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Just Blaze Teases Potential “Lord Knows Pt. 2” Collaboration With Drake
Ten years ago, Just Blaze and Drake collaborated on fan-favorite Take Care track, “Lord Knows.” Earlier this week, Drake took to his Instagram Stories to share a throwback photo of himself with Just Blaze, Kanye West and Jim Jones, modeling for the clothing brand LRG. The producer later posted the picture to his own page, teasing fans of a potential “Lord Knows Pt. 2.” In a caption accompanying the photo, Just Blaze wrote, “Wow, @champagnepapi went back! Sooo…Can we put out ‘Lord Knows Pt. 2’ now? Sponsored by the good folks at @lrgclothing.” Back in 2011, Drake spoke about the track and his collaboration with Blaze with Steregum and said at the time, “‘Lord Knows’ is one of my favorite songs. It’s on some real rap shit. I think I rapped like 52 bars on it. It’s great. Just Blaze did the b...
Joey Bada$$ Keeps His “Head High” in New Single
Joey Bada$$ has delivered his brand new single, “Head High.” Clocking in at three minutes, the cut features production from the legendary Statik Selektah and hears the rapper reflect on losing his closest friends, including XXXTentacion and Capital Steez. As he dives into the introspective thoughts of sudden death and making the most out of life, Joey Bada$$ also reminds himself and his listeners to keep their heads high until they are buried six feet under. Taking to Twitter to promote the single, the rapper called it “one of the best, purest & realest songs” he’s ever created. “I NEED ALL MY REAL FANS & SUPPORTERS TO KEEP HEAD HIGH ON REPEAT ALL MONTH. LETS SHOW THE INDUSTRY THAT YOU CAN HAVE A HIT RECORD FROM A HEARTFELT CLASSIC RAP SONG,” he added in a separate tweet. “HEAD HIG...
Official Music Video for Juice WRLD’s “Cigarettes” Touches on the Complex Emotions of Overcoming Addiction
A new Juice WRLD music video has been released for the track “Cigarettes.” Earlier this month, HYPEBEAST reported that two animated visuals helmed by Steve Cannon have been released for tracks “Cigarettes” and “Go Hard 2.0.” Now, the official music video for Juice WRLD’s “Cigarettes” has been released as a part of the new Fighting Demons (Complete Edition). The short film is also directed by Steve Cannon and sees Euphoria‘s standout actor Angus Cloud make an appearance. The premise of the video touches on the complexities and nuances of overcoming addiction. The video also dives into the polar emotions that can occur when someone is an alcoholic. When Legends Never Die was released in 2020, the album shattered records and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for two weeks. That same year,...
Omah Lay – Attention ft Justin Bieber
Check out this brand new piece of music from Omah Lay titled – Attention. Nigerian sensational singer Omah Lay comes through with his brand new anticipated single titled “Attention” featuring American singer Justin Bieber. The new record “Attention” is an impressive single with the Justin Bieber effect, as it serves as an excellent start for the year. The track is off his soon-to-be-released body of work titled “Boy Alone“. Omah Lay has some other exciting tracks like – Understand, Abeg, Free My Mind, etc. Hope this makes it to your playlist. Listen and share Omah Lay – Attention ft Justin Bieber below.Download DSP or Download via Audiomack
Niphkeys ft Reekado Banks – Man Of The Year
Check out this brand new single from Niphkeys with Reekado Banks titled – Man Of The Year. Nigerian music producer Niphkeys comes through with a brand new exciting track titled “Man Of The Year” featuring Ozumba Mbadiwe crooner Reekado Banks. The new record “Man Of The Year” is his first single for the year which he dedicates to his fans and supporters. It is also a follow-up on recent tracks like; Blessings (with Zinoleesky) and Turn Up. Hope this makes it to your playlist, happy listening. Listen and share Niphkeys ft Reekado Banks – “Man Of The Year” below. Download coming soon.
Guchi – Shattered
Don’t miss this brand new single from Guchi titled “Shattered”, out now. Nigerian singer & songwriter Guchi is back with a brand new single titled “Shattered“. The short and good piece of music from the singer comes right after some recently released tracks like – Jennifer, Benzema, Scatter My Head (with Zlatan), and more. The new record “Shattered is an impressive tune she starts the year with, which she dedicates to her fans and the listening pleasure of all. Listen, enjoy and share Guchi – “Shattered” below.
Childish Gambino Reveals “Extremely Petty” Reason for Creating ‘”Awaken, My Love!”‘
Childish Gambino revisited his 2016 record “Awaken, My Love!” for the upcoming episode of The Shop, revealing that he had an “extremely petty” reason for creating the hit record. Speaking to the likes of Quinta Brunson, LeBron James, J Balvin and more, the rapper threw the question of wanting to win at any cost. “Did you ever tap into something that you feel is kind of bad to — in you to win? ‘Cause like, I struggle with that. Like, I am naturally petty,” Gambino said in the promotional video, making the rest of the group laugh. “Like, extremely petty.” “‘Awaken, My Love’ was literally ’cause somebody was like, ‘Oh, he can’t make a hit.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, not only will I make a hit, I won’t make a video for it,’” he explained. Brunson responded that “pettiness has its place,” to which G...
Jack Harlow to Star in White Men Can’t Jump Reboot
Jack Harlow is set to star in a reboot of White Men Can’t Jump. According to Deadline, Harlow was cast after his first-ever screen audition. He’ll lead a vehicle directed by Calmatic (who’s perhaps best known for helming Lil Nas X’s video for “Old Town Road). Kenya Barris (Black-ish) and Doug Hall wrote the film’s script. The film is of course a remake of Ron Shelton’s famed 1992 film about two street basketball hustlers (played by Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes). In the remake, Harlow will step into the role played by Harrelson; a search for his co-star is still underway. Related Video Harlow recently displayed his basketball skills at the NBA All-Star Weekend’s Celebrity Game — you can seem some of the highlights below. Advertisement Last month, Harlow released “Nail Tech,” the lead s...
S.G. Goodman Announces New Album Teeth Marks, Shares Title Track: Stream
Kentucky singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman has announced her sophomore album Teeth Marks, out June 3rd via Verve Forecast. As a first preview, she has also shared the title track. The 11-track LP explores Goodman’s trauma from the homophobic response to her coming out as queer in rural Kentucky while focusing on the lasting marks of love, whether it’s dealing with unrequited feelings or confronting an alcoholic friend. Pre-orders are ongoing here. With “Teeth Marks,” Goodman painfully captures the devastation of unrequited love over fingerstyle electric guitar. “Well it’s just like you/ To say something smart,” she sings. “Telling me how this shouldn’t break my heart.” Stream the lyric video below, followed by the album artwork and tracklist. Advertisement Related Video “This is a song about ...
Pusha T Lends Nigo an Assist on “Hear Me Clearly”: Stream
Pusha T’s had a close relationship with A Bathing Ape founder Nigo for nearly two decades, and now, they’ve linked up for the new single “Hear Me Clearly.” Debuted at Nigo’s Kenzo show at Paris Fashion Week in January, “Hear Me Clearly” mixes timely references to TikTok and Triller while Pusha boasts about the jewelry and cars he’s earned from moving bricks as only he can. “Kilogram Kickstarter, push a brick harder,” one-half of the Clipse raps. “Left my elbow in the pot, à la Vince Carter/ Compared to two martyrs but I’m chasin’ moguls/ Bosses meet for Hamachi in the back of Nobu.” “Hear Me Clearly” is the third single off the fashion mogul’s upcoming album I Know NIGO. It comes after January’s “Arya” with A$AP Rocky and the Kid Cudi collaboration “Want It Bad,” which dropped in mid-...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Share New Single “Poster Child”: Stream
Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to return on April 1st with their new album, Unlimited Love. As a preview, the band has shared the breezy second single called “Poster Child.” Take a listen below. Taking a page from Billy Joel’s classic “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” “Poster Child” sees Antony Kiedis rattle off the names of a number of musicians, actors, politicians, and other figures who shaped the last century. “A funky piece, the Sandinista, me and minor Mona Lisa/ Judas Priest has whipped the beast, the mother love was named Theresa,” sings Kiedis in one verse. Unlimited Love is produced by Rick Rubin and marks the first Chili Peppers album featuring guitarist John Frusciante since 2006. The California rockers first previewed the album by releasing the lead single, “Black Summer.” Advertisem...
Conway The Machine Debuts “Stressed” Music Video
Conway The Machine has dropped off an accompanying music video for his Wallo267-assissted track, “Stressed.” Taken from his most recent and Shady Records major label debut album God Don’t Make Mistakes, the dramatic visual reflects the track’s overall tone of vulnerable and reflective. The cut hears the Buffalo rapper opening about a number of his struggles, ranging from his cousin’s suicide to childhood abuse, the loss of his infant son, addiction, trauma and the Bells Palsy diagnosis that he’s suffered from since being shot in the head — which also almost killed him. “It was tough opening up doors that I haven’t opened up in awhile. This is my story and sharing it all with the world is different for me, but I was happy to do it,” Conway The Machine shared in a statement. “I&nbs...
