It’s evident that Justin Bieber is working on his new album. It appears that he surprised everyone recently with the release of a new single titled “I Feel Funny,” which was intended as a humorous rap song. As well as the song, it was accompanied by a simple phone shot video from Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett, which showed Bieber and Don Toliver enjoying themselves on the set of a forthcoming video for an upcoming song. On Wednesday, April 29, the Canadian singer and his Houston counterpart will release Bieber’s first official release in 2022, “Honest.”. Naturally, the accompanying video was also created, along with Bennett, in keeping with the collaboration’s glorious vibes that are sure to remain well into the summer months.
Bieber has only been recording music since his sixth studio album Justice dropped a year ago. With subsequent upgrades, that project featured 25 songs and a host of artists, such as Khalid, Daniel Caesar, The Kid LAROI, Lil Uzi Vert, Burna Boy, Jaden, Chance the Rapper, DaBaby, Quavo, and more. The album’s first week of release saw 154,000 album equivalent units sold, earning Justin Bieber his eighth number one ranking on Billboard 200. Additionally, Justice has been awarded Gold and Platinum awards around the world, including one Platinum award in the United States. After releasing 2021, Justin Bieber released a gospel EP titled Freedom weeks after Justice.
Throughout his career, Bieber has contributed his unique vocal style to songs such as Omah Lay “Attention,” DJ Khaled “LET IT GO,” Wizkid “Essence (Remix),” Migos “What You See,” Bryson Tiller “lonely Christmas,” BEAM “SUNDOWN,” Juice WRLD “Wandered To LA,” and Kehlani “up at night.” Together with Toliver, they collaborated on Skrillex’s genre-bending “Don’t Go.”
During the past two years, Southside has teamed up with Doe Boy for the highly acclaimed Demons R Us, featuring additional collaborations with Swae Lee, Trippie Redd, Lil Uzi Vert, Chief Keef, 42 Dugg, and more. In the years since then, he has remained a top producer of hip hop, lending his skills to projects like King Combs “Holdin Me Down,” ),” G Herbo “Statement,” Lil Wayne “These Hoes,” Gucci Mane “Rich Nigga Shit,” EST Gee “Capitol 1,” Roddy Ricch “thailand,” City Girls “Pussy Talk (RemixPolo G “Unapologetic,” Gunna “poochie gown,” NLE Choppa “Trap Phone” and Babyface Ray “6 Mile Show.”
Southside surprised the masses with a new track of his own today (April 21). Entitled “Hold That Heat,” the single features Travis Scott and Future, both of whom match the song’s energetic intensity with ease. It is also accompanied by a visually pleasing video that fans are sure to enjoy.
As well as Future’s latest contribution, he will be dropping plenty of his own material. Announcing the release of his next record on April 29, he announced it would only be available on the 29th. ‘Worst Day,’ inspired by Valentine’s Day, is already the start of his campaign. Future will follow up his eighth studio album High Off Life, a 21-song effort featuring contributions from Drake, Lil Durk, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Meek Mill, and Lil Baby.
After the tragedy at last year’s Astroworld Festival that left ten people dead, Travis Scott has slowly been making his way back into the spotlight. It seems that signs around Coachella have been promoting Scott’s long-awaited album Utopia, meaning that his return could be sooner than we thought.
A few days ago, Tee Grizzley dropped his latest project, Half Tee Half Beast, which includes 17 tracks and contributions from Baby Grizzley and Lakeyah. A new video from Detroit’s talent yesterday (April 20) followed a release of his new song “G7,” produced by J.R. Rotem. The song is an honest reflection of his experience on the streets and the ups and downs that come along with current success:
The accompanying video for “G7” features Tee Grizzley living each moment to the fullest, and his family and crew are right there beside him. The show shows him displaying some artillery, dropping stacks of money in the studio, delivering bars while driving behind a convoy of powerful vehicles, and much more.
Additionally, Tee Grizzley recently signed a deal with esports lifestyle brand XSET. What makes that partnership so outstanding, is the fact that it was officially signed virtually from within the confines of a Grand Theft Auto server:
The following is an official statement by Grizzley regarding the new venture:
“I am thrilled to join XSET and continue the expansion of Grizzley Gang Gaming. Gaming has always been fun for me, but now it means so much more to me. My experience has taught me that this industry can help change lives and I cannot wait to offer more opportunity to people who have faced challenges and adversity like I have.”
As you know, Benny The Butcher’s critically acclaimed Tana Talk series reached its fourth installment last month, featuring 12 songs and contributions from Stove God Cooks, J. Cole, Boldy James, 38 Spesh, Diddy, as well as Griselda cohorts Conway The Machine and Westside Gunn, who contributed bars to “Guerrero” and “Tyson vs. Ali,” and respectively.
Earlier this week (April 20), Benny just released a new video from Tana Talk 4 for “Bust A Brick Nick,” a track produced by Alchemist that features the Buffalo rapper rapping about his detractors, getting shot, and money, among other topics:
A clip for “Bust A Brick Nick” is below, which features Kat, Tony Deniro, and Blu, along with Benny The Butcher somewhere in the desert. In addition to a private jet, beautiful women carrying suitcases, Benny riding his high-end whip, and much more, viewers are treated to various shots throughout the movie.
Tana Talk 4 follows on from the successful Tana Talk series as well as other fantastic works from Benny The Butcher, including Burden of Proof, The Plugs I Met 2, and Pyrex Picasso. Benny explained how he has continued to improve his craft in a previous interview:
I’m consistent. My consistency has increased. Even though I felt my talents were excellent, when you’re doing what you’re doing at the street level, your focus isn’t entirely there. I get a hundred percent of my attention doing this for a living.”
FKA Twigs unveiled her debut mix tape CAPRISONGS in January, which included 17 genre-bending songs alongside help from artists including Pa Salieu, The Weeknd, Shygirl, Rema, Daniel Caesar, Jorja Smith, Unknown T, and more. Until now, the project has produced visually stimulating visuals for tracks such as “ride the dragon,” “tears in the club,” “meta angel,” “darjeeling,” “jealousy,” and “papi bones.”
Besides that, FKA twigs released a video yesterday (April 19) for “oh my love,” a Jason Scheff and El Guincho -produced track, which is accompanied by messages from Abigail Sakari and Suzannah Pettigrew detailing their experience of being on the wrong side of an inconsistent and lopsided relationship:
Featuring lo-fi footage of FKA Twigs having her nails done at a salon, Aidan Zamiri’s accompanying clip offers a lesson in self-care.
Relatedly, twigs recently released a short film called PLAYSCAPE, which has coincided with this year’s International Woolmark Prize, a prize that honors designers around the world (previous winners includeKarl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent). Below explains said film:
“Directed by FKA Twigs and creatively directed by Zak Group with choreography by Juliano Nunes, here is the final Lookbook for the IWP2022 collection including Ahluwalia, Jordan Dalah, EGONLAB, Peter Do, MMUSOMAXWELL, RUI and Saul Nash. Isamu Noguchi’s concept of play as a catalyst for creativity inspired Playscape, which merged elements of fashion, dance, and music.”
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