In an announcement made last Friday (March 17), Hit-Boy announced that his upcoming album, Surf or Drown was scheduled for release on March 24. Furthermore, he confirmed the official tracklist, which includes appearances by Curren$y, James Fauntleroy, Spank Nitti James, Devin Morrison, and more. The single “Slipping Into Darkness” gives fans a peek into what’s to come, featuring Hit-Boy rapping over an instrumental composed by The Alchemist.
This morning (March 22), the producer released the latest preview of the project, a brand new sound fitting for the theme of the project, entitled “The Tide.” It is worth noting that the newly released song is assisted by Nas, who also appears in the corresponding music video. Hit slides over his own beat in this clip directed by Third Eye Raz in which the two hip hop heads explore an art museum together:
In recent months, Hit-Boy has partnered with R&B veteran Musiq Soulchild to release their joint album Victims and Villains, which was released earlier this month, which was produced by Racks In The Middle. Additionally, he has also managed to maintain his busy schedule behind the scenes for many collaborative projects throughout the year 2022, including Bulletproof Soul featuring Pacman Da Gunman and HITGIRL featuring Dreezy. In the meantime, he has released a number of well-received songs, including ones like “Amen” by EarthGang, “2 LIVE” by Offset, and plenty more.
It’s been a long time since G Herbo released his Survivor’s Remorse album, but nothing compares to what he delivered back in November of 2022. There were 12 tracks on the first side of the album, featuring Jeremih, Benny The Butcher, Future, Gunna, Offset, among others, and even a few cameos from his sons, Essex and Yosohn Wright. In addition to the 25 songs on Side B of the album, the rapper added assistance from Young Thug, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and more.
A brand-new single from the Chicago-bred rapper G Herbo was released today (Feb. 24), and it’s titled “Raining.” Diving into the song, the rapper turned to Murda Beatz for his production, along with Yung Bleu on the hook, to make sure he put together an all-star lineup for this track. In addition to an atmospheric instrumental, Bleu starts off the song with the lyrics which mention gloomy weather and dreary emotions:
In addition to Survivor’s Remorse, 2021 also released a 19-track album called 25 LP, which featured further guest appearances from Polo G, Lil Tjay, 21 Savage, The Kid LAROI, Gunna, Yosohn, and Rowdy Rebel. The “Locked In” emcee, G Herbo who is a renowned emcee, has also been a guest verse artist on a number of tracks including “Mufasa” with OMB Peezy, “Ghetto Superstar” by Doe Boy and Roddy Ricch, “Last Time” with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, “Invite Only” by Polo G and Trench Baby, and more.
A bit of social media buzz revealed that IDK is working on his upcoming album, dubbed F-65. “The F-65 world is my creation. According to the DMV star, it is a place for us to be open and honest, as long as we respect everyone in the world.” The project comes with a new track called “Radioactive,” which combines dance-inspired production with tough lyrics dealing with the realities of the streets.
“Radioactive” also features a matching video produced with the assistance of Meeks and Frost, renowned British filmmakers. During the video, viewers are whisked away to North London, where they can see the “Electric” rapper hanging out with fellow rappers on a council estate during his free time.
In addition to F-65’s arrival, the album will be preceded by USEE4YOURSELF, a 17-song body of work that includes guest features from Offset, Rico Nasty, Young Thug, Westside Gunn, MF DOOM, Lucky Daye, Jay Electronica, and more. A few months after its release, IDK would introduce the deluxe edition of USEE4YOURSELF which would contain nine additional cuts along with collaborations with artists such as Lil Yachty, Shy Glizzy, Trippie Redd, and Royce Da 5’9″. It was at this point that IDK, who has recently been signed by KAYTRANADA, blessed the masses with his EP, Simple., to keep the masses engaged. Additionally, fans have been able to enjoy a string of well-received releases that include songs such as “Free Slime,” “Monsieur Dior,” “Coal,” and “Drive.”
683 Lyft employees will be laid off as part of the company’s cost-cutting efforts.
Ride-hailing giant Lyft is laying off 683 employees as part of a cost-cutting effort, the company said on Tuesday.
The move comes as Lyft, which is scheduled to go public next month, looks to cut costs ahead of its debut on the stock market.
The layoffs will affect 9% of Lyft’s workforce and are the biggest round of job cuts in the company’s history. The company will take a $60 million charge because of layoffs.
Six hundred and eighty-three Lyft employees will be laid off as part of its cost-cutting measures
Lyft is laying off 683 employees across the U.S. in a cost-cutting push that will center on its human resources, marketing, and recruiting teams.
The ride-hailing company announced the layoffs in an email to staff on Tuesday, saying the move was necessary to achieve profitability. The company has been burning through cash as it battles Uber for supremacy in the U.S. market and has been under pressure from investors to cut costs.
“We need to get to profitability and ensure our long-term health as a business,” Lyft co-founder and president John Zimmer wrote in a company-wide email.
The layoffs represent about 9 percent of Lyft’s 7,000 employees worldwide. Most of the affected workers are based in San Francisco, where Lyft is headquartered, but there are also cuts in New York, Seattle, and other cities.
How will this affect Lyft’s business?
Lyft’s decision to let go of employees will affect its business. The company has been under pressure to cut costs, and this move will help it achieve that goal. However, the layoffs will also reduce the company’s workforce and could lead to lower morale among the remaining employees. It is unclear how Lyft will manage its business without the affected employees.
How will this affect the rideshare industry?
The coronavirus pandemic has decimated ride-sharing demand, and Lyft is feeling the pinch. The company announced yesterday that it would release 982 employees, or 14% of its workforce.
This is a significant blow to the rideshare industry, which has already been struggling to compete with traditional taxi and transportation companies. The pandemic has only exacerbated those problems, as people are hesitant to use shared ride services.
Lyft’s layoffs will have a ripple effect throughout the industry as other companies attempt to cut costs to stay afloat. This could mean fewer drivers on the road, higher prices for riders, and shorter wait times for cars. Rideshare is going through a tough time, and it’s unclear when the industry will recover.
Why is Lyft laying off employees?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the economy, many companies are forced to make tough decisions to stay afloat. That means many workers are losing their jobs.
Lyft is the latest company to announce layoffs, saying it will cut about 1,000 employees from its workforce. The ride-hailing company has been hit hard by the pandemic, with ridership plummeting as people stay home to avoid spreading or contracting the virus.
The layoffs are meant to make the organization more efficient.
With the layoffs, Lyft expects to save money, but it is seeking to raise $600 million in new financing.
That money will be used in part to help offset some losses caused by the pandemic.
Lyft says it will offer severance packages and outplacement services for those who are losing their jobs to help them transition to new employment. The company also says it is committed to rehiring as many laid-off employees as possible when business picks back up.
Conclusion
Lyft is the latest company to release workers to cut costs. The ride-hailing firm said it would eliminate 683 positions, or about 5% of its workforce, as part of a broad restructuring announced late last month.
Lyft has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with ridership plummeting and losses widening. The company has already announced several rounds of layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, including the closure of its self-driving car division.
Tyga’s upcoming project is expected to land soon. Meanwhile, the California-born singer has released a handful of previews such as “Freaky Deaky” with Doja Cat — RIAA-certified Gold — “Sunshine” with Jhene Aiko and late Pop Smoke, and “Fantastic.” Tyga released his latest single on October 6, recording it as a party-ready anthem called “Booty Dancer.” It shows Tyga transforming a circus into a club as he sings about his rockstar lifestyle.
Tyga last released an album in 2019, Legendary, which featured fourteen tracks and collaborations with Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, JBalvin, Gunna, Blueface, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and Bazzi. Here in USA, he has earned seven Platinum certifications and ranked number 10 on the Billboard Hot 200. were earned by Tyga with the Offset-assisted “Taste” Following his deluxe edition release, Tyga added nine more tracks with Starrah, Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign, Takeoff, YG, Blueface, G-Eazy, and Rich The Kid contributing to the album. The official music video for Tyga’s single “Booty Dancer” can be seen below
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