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Summer 2026 continues to shape up as a solid summer for hip-hop. With recent projects from Earl Sweatshirt x MIKE x SURF GANG and Yeat, and imminent releases from Isaiah Rashad, Drake, and now Vince Staples. Over the weekend, Staples shared his long-awaited return to the scene with his first single in almost two years, "Blackberry Marmalade."About two weeks ago, the rapper sent out an email blast to fans updating them on his new private Discord server, creating the channel as a way to "improve the fan experience."He didn't share too much else in that initial message, aside from the ominous: "Stay tuned, because there will be both hijinks and shenanigans…. I will be back sooner than you think."And indeed he was, when Saturday morning, Staples took to Instagram to share his first-ever studio...

Argentine rap star Trueno is pulling listeners straight to the dance floor with his fourth studio album, TURR4ZO. Fresh off his recognition at the Latin GRAMMY Awards, the artist continues to expand his reach, carving out a place among hip-hop’s global elite.At its core, TURR4ZO is a deeply personal project and an homage to his roots in Buenos Aires. The album blends urban, Caribbean, and rock influences with dynamic hip-hop, creating a sound that feels both local and universal. It pushes the genre forward while staying grounded in tradition, even incorporating nostalgic elements like samples from Los Wachiturros.The album's standout moments include collaborations with Milo J and Maria Becerra, blending Argentina's top stars into danceable tracks that are repeat-worthy. Ahead of the full ...