The Pandora's Box that Katt Williams opened in January won't be closing anytime soon. While Beyoncé was enjoying big wins in country and the Americana world, the rap game was in complete disarray last week: Grammy-nominated rapper “FNF” GloRilla dominated headlines with the release of her new Ehhthang Ehhthang mixtape that hosted a new track titled “Aite” where he spits, “Cause Cardi and Nicki on a track would break some f–kin' records/ Me and JT ain't best friends but we ain't beefin.” “
While this line was meant to unify, it opened the floodgates for heated social media between GloRilla and JT of City Girls. While the exact details of where their beef came from are unclear, in this case, JT was upset The name dropped at this bar after GloRilla let the rumors of slapping the “No Bars” rapper out of control. That, of course, capped a weekend that started with J. Cole responding to Kendrick Lamar's Billboard Hot 100 hit “Like That” on “7 Minute Drill.” This piece, which served as the final piece of his surprise It may be deleted later The mixtape garnered very mixed reactions, and Cole finally brought the whole thing back to life Sunday afternoon (April 7) at Dreamville Fest.
“That doesn't fit my spirit,” Cole said. “This disturbs the peace of my king… I mean right now tonight, how many people think that Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest mothers to ever touch the af-king mic? Dreamville, you love Kendrick Lamar, right? Like me.”
As we deal with the aftermath of Cole's culture-shocking decision and continue to wait for Drake's “Like That” response, there's still so much new music to explore. With fresh options, Advertising sign aims to showcase some of the best and most interesting new sounds in R&B and hip-hop — from Fivio's fiery new anthem Foreign to Victoria Monét's sultry new duet with Bryson Tiller to J. Cole's cross-generational connection with Cam 'ron. Be sure to check out this week's fresh picks in the Spotify playlist below.
Freshest Find: The Amours & TA Thomas, “Pick Me Up”
In front of their new EP changes (released April 26), fraternal duo The Amours team up with R&B connoisseur TA Thomas for the gorgeous “Pick Me Up.” Forlorn guitars immediately introduce the track, with the duo trading devastating lines about the tumultuous nature of growing together in a relationship. Their tight harmonies act as just another instrument in the overall arrangement, which allows the song to maintain a conversational, back-and-forth feel even though there are technically three singers on the track. “You can always be yourself around me/ Caught in the middle of trust and faith,” they croon in harmony. TA Thomas, of course, delivers a characteristically silky vocal performance that provides just enough depth to contrast the brighter tones of The Amours.
GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion, “Wanna Be”
Most people opened Instagram on Sunday to a two-minute clip of Megan Thee Stallion showing off “the best a– on IG” while promoting her new GloRilla collab “Wanna Be.” While the music video is definitely a winner, so is the new song. Based on samples from a pair of timeless tracks — Soulja Boy's “Petty Boy Swag” and Project Pat's “Don't Save Her” — the two Southern rap stars flaunt their independence and reject the notion that they're “claimed “. With an all-star line-up of Ace Charisma, Payday, MKMentality and Yo Gotti on production duties, “Wanna Be” boasts one of the most infectious beats of the year so far. If that wasn't enough to secure its spot as a viable summer anthem, both Glorilla and Meg deliver fiery lyrics and an incredibly catchy, Instagram-ready caption to boot.
Bryson Tiller feat. Victoria Monét, “Persuasion”
With D'Mile in the making, you know you're in for a treat. Throw in Victoria Monét and Bryson Tiller, and you've got some heat too. “Persuasion,” one of two collaborations on Bryson Tiller's new self-titled album, is easily one of the LP's best offerings. Throughout the punchy, '90s-inspired instrumental, Bryson and Victoria trade verses where they play with enunciation and innuendo, teasing listeners with overtly suggestive phrases before delving into something cleaner—and secretly more nuanced. “He asked me if he could catch it all — absolutely/ I'm not against it, so I'm going to make that decision tonight,” Victoria croons. The two R&B stars have palpable inspiration and chemistry on this track, adding just the right dynamism to instantly stand out.
J. Cole feat. Cam'ron, “Ready '24”
J. Cole comes out of the gate with guns blazing It may be deleted later you stand out, hilariously bragging that you can pull your girl without a haircut while rocking some Crocs. Admittedly, his chest-blowing declarations that “nobody's better” than him on the planet ring differently after calling out Dreamville Fest and waving the white flag in his feud with Kendrick Lamar. The Barbara Mason sampler tune uses the same elevation as a Dipset classic from two decades earlier, and Cam'ron himself steps into the booth here like he hasn't missed a step since then Diplomatic immunity he fell.
Khalid, “Please Don't Fall In Love With Me”
It's been a minute since Khalid led the R&B conversation the way he did with hits like 2017's “Location” or 2019's “Talk.” “Please Don't Fall In Love With Me” could bring him back in this foreground. Produced by Jason Kellner and interspersed with Alicia Keys' “Unthinkable (I'm Ready), the new single finds Khalid revamping his plaintive, atmospheric R&B style with some trap twists. The pounding bass is heard as the nimble rap he sings on lyrics, while the production opens up into a synthetic mirage when he lifts his falsetto on the hook. “I hope you believe at the end that I got you/ How can I move on in every relationship I'm in/ Don't hit the same 'cause it's not you?” he asks. Me a pen as sharp as ever and a sound that feels fresh and believable, Khalid seems to be back on the road.
Doja Cat feat. Teezo Touchdown, “MASC”
Only Doja Cat can turn threats to end a relationship into a light angelic chorus. With cinematic production that sounds like it could have landed on Kanye West Vultures, Doja aims to have her man sleeping on the couch again, while the unfolding of this love story needs a rewrite. “You gave me the d–k / Then you gave the d–k without the D,” he smartly says. Teezo Touchdown comes in to play Doja's romantic interest in the fried relationship and tries to win her back. “I need your time, I need your legs to hug mine,” she sings. The rap singing styles of Doja Cat and Teezo Touchdown blend seamlessly, creating a powerful collaboration between RCA's wacky collaborators.
G-Eazy feat. Coi Leray & Kaliii, “Femme Fatale”
After taking over a year off, G-Eazy is embarking on his next era fueling women and “sex positivity.” In his hit prime, Young Gerald meticulously crafted catchy hooks and crafts another centered around Century Steel Band's 'Heaven and Hell Is on Earth'. Eazy invites rising female rap stars Coi Leray and Kaliii to join him at the party, and Leray steals the show with a crazy assist. “Get that p—y, get more wings and I could make him fly/ G-Eazy want a bite and I could see it in his eyes/ But take it easy, baby, give it some time,” he raps . With an album on the way this fall, it's a step in the right direction for the Bay Area rhymer looking to reclaim his status as a hip-hop titan.
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