Rick Ross, Meek Mill & Chris Brown Highlight This Week’s New Music Roundup

1.
Gaby
Moreno
–
Dance
The
Night
Away

Source:Gaby
Moreno

The
Latin
Grammy-winning
singer
and
songwriter
Gaby
Moreno
announces
the
release
of
her
upcoming
album,
Dusk,
via
Cosmica
Records,
set
for
February
16th.
In
celebration,
she
shares
her
moving
new
single
“Dance
the
Night
Away.”
Bearing
a
sonic
resemblance
to
a
warm
embrace,
the
single
touches
on
the
subtleties
of
shared
love.
With
comfort,
warmth,
and
release
serving
as
the
foundation
of
the
track,
we
are
given
a
glimpse
into
the
greatest
joys
of
partnership—the
ability
to
share
moments
of
stillness,
or
in
this
case,
movement,
with
one
another.
Dusk
will
feature
stunning
collaborations
with
close
collaborators
including
a
striking
new
rendition
of
her
song
“Luna
de
Xelajú“
featuring
award-winning
actor
Oscar
Isaac
and
the
esteemed
Van
Dyke
Parks
on
“I’ll
Be
Your
Baby
Tonight”
who
has
been
playing
up
with
Gaby
for
over
a
decade
–
full
tracklist
below.

An
additional
original
track
from
Gaby’s
forthcoming
album
is
featured
on
the
soundtrack
for Eugenio
Derbez’s
critically
acclaimed
new
film, Radical.
Capturing
a
powerful
story
that
has
already
received
rave
reviews
nationally
and
resonates
with
Gaby’s
own
transformative
work,
the
film
is
out
in
theaters
today
–
for
viewing
information
visit HERE.

Gaby
will
also
be
heading
to
the 2023
Latin
Grammys with two
nominations taking
place
in
Seville,
Spain
on
November
16th.
In
addition,
Gaby
has
received US
Grammy and Guild
of
Music
Supervisors
Awards nominations
that
continue
to
cement
the
artist
as
one
of
music’s
most
essential
artists
as
a
true
trailblazer.
Gaby
deep
impact
on
the
musical
landscape
and
her
one-of-a-kind
sound
have
garnered
large
critical
acclaim
and
the
attention
of
some
of
today’s
most
esteemed
artists,
which
has
led
her
to
share
the
stage
with
the
likes
of Andrea
Bocelli,
Tracy
Chapman,
Ani
DiFranco,
Punch
Brothers,
Hugh
Laurie,
Buena
Vista
Social
Club,
Calexico,
David
Gray,
and
many
more. 

Outside
of
her
large
critical
acclaim
and
extensive
accolades
in
TV
and
film,
Gaby
has
proven
to
be
a
groundbreaking
artist
whose
impact
has
extended
beyond
just
music.
Through
her
various
projects, Gaby
has
broken
down
many
barriers
within
these
various
realms
which
has
undeniably
opened
the
doors
for
other
marginalized
voices
to
thrive
in
those
spaces. Simultaneously,
Gaby
has
harnessed
the
power
of
her
art
to
fight
for
those
often
overlooked
such
as
immigrants
globally. She
was
recently
named
the
first UNICEF
Goodwill
Ambassador from
Guatemala
and
works
closely
with
various
organizations
that
support
those
on
the
margins.

GABY
MORENO
ON
“DANCE
THE
NIGHT
AWAY”:

“’Dance
The
Night
Away’
is
a
song
that
celebrates
the
joy
of
spending
time
with
loved
ones
and
slowing
down.
A
moment
to
let
go
of
worries
and
simply
enjoy
the
moment.”

GABY
MORENO
ON DUSK:

“I
want
this
to
be
my
introduction
to
the
Americana
world,
which
is
something
that
I’ve
been
trying
to
do
for
as
long
as
I’ve
been
releasing
albums.
I’m
a
Latin
artist,
a
bilingual
artist,
and
there’s
not
a
ton
of
representation
in
that
department.
I
deliberately
made
it
so
that
there
are
more
songs
in
English
than
Spanish
this
time
around.
I
still
want
people
to
know
that
I
come
from
Guatemala,
but
just
like
artists
before
me
–
like
Los
Lobos
or
Linda
Ronstadt,
who
were
able
to
get
into
that
whole
world
–
I
would
love
to
see
a
new
generation
of
artists
from
Latin
backgrounds.”

2.
2WIN$
–
Fight

Source:2WIN$

Amidst
their
early
successes,
one
thing
remains
clear;
this
movement
isn’t
about
punk
kids
causing
a
scene
everywhere
they
go,
but
rather
it
encapsulates
an
energy
depicting
a
lifestyle
that
embraces
differences,
as
well
as
a
sentiment
that
you
can
accomplish
anything
you
put
your
mind
to.
Nothing
comes
in
the
way
of
2WIN$,
even
if
it
takes
fighting
for
their
life
–
a
true
reflection
of
who
they
are
as
people.
To
get
to
know
2WIN$
is
to
understand
that
their
artist
journey
is
rooted
in
more
than
the
music;
it’s
about
the
youth
movement
they
are
leading,
fueled
by
resilience,
creativity,
and
the
spirit
of
LA’s
cultural
tapestry.

3.
K
Camp
–
Young
&
Free

Source:K
Camp

4.
Playy
ft.
E.S.G.
&
Spark
Dawg
–
Gold
On
My
Lip
(G.O.M.L)

Source:Playy2day

Grammy-Nominated
Songwriter Playy releases
an
electric
club
anthem
titled, “Gold
On
My
Lip”
(G.O.M.L) a
tribute
to
grillz
and
his
hometown
of
Houston.
Playy
is
a
songwriter
and
artist
who
has
long
been
recognized
for
his
talent
in
creating
hits
for
other
artists.
He
co-wrote
and
was
featured
on
Ludacris
and
Nicki
Minaj’s
hit
song
“My
Chick
Bad”.
Now
he
has
a
video
for
Gold
On
My
Lip,
his
newest
party
anthem.
 The
song
was
simply
inspired
by
Houston’s
dominant
gold
grill
culture.
G.O.M.L
has
an
irresistible
beat
and
insane
flow
that’s
bound
to
make
anyone
want
to
get
a
grill.
“I’ve
been
having
grills
literally
my
whole
life,
I
was
under
8
when
I
had
my
first
grill
and
then
from
then
on
I
just
always
had
a
grill,”
said
Playy. 

The
creative
process
of
this
track
is
one
he
described
as
“quick
and
easy”.
Written
and
recorded
in
an
Atlanta
hotel
room
that
he
turned
into
a
recording
studio,
his
feature
artists
include
a
Texas
legend, E.S.G. and Spark
Dawg (known
for
making
grills)
are
some
of
his
favorite
people
to
work
with
and
were
quick
to
lay
their
verses
down. NickEBeats,
a
Multi-Platinum
producer
known
for
work
with
Fetty
Wap,
Rich
the
Kid
and
Lil
Durk,
created
the
beat
for
this
song. 

The
music
video
does
an
amazing
job
of
capturing
the
songs
high
energy
and
transports
viewers
into
a
vibe
as
the
artists
and
friends
rap
in
a
bar.
Shot
by
Texas-based
director DGreen,
Playy
and
his
crew
recorded
the
video
during
Austin,
Texas’
iconic
festival, South
by
Southwest (SXSW).

Formerly
signed
to
Interscope
Records,
the
Texas
native
has
collaborated
with
many
household
name
artists
and
producers
such
as Ludacris,
Nicki
Minaj,
Kelly
Rowland
(“Work
It
Man”) and the
legendary Rodney
“Darkchild”
Jerkins.

Fans
can
expect
to
see
Playy
again
next
year
at
SXSW,
as
well
as
releasing
new
music
soon. 

Follow
Playy
on Instagram and Twitter.
Stream “Gold
on
My
Lip”
on Spotify, Apple and
watch
the
music
video
on Youtube. 

5.
Tee
Grizzley
–
Tee’s
Coney
Island
(Deluxe)

Source:Tee
Grizzley

6.
T-Sexie
&
Sha
EK
–
Crucial

Source:T-Sexie

Check
out
the
latest
drop
from
rising
Bronx
star
T-Sexie
“Crucial”
featuring
established
drill
mainstay
Sha
EK.
On
a
enamourous
drill
beat,
T-Sexie
and
Sha
EK
trade
cool
bars
while
flowing
smoothing.
Short
and
sweet
but
still
engaging
enough
to
where
the
track
feels
like
a
must
add
to
your
daily
rotation 

Along
with
the
new
audio
comes
an
entertaining
new
video
filled
with
dope
effects
and
the
two
in
various
backdrops
having
fun.
“Crucial”
is
far
from
the
most
serious
track
but
it’s
an
enjoyable
listen
so
it’s
good
to
see
the
video
involves
T
and
Sha
having
a
good
time.
The
track
was
previewed
by
Trillmarty
during
a
Halloween
activation
event. 

T-Sexie
is
a
budding
star
from
the
bust
down
Bronx
who
has
a
world
of
potential
and
a
drive
unmatched
by
most
people.
Keep
an
eye
out
for
her
as
she
is
a
one
of
one
artist. 

7.
Chris
Brown
–
11:11

Source:Chris
Brown

Grammy
winning
singer/songwriter Chris
Brown
has
released
his
11^th solo
studio
album 11:11 via RCA
Records/Chris
Brown
Entertainment.
This
latest
project
is
split
into
two
entities
– 11am and 11pm –
with
11
tracks
in
each
section,
keeping
with
the
theme
of
this
being
Brown’s
11^th
solo
studio
album.
A-list
features
such
as Future,
Davido
and
more
are
on
this
album
as
well
as
the
previous
singles “Summer
Too
Hot,” “Nightmares”and “Sensational” that
Brown
released
prior
to
the
album
drop. 11:11 signifies
yet
another
top
tier
era
of
Chris
Brown
and
what
he
always
does
best
with
his
music
–
delivering
hits,
upbeat,
sultry
vibes
and
undeniably
smooth
vocals.

All
singles
released
prior
to
album
also
came
alongside
official
visuals. Directed
by Christian
Breslauer,
the “Summer
Too
Hot”
video
showcases
dancers
from
all
of
Brown’s
past
eras
in
a
vibrant,
playful
way
that
asserts
that
love
rules
all.
It
is
an
ode
to
a
passionate
summer
in
Los
Angeles
where
he
is
continuing
to
level
up
and
find
his
groove,
while
also
acknowledging
the
people
who
have
led
him
to
where
he
is (click
here to
watch).
The child.-directed
“Sensational”
visual
featuring
Davido
&
Lojay
highlights
those
signature
Chris
Brown
dance
moves
and
specials
effects
(click

here to
watch)
and
the Travis
Colbert-directed “Nightmares”
video
featuring
Byron
Messia was
shot
in
different
communities
in
Jamaica and
was
creative
direction
by
Chris
Brown himself  (click

here to
watch).

Previously, Brown
released
his
Grammy
nominated BREEZY
(Deluxe)
album
in
July 2022 (click
here to
listen)
and
the
alternativeBREEZY
–
It’s
Giving
Christmas
version in
November 2022 (click
here
to
listen).
The 
deluxe
version
added Anderson
.Paak
and Davido
to
the
already
star-studded
list
of
features
from
major
artists
that
included
H.E.R.,
Jack
Harlow,
Bryson
Tiller
and
more.
Throughout
his
career,
Brown
has
continued
to
break
records
–
even
his
own
–
and
received
a
plethora
of
accolades.

Over
the
past three years
alone,
he’s
garnered
nominations
and
wins
from
multiple
award
shows.
“Go
Crazy”
won
three
Soul
Train
Awards
in
2020
for
Song
of
the
Year,
Best
Collaboration
and
Best
Dance
Performance
and
garnered
seven
more
nominations
in
2021.
He
was
also
nominated
for
seven Billboard
Music
Awards,
including
Top
R&B
Artist,
Top
R&B
Album
and
Top
R&B
Song
(“Go
Crazy”),
four BET
Awards including
Video
of
the
Year
(“Go
Crazy”)
and
Best
Male
R&B/Pop
Artist,
two BET
Hip-Hop
Awards for
Best
Hip-Hop
Video
(“Go
Crazy”)
and
Best
Duo
or
Group,
and
two MTV
Video
Music Awards
for
Best
R&B
Song
(for
two
songs
–
“Go
Crazy”
and
“Come
Through”
with
H.E.R.).
Chris
recently
won
Favorite
Male
R&B
Artist
at
the 2022
American
Music
Awards and
Best
R&B/Soul
Male
Artist
at
the 2022
Soul
Train
Awards.
This
year
he’s
been
nominated
for
4
BET
Awards
for
Album
of
the
Year,
Best
Male
R&B/Hip-Hop
Artist,
Best
Collaboration
(“Call
Me
Every
Day”
feat.
Wizkid)
and
Video
of
the
Year
(“WE
(Warm
Embrace)”)
and
is
currently
nominated
for
an
MTV
VMA
nomination
(“Best
R&B”
with Chlöe).
Most
recently
he’s
been
nominated
for
two
2023
Billboard
Music
Awards
–
“Top
R&B
Artist”
and
“Top
R&B
Male
Artist.”

 Chris Brown currently
stands
as the R&B
singer
with
the
most Hot
100 entries
in Billboard history to-date and
continues
to
break
records
with
his
globally
successful
career.

8.
BBG
Steppaa
–
Just
Because

Source:BBG
Steppaa

Rising
Newark
teenaged
drill
star
BBG
Steppaa
releases
the
blistering
new
single
“Just
Because”
via Priority
Records.
The
bold
beats
produced
by Ayyolucas and EliWTF complement
BBG’s
razor-sharp
lyricism.
The
new
track
is
emblematic
of
the
16-year-old’s
irreverent,
disruptive
style. “Just
Because” is
accompanied
by
an
eye-catching
music
video,
which
captures
the
up-and-comer’s
dramatic
delivery
and
effortless
charisma. 

While
the
rapper
is
still
new
to
the
hip-hop
game,
his
commanding
presence
and
slick
flow
—
not
to
mention
his
knack
for
calling
it
like
it
is
with
poise
and
presence
—
have
already
made
him
a
force
to
be
reckoned
with.  

In
the
track’s Rari
Digital (Lil
Durk,
42
Dugg)
directed
music
video,
amidst
quick-cuts
and
moody
lighting, BBG
Steppaa flexes
and
flosses
for
the
camera
like
he’s
been
at
it
for
years.
Watch
it HERE.
Surrounded
by
tricked-out
low-riders
and
sporting
stylish
threads,
the
gifted
teen
performer
makes
a
lasting
impression.
In
fact,
the
yellow
low-rider
is
the
same
vehicle
used
by
the
legendary
rap
icon Tupac
Shakur from
his
monumental “To
Live
And
Die
In
LA” video.
It’s
clear
that
his
visual
artistry
is
every
bit
as
well
developed
as
his
musical
prowess. 

“Just
Because” follows
the
release
of
his
rapid-fire
track “Love
and
War,” which
was
preceded
by
the
hard-hitting
single “Nobody
Outside” with Bloodie and DudeyLo.
Prior
to
that, BBG’s
team-up
with
Harlem
teen Sugarhill
Ddot on “Spinnin’” was
released,
boasting
an
addictive
groove
and
palpable
energy.
All
of
these
tunes
follow
the DD
Osama duet
“Catch
Up.”
That
song,
which
samples Eminem’s
“Lose
Yourself,”
became
a
grassroots
sensation
for
its
potent
precision.

BBG
Steppaa has
already
turned
heads
with
his
ferocious
bars,
receiving
a
coveted
co-sign
from
Chicago’s Polo
G.
Now,
with
“Just
Because,” the
breakout
rapper
offers
a
track
that
packs
serious
heat
while
featuring
a
hook
that
doesn’t
quit.
On
November
12, BBG
Steppaa is
bringing
his
music
to
the
stage
performing
in
Reno,
NV
at
the
Oak
Room.

9.
Ezzy
Babe
–
Philly

Source:Ezzy
Babe

“Philly
is
about
a
woman
I
was
in
a
relationship
with
that
was
going
through
tough
times.
I
couldn’t
help
her
figure
out a
resolution to
those
hardships
because
I
had
my
own
problems
to tend
to.
She
found
greener
pastures
in Philadelphia and
has
resided
there
ever
since,”
says
the R&B talent
when
asked
about
the
origins
of
the
song.

10.
JasonMartin
–
I
Can’t
Believe
(They’re
Smoking
Weed
In
Brooklyn)
2008

Source:JasonMartin

New
name,
who
dis… 
After
announcing
a
name
change
(from
his
professional
name
Problem,
to
his
birth
name
JasonMartin)
with
his I
Owe
Myself album
earlier
this
year,
the
multi-hyphenate,
now
known
as
JasonMartin,
has
reached
great
heights
as
an
artist,
producer,
film
director,
business
owner
(Dubbs
Coffee
Shop
in
Hollywood),
entrepreneur
(his
Coffee
&
Kush
Brand)
and
as
a
fledging
actor
(he
appeared
in
the
White
Men
Can’t
Jump
Reboot). 

After
releasing
the A
Compton
Story film
in
October
(which
is
available
on
Tubi),
which
he
starred
in,
wrote
and
directed,
JasonMartin
is
releasing
the
album(s)
companion
piece(s)
to
the
film,
which
will
be
released
in
two
separate
installments. 

The
first
installment
of A
Compton
Story
PT.
1 featuring
guest
appearances
and
production
from
Diddy,
Childish
Gambino,
Schoolboy
Q,
DJ
Quik,
Hit-Boy,
Rich
Homie
Quan,
T.I.,
Kaytranada,
Jay
Worthy
&
Harry
Fraud
among
others
is
now
available
at
all
DSP’s. 
 

Today,
JasonMartin
released
a
new
visual
for
“I
Can’t
Believe
(They’re
Smoking
Weed
In
Brooklyn)
2008,”
which
you
can
view
below.

JasonMartin’s A
Compton
Story PT.
1 is
now
available
at
all
DSP’s. 

JasonMartin
will
release
the
second
installment, A
Compton
Story
PT.
2
on
November
17th,
with
guest
and
producers
to
be
announced.  

11.
Buju
Banton
–
Coconut
Wata
(Sip)

Source:Buju
Banton

Turning
up
the
heat
in
the
middle
of
the
fall,
GRAMMY
winning,
multiple
Billboard
chart-topping,
and
international
reggae
artist
Buju
Banton
shares
a
striking
and
cinematic
music
video
for “Coconut
Wata
(Sip).”
The
song
adorns
his
acclaimed
new
album, Born
For
Greatness,
out
now
via Gargamel
Music/
Roc
Nation
Records
/
Def
Jam
Recordings.
Listen HERE.

The
visual
co-mingles
vignettes
of
sandy
beaches,
towering
cliffs,
hidden
rivers,
and
just
the
right
amount
of
coconut
water
in
a
fluid
rhythm
attuned
to
the
track’s
distinct
groove.
Ultimately,
the
clip
evokes
a
scorching
summer
mood
meant
to
be
shared
year-round.

Buju
Banton
collaborated
with
the
100
Coconuts
brand
for
the
Coconut
Wata
video,
uniting
in
their
shared
mission
to
promote
authenticity
and
celebrate
the
refreshing
purity
of
coconut
water,
as
well
as
the
keep
it
real
message
conveyed
throughout
the
song.

Upon
arrival
in
September, Born
For
Greatness instantly
resonated
with
audiences
and
tastemakers
alike. Pitchfork proclaimed, “he
sounds
as
confident
and
impressive
as
ever,” and HYPEBEAST asserted, “Buju
Banton
proves
he’s ‘BORN
FOR
GREATNESS’ with
new
album.” Perhaps, DANCEHALLMAG put
it
best, “The
album
reassures
lovers
of
Jamaican
music
that
Reggae
and
Dancehall
is
alive
and
kicking,
and
that
the
veterans
can
be
the
beacons
that
take
the
mantle
and
redeem
the
music,
which
has
been
under
decay.” Simultaneously,
it
has
reeled
in
millions
of
streams
and
YouTube
views.
As
always, Buju continues
cooking
up
more
heat…

Born
For
Greatness
arrives
as
the
full-length
follow-up
to
2020’s
universally
acclaimed Upside
Down
2020,
which
garnered
a
GRAMMY
nomination in
the
category
of
“Best
Reggae
Album”
and
earned
rave
“4-out-of-5
star”
reviews
on
both
sides
of
the
pond
from
The
Guardian
and
Rolling
Stone,
respectively.

12.
jessa
–
Drugs
You
Should
Try
It

Source:Jessa
–
Topic

13.
The
Amours
–
JK,
I
Love
You

Source:The
Amours

 The
Amours,
a
duo
composed
of
sisters
Jakiya
and
Shaniya,
have
released
a
new
single/video
“JK,
I
Love
You.” 

The
Amours
are
gearing
up
to
release
a
new
project
at
the
top
of
2024,
they
recently
released
music
earlier
this
year,
their
lead
single “Don’t
Deserve”,
a
message
of
owning
your
self-worth
and
knowing
when
it’s
time
to
leave
a
situation
that
is
no
longer
serving
you. 

Known
for
singing
backup
for
PJ
Morton
on
his
tours
and
albums
with
an
appearance
on
Tiny
Desk.
From
there,
they
built
the
name
of
The
Amours.
In
2019,
they
won
the
Grammy
for
Best
Traditional
R&B
Performance
for
“How
Deep
Is
Your
Love”–a
cover
of
The
Bee
Gees’
1977
classic–found
on
Morton’s Gumbo album.
Most
recently
singing
backup
for
the
viral
tiny
desk
performance
of
Juvenile
–
see HERE. 

14.
Reuben
Vincent
–
Grand
Cherry

Source:Reuben
Vincent

There
is
no
question
that
Reuben
Vincent
is
an
emerging
star. 
After
releasing
his
Jamla/Roc
Nation
debut
album, Love

Is

War,
earlier
this
year,
Reuben
was
named
one
of
HipHopDX’s Rising
Stars
Of
2023 and
tapped
by
Apple
Music/Ebro
as
a
“Discovered
Artist,”
and
his
rapid
ascension
has
been
documented
by
Pitchfork,
Complex,
Uproxx,
Revolt,
2DopeBoyz,
Okayplayer,
Essence,
HotNewHipHop,
Rap
Radar,
Brooklyn
Vegan,
and
Vibe
to
name
just
a
few. 

2023
has
been
an
undeniably
huge
year
for
Reuben. 
The
“Tidal

Rising”
artist
went
from
blazing
a
BET
Cypher
to
the
BET
Awards
performance
stage
in
one
year,
performed
at
the
SXSW
and
Dreamville
Festival(s),
and
performed
at
halftime
of
the
Charlotte
Hornets
game
(two
bucket
list
moments
for
the
Charlotte
native).
Additionally,
in
conjunction
with
Puma,
Reuben
graced
Humble
Soles
&
DJ
Clue’s
collaborative
mixtape, Humble

Soles,
appearing
on
five
tracks,
and
collaborating
with
Guapdad
4000,
Zacari
and
Tay
Keith. 
RV
was
also
tapped
by
Statik
Selektah
for
his Round

Trip album
(“The
Code”)
which
also
featured
Rome
Streetz.

While
2023
has
been
a
year
of
breakthrough
and
firsts
for
Reuben,
he’s
not
taking
his
foot
off
the
gas. 
Today,
Reuben
released
a
new
single
and
video
for
“Grand
Cherry,”
both
of
which
are
now
available. 
Reuben
dedicated
the
new
single
and
video
to
one
of
his
best
friends
who
has
been
with
him
through
thick
and
thin—his
Jeep
Grand
Cherokee
(AKA
‘Grand
Cherry”). 

“Grand
Cherry”
is
like
an
affirmation. 
A
meditative
record
for
me
as
I
think
about
home,
career,
purpose,
and
pursuit”
Reuben
Vincent
declares. 
“This
is
me
just
taking
it
back
home,
back
to
the
basics;
hence,
naming
the
song
after
my
Grand
Cherokee
Jeep. 
“Grand
Cherry”
is
a
song
you
can
play
when
you
need
to
reconnect
with
who
you
are.” 

Reuben
Vincent’s
Jamla/Roc
Nation
debut
album, Love
Is
War,
is a
conceptual,
yet
subtly
constructed
project
that
will
place
him
at
the
forefront
of
debates
about
the
new
rap
greats.  Love
Is
War features
production 9^th Wonder, Young
Guru,
The
Soul
Council and
his
own
production,
and
features
guest
appearances
from
Rapsody,
Reason
(TDE),
Domani
and
Stacy
Barthe. 

15.
Gabi
Sklar
–
Lonely
Times

Source:Gabi
Sklar

Rising
pop
singer
and
songwriter
Gabi
Sklar returns
with
her
delightfully
catchy
new
single,
“Lonely
Times,”
the
lead
single
off
her
highly-anticipated
2024
debut
EP. 

Blossoming
with
Gabi’s
stunning
doo-wop
harmonies
and
buoyant
pop
production
by Anton
Goransson
(Ariana
Grande,
Raye,
Machine
Gun
Kelly), “Lonely
Times”
is
an
instant
ear-worm.
Gabi
elaborates
on
the
hook-laden
single: “I
found
myself
feeding
into
my
own
loneliness,
questioning
the
difference
between
time
spent
alone
versus
time
spent
lonely. These
are
lonely
times
but,
ironically,
we’re
far
from
being
alone.
We
just
choose
to
be.”

Capturing
the
hearts
of
millions
with
her
powerful
vocals
and
dynamic
songwriting,
23-year-old
Gabi
Sklar
has
quickly
emerged
as
one
of
pop’s
most
exciting
new
acts.
With
only
a
handful
of
singles
released
so
far,
the
New
York-based
singer
and
songwriter
already
has
a
committed
fanbase
–
3.6M TikTok followers
&
1.2M Instagram followers
– who
are
eager
to
hear
more.

Gabi
works
closely
with
Grammy
Award-winning
multi-platinum
producer
Tommy
Brown
at
Champagne
Therapy
Music
Group,
and
has
also
worked
with
legendary
songwriters
like
Diane
Warren,
Isabella
Sjostrand,
Sam
Romans,
LionChild,
Njomza,
Boy
Matthews,
and
8ae.
Continuing
her
evolution
into
undeniable
pop
stardom,
Gabi
has
been
actively
trained
by
vocal
coach
Don
Lawrence
(Lady
Gaga,
Mark
Ronson),
choreographer
Laurie
Ann
Gibson
(Lady
Gaga,
Diddy),
and
performance
coach
KJ
Rose
(Lil
Nas
X). 

16.
Emma
Zander
–
Not
A
Fairytale

Source:Emma
Zander
–
Topic

The
Los
Angeles
based,
alternative
pop
singer,
songwriter
and
storyteller

Emma
Zander has
shared
her
latest
single, “Not
A
Fairytale” produced
by
Jon
Lundin
(Point
North). 

From
the
dopamine
highs
to
the
devastating
mascara-stained
lows,
“Not
a
Fairytale”
tells
the
melancholic
tale
of
how
the
most
toxic
relationships
can
be
the
most
intoxicating.
The
reflective
track
follows
a
pair
who
meet
and
fall
quickly,
madly
in
love.
And
while
everything
appears
to
be
picture
perfect,
the
relationship
is
actually
full
of
cracks,
secrets,
and
lies… 

The
song
starts
with
a
slowed,
pop-dance
beat
evoking
a
sense
of
nostalgia
before
comparing
the
relationship
to
a
carousel
that
whirls
around
until
the
journey
comes
to
an
end.
This
palpable
and
poignant
song
stands
as
a
tragic
poem
about
a
once
beautiful
love
story,
set
to
an
infectious
beat
that
sweeps
listeners
into
a
dream
world
that
distorts
our
sense
of
reality. 

“It’s
easy
to
look
back
on
a
relationship
and
only
replay
the
fairytale
version.
Romanticizing
the
magical
moments,
we
live
in
a
world
that
celebrates
perfectionism” states
Emma.
“We
see
people’s
lives
and
make
up
a
fairy
tale
version
in
our
heads,
without
ever
really
knowing
the
pain
that
might
be
going
on
underneath.
“Not
a
Fairytale”
explores
what
happens
when
we
take
off
our
masks,
and
expose
the
real
truth.” 

Written
on
the
heels
of
an
emotional
breakup,
‘Not
a
Fairytale’
is
a
sexy,
moody
reckoning
with
what
was
real
and
what
was
purely
fantasy.
Through
the
writing
process,
Emma
was
able
to
recognize
the
reality
of
the
situation
for
what
it
was
–
Not
a
Fairytale
–
and
reclaim
her
power
by
taking
control
of
her
own
narrative.

“There’s
something
beautiful
about
reclaiming
a
story.
Taking
something
that
happened
to
you,
and
making
it
into
art,
authored
with
your
own
words,
your
own
voice,
your
own
unique
perspective.
To
me,
this
song
feels
like
a
reclamation
–
taking
ownership
of
your
own
story” shares
Emma. 

The
indie
pop
queen
will
be
dropping
a
short
film-esque,
cinematic
masterpiece
of
a music
video on Friday,
November
17.
The
gorgeous
yet
gut
wrenching
video
looks
back
at
the
complicated
romance
from
the
rearview
mirror
through
a
suspenseful,
dreamy
lens. 

Emma
is
no
stranger
to
eye-catching
theatrics.
She
self-produced,
styled
and
art
directed
her
music
video
for “Bad
Dream”
feat.
Jacob
Elordi which
premiered
on Entertainment
Tonight: Euphoria’s
Jacob
Elordi
Gets
Steamy
With
Emma
Zander
In
Her
Bad
Dream
Music
Video 

A
multi-hyphenate
artist,
Zander
also
works
as
a
ghostwriter
for
directors.
This
year
alone,
Emma
has
written
treatments
and
scripts
for Megan
Thee
Stallion,
Imagine
Dragons,
Cardi
B,
David
Guetta and
more.
With
a
passion
for
filmmaking
and
visual
storytelling,
she
loves
working
with
top
directors
and
helping
them
realize
their
vision.

Born
and
raised
in
New
York,
Emma
moved
to
the
West
Coast
to
pursue
music
after
graduating
from NYU
Tisch
School
of
the
Arts for
Musical
Theatre.
Her
introspective
songwriting
and
ethereal
vocals
have
garnered
major
attention
in
the
EDM
world,
as
she
performed
at
and
even
wrote
the
theme
song
for Electric
Daisy
Carnival
Las
Vegas. As
a
featured
vocalist
and
top-line
writer,
Zander
has
appeared
on Bryce
Vine’s rap
track, “Bella”,
hailing
over 30
million+ streams
and
counting,
and Corporate
Slackrs’
song
“Wasted
Love”
(out
on
Tiësto’s
Musical
Freedom). 

Her
music
has
also
been
featured
on Netflix, as
she
penned
the
theme
song
for
the
reality
show Temptation
Island while
her
single
‘Beautiful
Regret’
was
recently
featured
in
the
popular
show Sex/Life. But
it’s
her
own
edgy
pop
records
and
self-produced
videos
that
not
only
solidify
her
identity
as
an
artist,
but
a
powerhouse
female
voice
of
her
generation. 

17.
Fly
Skinz
–
Road
Runner

Source:Fly
SkinzTV

On
the
heels
of
his
October
smash
single
“What’s
Smoke,”
produced
by
Don
Cannon,
Chicago
rapper
Fly
Skinz
continues
his
red-hot
momentum
with
“Road
Runner.”

“Road
Runner”
is
dominated
by
a
low-note
piano
bassline
as
Skinz
peppers
the
track
with
his
signature
animated
flow.
He
reminds
listeners
that
the
best
way
to
make
more
money
is
to
diversify
your
revenue
streams.
In
that
perpetual
paper
chase,
Skinz
is
willing
to
hit
the
road
to
support
his
hustle.
He
manages
to
do
this
all
while
touching
down
in
major
cities,
making
a
name
for
himself
as
a
road
runner. 

“Road
Runner”
and
the
aforementioned
“What’s
Smoke”
are
both
precursors
to
Skinz’
forthcoming
album,
Godfidence,
arriving
on
November
17th.
The
anticipated
project
will
bookend
a
busy
year
for
the
indie
rapper. 

18.
Lakeyah
–
No
Hesitation

Source:Lakeyah

Quality
Control’s
“Female
Goat,”
affectionately
known
as Lakeyah,
returns
with
her
fiery
new
single
“No
Hesitation.”
Listen HERE via Quality
Control
Music/Motown
Records. The
hard-hitting
track
follows
on
from
her
summer
smash
“WANT
EM
HOOD.” 

Right
out
the
gate, Lakeyah stacks
flex
on
top
of
flex,
leaving
little
doubt
that
she
lives
up
to
the
song’s
title: “If
I
want
it,
I’ma
cop
it
wit
no
hesitation/He
got
a
bag
then
he
gon’
drop
it
wit
no
hesitation/I
cut
‘em
off,
b***h
I
got
options,
ain’t
no
hesitation/I’m
that
b***h,
so
I
can
pop
it
wit
no
hesitation.” 

From
there,
ominous
piano
keys
and
spaced
out
effects
set
the
stage
for Lakeyah’s
gritty,
unadulterated
bars.
The
accompanying
video,
directed
by
20K
Visuals,
provides
a
case
and
point
as
to
why
the
Milwaukee-bred
rapper
feels
the
need
to
shed
any
hesitation
and
truly
express
how
she
feels.
Watch HERE. 

“No
Hesitation”
was
first
teased
on Instagram a
few
weeks
ago
and
has
continued
to
climb
online.
The
timely
release
arrives
on
the
heels
of The
Really
Her
Tour with BIA and Lebra
Jolie,
which
made
landfall
in
major
markets
across
the
country
including
Los
Angeles,
New
York,
Dallas,
and
more. 

Lakeyah’s
latest
offering
adds
to
a
busy
year
for
the
young
star.
The
Midwest
mainstay
graced
the
cover
of PREME
Magazine back
in
July.
Then,
she
hosted MuzicSwipe’s
private
event
to
launch
their
new
in-app
feature,
“Swipe
Royalty”;
partnered
with
Google
Pixel
and
Mass
Appeal
to
remix
five
classic
songs
to
celebrate
50
years
of
hip-hop
with
their PixTape project;
headlined
the
2023
installment
of CultureCon
L.A.,
and
even
carved
out
time
to
rejoin
the
cast
of
BET+’s
unscripted
reality
series
“The
Impact
Atlanta”
for
season
two. 

19.
Toure
–
Wild
Wild
West

Source:West
Philly
Toure

West
Philly’s
sensation,
TOURE,
is
on
an
unstoppable
marathon
of
releasing
new
work.
Today
he
follows
up
with
a
new
music
video
for
“Wild
Wild
West”
from
his
recent
project,
Life
Of
The
Party
via
DOPE
Records. Stream Life
Of
The
Party – HERE.

Posted
up
in
different
parts
of
Europe,
the
music
video
for “Wild
Wild
West” is
an
introspective
representation
of TOURE as
he
continues
to
level
up
his
life.
While
he
travels
the
world
to
experience
new
things,
his
lyrics
candidly
flow
about
how
far
he’s
come
as
a
recording
artist.
Sampling Kehlani’s hit
song, “Nights
Like
This”,
the
somber
snare
production
allows TOURE’s lyricsm
to
dominate
as
he
spits,
“When
I
was
growing
up,
now
they
say
I’m
blowing
up.
Now
I’m
getting
motion,
the
money
ain’t
never
slowing
up.”

Carving
out
his
own
lane
with
his
uncontainable
momentum, TOURE uses
his
lyrics
to
manifest
his
success.
This
music
video
follows
the
visual
for “My
Raf”,
a
standout
from
his
latest
project Life
Of
The
Party which
has
crossed
over
2M
streams
in
less
than
a
month. The
Source praised, “With
his
unique
sound
and
magnetic
presence,
TOURE
continues
to
solidify
his
place
in
the
music
industry,
and
“My
Raf”
is
yet
another
testament
to
his
talent
and
dedication.”

Life
Of
The
Party is
an
engrossing
project
that
evokes
reflection
and
hard-earned
celebration.
Checking
in
at
12
tracks,
it
is
an
exhibition
for
agile
rhymes,
searing
belief
and
songwriting
versatility. TOURE opens
with “Lost
It
All
Before,” as
he
stitches
block
memories
into
an
emotive
soundscape
for
a
map
of
where
he’s
been
and
where
he’s
going.
Skittering
across
the
frenetic
percussion
and
pensive
guitar
of “My
Raff,” he
delivers
a
rumination
on
success
and
the
isolation
that
usually
comes
with
it.
Then
on
the
focus
song “Lifestyle
Vicious” featuring
Grammy
award-winning
artist Vory [Beyonce,
Jay
Z,
Kanye
West,
Meek
Mill],
his
vocal
tone
does
gymnastics
as
he
contrasts
the
experiences
of
his
ruthless
past
to
his
rich
present
and
the
intersectionality
between
it
all.
Other
features
on
the
project
include Kie, YP
Slumpboy, Yung
Bleu,
and Zoey
Dollaz.
Check
out
the
full
tracklisting
below.

About
the
release, TOURE reflected,
“With
this
project
I’m
giving
you
turn-up
energy
from
all
the
fun
I’m
having.
Instead
of
using
my
pain
to
make
a
record,
I’m
using
the
joy.”
He
continued
to
share,
“I’m
done
competing
with
the
artists
from
my
city,
I’m
trying
to
compete
with
the
world.” 

Leading
up
to
this
project, TOURE took
a
captivating
leap
by
collaborating
with
another
melodious
artist
for
the
very
first
time
on “Room
303” featuring Yung
Bleu  [Drake,
Chris
Brown,
2
Chainz]
which
was
released
to
much
success.
Upon
arrival,
it
permeated
playlists
across
all
streaming
platforms
including Most
Necessary on
Spotify, New
In
HipHop on
Apple
Music, Brand
New
Music on
Amazon, Trendsetters
HipHop on
Pandora,
and New
East
Coast on
Tidal,
amongst
many
more.
During
the
chorus, Yung
Bleu’s signature
vibrato
sensually
glides
over
guitar-laden HitKidd production
[GloRilla,
Megan
Thee
Stallion,
Gloss
Up]. TOURE’s charm
flows
through
each
verse
as
he
invites
his
muse
back
to
his
hotel
room
to
romantically
rekindle
their
flame.

This
marks
his
third
project
in
11
months,
pushing
him
to
the
forefront
of
the
conversation
on
emerging
artists
to
watch.
In
a
recent
interview
with Talk
Of
The
Town he
shared
his
insights,
“Independent
artists,
without
a
fanbase
–
I
want
to
buy
into
you,
you
got
to
sell
yourself.
I
remember
the
beginning
of
Future
dropping
project
after
project
after
project.
That
shit
builds
your
character.
Then
you
end
up
with
12
singles
that
you
could
go
perform
that
people
actually
know
when
you
put
out
a
lot
of
music.
When
you
put
out
one
single,
you
go
on
stage,
do
that
one
song,
and
nobody
knows
the
rest
of
your
set.”

TOURE’s recent
accomplishments
include
him
being
featured
in Footlocker and Nike’s Philadelphia
campaign
celebrating
50
Years
Of
HipHop.
He
also
shined
in
an
eye-opening
freestyle
on Bars
On
I-95 showcasing
his
expertise
with
wordplay.
Additionally,
he
achieved
a
sold-out
headline
concert
at
the
iconic
Theatre
of
Living
Arts
presented
by DOPE
Shows in
partnership
with Live
Nation.
Proving
himself
as
a
leading
force
in
Philadelphia’s
rap
culture,
he
performed
for
1.5
hours
boasting
an
impressive
catalog
and
undeniable
mainstream
appeal. TOURE floated
through
track
after
track
including
“Out
West”
from World
Toure,
“A.T.R.N.”
from Only
4
The
Trenches, “Game
Time”
from Hood
Poetry,
“Kisha”
from ALL
I
WANTED
WAS
EVERYTHING,
and
closed
out
the
show
with
“Federal”
as
the
crowd
roared.
After
attending
the
spectacle, Secret
Philadelphia praised,
“To
not
only
bring
people
together
like
one
big
melting
pot,
but
to
also
create
that
kind
of
vibe
is
downright
powerful.”

The
impact
of
his
previous
EP, ALL
I
WANTED
WAS
EVERYTHING, was
immediate
upon
release,
catapulting
to
the
Top
40
on
the
Apple
Music
HipHop
Albums
Chart.
High-profile
endorsements
poured
in
from Armani
White, James
Harden, Meek
Mill, Tee
Grizzley, Tierra
Whack, Wallo267,
and
more
applauding
his
unique
style
of
storytelling
from
the
trenches.
The
EP
plays
out
like
an
audio
map
that
guides
you
through
all
of TOURE’s songwriting
multitudes.
Tracks
like
“KISHA”
exude
swagger
and
confidence,
while
“AIN’T
WANNA
LEAVE” 
delves
into
raw
emotion,
featuring
a
poignant
collaboration
with EST
Gee.
His mastery
of
entrancing
melodies
glisten
brilliantly
over
“Can
I
F*ck
Again”
as
his
lyrical
prowess
create
a
blueprint
for
pursuing
an
ex.
Then
on
“I
Got
U”
he
takes
inspiration
from
the
cult-classic
video
game Grand
Theft
Auto,
reflecting
on
his
rich
lifestyle
with
his
raps. 

Before
this
impressive
journey, TOURE had
already
released
a
series
of
compelling
bodies
of
work,
including Hood
Poetry (2022), Only
4
The
Trenches (2021),
and World
Toure (2018). 
Stay
tuned
to TOURE’s remarkable
growth
as
an
artist
as
his
presence
continues
to
expand,
solidifying
his
status
as
a
formidable
talent
to
watch. 

20.
Skylar
Simone
–
Miss
You
Most
(At
Christmas
Time)

Source:Skylar
Simone

Skylar Simone,
the
Los
Angeles-based
singer,
songwriter,
and
multi-instrumentalist
who
premiered
her
rendition
of “Miss
You
Most
(At
Christmas
Time)”
one
year
ago,
re-introduces
the
single
+
video
for
a
new
holiday
season,
available
at
all
platforms
via
Def
Jam
Recordings.  
 
Composed
by
Mariah
Carey
and
Walter
Afanasieff, “Miss
You
Most
(At
Christmas
Time)” originated
on
Mariah’s Merry
Christmas album
(1994),
one
of
the
best-selling
holiday
albums
in
pop
history.  Skylar has
succeeded
in
making
the
timeless
ballad
all
her
own
for
a
new
generation.  
 
Skylar has
amassed over
29
million YouTube
views
and over
35
million streams
across
all
digital
platforms,
as
her
music
resonates
with
listeners
and
new
fans
around
the
world. 
With
a
repertoire
of
new
tracks
under
her
belt
–
including
“In
&
Out,”
“Pedestal,”
“Permission,”
“Shiver,”
and
“Someone
Who
Cares”
– Skylar is
currently
putting
the
finishing
touches
on
a
new
EP
due
for
release
in
2024.

21.
Elmiene
–
Marking
My
Time
(BADBADBADNOTGOOD
Edit)

Source:Elmiene

Following
the
release
of
his
latest
EP, Marking
My
Time, via
Polydor/Def
Jam
Recordings,
Elmiene
returns
to
share
the
rework
of
his
EP’s
title
track
from
BADBADNOTGOOD.
 
This
new
iteration
of
“Marking
My
Time”
sees
Elmiene’s
smoldering
vocals
complemented
by
the
trailblazing
jazz
collective’s
vision
of
the
song’s
instrumentation.
The
edit
recasts
the
original
version
of
“Marking
My
Time”
in
a
haze
of
70s
psychedelia,
R&B,
and
alternative
jazz,
showcasing
Elmiene’s
astounding
vocal
versatility.
 
Co-written
with
Jamie
Woon
and
James
Vincent
McMorrow,
“Marking
My
Time,”
debuted
on Later…On
Jools
Holland). Marking
My
Time is
the
follow-up
to
his
impressive
debut
EP El-Mean,
which
was
released
independently
this
past
spring,
and
was
praised
by
Line
Of
Best
Fit,
stating
Elmiene
as
“one
of
the
year’s
most
exciting
forward-thinking
R&B
talents.”On Marking
My
Time,
listeners
find
the
British
artist
building
on
his
signature
sound
that
“glazes
over
you
like
a
sunny
autumn
afternoon,”
as
noted
by Ebony recently.
In
making
the
EP,
Elmiene
worked
with
innovators
like
DJ
Dahi,
Jim-E
Stack,
Sampha,
Syd,
Courage,
Lil
Silva,
and
more.
 
Speaking
on
this
body
of
work,
Elmiene
says,
“The
general
theme
of
this
project
is trying
to
mark
my
time
not
in
terms
of
history
but
just
for
me
personally,
so
I
don’t
get lost.
Almost
making
a
checkpoint
to
anchor
myself.
Even
sonically
it’s
like
I’m
marking my
stamp
that
I
put
on
things.
Because
I’m
so
deep
in
looking
back
behind
me,
I
always found
myself
stumbling
over
what’s
gonna
happen
next.
So
when
my
life
started speeding
up
massively,
I
had
to
learn
how
to
keep
an
eye
on
both
sides
–
appreciating the
past
in
order
to
do
the
future
the
right
way
and
do
it
justice.”
 
Despite
having
only
released
a
handful
of
songs,
the
21-year-old,
Oxford-based
artist
has
already
made
waves
in
the
music
scene.
His
2021
track
“Golden”
went
viral
after
Benji
B
handpicked
it
to
soundtrack
Virgil
Abloh’s
final
Louis
Vuitton
show.
He
was
invited
again
by
Benji
to
perform
alongside
Robert
Glasper
and
Yasiin
Bey
for
Louis
Vuitton
in
Paris,
Elmiene’s
first
live
show
ever.
Since
then,
he
has
appeared
on
critically
acclaimed
albums
by
Stormzy
and
Lil
Silva,
performed
at
Glastonbury,
and
made
his
TV
debut
on
Later…
With
Jools
Holland.
 
Already
known
for
his
captivating
live
performances,
Elmiene
tickets
continue
to
stay
in
high
demand.
This
year
alone,
he
has
sold
out
four
headline
shows
in
London
and
concluded
his
North
American
tour
with
stops
in
Toronto,
New
York
City,
and
Los
Angeles.
The
allure
of
his
live
sets
is
clear
from
his COLORS appearance,
where
he
played
an
unplugged
version
of
fan
favorite
“Endless
No
Mores.”
The
platform
likened
his
blend
of
soothing
vocals
and
poetic
songwriting
with
“the
magic
of
D’Angelo
mixed
with
Sampha.”
Recently,
Vogue
described
him
as
“set
to
take
over
in
2023”,
Benji
B
nominated
him
to
appear
in
GQ’s
“your
favourite
artists
favourite
artist”,
Pigeons
&
Planes
included
him
on
their
“best
new
artists”
list,
and
Crack
declared,
“Elmiene
is
preparing
for
the
next
chapter.”
 
Listen
to
the
rework
above
and
stream Marking
My
Time out
now.

22.
070
Shake
&
Ken
Carson
–
Natural
Habitat

Source:070
Shake

070
Shake
shares
“Natural
Habitat,”
the
second
offering
from
her
forthcoming
album,
featuring
a
verse
from
Opium
Records’
Ken
Carson. Accompanying
the
single’s
release
is
a
visual
directed
by Machine
Operated,
which
provides
color
to
the
song’s
monochromatic
feeling.

The
anticipation
for
this
single
has
steadily
built
over
2023
after
Shake
previewed
it
at
a
series
of
performances
this
year
that
include
Coachella,
SXSW,
and
Governors
Ball.
Ken
has
cited
his
admiration
for
Shake
in
a
handful
of
interviews
throughout
the
year,
building
further
excitement
for
this
collaboration.

“Natural
Habitat”
follows
the
album’s
lead
single,
“Black
Dress,”
Shake’s
first
solo
single
of
2023.
The
Dave
Hamelin-produced
single
arrived
alongside
a
visual
from
her
frequent
music
video
collaborator
Noah
Lee
(“Nice
To
Have,”
“Skin
and
Bones“).

Since
her
debut
in
2016,
070
Shake
has
firmly
established
herself
as
a
truly
one-of-a-kind
artist.
She
defies
categorization,
effortlessly
blending
elements
of
hip-hop,
electronic,
and
pop
music
to
convey
profound
emotional
messages
through
a
distinctively
futuristic
lens.
She
stands
alone
as
an
artist
who
resists
classification,
with
a
sound
that
is
entirely
her
own
and
unlike
anything
ever
heard
before,
both
in
the
past
and
the
present.

Listen
to
“Natural
Habitat”
above,
and
stay
tuned
for
more
from
070
Shake
coming
soon.

23.
Ralo
–
First
Day
Out

Source:Ralo
Famerica

Marking
a
major
moment
five-years-in-the-making,
acclaimed
Atlanta
rap
powerhouse Ralo makes
his
anxiously
awaited
comeback
today.
He
just
dropped
off
his “First
Day
Out” single
and
broke
the
news
of
his
official
signing
to 300
Entertainment!

The
song
signals
the
beginning
of
the
next
chapter
for
the
rapper,
who
was
just
released
from
prison
this
past
Wednesday,
November
8^th.
On
the
track,
piano
pierces
through
thick
808s
as
his
signature
delivery
rings
out.
Introspective
and
thoughtful
rhymes
give
way
to
a
promise
as
he
urges, “I’d
die
for
this
shit,
I
swear
to
God
I
will,” before
he
assures, “Don’t
you
ask
me
who
I
choose,
‘cause
I
choose
the
Lord.”

About
the
song, Ralo revealed,
“I’ve
seen
since
I’ve
been
incarcerated
nearly
6
years
everybody
choosing
sides
and
becoming
allies
with
one
another,
and
I
just
wanted
to
acknowledge
that
fact
that
I
chose
to
love
over
it
all.
I
chose
to
love
over
the
streets.
I
chose
to
love
over
everything
that
has
happened
in
the
world.
So
I
wanted
to
highlight
that
because
there’s
a
lot
of
wickedness
going
on…A
lot
of
people
trying
to
sabotage
one
another
and
trying
to
knock
each
other
down
so
they
can
stand
over
the
next
man.
I
just
wanted
the
world
to
know
I’m
satisfied,
I’m
humble.
I’m
appreciative,
and
I’m
grateful
for
what
I
got.
I’m
happy
with
everything
I’ve
accomplished
thus
far
and
I
hope
to
keep
continuing
to
build.”

Regarding Ralo’s
signing, 300
Entertainment Co-Presidents Rayna
Bass and Selim
Bouab said,“The
first
time
you
hear Ralo,
you
never
forget
him.
There’s
pain
and
raw
truth
in
his
voice,
and
it
cuts
deep.
He’s
quietly
left
an
imprint
on
rap,
and
so
many
fans
have
been
counting
the
days
to
this
moment.
He’s
going
to
deliver
with
the
best
music
of
his
career
so
far.
We
promise
it
was
worth
the
wait,
and
we’re
honored
to
be
part
of
his
return.”

Ralo has
undeniably
left
his
imprint
on
the
culture
with
an
unwavering
string
of
impactful
projects.
Since
emerging
from
Atlanta
in
2015,
he
has
captivated
audiences
with
his Diary
of
the
Streets mixtape
series.
Along
the
way,
he
collaborated
with
everyone
from Future and YoungBoy
Never
Broke
Again to Gucci
Mane and Lil
Baby.
Additionally,
he
made
appearances
on Young
Thug’s
acclaimed I’m
Up mixtape
and Birdman’s Before
Anythang
(Original
Motion
Picture
Soundtrack).
Simultaneously,
he
incited
the
applause
of The
FADER, HYPEBEAST, Complex, XXL,
and
more.
While
away
since
2018,
he
made
his
prolific
presence
felt
with Free
Ralo, Conspiracy, Political
Prisoner,
and 97
Months.

Now,
he’s
back
with “First
Day
Out” and
much
more
to
come.

24.
Rick
Ross
&
Meek
Mill
–
Too
Good
To
Be
True

Source:Rick
Ross

TOO
GOOD
TO
BE
TRUE
has
arrived.
The
long-awaited
collaboration
between
9x
GRAMMY®
Award-nominated,
multi-platinum
iconic
rapper
and
Luc
Belaire
mogul
Rick
Ross
and
multi-platinum,
chart-topping
rap
superstar
Meek
Mill
is
out
today.

An
album
that
represents
a
full
circle
moment
between
the
dynamic
duo
and
has
been
eagerly
awaited
due
to
the
outsized
talents
of
its
creators. TOO
GOOD
TO
BE
TRUE is
destined
to
make
an
impact
on
the
culture
with
its
original
sound
and
earnest
lyrics
exemplified
by
the
first
two
voraciously
consumed
tracks,
“Shaq
&
Kobe”
and
“Lyrical
Eazy” The
next
single
from
the
project,
“Go
to
Hell”
is
another
hit
and
features
an
iconic
sample
from
Tears
For
Fears. 

Ross and Meek have
integrated
an
impressive
line-up
of
star-power
on
the
album
with
special
guests
including DJ
Khaled, Fabolous, French
Montana, Future, Jeremih, Teyana
Taylor, The-Dream, Vory, Wale and
the
legend
himself, Shaquille
O’Neal with Dame
D.O.L.L.A.

Touching
culture,
the
guys
took
over Apple
Music’s
Rap
Life Radio
with
Ebro,
discussing
various
topics
on Complex’s
360 With
Speedy
Norman
and
shared
their
all-time
favorites
with GOAT
Talk.
Tonight,
Rick
Ross
and
Meek
Mill
will
hit
the
stage
at TheTonight
Show
Starring
Jimmy
Fallon for
a
showstopping
performance
of
“Shaq
&
Kobe.”
Be
sure
to
tune
in!

TOO
GOOD
TO
BE
TRUE establishes
a
new
standard
of
excellence
in
hip-hop. 

25.
2
Chainz
&
Lil
Wayne
–
Long
Story
Short

Source:2
Chainz

Multi-platinum,
Grammy
Award®-winning
rappers 2
Chainz and
his
long-time
friend
and
collaborator Lil
Wayne keep
the
pressure
high
in
the
run-up
to
the November
17^th arrival
of
their
new
album, WELCOME
2

COLLEGROVE,
with
the
release
of
a
new
advance
single, “Long
Story
Short,”
available
at
all
platforms  via
Def
Jam
Recordings.  
 
On
Monday
night,
November
13^th, 2
Chainz and Lil
Wayne will
perform “Long
Story
Short” on Jimmy
Kimmel
Live!  “Long
Story
Short” follows
up “Presha,” the
album’s
first
advance
single
released
last
month,
which
the
duo
premiered
on The
Tonight
Show
starring
Jimmy
Fallon. 
Watch
the
live
performance HERE.
Watch
their
interview
with
Jimmy HERE.
 

WELCOME
2
COLLEGROVE is
the
long-awaited
sequel
to ColleGrove,
their
first
groundbreaking
collaborative
album
(2016). 
ColleGrove
is
a
portmanteau
of
Chainz’
hometown,
College
Park,
Georgia;
and
Wayne’s
hometown,
Hollygrove,
Louisiana.

2
Chainz and Lil
Wayne –
both
rap
royalty
in
their
own
right
–
have
been
close
friends
and
collaborators
for
nearly
two
decades,
since
Wayne
first
showed
up
in
2007
as
a
feature
on
the
street
classic
“Duffle
Bag
Boy”
by
Playaz
Circle. 
The
single
hit
#2
on
the Billboard Rap
chart
and
Top
15
on
the
Hot
100. 
Other
collabs
by
Chainz
and
Wayne
over
the
years
have
included
the
RIAA-certified
platinum
tracks
“Rich
As
Fuck”
and
Juicy
J’s
strip
club
anthem
“Bandz
a
Make
Her
Dance.”
 
Over
the
course
of
his
legendary
career, 2
Chainz has
sold over
10
million albums
globally
and
amassed over

11.5
billion
streams.  Lil
Wayne has
cemented
his
legacy
forever
as
“one
of
the
best-selling
artists
of
all
time,”
tallying
sales
in
excess
of 100
million records
worldwide
with35
million albums
and 90
million
digital
tracks
sold
in
the
United
States
alone.
 
Visit https://shop.2chainz.com/ for
updates
on
exclusive WELCOME
2
COLLEGROVE merch,
customizable
lithographs,
limited
edition
autographed
CDs,
and
more.

26.
BJ
The
Chicago
Kid
–
Gravy

Source:BJ
THE
CHICAGO
KID

7X
GRAMMY-Nominated
singer/songwriter
BJ
The
Chicago
Kid
delivers
the
jaunty,
feel-good
project
of
the
year.
The
collaborative
album, Gravy, with
super-producer
Yeti
Beats
(Doja
Cat,
Burna
Boy)
is
available
everywhere
today
along
with
the
album’s
focus
track,
“Never
Change”
with
the
legendary
Philip
Bailey
of
Earth,
Wind
&
Fire.
The
refreshing
project
comes
out
alongside
and
in
tandem
with
the
announcement
of
Yeti’s
new
label,
Reach
The
World
Records,
a
joint
venture
in
partnership
with
RCA
Records.

“We’re
thrilled
to
partner
with
Yeti
Beats
and
Reach
the
World,”
shares
John
Fleckenstein,
COO
at
RCA
Records.
“We
have
always
admired
BJ
The
Chicago
Kid
as
a
trailblazer
with
his
blend
of
R&B,
pop,
and
soul.
We
are
proud
to
kick
off
this
new
relationship
with
Yeti
by
bringing
BJ’s
next
chapter
to
the
world.”