As a rapper, NBA YoungBoy has without a doubt been one of the most consistent rappers that have ever lived – and he is just 23 years old. In terms of the amount and rate of music he drops, he probably has the biggest fan base on the planet. This is because he releases so much information at such an incredible rate. Although the fact that YB is not willing to leave his fans hungry may seem terrible to some, he is not willing to do anything like that. There is no doubt that that is one of the most admirable characteristics about him and should be commended in any way possible. It is a suitable way to mark the beginning of the new year for the “Broken Hearted” rapper, who has brought the new year in the way he intended. Today (Jan. 6) the rapper released his debut album I Rest My Case.
This is the latest release from NBA YoungBoy. Judging from the looks of it, he isn’t showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. In addition, judging from the way that he is releasing it, he has no intention of ever letting up. It is his first official studio album since he signed with Motown Records in October of last year, and it marks his first independent release. In only the last year, YoungBoy was able to debut six projects on the Billboard Top 200 charts, including five solo efforts and one collaborative effort with DaBaby (Better Than You). The Last Slimeto charted four top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 in 2022, which is more top 10 albums than any other act on the chart that year. He also released four projects over the last two months, which include REALER 2, The Last Slimeto, 3800 Degrees and Ma I Got A Family.
This one is going to be a tough one for NBA YoungBoy, who possesses 19 records under his belt, but he is sure to set the bar high for fans worldwide by going it alone. The good news is that this will not be the last time we hear from Young Buck musically this year, instead we can expect many more.
As you may recall, Jessie Reyez released YESSIE back in September. It is a collection of 11 songs w/ a single guest appearance from 6LACK on “FOREVER.” During the past few days, the Toronto-born singer has been sharing the official music video for the recently released track. Featuring Reyez performing over Pomo’s production, the new visual was directed by Dane Collison, showing the duo spending some quality time outdoors as they sing over the beat.
The previous full-length release from Jessie Reyez was the year 2020’s BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US. The 14 tracks that made up that project included features from Eminem and 6LACK, as well as some original material. Approximately one month after “Promises” was released, Jessie Reyez would follow up with an official deluxe edition of the album, incorporating three new songs and featuring collaborations with Rico Nasty, Melii, JID, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. Aside from her own music, Jessie Reyez has been featured on a number of recent tracks including “more than i should” with Kehlani and “Courtside” with DVSN.
Over the course of 2022, 6LACK has contributed guest verses on a number of other collaborations, including most recently, “Tell Me It’s Over” featuring Jacquees “Hold Me” featuring Rema, “Nothing More” featuring Calvin Harris, “Ain’t No Way” featuring Denzel Curry.
On Friday, the 18th of December, Argentina took home the victory against France in the final of the 2022 World Cup. There may have been more than one reason why the South American team triumphed over the European team, but there was still plenty to be happy about, including Lil Baby releasing his latest music video for the occasion.
With the help of Budweiser, the Atlanta rapper Lil Baby delivered a video featuring a breathtaking action-packed clip highlighting FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), along with his single, “The World Is Yours to Take.” This song also features a performance by Tears for Fears, an English pop band from the 1980s. “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” was their 1985 hit single, which Nas sampled in 2001 to create the track, which incorporates the sample into the whole arrangement. There is a video in which Baby raps, “I am my own greatest bet, I’m by far one of the hardest workers and the biggest believer in practice makes perfect.” No matter how much water you accumulate, just keep thirsty. It took a lot to get us here. We broke curses.”
The visuals for the video were created by Canadian-born filmmaker Director X, who sends Baby into FIFA World Cup stadiums throughout the clip. As the 28-year-old artist Lil Baby pauses in the music video to speak with Brazilian musician Papatinho and Argentine rapper Paulo Londra, the video portrays several scenes of their interactions. As part of the project, the “Drip Too Hard” hitmaker tried his hand at mingling with other international musicians, producers, and DJs from around the world. “ I am proud to share my official music video for my song ‘The World Is Yours To Take’ with you!
“With this video, Budweiser will be closing out the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a bang, and Baby is excited to play a key role in making history with this video,” Baby said in a statement released in conjunction with the release of the video. “We’re celebrating what it means to bring the world together as we work with Director X and the talented people from around the globe to bring people together to chase their dreams together, and we’re looking forward to continuing to work on this project,” he said.
Future recently had the most successful year of his career, as evidenced by his accolades. It was announced yesterday (December 13) that the RIAA had given a slew of awards and certifications to the Atlanta music superstar. One of only four albums in the year 2022 to reach Platinum status was his latest studio album, I NEVER LIKED YOU. This became only one of four albums to achieve platinum status that year. Among its most popular singles, “WAIT FOR U” produced by Drake and Tems was certified triple platinum by the RIAA and received the Top Certified Single of the Year award. Lastly, “PUFFIN ON ZOOTIEZ” achieved platinum status, capping off a successful year for the artist.
The Freebandz president Future released I NEVER LIKED YOU back in April. It originally featured 16 tracks and guest appearances from Kanye West, Young Thug, Drake, Gunna, Tems, EST Gee, and Kodak Black. In a subsequent release, he released the extended edition, which included six additional songs by 42 Dugg, Babyface Ray, Lil Durk, Lil Baby, and Young Scooter.
According to a recent announcement by the rapper behind “sMarch Madness,” he will be hitting the road in early 2023 in support of his “One Big Party Tour.” The tour is set to begin on Jan. 7 in Houston, and will conclude on Jan. 27 in Boston, before heading to all the cities in between. It was also confirmed that he will be joined throughout the journey by a number of peers. These include such names as Kodak Black, Trippie Redd, EST Gee, Doe Boy, Babyface Ray, Polo G, Lil Jairmy, Rob49, Double 00, and Ocean x Kungfu.
According to Future in his recent interview with Billboard, he said he no longer had to worry about any competition. This is because he has been able to find his own path and become successful. I don’t think anyone needs to be like me… just the way I am. As a matter of fact, I am capable of doing this,” he said. “You know, the only person around who can do this crap is me, right? Do you understand what I’m saying? Musically, that’s my personal life. In truth, I am the only one of none. This is a way of life I can live. As a result, people accept it because it’s just me.”
As part of the Drive In Theatre Part 2 project, Currensy released his latest body of work earlier this year. This included 21 songs and was accompanied by contributions from such artists as Rob49, Jade Angelle, Dash, Premo Rice, Fendi P, URA, and more. A few days ago, the New Orleans veteran announced on Twitter that he would be releasing a music visual for a song he had written to accompany said album called “Drive This Car,” A DJ Fresh-produced track featuring bars that convey the carefree lifestyle of Jet Life’s head honcho:
During the accompanying music video for “Drive This Car,” Currensy can be seen enjoying a drink at home, which is prefaced with a shot of him enjoying a drink. In addition to driving through New Orleans in a Corvette with a woman, they can also be seen in a car driven by a woman.
According to the rapper himself, 2022 is expected to be a productive year for him as well, following in the footsteps of previous years. There were also a lot of dope releases for fans in addition to The Drive in Theatre Part 2. These awesome releases included Continuance as part of The Alchemist and Spring Clean 2 being released under Fuse. There were also some tracks in which Currensy contributed his own special brand of bars, including Girl Talk, Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., and Logic “Clouds,” G Perico “Bacc 2 The Blocc,” Guapdad 4000 “Pose,” Smoke DZA “Everyday,” Larry June “5.0 Chronicles,” EARTHGANG “SMOKE SUM (Remix),” and Hit-Boy “Tony Fontana III.”
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