Mo3’s Posthumous “Shottaz 4 Eva” Arrives Ft. Kevin Gates, Boosie Badazz

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Last November, we received the heartbreaking news that Mo3 had been gunned down in his hometown of Dallas. The rising rapper was making waves at the time of his death and his team has made sure that his music continues to reach the masses. On Friday (April 9), Mo3’s posthumous Shottaz 4 Eva hit streaming services and the offering is the first project we’ve received from the rapper’s team since his untimely passing.

Shottaz 4 Eva marks the fourth in the rapper’s Shottaz series and hosts features from Boosie Badazz, Kevin Gates, Foogiano, YFN Lucci, OG Bobby Billions, and Trea Day. This is the series that helped solidify the Dallas rapper as an artist to watch in Texas and beyond, so stream Shottaz 4 Eva and celebrate the life and legacy of Mo3.

Tracklist

1. They Can’t (prod. by Splurge)
2. Outside ft. OG Bobby Billions (prod. by DeeMarc)
3. Out The Gym (prod. by Splurge)
4. By The River ft. Boosie Badazz (prod. by Kiese on the Track)
5. Thought I Knew (prod. by HoodwithAnotha1)
6. Money Mya ft. Boosie Badazz (prod. by HoodwithAnotha1)
7. Love Me Cause I’m Lit ft. YFN Lucci (prod. by Rob Stoval)
8. Mob ft. Foogiano (prod. by Rob Stoval)
9. Broken Love ft. Kevin Gates (prod. by Rob Stoval)
10. Oh Yeah ft. Trea Day (prod. by Benjamin “BNYX” Saint Fort)
11. I Wanna Kno (prod. by Finesse Tha God)
12. Keep Faith (prod. by Splurge)

Polo G Details His Life As A Rising Star On His Boastful ‘Rapstar’ Track

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Polo G has grown to be a favorite out of the new class of rappers for many hip-hop fans. The Chicago native has released countless songs that have proven his stay in the rap game will be far from temporary. The rapper continues his run with his latest single, “Rapstar,” a boastful effort that discusses his rising stardom and position in the rap game. He talks about his impressive performances on songs, the money and the women he’s involved himself with since his 2019 breakout, and the expected hardships and struggles that come with adjusting to fame.

To push the message even further, he shared a video with the track that shows him buying cars for friends, flying aboard private jet with a number of women on board, dealing with an annoying group of paparazzi, accepting a position in the hip-hop hall of fame, and more. The new track continues what’s been a decent streak of 2021 releases from Polo G. This list includes his “Headshot” collaboration with Lil Tjay and Fivio Foreign, “Richer” with Rod Wave, and “GNF (OKOKOK)” which was paired with a Cole Bennett-directed video. All of it arrives after the Chicago native dropped what was one of the more impressive rap album of last with The Goat.

You can watch the new video for “Rapstar” above.

Majid Jordan Makes Their Long-Awaited Return With Their Confident New Song, ‘Waves Of Blue’

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For the past couple of years, the singers that are housed under Drake’s OVO Sound collective have been delivering impressive projects. Roy Woods returned last year with Dem Times, DVSN blew listeners away with A Muse In Her Feelings, and PartyNextDoor broke out from his cage with PartyMobile. While all of these projects were welcomed with open arms, there was a noticeable absence in the mix of it all; Majid Jordan. The alternative-leaning duo has left fans hanging without a new full-length effort since their 2017 project, The Space Between. Thankfully, it seems like that drought will come to an end as the duo returned with their new single, “Waves Of Blue.”

The song was initially premiered on a recent episode of OVO Sound Radio through their new Sound 42 station on SiriusXM. The new track errs on the pop side of things as its upbeat free-floated production finds Majid Jordan pouring their heart out to an unnamed individual. Despite declaring that they’re no good for them on the new track, the duo seeks nothing more than to spend time with their love interest and enjoy the moments that come with it.

As for Majid Jordan’s last release, you can revisit their 2019 track, “Caught Up” with Khalid here.

Press play on the new track above.

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Miguel Surprises With Four-Track “Art Dealer Chic Vol. 4” Project

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In 2012, Miguel gave the world the first three installments of his Art Dealer Chic series. For years, fans thought that was all they would get from that run, but on Friday (April 9), Miguel surprised the world with Art Dealer Chic Vol. 4. Considering the crooner hasn’t shared a new studio album since 2017’s War and Leisure, the scene was ready for his return.

“I’ve been doing a lot of work to consider and refine my beliefs in the last few years,” Miguel reportedly said in a statement. “Inevitably, this brought me back to Art Dealer Chic, as ADC is more or less a moniker for active mindset curation; choosing the thoughts, emotions, and actions that reflect my truest self instead of letting what I’ve experienced or what is expected of me dictate my choices. As a basic operating system, this mentality has made a profound impact on my life and I want to continue to share how through the music and the conversation around ADC.”

Stream Art Dealer Chic Vol. 4 and let us know your thoughts.

Tracklist

1. Funeral
2. Triangle Love
3. Thinking Out Loud
4. So I Lie

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Conway Sets Fire To “Blood Roses” Ft. Jae Skeese

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One of the hardest working emcees in the business is Conway The Machine and like clockwork, he’s back with his latest single “Blood Roses.” The track hosts a feature from Jae Skeese and the two share bars over a Cardiak beat that is pulled from the heart of Hip Hop. Conway previously teased this track with a message: “It’s almost time…. cooked up something spectacular wit my n*gga @cardiakflatline just wait and see what’s bouta happen.” 

Next week, we’re set to receive Conway’s La Maquina project and if the rumors are to be believed, his God Don’t Make Mistakes album out of Shady Records will arrive sometime this year. We received notice back in November that the project’s release was hit with a delay and fans are eagerly anticipating the Conway-Shady collaboration. As we wait for more news about GDMM‘s arrival, stream “Blood Roses” and share your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

I’m shootin’ at everybody, I don’t hit you, then I hit the n*gga closest (Brr)
I gotta be at least top three when a n*gga focused (Cap)
It’s n*ggas that pocket watch me and got hidden motives (Hah)
I see right through ’em though, I just act like I didn’t notice (Yeah)
Used to walk in the kitchen, killin’ roaches

BROCKHAMPTON Drops Off “ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE” Ft. A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Danny Brown

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Fans of BROCKHAMPTON were hit with a blow when Kevin Abstract recently shared, “2 Brockhampton albums in 2021 – these will be our last.” The collective has seen its share of shifting members and it seems as if their successful journey will come to an end. However, they aren’t bowing out quietly and on Friday (April 9), they delivered ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE.

The 13-track project boasts features from Danny Brown, JPEGMAFIA, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, SoGone SoFlexy, Charlie Wilson, and Baird. We’re still awaiting news about BROCKHAMPTON’s second project of the year, but in the meantime, stream ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE and share your thoughts.

Tracklist

1. BUZZCUT ft. Danny Brown
2. CHAIN ON ft. JPEGMAFIA
3. COUNT ON ME
4. BANKROLL ft. A$AP Ferg & A$AP Rocky
5. THE LIGHT
6. WINDOWS ft. SoGone SoFlexy
7. I’LL TAKE YOU ON ft. Charlie Wilson
8. OLD NEWS ft. Baird
9. WHAT’S THE OCCASION?
10.WHEN I BALL
11. DON’T SHOOT UP THE PARTY
12. DEAR LORD
13. THE LIGHT PT. II

Sonder Looks To Make Things Right With Jorja Smith On Their Promising Single, ‘Nobody But You’

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While Brent Faiyaz has been impressing listeners over the past couple of years, the collective that he’s also a part of, Sonder, has been rather quiet since their 2017 project, Into. All of that hopefully changes tonight as the group returns with a brand new single. Backed by Faiyaz’s vocals and production from Atu and Dpat, the trio that is Sonder drops “Nobody But You,” which includes a gust appearance from Jorja Smith. On the track, Faiyaz plays a poor-performing companion in the eyes of Jorja, but in recognizing his faults, he promises to improve his ways. Jorja, on the other hand, is extremely skeptical of this declaration as she notes he only cares about himself and no one else.

Prior to the release of Sonder’s new single, Faiyaz dropped his “Show U Off” single in honor of Women’s History Month. The track featured production from Atu and Dpat and arrived with a video that spotlighted the many women that seemingly played a significant role in the singer’s life. It arrived after Faiyaz joined Tyler The Creator for “Gravity,” which was shared as a part of Adidas’ Songs From Scratch series.

Jorja Smith on the other hand is a few weeks removed from her “Addicted” single, which arrived not too long after her “Come Over” collaboration with Popcaan.

You can give the track a listen above.

Doja Cat And SZA’s Bubbly ‘Kiss Me More’ Track Is Perfect For The Upcoming Summer

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Doja Cat’s popularity and stardom has increased over the past year and some change thanks to the massive success that was rooted in her sophomore album, Hot Pink. The project delivered successful records that included “Say So” and “Streets” and helped the full-length effort endure as run that lasted almost two years. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and it seems like Doja ready to move on to the next chapter in her career, with her upcoming third album, Planet Her, which she previously confirmed was complete. The campaign for the upcoming project now begins with “Kiss Me More” collaboration with SZA.

The new song is definitely one that will fit onto the soundtrack for the impending summer. Packed by bubbly production and high-spirited verses from Doja and SZA, the song finds the ladies flaunting their physical attributes to the men that surround them. It also arrived with a music video that features an astronaut who lands on foreign all to discover Doja Cat and SZA as the majestic beauties that seem to call that area home.

The song should spark what would be an impressive run towards the release of Planet Her, which was confirmed for a summer 2021 arrival in a press release. During a sit down with Fat Joe last September, Doja shared an update on album. “It’s all ready. I hate that I’m holding onto it right now,” she said. “I see everybody’s like, ‘Put it out’ … You have to plan things accordingly and there’s a lot going on.” She also shared a list of potential guest features from included The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, French Montana, Megan Thee Stallion, ASAP Ferg, Saweetie, and Young Thug.

Hit play on the fun new single in the video above.

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DMX’s Manager Confirms He Is Still On Life Support Despite Social Media Reports

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This Saturday will mark a week since DMX was admitted into a White Plains hospital after a reported drug overdose that resulted in a heart attack. Unfortunately since his hospitalization, the rapper’s family and friends have not been given the peace of mind to spend uninterrupted time with DMX as they’ve been forced to deny and clarify multiple reports on his condition. On Thursday night, they were forced to do this once again as social media reports announced that the rapper passed away at the age of 50. Many of the posts were deleted minutes after they were shared, but it was far too late as the initial news traveled far and fast in a short time.

As a result, the rapper’s manager, Steve Rifikind, who is also the co-founder of Loud Records, took to Instagram to deny the reports about DMX’s death and beg that people stop spreading rumors about the rapper’s condition. “Everybody please stop with posting these rumors, DMX is still alive,” he said in a video posted to his Instagram page. “Yes, he is on life support, but please, it’s not helping anybody by having them see these false rumors. Let the family relax for a night, you will be hearing a statement from the family some time tomorrow. I’ve been with DMX for the past three years, so the only thing I ask is just stop with the rumors. He is still alive and he is on life support. Thank you.”

The false reports came from a number of accounts. One example was from actress Luenell who shared a pair of posts to her Instagram posts, both of which are now-deleted. The first said, “It is over my friend is gone (sad face emoji)… Soar w/ the (dove emoji)… Join the best that ever did it… RIP… DMX.” The second, which seem to clarify the previous post, said, “When your spirit leaves and your organs fail you. The body becomes just a shell. One becomes wrapped in the Lords arms. That what “I” call gone. Im sorry to all. #DMX.” Fashion account @saint also shared a tweet, writing, “BREAKING: DMX has passed away at the age of 50.” That post was also deleted.

You can watch the video from DMX’s manager above.

Majid Jordan Make Triumphant Return With “Waves Of Blue”

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We haven’t received a new album from OVO Sound’s Majid Jordan since 2017’s The Space Between, so it’s expected that fans are overly excited to hear that the duo have a third studio album in the works. To officially launch their rollout season, Majid Jordan returned on Friday (April 8) with their new single “Waves of Blue.”

“’Waves of Blue’ is like staring at the ocean. You’re not in the water, but you’re still getting carried away by its currents. It’s the story of someone’s desire to love and be lost in that love,” the Canadian duo shared in a press 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.”

Stream “Waves of Blue” and let us know if you’re excited to hear more from Majid Jordan.

Quotable Lyrics

Guess how I’m feeling so low
Don’t have to ask me twice
You really take me there
I wanna touch your light
I wanna breathe in your air

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