Rochester rap maniac RXK Nephew, a Stereogum Artist To Watch, cemented his legend with a chaotic stream of YouTube tracks, which came so quickly and dizzily that only his growing cult could even hope to keep track of them. Lately, though, Nephew has gotten a little more controlled with it. He’s apparently put out seven […]
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City Girls “Pinata”
Arriba! City Girls doubles up with their new single, “Pinata”. Over Southside’s hard-knocking beat, the Miami duo keep it wet and nasty with their cha cha anthem. “Wrap my legs around your neck like a snapback / Let you taste that, that aqua / Now you wanna hit it like a pinata,” raps Yung Miami, […]
BTS – “Take Two”
Hey, it’s these guys again! BTS, the world conquering South Korean boy band, are effectively on hiatus right now. Two members of the group, Jin and J-Hope, have already begun serving their compulsory military service, and the other five members will begin theirs in the years ahead. (South Korea literally changed its laws to give […]
The Number Ones: The Black Eyed Peas’ “Imma Be”
In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music. Fergie wakes up on a desert […]
J Hus Ft. Drake “Who Told You”
Trouble is there. British rapper J Hus scores a feature from Drake on his new single, “Who Told You”. Produced by P2J, the Stratford-native hits the dance floor and works his charm while Drizzy lays down a hot verse. “The gyal want me, I might give her a chance / Give her a look, she […]
Conway The Machine, GooseByTheWay, SK Da King Ft. Heem, Rome Streetz “Elephant In The Room”
Conway The Machine brings the “Elephant In The Room” for his new single with Goose By The Way and SK Da King and featuring Rome Streetz and Black Soprano Family’s Heem. Over Mr. Authentic’s triumphant instrumental, Conway The Machine comes corect with the bas. “Every time Machine drop a record, it mess with they plans […]
BJ The Chicago Kid Ft. Freddie Gibbs “Liquor Store In The Sky”
Pour up. BJ The Chicago Kid sips and reminisces on his new single “Liquor Store In The Sky” featuring Freddie Gibbs. Over Yeti Beats and Charlie Bereal’s soulful soundbed, the Chicago crooner reflects on the early days and lost loved ones. “We was raised blocks from each other / We grew up like brothers / […]
Joyner Lucas Ft. NBA YoungBoy “Cut U Off”
Joyner Lucas keeps his circle tight and taps NBA YoungBoy for his new drop, “Cut U Off”. Over ADHD Productions, Leo Son, and Storm’s hard hitting beat, Joyner and YoungBoy lash out on fake friends and former associates. “I did a lot for the same niggas who wanna kill me and drop me on sight,” […]
Buju Banton “Coconut Water (Sip)”
Sip, sip, sip, sip. Buju Banton raises his cup for the occasion with his fresh new single, “Coconut Water (Sip)”. Over a breezy production by himself and Jermaine Reid, the Dancehall legend urges his followers to stay resilient during difficult times. “Oh, true you see your friend them and them have the bangers / Broke […]