by Jonathan P-Wright | Aug 25, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
In an act of reverence and remembrance, Quavo, the renowned rapper, orchestrated a celestial salute for his late companion, Takeoff, in his recent music video. The heartfelt tribute was enacted for the song “Hold Me”, a lyrical homage to the tragically departed artist. In a poignant scene, the crew, all donning attire adorned with Takeoff’s likeness, liberate lanterns into the stratosphere, as the reflective verses of the song reverberate in the backdrop.
The scene of tribute from Quavo’s music video for “Hold Me”
A Continuation of Gratitude
As the music video progresses, the second segment encapsulates Quavo, the erstwhile member of Migos, persevering in his journey. The rapper is seen captivating legions of fans on stages and amidst throngs in the city of lights, Paris.
The Album: Rocket Power
“Hold Me” is a track from Quavo’s latest musical endeavour, Rocket Power, his second venture as a solo artist. The album is a melodic concoction featuring posthumous verses from Takeoff, in addition to contributions from Future, Young Thug, among others.
Spread over 18 tracks, Rocket Power delves into the psyche and sentiments of Quavo, the architect behind “Workin Me”. The album also reflects the profound impact his adored nephew’s memory and energy had on him while he was crafting the project, as per a press release.
The Tragedy
Takeoff, born as Kirshnik Khari Ball, fell victim to a fatal shooting in Houston in November 2022. Justice for his untimely demise came in May 2023 when Patrick Xavier Clark was indicted by a grand jury and slapped with murder charges by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
Quavo’s Grief
“I miss him a lot and I love him,” a 32-year-old Quavo candidly revealed during a conversation exclusively meant for his fans. “He knows I love him. That’s what we always knew. So when you see me and you see me smiling, you don’t have to ever think I forgot about him or I’ll forget about him. I think about him all the time. Sometimes I cry myself to sleep. And that’s it. I just know he’s here. If I can’t feel him, I just know he’s around.”
Feel the power of the album Rocket Power and listen below.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the loss of Takeoff was a significant blow to the music industry and his close friends and family. However, through his music and actions, Quavo continues to honor and remember his dearly departed friend. The album Rocket Power serves as a musical testament to the deep bond and love between them. The song “Hold Me” and its accompanying music video are Quavo’s expressions of his grief and his way of keeping Takeoff’s memory alive.
Through the music, the lanterns, and the love, Quavo is ensuring that Takeoff’s spirit continues to shine brightly.
by Derrick T Lewis | Jun 27, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
There have been many visuals released by Gunna, and this video is one more from his latest project, A Gift & A Curse. We are pleased to announce that fans can now check out the new visual for “alright,” CuBeatz, a Fresh Ayr, and Jojo Kelete-backed offering that finds the Atlanta rapper keeping positive even though he is currently facing difficulties.
According to the accompanying video for the song “alright,” Gunna performs the track by himself, keeping with his recent video style of performing songs on his own. The song ends with him showing support to his friend and partner Young Thug, who is still behind bars, with the simple message: “Free Jeffery.”
The first instalment of the Gifts & Curses album was released on Friday (16th June) with 15 tracks and no features. In addition to those individuals already mentioned, Mario Petersen, Omar Grand, Cam Griffin, Pooh Beatz, Turbo, Nils, in addition to many others, contributed to the creation of this album.
Hits Daily Double estimates that the debut album of a Gift & a Curse will sell around 78,000 album-equivalent units within the first week of its release. According to the forecast, if the prediction is accurate, then the YSL talent will place at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in the wake of Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time. Gunna previous full-length album, DS4EVER, was the first of his albums to have a No. 1 on the first-week charts on that chart, making it his second No. 1 album overall in the space of four years.
by Derrick T Lewis | Jun 23, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
Killer Mike released his long-awaited album, MICHAEL, today (June 16). The album is comprised of 14 songs and features contributions from 2 Chainz, Young Thug, Mozzy, Future, Ty Dolla $ign, André 3000, and more. It was a project that was driven by a number of well-received singles such as “TALK’N THAT S**T!,” “RUN,” “MOTHERLESS,” “SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS,” and “DON’T LET THE DEVIL.” His social media accounts showed that the emotionally charged piece of music has been in the works for some time now.
“At the end of the two and a half years of hard work, and after continual effort to make sure this [diamond] was well polished, I am truly proud to present MICHAEL, a statement for a new generation” Killer Mike said. “Thank you for all the blessings that I have had the opportunity to witness over the past few years. Thank you, God.”
A video posted to the Run The Jewels Instagram account (above) further explained the significance of MICHAEL to an unidentified audience. “ I had been underrated. I was overlooked. I had been cast aside. There was no consideration for me. Despite the fact that he seemed to be holding back tears, Killer Mike disclosed that he felt undervalued. Moreover, it has been an incredibly long time since we were last in contact with each other. To get to where we are today, it has been a long, long journey. Thus, I have no idea what will happen next, but I know I will not cease to put one foot in front of another as long as I am aliveThe same thing should be done by you as well.”
“I would like you to download this record,” he continued. Despite the fact that it is for you, I would like you to live with it. As far as rap records are concerned, we are not referring to them here. I know that this is a gospel-influenced recording, but my man Harold told me that it truly embodies the blues.’ It seems that you are telling the story of the average working-class Black man, average American working citizen with dignity.”
by Tanyette McCoy Davis | Jun 22, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
As of today (June 16), Gunna released his fourth studio album, a Gift & Curse, which consists of fifteen songs including zero features and with production coming from artists including CuBeatz, 88Krazy, Fresh Ayr, EVRGRN, Ghetto Guitar, Mario Petersen, Omar Grand, Swiff D, LNK, Pooh Beatz, and more. Various producers, such as Turbo, Omar Grand, and Cam Griffin, contributed to the production of the surprise album, which came with a single titled “bread & butter,” which was a response to those who have ostracized him since Gunna was released from prison to great acclaim.
There is no doubt that the new album a Gift & a Curse is a great follow up to 2022’s DS4EVER. It featured 20 songs and collaborations with Future, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Chris Brown, Drake, Chlöe, Lil Baby, G Herbo, Kodak Black, Roddy Ricch, and more. In the first week following the release of the project, it rocketed to the top of the charts with an estimated 150,000 equivalent album units sold. In the years since then, Gunna has liberated various loose singles with the release of “Banking On Me” and contributed to a multitude of songs from other artists, including Pharrell Williams “Functional Addict,” Cordae “Today,” Lil Durk “What Happened To Virgil,” DJ Khaled “FAM GOOD, WE GOOD,” Pooh Shiesty “Certified,” and Metro Boomin “All The Money.”
by Kamal | May 25, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
The hip-hop artist G Herbo released a new mixtape back in April, entitled Strictly 4 My Fans. The mixtape features 12 songs from G Herbo with some features from GloRilla, Mello Buckzz, and Drench. In a new video that was released on Thursday (May 11), the Chicago talent has shared another glimpse at his latest album, “We Don’t Care,” a cut that was produced by OzOnTheTrack and is filled with the emotional street raps for which he has become known.
“We Don’t Care” is accompanied by a music video, directed by G Herbo and shot by Jaren Holden and Kevin Mares in addition to the song being itself. There are various scenes throughout the documentary that give viewers a first-hand experience of how the rapper lives his life. There are shots of him in the studio, at a night club, and in front of a mural dedicated to the late Juice WRLD. There are also other heavy-hitters making appearances, such as Polo G, Drake, Metro Boomin, and Lil Durk are also set to make an appearance.
It was in October of 2022 that G Herbo released his fifth studio LP, Survivor’s Remorse, a two-part piece of work from the rapper and producer, which featured a comprehensive list of collaborators, including Offset, Benny The Butcher, Future, Jeremih, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Kodak Black, and Young Thug. After debuting at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart with 27,500 album-equivalent sales, the album became his third top ten album on the chart, debuting at No. 9 on the chart. As well as contributing to his own songs, Herbo has also recently worked on songs such as NLE Choppa “DISABILITY CHECKS, ”Fredo Bang “Throw Away,” and Trippie Redd “PURE.”
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