It’s 2023! NLE Choppa begins his new year with his aptly-titled single, “23”, produced by Tay Keith. Directed by Evan Aparicio, the Memphis rapper looks towards a prosperous year while turning up throughout his stomping grounds. “New year, new me, it’s 2023 / Glock 23,” raps Choppa over Keith’s hard-hitting beat. “I dump the twenty […]
Album: Trippie Redd ‘Mansion Muzik’
Welcome to 1400. Trippie Redd levels up to the top of his castle with his fifth studio album, Mansion Muzik. Executive produced by Chief Keef, who also appears on tracks “Atlantis” and “Rock Out”, the Ohio native releases a whopping 25 songs including his solo ditties “Van Helsing”, “Free Rio”, and the title-track, “Mansion Muzik”. […]
Album: Boldy James, RichGains ‘Indiana Jones’
Okie dokie, Dr. James. As Boldy James fully recovers from his recent car accident, the Detroit rapper unexpectedly unleashes his latest project, Indiana Jones. Produced entirely by RichGains, James Jones shares 17 tracks including “No Extender”, “Never Had A Friend”, “B22’s”, “Tell It All”, “Kat Eyez”, and more. Guests include Sir Michael Rocks, Cassie Jo […]
EP: Ice Spice ‘Like..?’
Turn up! Ice Spice is just getting warm up on her new EP, Like..?. Locked in at six tracks, the rising rapper from the Bronx kicks off the set with the TikTok favorite “In Ha Mood”, followed by “Princess Diana”, and “Acting A Smoochie”. The EP also includes last year’s breakout hit “Munch (Feelin U)” […]
Video: Lil Tjay “Clutchin My Strap”
Still gotta move fast. Out on bail and fresh out of jail, Lil Tjay gets back on his grind with “Clutchin My Strap”. In the accompanying music video, which features footage from his recent arrest, the BX rapper hits the streets and a shooting range where he touches on his recent events and how he […]
Video: Lil Durk Ft. Future “Mad Max”
Bombaclot! Lil Durk and Future take it to Jamaica in their new music video, “Mad Max”. Directed by DrewFilmedIt, the two trade savage bars in Kingston during various scenes involving robberies, kidnappings, home invasions and murder. “It ain’t no RICO case gon’ stop another body from dropping / How many bodies niggas got? How many […]
Video: Ab-Soul Ft. SiR “It Be Like That”
Lord knows it’s been like that. Ab-Soul and SiR connect in their new music video “It Be Like That”. Directed by Ab-Soul, the visual centers the TDE artists touching on persevering through tough times from a location in the desert and at a loading dock. “I’m takin’ my time again / ‘Cause luck is on […]
Video: Headie One “Martin’s Sofa”
Grab a seat. Headie One kicks off the year with his latest single and music video, “Martin’s Sofa”. Named after longtime friend Martin, the British rapper recollects his long-time associate’s support during hard times before stardom. “Had a hammer on me, it come like I’m tryna do home improvements / It’s a double life and […]
Rap Radar Podcast: JID
Photos: Ryder JID is an open book. And last year, the East Atlanta native released his critically acclaimed album, The Forever Story. In support of the project, he’s hitting the road this January with Smino on their co-headlining, Luv Is 4 Ever tour. But before coming to a city near you, JID chops it up with B.Dot and Elliott on […]
J.Cole “Procrastination (Broke)”
A J.Cole type beat. J.Cole’s finds some motivation on his surprise release, “Procrastination (Broke)”. Produced by Bvtman, the track comes to light after the rapper stumbled on a beat while searching “J.Cole type of beat” on Youtube. Cole returned the recording to Bvtman to share on his YouTube channel. “I write these words aimlessly / […]