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It's been a minute since Lil Yachty has dropped off a solo release – aside from last month's Minions-associated "Lil Mega Minion." Fresh off his James Blake collab tape Bad Cameo and with the Concrete Boys continuing to cement their spot in the mainstream rap ether, Yachty has unleashed his first studio single since "A Cold Sunday," a high-octane offering dubbed "Let's Get On Dey Ass."Backed by a Cardo and Kyuro-produced beat, "Let's Get On Dey Ass" sounds like old Yachty, finding the rapper spitting rapid bars in an uninterrupted flow, infused with many monosyllabic adlibs."Throw money up in the eco (Mm) / Shootin' that b*tch like a free throw / Maybach since I was a Migo (What?) / My brother, my twin, Cardo," he delivers.Resembling his 2020-era sound, the track's energy is emulated in th...

RZA’s musical expertise knows no bounds, whether he’s rapping with the Wu-Tang Clan or producing the soundtrack for movies like Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. For his latest project, the artist is showcasing yet another side of himself – this time, as a classical composer.He’ll be releasing a classical music album, entitled A Ballet Through Mud. The composition made its debut in the form of a ballet last year, performed by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra in Denver. Composed and scored by RZA, the piece mirrors his journey from growing up in the projects in Staten Island to performing in concert halls as a renowned musical artist, “weaving in tales of love, loss, exploration, Buddhist monks, and a journey “through mud.””RZA began the project early in the pandemic after rediscovering noteboo...

After a long wait, Denzel Curry's King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 has finally arrived.Clocking in at approximately 35 minutes, the 15-track project honors the great musical heritages of the South with its extensive list of featured artists who hail from the region: Curry's former Raider Klan member Key Nyata, Juicy J, Project Pat, Maxo Kream, That Mexican OT, Mike Dimes, TiaCorine, 2 Chainz, Kenny Mason, Ski Mask The Slump God and PlayThatBoiZay, along with special guests Armani White, A$AP Ferg and A$AP Rocky.King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 arrives 12 long years after its predecessor and is a perfect homage to Curry's Southern roots. Across the 15 tracks, he and his collaborators show why the region has been so influential in music and even proves that the South is here to stay ...

Ye is back in the news and this time, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West is facing more legal troubles. The artist finds himself in the headlines for a new copyright infringement lawsuit brought onto him by DJ Khalil and three other artists regarding two tracks on the DONDA album.According to the suit filed yesterday by the Artist Revenue Advocates (ARA) on behalf of Khalil, Sam Barsh, Dan Seef and Josh Mease, the four musicians are collectively seeking justice for two songs, "Moon" and "Hurricane," the later which has won a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2022. The four have worked with other big name artists in the past, including and not limited to the likes of Eminem, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd. According to Bloomberg Law, the situation began in 2018 when the ...

Clairo has shared that she’ll be heading on a North American tour in support of her latest album Charm. Marking her third studio LP, the project was produced by Leon Michels and served as the follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2021 album Sling.The tour will officially kick off after Clairo’s residences in New York and Los Angeles. Throughout September, the singer will be playing five shows at LA’s Fonda Theatre, and then five shows in New York at Webster Hall.Following the residency run, the Charm Tour will commence in Dallas on September 27 at The Factory in Deep Ellum. Clairo will then head to Houston, Austin and Mesa, Arizona. She’ll also be playing shows in major cities across the US, including Denver, Chicago, Columbus, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta and more.Supporting Clairo on to...