Fireboy DML debuted a new single in July called Peru, which was produced by Shizzi and was about both the celebration of a love interest and the excitement of meeting her. It was later remixed to include the addition of Ed Sheeran’s stylings. Nigerian artist Olamide teamed up with rappers Blxst and 21 Savage to remix the hit once again and dropped it last month, joined by Blxst and 21 Savage.
Now, he drops his first solo single of 2022 with his newly dropped “Playboy” track. Providing yet another perfect nighttime vibe, Fireboy delivers yet another smooth track:
Billboard has put Fireboy’s “Peru” on its Hot 100 chart for the first time. The two-minute song has reached 300 million streams to date and continues to climb the charts around the world, reaching the top of the UK Top 40 chart and becoming Nigeria’s second most streamed song.
Aside from Peru, Fireboy has also gained popularity for tracks such as Rotimi “Weapon,” Cheque “History,” DJ Spinall “Sere (Remix),” WSTRN “Be My Guest,” and D Smoke “Sleepwalking.” It is also hoped that he has been working on an official follow-up to last year’s Apollo.
During his artistic journey, R&B singer-songwriter Devvon Terrell reflects on the impact of the irreplaceable contributions made by his family through his latest project, Boys Don’t Cry. Among the tracks on that newly released collection are guest appearances by That Kidd Vee and Kai Ca$h, as well 11 tracks produced by fellow artist, L. JEAN. Terrell’s new single Boys Don’t Cry was accompanied by the video for the title track, which featured a powerful performance of emotional expression as Terrell coped with some challenging life circumstances:
“Boys Don’t Cry is an album I composed in remembrance of my grandfather and family,” Terrell explained. Detailed recollections of my childhood and the village where I spent my childhood. In this album you are able to learn more about how the ideologies and belief systems I have grown to believe in were formed and cultivated.”
Before the album was released, there were a lot of consistent singles including “Popular,” uplifting “Let It Go,” emotionally vulnerable “Flowers Freestyle,” as well as the upbeat “Better” with Kai Ca$h. In addition to his solo material, Brooklyn-born JQ has contributed verses to tracks such as “FMX” by Mike Classic and Kevin AntoniYo, along with “3 AM” by Larry Ohh, KyE Nathaniel, and Biawanna. 2020’s Vol. 2: Deja Vu.was Terrell’s last full-length work.
Earlier this week, its estate announced that posthumous emcee Phife Dawg’s long-awaited album, Forever, had been released. Today (Mar. 22) marks the sixth anniversary of his death, so it is perfect timing for the release of this project via AWAL.
Rapsody’s new album contains 13 tracks that are backed by a long list of collaborators, including Rapsody, Renée Neufville, Busta Rhymes, Redman, Q-Tip, Lyric Jones, Little Brother, POS, and plenty others. Production responsibilities were handled by people such as J Dilla, 9th Wonder, Angela Winbush, and more. Listeners were able to enjoy “Nutshell Pt. 2” before the album was released and Phife was able to showcase his rap talent alongside Busta Rhymes and Redman:
Associated Producer and collaborator Dion “Rasta Root” Liverpool voiced his excitement about the project’s upcoming release: “I’m thrilled to be a part of Phife’s legacy.” He must be reading the credits and working on the artwork in the background.”
Malik’s wife Deisha Taylor stated that the release of Phife Dawg’s album has left us overwhelmed with excitement. Having waited six years for this, our happiness is limitless.”
New York-born MC Joey Bada$$, who was nominated for four GRAMMY Awards, had spent time working on his debut album, collaborating with trusted artists, and curating a catalogue of songs that represented his music. An early report suggested the album would be entitled Give Thanks and the project was initially scheduled to be released in 2017. Listeners were offered the track “Beat The System” in 2020, as well as the single “Nutshell” in 2016.
The rapper Central Cee released his new album 23 earlier this month, which consists of 15 songs and the contributions of artists such as Ashe 22, Baby Gang, Freeze Corleone, A2anti, Morad, Beny Jr, and Rondodasosa’s genuine brother Juke Caesar provide guest appearances on “Lil Bro.” Cee managed to become a number one artist on the UK Albums chart for the first time, beating out the name of the last single from Tears For Fears, The Tipping Point.
This week, Cench decided to release a new music video for “Ungrateful,” the Levi Lennox-produced track that finds the West London singer discussing his mental health as well as misdemeanors from his past.
With “Ungrateful,” Kunography provides the accompanying clip, which exhibits Central Cee on his own at what appears to be his luxurious residence. Besides getting a fresh haircut, you might also catch him on a rooftop playing some ball.
Compared to Wild West last year, 23 has 14 songs and none of them feature. With 15,000 albums equivalent units sold in its first week from the time it was released, the project reached the number two spot on the chart, making Central Cee the frontrunner of the UK drill movement.
The B.I.B.L.E. album will finally be released by Fivio Foreign on Friday, Mar. 25. As a preview before the album makes its full debut on April 13, the Brooklyn rapper offers you his latest single “Magic City.” Featuring a homage to one of Atlanta’s landmark clubs, whom better than Quavo to assist with this single? The two merge their energies to create the perfect vibe to get you ready for the weekend:
With Alicia Keys and Kanye West as production, Fivio Foreign unveiled last month his new music video for “City of Gods,” which was also produced by Dem Jointz, The Chainsmokers, Ojivolta, Tweek Tune, Hemz, Lil Mav, and AyoAA. The Brooklyn artist followed up with his official visual for the track a few weeks later, which mostly revolves around Keys and Fivio’s dynamics in the Big Apple.
Previously released tracks from Fivio may appear on the album, including “13 Going On 30,” “Bop It” by Polo G, “Move Like A Boss” featuring Young M.A, “Trust,” “Unruly,” and “Story Time”
It has been four years since Quavo dropped his debut solo album QUAVO HUNCHO, despite the Migos being active in recent years. There are 19 tracks on this album, as well as guest appearances by Travis Scott, Madonna, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Davido, Kid Cudi, Saweetie, Migos‘ artists Offset and Takeoff, and more. In the first week, Quavo’s album peaked at the number two spot on the Billboard 200, earning him a Gold plaque. It has since earned Quavo more accolades.
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