BLK still been the new gold. New Jersey musican Juwan Elcock returns to his Blk Odyssy alias on his new single featuring Benny The Butcher and George Clinton. Anchored by both Blk Odyssy’s soul and rock-infused soundbed and the Parliament-Funkadelic legend’s funky hook, Benny preaches street survival by any means. The powerful video depicts a
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CyHi! After five years since his last appearance, CyHi returned to Power 106 and partook in the L.A. Leakers freestyle. Tackling both 42 Dogg’s “Maybach”and Jeezy’s “Go Crazy” instrumentals, the Atlanta MC confidently showed off his lyrical prowess referencing his influence, ghostwriting credits, and more. Meanwhile, this Friday (June 3), CyHi’s releasing his EGOT The
Maxim bets on Nicki Minaj. Nicki Minaj is adding creative director of Maxim magazine and advisor, investor, and global ambassador with MaximBet to her lengthy resume. On Tuesday (May 31), Nicki announced her multi-year and global partnership with the brands. In her new role, she will utilize her artistry and influence to expand the brand’s
New bag alert. Fresh off the release of his new album, Back 2 The Ba$ics, Payroll Giovanni is securing the bags in the video to its title-track. Courtesy of Jerry productions, the Detroit rapper puts in work with his crew from inside a trap house, while he casually collects a few duffle bags of money.
Daylight, daylight. It’s a Dreamchasers and G.O.O.D. Music connection on Vory’s new “Daylight” single featuring Kanye West. On the melodic record, Vory and Ye trade introspective verses over a knocking instrumental by Ye, 88-Keys, Ojivolta, and Evan Mast. The track is off Vory’s forthcoming debut Lost Souls, which arrives June 3. [embedded content]
The journey continues. Calvin Harris reunites with Dua Lipa and Young Thug on the next single off his forthcoming album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2. Over the producer’s groovy-bop, Dupa Lipa brings the late night sexy vibes, while Young Thug laces the track with his blissful verse. Harris and Lipa previously collaborated on their 2018
Bars is back. Chance The Rapper keeps it simple and sweet with, “A Bar About A Bar”. Clocking at just over a minute, Chance narrates a short story full of bars about a bar and a hard drinker. The accompanying video finds the rapper in his art studio working on music with Vic Mensa before
Shmurda on the move. Fresh off his “Hitta” and “They Don’t Know“, Bobby Shmurda keeps the momentum going with “Get Em Back”. Directed by Ishell Vaughan, the Brooklyn rapper brings his rowdy flow and shenanigans while snowmobiling through the tundra with his snow bunnies and heating it up on an outdoor basketball court with a
Welcome to “Orville”. Logic is rapping above and beyond on his new track, “Orville” featuring Blu and Exile. Over Exile’s soulful boom bap production, Logic and Blu trade a bevy of fiery bars spearheaded by a nostalgic hook. “Orville” continues Logic’s weekly run until the release of his Vinyl Days album on June 17. He
Look at me. After much-anticipation, Kanye West and the late XXXTentacion’s collaboration “True Love” gets its proper release. On the sobering track, Ye laments on the struggles of love and the highs and lows of a relationship, while XXXTentacion lays a sorrowing hook. “True Love” was first previewed during Ye’s Donda 2 listening and originally
Let’s Slide. Fresh off the release of their self-titled album, Lobby Boyz, Jim Jones and Maino “Slide” to the occasion in their new video featuring Fivio Foreign. Directed by WillC and Tana, the scorching visual centers the trio bopping to the banger amongst their entourage, a dance crew, and a bevy of eye-candy. The track
Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up! Moneybagg Yo is a man of his word on his brand new single produced by Tay Keith. Directed by Ben Marc, the accompanying video finds Memphis rapper flexing in a series of scenes and roles including a private jet, by group of luxury cars, the bedroom with a few
Cole for the 3. J.Cole made his official debut in the Canadian Elite Basketball League on Thursday (May 26). The 37-year old rapper and his Scarborough Shooting Stars took on the Guelph Nighthawks at the Sleeman Centre. The 6’3 guard entered the game in the first quarter where sank a 3-pointer for his first bucket.
After much-anticipation, Verzuz takes it back to the dirty south with rap legends 8Ball & MJG and UGK. From the early ’90s into the late 2000’s, both 8Ball & MJG and the Underground Kingz dominated the south before becoming international superstars. Pimp C, who was one half of UGK, passed away in 2007. On Thursday
Happy 20th to The Eminem Show. After two decades since The Eminem Show, Eminem celebrates his fourth album with its 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition. With an additional 18 tracks, the re-release features a few unreleased tracks including “Stimulate”, “The Conspiracy Freestyle”, and “Jimmy, Brian, And Mike” featuring 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo. In
Hold tight. Fredo Bang goes hard for his chick at all levels in his latest video. Shot by Jolo, the visual captures Fredo scooping up his main squeeze from his private jet before they continue rendezvous at the nightclub. The track is lifted off his recent album, Two-Face Bang 2 and arrives fresh off his
All money in, no money out. J Stone wants his “Flowers Now” on his new collaboration featuring Mozzy. From L.A. to the Bay, the All Money In and CMG rappers detail the significances of giving one their respect while they’re here. The track is off J Stone’s upcoming The Definition Of Sacrifice, which arrives June
The Soul Assassins are back. DJ Muggs is running the city with Method Man and Slick Rick on “Metropolis”, the first single off his upcoming Soul Assassins 3. Over the legendary producer’s eerie beat, Meth sets off the track with a blazing verse, while Slick Rick follows suit with his mellow flow. [embedded content] [embedded
The king has returned. Freddie Gibbs gives an epic performance in the trailer for his motion picture debut, Down With The King. Directed by Diego Ongaro, Freddie Gibbs stars as rap superstar Money Merc who has lost his inspiration and retired. His manager Paul sends him to live in a rural house in the Berkshires
Say it loud. NBA YoungBoy strides with pride on his new single, “Proud Of Myself”. In the accompanying music video, the controversial rapper reflects on his accomplishments from various locations of his crib including a smoke break on his patio and from his garage, as well as in his backyard, master bathroom, and at the