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Beyoncé is already making history with her forthcoming country album, Renaissance: Act II. The project already has two singles out “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold’ Em,” the latter of which has charted No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart.Both tracks were released on February 11 after being announced in a Verizon commercial during Super Bowl LVIII.After the singer dropped the songs, there was some controversy as to how to label them, genre-wise. Some country radio stations reportedly didn’t want to stream them, claiming that they were still considered pop.That didn’t stop Bey or her hive of loyal followers. Along with “Texas Hold 'Em” at No. 1, “16 Carriages” has charted at No. 9. The first of the two achievements particularly makes history, as Beyoncé is now the first Black woman to...

Action Bronson has established himself as quite a prolific artist. Over the past decade or so, the rapper has released seven studio albums. He’s now returned to share that an eighth is on the way.Announced on X with minimal details, the project is called Johan Sebastian Bachlava the Doctor. Bronson is known for his comedic album titles, so the quirky name wasn’t much of a surprise to fans.“It’s hard to not rap when I was blessed with the art,” he wrote in the post.Bronson is currently “finishing up” the LP, though an exact release date wasn’t revealed. Johan Sebastian Bachlava the Doctor will follow 2022’s Cocodrillo Turbo, which was co-produced by The Alchemist and Roc Marciano.Stay tuned for more updates on Action Bronson’s forthcoming albumClick here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

With Beyoncé's foray into country music, the genre may finally break free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it  The ConversationBeyoncé: Renaissance star loved country music as a baby, dad reveals  BBC.comWhy Beyoncé's #1 in Country Doesn't Really Matter  - Saving Country Music

J. Cole is preparing for his upcoming album The Fall Off with a song teaser in a vlog entitled Might Delete Later Vol. 1.The track is sandwiched in the middle of a nine-minute vlog that captures his and Drake's ongoing tour, as well his studio sessions with the likes of Tay Keith and link ups with Lil Durk. Cole compares The Fall Off to JAY-Z's Reasonable Doubt, and goes on to remind the industry that he's the best at what he does — and those who once questioned him have no right to share the glory with him.It remains to be seen if the track will be officially released or be part of The Fall Off. The record may be released sooner than later, however, as Cole previously stated that he's already "at the tail end" of the album.Watch J. Cole's vlog above and stay tuned for more info.Read more ...

Top Dawg Entertainment’s Ray Vaughn linked up with Pusha T for his latest single, "Problems."The track marks Vaughn's first release of 2024 and hears the pair trade sharp and witty bars over production by Rayo and Wizzle. Two versions of "Problems" will be available to listeners on Friday, February 23, one of which will be the original mix from Triangle Park and will include a sample of David Porter and Isaac Hayes' “As Long As I Got You.”Vaughn just finished performing on Isaiah Rashad’s 10 year anniversary tour for Cilvia Demo, and fans are hoping that the release of "Problems" will mark a new project from the TDE artist.Stream Ray Vaughn and Pusha T's "Problems" on Spotify and Apple Music.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast