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Kevin Abstract Taps Slowthai and $not for New Single “SLUGGER”: Stream
Kevin Abstract has just released a new single called “SLUGGER” featuring Slowthai and $not. Plus, it comes with a music video directed by the BROCKHAMPTON rapper himself. Stream it after the jump. Produced by Romil Hemnani, Al Hug, and Kevin Abstract, the song is a bombastic and bold number that sees him trading verses with his fellow rappers and friends. As usual, both he and Slowthai demand your attention on “SLUGGER” with ease, spitting lines with the dexterous ease of their usual flow. Listening to Abstract do his thing, it’s easy to understand why Shia LaBeouf was inspired to write a movie about him — well, almost. “SLUGGER” is Abstract’s first solo release since dropping two EPs back in 2019: the three-track release ARIZONA BABY and a six-song collection dubbed Ghettobaby. The latter...
How Did Eazy-E Die? New ‘Mysterious Death of Eazy-E’ Series Investigates
Throughout The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E, the late rapper’s daughter Ebie Wright, her mom Tracy Jernagin and hip-hop journalist Jasmine Simpkins search to find answers to longstanding questions surrounding Eazy’s death. Eazy-E died at age 31 after he was diagnosed with AIDs. However, some speculate that there may have been foul play involved. Prior to his March 26, 1995, death, Eazy-E had co-founded Ruthless Records alongside Jerry Heller. It was a subsidiary of parent company Comptown Records Inc. The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E is executive produced by Ebie and Jernagin, DJ Skee, Thao Dipolito, John Halterman, Tom Forman, Jon Beyer, Jeff Dawson, Lauren P. Gellert, David Stefanou and Lauren Lazin. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for...
TOBi Is “Off the Drugs” in New Song with Mick Jenkins: Stream
Born in Nigeria and raised in Canada, TOBi is a rapper on the rise. He’s now teamed with Mick Jenkins for a new meditation on intoxication, “Off the Drugs.” This is not a confessional track or an ode to sobriety, and in fact, the woozy guitars and giddy horns ensure that “Off the Drugs” would sound great while high as a kite. The song opens with one of our favorite legal potions, as TOBi raps, “Caught me slippin’, I was sippin’ bourbon/ Unfamiliar feelings, it’s that liquid courage.” Throughout the song, he also gets buzzed off the bag, ripped off romance, and just plain stoned. “When off the drugs,” he sings, “Show me some love/ On a good trip and I hope it never end/ High as a ceiling fan and I got the spins.” For his part, Jenkins rolls through and rolls up, spinning together ...
Marshmello Snags Production Credit on “Space Jam 2” Song by 24kGoldn and Lil Wayne
The Toon Squad are making a resounding comeback as Space Jam: A New Legacy, a sequel 25 years in the making, hits theaters this weekend. The movie’s star-studded soundtrack hit streaming services early, with artists such as John Legend, LIL UZI VERT, Big Freedia, SAINt JHN all contributing to the effort. The album also includes a stealthy production credit for Marshmello. The masked hitmaker has kept his foot on the gas after the release of his recent album Shockwave, lending his smooth production stylings to 24kGoldn’s “Control The World” featuring Lil Wayne. Mello keeps it clean with a punchy hip-hop production that keeps melody to a minimum. Backed by the simple strum of an acoustic guitar, the track positions the quick-witted verses of ...
Nelly’s ‘Dilemma’ Video Joins YouTube’s Billion Views Club: ‘Super Dope’
Nelly is in the club. The St. Louis rapper’s 2002 smash “Dilemma” became the latest video to rack up more than one billion views on YouTube. The third single from the MC’s sophomore album, Nellyville, memorably features Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland on the hook — as well as an iconic sample of Patti LaBelle’s 1983 song “Love, Need and Want You” — but it’s the lovestruck Benny Boom-directed visual that you likely remember the most. Filmed on the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley, the video for the rap ballad opens with the St. Lunatics helping new neighbor Rowland move into a new house with– oh no! — her boyfriend as Nelly looks on with love in his eyes. Undeterred by her da...
Jack Harlow Opens Up About Knowing His Place as a White Man in Hip-Hop
“I feel blessed to have a voice in this period because, one, I’m not a street artist, and two, I’m not Black,” the Louisville, Ky.-based MC told Footwear News. “The only thing keeping me here right now is that level of authenticity, of being myself.” He recalled his previous conversations with his friend and fellow Kentucky rapper Nemo Achida, who is Black, about the state of hip-hop following the resurgent Black Lives Matter movement last summer. Harlow has joked about the white kids being invited to the party before in his single “Tyler Herro,” when he raps, “I brought a gang to the party with me/ Five white boys, but they not *NSYNC.” But he believes the genre is now headed toward a direction that brings the focus back to the Black co...
Pop Smoke’s Second Posthumous Album Finally Has a Title
The Brooklyn native, né Bashar Barakah Jackson, died on Feb. 19, 2020, at age 20. Ahead of his death, Smoke released the fan-favorite mixtapes Meet the Woo and Meet the Woo 2. The latter debuted on Feb. 7, 2020, just two weeks before Pop Smoke was killed in a home invasion in Los Angeles. Released on July 3, 2020, Pop Smoke’s first studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has charted for 52 weeks. It also gained international success, hitting No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums tally, where it charted for 45 weeks. Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon also charted in Greece, Germany, Australia and Italy. Ahead of his death, Pop Smoke starred in Eddie Huang’s drama film Boogie,...
Cardi B & Offset Celebrate Daughter Kulture’s 3rd Birthday With Wild Princess-Themed Party
From there, Kulture is seen walking alongside her dad through a colorful balloon-lined tunnel into the neon-lit party room, where she’s greeted by characters dressed in fairytale costumes and lots of her overjoyed pint-sized friends. A good time was had by all, as party-goers danced, played games and enjoyed delicious food and desserts. Things seemed to get more wild as the evening progressed. In several videos, Cardi and Offset are seen getting steamy on the dance floor, while other guests chug Hennessy and show off their twerking skills. “What the f— going on,” Cardi is heard yelling at one point. Earlier in the day, the 28-year-old rapper shared a sweet throwback photo on Instagram of Kulture as a newborn. “Forever my little baby,” she captioned the a...
Barack Obama Heats Up Summer 2021 With Playlist Featuring Silk Sonic, H.E.R., Migos & More
In keeping with past tradition, Barack Obama is sharing some of his favorite summer tunes as we head into the blistering season. On Saturday (July 10), the former U.S. president shared his annual “Summer “Playlist,” featuring music by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak‘s Silk Sonic, Bob Dylan, Migos, H.E.R., The Rolling Stones, SZA, Stevie Wonder and many more. “With so many folks getting together with family and friends, there’s a lot to celebrate this summer,” Obama captioned his tweet. “Here’s a playlist of songs I’ve been listening to lately—it’s a mix of old and new, household names and emerging artists, and a whole lot in between.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating shou...
J. Cole and Bas Team Up for New Single “The Jackie”: Stream
J. Cole has teamed up with his Dreamville Records protege Bas for the new single “The Jackie.” The self-proclaimed “summer anthem” boasts a verse from Bronx rapper Lil Tjay, and arrives with an accompanying music video. “The Jackie” is a caffeinated, heavy-hitting trap song that acts as an ode of sorts to New York summer nights. “I’m on the way, send me the addy, I’m on the Jackie,” Bas raps, referencing the Jackie Robinson Parkway in his home borough of Queens. “Five on the belt, ten on the jacket, you gotta have me.” The carefree video sees the song’s stars cruising through New York’s streets. Stream “The Jackie” below. J. Cole’s last full-length album, The Off-Season, arrived last May, and also featured contributions from Bas. Cole will be touring the US with 21 Savage in support of the...
J. Cole and Bas Team Up for New Single “The Jackie”: Stream
J. Cole has teamed up with his Dreamville Records protege Bas for the new single “The Jackie.” The self-proclaimed “summer anthem” boasts a verse from Bronx rapper Lil Tjay, and arrives with an accompanying music video. “The Jackie” is a caffeinated, heavy-hitting trap song that acts as an ode of sorts to New York summer nights. “I’m on the way, send me the addy, I’m on the Jackie,” Bas raps, referencing the Jackie Robinson Parkway in his home borough of Queens. “Five on the belt, ten on the jacket, you gotta have me.” The carefree video sees the song’s stars cruising through New York’s streets. Stream “The Jackie” below. J. Cole’s last full-length album, The Off-Season, arrived last May, and also featured contributions from Bas. Cole will be touring the US with 21 Savage in support of the...
Femme It Forward Releases All-Female Debut Album ‘Big Femme Energy’ Featuring Rapsody and More
During the private release gathering on Thursday night, Ambré was the first to perform at the dimly lit Winston House venue, where attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres through the night. Some listeners gathered near the stage, while others watched the performances from the upper level, which included a photo activation and cozy seating. Femme It Forward — a joint venture with Live Nation — orchestrated the event. Femme It Forward has a focus on women empowerment and aims to bring more inclusivity in the music industry. The female-led music and entertainment company aims to celebrate and empower women. The company produces music festivals, concerts, original music, original content, comedy shows, philanthropic endeavors, panels, college engagements and more....
