It is expected that Tink will have a very busy year in 2023. She released her latest sensual track and video, “Toxic,” over the weekend. A soundtrack from the musical Chicago was used to inspire the video directed by Josh Jones. As she delivers her lyrics about a destructive relationship, the 27-year-old star refers to the infamous “Cell Block Tango” scene as she delivers her opening line:
“I listen to [‘Toxic’] every day because it puts me in that mindset,” Tink said in a press release. “My favorite thing to do is see the girls pop their asses, and this sets the tone for the year. The video was created as a result of the patterns we all see in relationships of different kinds, those unhealthy cycles.”
Earlier this year, the Illinois-born artist released his Pillow Talk album, a 16-song project that included guest performances from Russ, Toosii, Layton Greene, 2 Chainz, Fabolous, Muni Long, and G Herbo. Prior to the release of the album, singles such as “Cater” and “Goofy” featuring 2 Chainz were well received. In addition to her own releases, Tink has also worked with Vedo and Babyface in collaborations such as “Whatever” with Babyface and “Somebody” featuring Vedo.
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.
This morning (Jan. 6), Stormzy released a revised remix of his song “Hide & Seek,” which includes a guest appearance from the rising R&B group FLO. In addition to the production provided by the trio of Jorja Douglas, Renée Downer, PRGRSHN, P2J, Owen Cutts, and Stella Quaresma. Additionally, the mood was melancholy of the song by adding lines that speak of a rocky relationship in the lyrics:
In his surprise announcement of this brand-new release, Stormzy also revealed that FLO had won BBC’s Sound of 2023 poll, beating out competitors like Cat Burns, Nia Archives, Fred Again.., and Gabriels. According to the group’s statement released upon receiving the request, last year’s champion is also being honored in the following way.
“The BBC Sound Of 2023 has given us a sense of history that makes us feel so connected to the roots of British music. I am especially proud of our lead singer Pink Pantheress… Thanks to everyone who cast a vote for us and helped put girl groups back on the map. Having our musical talent acknowledged as well as others believing in our vision drives us to push ourselves further this year in order to achieve our goals.”
In its original form, “Hide & Seek” was released in April 2012 as the lead single from Stormzy’s third studio album, titled This Is What I Mean, which was compiled of twelve tracks featuring collaborations with India.Arie, Sampha, Amaarae, Jacob Collier, Ms. Banks, Black Sherif, and more. He has reached No. 1 on the U.K Albums Chart for the third consecutive year thanks to the release of his latest project.
Knucks surprised his fans earlier this month with a trailer for a short film he is directing called KNUCKLES, an emotional biopic about growing up in the musical industry. The film would serve as a visual accompaniment to his latest album, Alpha Place, which has been critically acclaimed. It is with great joy that the gents of North London get a chance to see the first part of the film he has created for the masses, a film that combines footage of the talented North London talent in the present with a reenactment of his childhood. In roughly nine minutes, peers such as Stormzy, Loyle Carner, and Youngs Teflon, who have gathered to give the rising star their flowers, appear in the video.
Knucks, who was interviewed by Billboard at one point in the clip, spoke about the way he approaches the process of making music as well as how he’s been producing music since he was a child:
“All the time, I hear a tune and it feels like I have heard it before, like I have heard it a hundred times before. When I listened to this again, I remembered that I had sampled this song when I was 14 years old (laughs). I think that’s what makes sampling so beautiful, and that’s what attracts me to it. The fact that you bring music into the world that certain people haven’t ever listened to, a whole other group of people and demographic.”
Initially released in May of this year, Alpha Place boasted 13 songs and a number of features from artists such as Venna, SL, M1llionz, Ragz Originale, and Shaé Universe. In the first week after its release, the album peaked at No. 3 on the U.K. Official Albums chart, a position it held until the following week. Recently, the Knucks was able to release a limited edition of Alpha Place that contained two additional songs, including the Twengface-assisted “Lucious,” a feature the rapper developed with Carns Hill and Dayo Moshood that was inspired by the defunct series “Empire.”
It was just a few months ago that Muni Long released her Public Displays Of Affection Too EP, an EP containing five tracks that served as the official follow-up to her debut project from 2021. As well as tracks previously shared, the collection included “Pain,” “Another,” and “Baby Boo,” the latter of which featured Saweetie’s assistance.
During yesterday’s (Dec. 13) episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the Florida-born songstress Muni Long made her second appearance of the year. With this new recording, she shared a brand new version of the musically engaging song “Time Machine.” Wearing a futuristic silver bodysuit, she gave a riveting performance of the song to the public, in which she spoke about wanting to go back in time and revisit the past.
There has been no doubt that Long has been having a lovely year so far, bringing to your attention her aforementioned EP of 2021, Public Displays of Affection, which included the hit single “Hrs and Hrs.” Her EP also boosted over 200 million streams, won Radio No.1 Urban & Rhythmic, hit the Top 5 on Apple Music, and reached the No.17 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Long has been having a wonderful year so far.
It has been revealed that the singer of “To Do List” is planning to share what she believes is her primary career goals in a recent interview. In terms of my gift, I’d like to make use of it to explore the world. I’d like to discover and experience all of the latest and greatest things this planet has to offer. It is my hope that I will be more creative and experimental in my future work,” she said. “I want to offer people an experience that will make them remember me. Upon leaving, I want people to feel as if they have been inspired. My childhood memories are filled with the sight of concert DVDs playing at home and thinking, ‘Hey, this might be something I can do.’ And lo and behold, here I am accomplishing exactly that. Hopefully one day I will be able to be that person for someone else.”
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