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Megan Thee Stallion’s new song “Mamushi” featuring Yuki Chiba has been dominating the charts since its release late last month. Produced by Koshy, the name of the song references a type of viper typically found in Japan.The music video for “Mamushi,” out now, doubles down on the snake reference. In one scene, Megan sits atop a rock at a bathhouse. After submerging herself in the water, she begins slithering towards one of the bathers and transforms into the viper.The visual draws from Japanese mythology, namely a yōkai known as nure-onna, which has the body of a snake and the head of a woman. After wreaking havoc on the bathhouse, Chiba is left to clean up the mess.Watch the music video for Megan Thee Stallion’s “Mamushi” above and stream the song everywhere now.Read more at Hypebeast

Larry June has released a new album, Doing It For Me. The project landed as June’s 11th overall solo album, following 2022’s Spaceships on the Blade.The Bay Area rapper is perhaps better known for his collaborations with some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Last year, he linked up with The Alchemist for a joint LP called The Great Escape. Months later, he joined forces with Cardo for another project entitled The Night Shift.Doing It For Me features a handful of previously released tracks, including “Like A Mack” and “Imported Couches.” There was also the wistful and romantic “Meet Me In Napa.”On the LP, June continuously builds on his distinct smooth sound, interspersing rap with suave, laidback beats perfect for summertime.Stream Larry June’s Doing It For Me everywhere now.Click here to ...

Finneas will be releasing the follow-up to his debut album, Optimist. The new project is called For Cryin’ Out Loud! and is slated to release on October 4.While Optimist featured instrumentals composed and performed solely by Finneas, For Cryin’ Out Loud! sees the artist embrace collaboration. During the recording process, he was joined in the studio by a full band, though the LP is still self-produced.Finneas recorded the album entirely in Los Angeles, working with many of his close friends across a series of live studio sessions.Earlier this year, Finneas helmed production for his sister Billie Eilish’s landmark third album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. He also took home a Grammy for his work on her hit single and Barbie movie cut, “What Was I Made For.”In tandem with announcing the new album, ...

The Kid LAROI has returned with a deluxe edition of his debut album, The First Time. Released in November 2023, the long-awaited effort from the Australian artist compiles features from a star-studded roster that includes Jungkook, Central Cee, Future, BabyDrill, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Robert Glasper and D4vd.LAROI introduces the album with the song “BABY I’M BACK,” which samples Player’s “Baby Come Back.” Lil Yachty, meanwhile, makes an appearance on the new song “HATRED.”Another new cut comes in the form of the fan-favorite “Pick Sides,” making its streaming debut.The First Time deluxe in total adds five new songs to the album. Laroi is currently on tour in support of the album with upcoming shows in Texas, Oklahoma and New York.Stream The Kid LAROI’s The First Time deluxe album eve...