Last year, the great country star Ashley McBryde got together with a bunch of her country-industry peers on Lindeville, a concept album about the lives of people in a fictional small town. It was one of my favorite records of the year, and it really showed what McBryde is capable of. Next month, she’ll follow […]
Ted Leo & The Pharmacists – “Inwards” (Big Country Cover) & “The Clearing Of The Land”
Lately, rather than releasing full-length albums, Ted Leo has been posting music to Bandcamp in small batches. Mostly these have taken the form of monthly EPs. The August edition is just two tracks long, but both of them are quite nice. The A-side to this exercise is a cover of Big Country’s “Inwards,” which brims […]
Video: Rowdy Rebel “Rob Who?”
Got ’em! Rowdy Rebel gets his revenge in his new video, “Rob Who?” Directed by Jal, the visual depicts the Brooklyn rapper ordering a hit on the individual who stole his chain. “If you think niggas got up on me, kill the noise, you out of line / Niggas really tried that shit, they would’ve […]
DJ Premier Ft. Westside Gunn, Rome Streetz “Runway”
That ‘ol real shit. Producer DJ Premier links with Griselda on the “Runway” for his latest single featuring Westside Gunn and Rome Streetz. Backed by Preem’s signature boom bap sound and scratches, Rome Streetz sets it off with his witty bars. “In Queens like Prince Hakeem with your queen, lamping / I’m handsome, white girls […]
Ez Mil Ft. Eminem “Realest”
Fresh off his new deal with Shady, Aftermath, and Interscope records, Ez Mil releases his major label debut single, “Realest” featuring Eminem. Co-produced by Eminem and Ezekiel “Slashmouth” Miller, the Filipino lyricist-based out of Las Vegas swaps bars with Slim Shady. “I done got hit on the head, barely survived that shit / Minus a […]
Usher Ft. Summer Walker, 21 Savage “Good Good”
It be like that sometimes. Everything is fine with Usher on his new “Good Good” single featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage. On the Mel & Mus-produced groove, the A-Town singer reflects on a former relationship and how they’re still on good terms. “I hate that we didn’t make it to forever / Probably ain’t […]
Cordae “Make Up Your Mind”
She love me. She love me not. Cordae takes on a complicated relationship with his latest single, “Make Up Your Mind”. Produced by Dr. Luke, the D.M.V lyricist attempts to make out mixed signals and emotions from a particular love interest. “Yeah, uh, okay / Shawty got mad potential, I see it,” he raps with […]
Video: Kevin Gates “I Don’t Apologize
Sorry not sorry. After taking most of the summer off, Kevin Gates returns with a moment of clarity with his latest drop, “I Don’t Apologize”. Inside his lavishing pad, the accompanying music video finds the Breadwinner unapologetically boasts his success and wealth while working out, getting groomed, and kicking it by his backyard pool. “Life […]
Video: Ciara Ft. Chris Brown “How We Roll”
You know what it is. Ciara is rolling with Chris Brown in the thrilling video to her new single, “How We Roll”. In the dance-filled visual, the R&B hitmakers party and dance off in the back of two moving trailer trucks. “It’s been a minute since I been in it / Swimming in it,” sings […]
Video: Doja Cat “Paint The Town Red”
Walk on by. Doja Cat is back with her brand new single, “Paint The Town Red”, which arrives alongside its music video. Directed by Doja Cat and Nina McNeely, a rebellious Doja continues to live her carefree life while addressing her ongoing critics. “I don’t need a big feature or a new sidekick / I […]