Boldy James makes his return with the release of his unexpectedly release, Prisoner Of Circumstance. Produced entirely by Nova Scotia-based producer ChanHays, the Detroit rapper sets off the project with “Shapeshifter”, “Flashback”, and “The Love We Gave”. Elsewhere, they get into “Trust Issues” with “730k” and “I Tried”, before tapping out with “Strange Days”. Prisoner Of […]
EP: Shawn Smith ‘Hope Dealer’
Got hope? Shawn Smith is the Hope Dealer on his brand new extended play. Accompanied with eight tracks, the Philly rhyme slinger sets it off on the Don Cannon-assisted “Chain Gang” before seguing into “Up If You Need Me“. Other tracks include “History“, “Class Act”, “Break Myself In Two”, “Pain Away”, and “Black Don’t Crack”. […]
Album: Vic Mensa ’93’ To 23′: Victor’
Let’s take ’em back. Vic Mensa takes a trip down memory lane with his compilation album, 93′ To 23′: Victor. Compiled with previously released tracks throughout his career, the project features some of the Chicago rapper’s noteworthy tracks, rare gems including his 2016 “Down On My Luck”, as well as his most recent releases “Strawberry […]
Rosalía – “TUYA”
Last we heard from Rosalía, the Spanish pop sensation had released a joint EP, RR, with her boyfriend Alejandro Raw. Before that, in January, she shared the single “LLYLM.” Now, Rosalía has returned with a new song and video called “TUYA.” It’s got sharp reggaeton-based beat and features a flutter of koto strings (Japan’s national […]
J Hus – “Who Told You” (Feat. Drake)
J Hus has teamed up with Drake for a new single, “Who Told You,” the British rapper’s second new track of the year following last month’s “It’s Crazy.” In 2019, J Hus made a surprise appearance during Drake’s concert in London shortly after his release from jail for carrying a knife in public. Since then, […]
Video: Moneybagg Yo “Sholl Is”
Sholl is! Moneybagg Yo is sure enough not to be fucked with in his new video, “Sholl Is”. In the stunt-filled clip, the Memphis rapper flexes for his haters while riding around town. “Trapping off in the shade / Upgraded my life, made a better way / Used to barely get by, now we getting […]
Tyga, YG, Blxst “West Coast Weekend”
Welcome to the Westside. There ain’t no weekend like a “West Coast Weekend” on Tyga, YG, and Blxst’s new collaboration. Produced by Mike Crook and Ryan OG, the Los Angeles trio kick off the weekend festivities full of tricking and pimpin. “I got hoes for every season / Shorty wanna play, she leavin,” Blxst sings […]
City Girls “I Need A Thug”
Calling all thugs. City Girls are about that thug live on their brand new single, “I Need A Thug”. Backed by a sample of LL Cool J’s 197 hit “I Need Love”, the Miami divas salute the ballers and all about some thug loving. “I need a thug / Sex, money, and drugs / Private […]
Lightning Dust – “Wrecked”
Later this week, Lightning Dust are releasing a new album, Nostalgia Killer, the duo’s follow-up to 2019’s Spectre that documents the breakdown of the couple’s romantic partnership. We’ve heard “Run” and “Different War” from it so far, and today they’re back with one last advance preview of the album, “Wrecked.” “Lyrically, ‘Wrecked’ is about self-destruction; […]
Shindig Addict Kelly Clarkson Covers Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Can’t Stop”
In 2002, Anthony Kiedis opened the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ single “Can’t Stop” with these characteristically baffling lyrics: “Can’t stop, addicted to the shindig/ Chop Top, he says I’m gonna win big.” In recent months, that line has become a bit of a meme. Perhaps Kelly Clarkson wanted to get in on the fun, or […]