Between Benny The Butcher making his major label debut with Everybody Can’t Go, Ice Spice exciting us for her upcoming debut album with her new song “Think U The Sh*t (Fart), and Justin Timberlake making his triumphant return last Friday. There was a lot of new music that surfaced throughout the week as we prepare for anticipated new releases by some of the biggest names in hip-hop this Friday.
From Saweetie and P-Lo championing the Bay Area while the 49ers head to the Super Bowl to Russ making his return to Hip Hop in 2024 to Jim Jones hitting the streets again like it’s 2008, here’s a recap of new music you might have missed throughout the week.
Russ “Drives” Into 2024 Anew
Russ is back. He previews where he is headed after last year’s Santiago with a self-produced track that features a guitar and sing-a-long melody about the story of a woman heading into the unknown. Perfect for traffic jams and cross-country adventures.
Offset “SET IT OFF” Before Tour
Set to hit the road in the first quarter, solo. He drops off a visual of his preferring the mile-high rides to tour dates over the bus. And with pockets full of cash, and fans waiting for his arrival in a city near them, he is ready to turn things upside down when he touches down.
SIR Sees “No Evil”
SIR makes a return with a D’Angelo-inspired new visual that sees him revealing himself on more than just the lyrics and emotions. “No Evil” builds anticipation for a long-awaited new SIR album. Before the new album, he will be busy performing on the festival cricut.
G Herbo & BabyTron Fix Your “Equilibrium”
Off the new Lyrical Lemonade album, G Herbo and BabyTron add to the controversy surrounding the album after Eminem disses Benzino with their rowdy visual and single. Herbo matches BabyTron’s high energy with his signature street storytelling to make one of the album’s most impactful songs.
Andra Day Navigates On “Where Do We Go”
The Academy Award nominee has made a triumphant return with the latest release from her upcoming album, Cassandra. The slow-burning R&B love song is dreamy and captivating, perfectly capturing the artist’s powerful vocals and soulful delivery. She knows exactly where she is taking her fans on this one.
Trevor Jackson Embodies “James Dean”
Jackson portrays a modern-day cowboy as he transitions from the open road to the football field while pursuing his Hollywood dreams. He remembers where he came from, who he is, and where he is going. Live out your dreams with him.
Dej Loaf Goes “Home”
The Detroit recording artist has one of the most unique sounds in Hip-Hop. The visual pays respect to her roots as she continues to return to prominences. Home is where the heart is and she is living proof of it on the track.
Saweetie & P-Lo “Do It For The Bay”
It’s a Bay Area thing as the two Yay Area acts join together to drop a catchy home team-inspired track just in time for the Super Bowl. Saweetie is in her elements back home and displayed on the P-Lo production. A great pre-game track for the tailgate.
Icewear Vezzo & DaBaby Are “Perfect” In Sports
Detroit meets North Carolina as the two rap stars show off their competitive sides on their first collaboration. Big bets, big body beauties, and playing big boy games, the collaboration is much needed to kick off the new year. Future collaborations between the two are perfect.
Jim Jones Joins Gunna Meize On “Superstar Remix”
Byrd Gang days are back as Jimmy features on the remix to the rising Dallas, Texas artist Gunna Meize’s popular track. The two match each other gritty street elements and fans will enjoy the Southern star bringing out the ‘08 Jimmy. Look forward to Jim Jones continuing his Dirty South excursions.
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Unlearn The World Shows That The “Streets Get Fed”
The Washington Heights/Uptown recording artist UnLearn The World has been on a run lately. UnLearn’s latest single blurs the line between a lyrical tirade and a New York street anthem, combining the old and new schools for an authentic and powerful sound, reminiscent of DJ Kool’s classic “Hold up, wait a minute.” An artist to watch.
Cory Gunz Remembers ATCQ Roots As He Smokes ‘Loosie Pack 2’
This is a follow-up to the EP first released in October 2022. The EP’s lead single, “Scenario,” features Nino Man, Whispers, and RMK. The track pays homage to “Scenario,” a classic song by A Tribe Called Quest and Leaders of the New School. The rappers exchange verses effortlessly on the Blac Saun and Qui3t-produced track, giving a modern spin to one of the biggest songs of the 1990s hip-hop golden era.