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Belly returns with a video for “American Nightmare”

Belly returns with a video for “American Nightmare”

In an announcement on Friday (April 21), Belly announced that he will be collaborating with Hit-Boy on Mumble Rap 2, the successor to the 2017 release of Mumble Rap. To get his fans ready, he also released a new single titled “American Nightmare” from the forthcoming tape, which was produced by DannyBoyStyles as well as Nick Lamb, which was also included in the final mixtape. Upon pressing play on the track, it’s apparent that the Canadian emcee hasn’t lost a step, a fact that’s largely due to the boastful reminders throughout that show just how strong his flow is.

“American Nightmare” also had a matching visual, which was directed by Darren Craig. This video captures Belly and a mysterious passenger racing through the streets of Los Angeles during a rainy evening in a trippy clip.

There was a brief message published on Belly’s social media before the music was released which explained what the song is about.

“Even though I am from a place that is constantly demonized in the media, I would like to take this opportunity to express how proud I am to be black, and of being not only an Arab, but of being someone who has been able to show an example for young Arabs all around the world,” he said. “Sometimes, it seems as if the Arabian dream resembles the American nightmare, but we would rather dream than worry. Being patient is easy when you know what you are meant for.”

Video for “What We On” by Lil Jon features E-40, DaBoii, and P-LO

Video for “What We On” by Lil Jon features E-40, DaBoii, and P-LO

A new single from Lil Jon released on Friday (April 21) is certain to have parties hopping this summer. The self-produced track is called “What We On,” and it features Bay Area icons such as P-LO, DaBoii, and E-40, with E-40 being the first to deliver a hard-hitting verse for the streets in the middle of the song.

An accompanying clip begins with an image of P-LO handling business at a car dealership, before Lil Jon appears and reaches out to greet him and hand him some cash as he gets out of the car. As the music and dancing moves out of the enclosed area, DaBoii performs in front of a small crowd of young dancers and whips that have been painted with candy colors. E-40 finally makes his presence known from behind the bar as he makes his appearance.

There is a wonderful tribute video at the end of the video which is dedicated to its director, Bernard Gourley, who tragically was killed in a car accident in December of 2022, moments before the video ends. The video, uploaded by E-40 shortly after his unfortunate passing, was accompanied by a message and a video on Instagram (see above).

“You will be missed my friend, Bernard Gourley, I am going to rest you up,” the “Function” rapper Lil Jon told the crowd. “You always had a good attitude and we used to play Little League together in the V at Wilson Park in Hamilton. My sincere gratitude extends out to you for directing one of the most stunning videos in hip-hop history, ‘Tell Me When To Go.’”

“Be The One” video by Bree Runway features Khalid

“Be The One” video by Bree Runway features Khalid

Bree Runway makes her comeback over the weekend with the release of a new music video for “Be The One,” her latest hit. In this video, Bree Runway has recruited Khalid, a fellow hitmaker and friend, to help her make it a reality. It was filmed in Los Angeles, California by Zachary Bailey, with stunning backdrops of deserts, mountains, and the sea as the backdrops to the video. They go back and forth in the song about the fact that neither of them has found love in the ways they thought they should:

“I am extremely honored to be a part of this collaboration, and it is an experience I will never forget,” the London singer said in a press release. It’s impossible for me not to be obsessed with this song. There is no doubt that our voices blend perfectly together. It was all the result of a hangout in the studio that made it come together. My favorite thing about Khalid is his light and his amazing character that he embodies. My pleasure to be able to call him a friend as well as a collaborator on music is something I am very proud of. This is going to be a major release, and I look forward to sharing it with the world! ”

In December 2022, Bree Runway released WOAH, WHAT A BLUR! a collection of five tracks with a sole contribution from Stormzy. As previously mentioned, she released 2000AND4EVA in 2020, an EMI-backed release which featured additional contributions from the legendary Missy Elliott, Rico Nasty, Maliibu Mitch and Yung Baby Tate.

LOX, Rick Ross, and Fat Joe team up for “The Game”

LOX, Rick Ross, and Fat Joe team up for “The Game”

The LOX (sans Sheek Louch) as well as Fat Joe and Rick Ross brought together together for the release of a new single called “The Game,” a Mike Kuz, Buda & Grandz, and Setfree-produced single which was released in collaboration with sports betting company DraftKings as a collaboration with them. Therefore, the title track of the album is replete with bars that speak about the hard work needed to win, beginning with a powerful verse from Jadakiss about working hard.

“In the Game” includes a black-and-white clip that features action shots from current top NBA players in action accompanied by a variety of betting terms that are used when placing bets. The clip fits perfectly with the moment of the basketball league’s playoffs, a time when competition is at its peak, since the league is just entering the first stage of this season’s playoffs. The artists do not appear in any of the shows, which is unfortunate.

After decades of careers of Rick Ross in hip-hop, it is amazing to see how all parties have managed to remain relevant in the industry after decades of hard work. Living Off Xperience and Richer Than I Ever Been, the latest albums released by the LOX and Rick Ross, respectively, were released in 2020 and 2021, respectively. In the wake of the release of Fat Joe’s latest solo album, The Darkside Vol. 1, which hit land in 2010 and led to a new era of hip hop, and has continued to go from strength to strength through projects such as What Would Big Do 2021 featuring DJ Drama, Plata O Plomo featuring Remy Ma, and Family Ties featuring Dre. As of yet, it is unknown whether or not there will be more to come after “The Game”.

The new “Stamina” video features Ayra Starr and Young Jonn from Tiwa Savage

The new “Stamina” video features Ayra Starr and Young Jonn from Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage was one of the artists Tiwa Savage had the pleasure of recruiting to be part of the brand new single “Stamina” she released back in March. Keeping up with the momentum created by her song, the Nigerian singer yesterday (April 12) released the accompanying music video in conjunction with the song. This visually stunning video was directed by Clarence Peters, as the track’s sensual lyrics are enhanced by the use of light, shadows, and nature in ty breathtaking visuals:

It was back in 2020 when Tiwa Savage released her third studio album, Celia, which broke records at the time with 13 songs featuring Hamzaa, Davido, Stefflon Don, Sam Smit, and more. Within a year of the release of her debut EP, Water & Garri, she was able to collect a number of guest verses from such artists as Brandy, Rich King, Nas, Amaarae, and Tay Iwar. In addition to her own original music, the “Koroba” singer can also be heard on a number of recent tracks, such as “Hold Me” featuring Dice Ailes, “Fan” featuring Blaq Jerzee, “Who Is Your Guy? (Remix)” featuring Spyro, and more.

As of 2021, Ayra Starr has only released one full-length album, 19 & Dangerous, with contributions from Fousheé and CKay. It is anticipated that upon the release of the album, she will upgrade the project by adding five additional tracks and by enlisting the contributions of Lojay, Kayykilo, Kelly Rowland, and more. Jonn has continued to maintain relationships with his fans through the release of his 2022 EP, Love Is Not Enough, Vol 2.