2. Gone
3. Bussdown (feat. Shaybo)
4. Time
5. Home
6. Burn
7. Digging
8. Weekend

Kodak Black Puts In Work On “Z Look Jamaican”

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Kodak Black is already looking to have a prolific year, following up his recent album Bill Israel with another new project in Haitian Boy Kodak. A solo showcase clocking in at eight tracks, one of the early standouts happens to be “Z Look Jamaican,” produced by the collective talents of Dyryk, FnZ, Keanu Beats, Snapz & AMENT. Together, they lace Kodak with a vibey and melodic instrumental, one that employs unconventional instrumentals to great effect. 

There’s a uniqueness in Kodak’s style that might not sit well with everyone, but it’s also part of why the young rapper has retained such a loyal following. “You can’t compare me, regardless, the weed you smell, it ain’t garbage,” he raps, playfully staggering his flow. “The mademoiselle in her 40s / The Z a Rastafarian, the Z look Rastafarian.” Should you appreciate what Kodak brings to the table, be sure to check out “Z Look Jamaican,” as well as the entirety of Haitian Boy Kodak right here. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

You can’t compare me, regardless
The weed you smell, it ain’t garbage
The mademoiselle in her 40s
The Z a Rastafarian, the Z look Rastafarian

A Song From J. Cole’s ‘The Off-Season’ Has Fans Recalling His Tiff With Noname

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J. Cole’s new album The Off-Season arrived last night to plenty of fanfare as listeners expressed their awe at his refocused rapping and generated enough streams to drive the new project to the top of Apple’s charts. However, not all of the reactions have been positive, as one song seems to be reminding fans of last year’s altercation with Chicago rapper Noname.

To recap: J. Cole and Noname became the center of a wide-ranging debate on social media when J. Cole released “Snow On Tha Bluff,” a reflective track in which Cole attempts to unpack his complicated emotions about social justice work and language. Many fans interpreted some of the song’s lyrics as references to Noname, who’d previously tweeted about celebrities keeping silent during the 2020 uprisings over the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, among others. She responded with “Song 33,” calling out his poor timing, and fans on both sides debated the merits of both points of view.

Today, it appears many are either reevaluating or reaffirming their positions, thanks in part to a line from “Applying Pressure,” the fourth song on the concise The Off-Season. “If you broke and clownin’ a millionaire, the joke is on you,” Cole asserts. However, it looks like plenty of listeners disagree, turning “Noname” into a trending topic as they revisit the debate, which Noname herself commented on just a few days ago.

While “Applying Pressure” is seeing its share of attention, fans also expressed fascination at “Let Go My Hand,” on which Cole confirms the rumored scuffle between himself and Diddy in 2013… right before inviting the man himself to close out the track with one of his trademark prayers.

The Off-Season is out now via Dreamville Records and Roc Nation. Get it here.

J. Cole’s Rwandan Basketball Team Shares A First Look Of Him On The Court

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J. Cole is notorious for keeping his projects under wraps but the musician has been busy lately. Not only has Cole just dropped his anticipated album Off-Season, but he’s gearing up to play his first-ever game as part of the Rwandan basketball team the Patriots.

The clip was shared to the Basketball Africa League’s official Instagram account. It shows footage of the Patriots going head-to-head with an opposing team for a friendly scrimmage game ahead of their season’s opening game against the Nigerian team River Hoopers this Sunday. The team had been practicing against each other to prepare for the upcoming season, and this was their first time competing against another team. Cole’s cameo in the video was brief, only being seen walking on the court and dribbling the ball past an opponent.

It hasn’t been long since Cole was first announced as part of the Patriots team. Earlier this week, Rwanda’s English newspaper The New Times Rwanda confirmed that the rapper was on the Patriots’ roster. It means that Cole is joining on for the BAL’s inaugural season and is one of the few Americans who will play in the league.

Watch the clip above.

Off-Season is out now via Dreamville. Get it here.

Lil Nas X’s ‘Sun Goes Down’ release date announced

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Rap star Lil Nas X‘s not waiting around much longer to put out fire music. After mounted anticipation following his “MONTERO” smash, the Grammy-winning rapper has vowed to drop “Sun Goes Down” in the coming days. Lil Nas X’s ‘Sun Goes Down’ X hit up his social media pages to get followers hyped. Without providing […]

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