M Huncho’s debut studio album, Chasing Euphoria, is set for a late October release. Thus far, the mashup includes the singles “Warzone” featuring Headie One, “Lean” featuring Giggs, and “The Worst.” Following that, the masked artist offers “Who We Are,” a Linah Bensadok-produced track featuring Yung Bleu that sees them reflecting on their humble beginnings:
Featuring Myles Whittingham as director, the accompanying video for “Who Are We” shows an unidentified youth (presumably Huncho) fitting the song’s theme by hanging out with his friends, pretending that they’re rappers, and (at the end of it all) playing some music. Yung Bleu and Huncho also deliver their songs’ lines in different locations, among which are a car dealership and a diner.
2020’s Huncholini the 1st was M Huncho’s most recent solo album, and it featured thirteen tracks as well as guest appearances from D-Block Europe, Headie One, and Nafe Smallz. As well as achieving a Top 5 spot on the UK Albums chart, Huncho received a Silver certification and received critical acclaim. In the next year, he teamed up with Smallz for the hit song DNA, another top ten success with the assistance from Yxng Bane and Young Adz.
A few days ago, Tee Grizzley dropped his latest project, Half Tee Half Beast, which includes 17 tracks and contributions from Baby Grizzley and Lakeyah. A new video from Detroit’s talent yesterday (April 20) followed a release of his new song “G7,” produced by J.R. Rotem. The song is an honest reflection of his experience on the streets and the ups and downs that come along with current success:
The accompanying video for “G7” features Tee Grizzley living each moment to the fullest, and his family and crew are right there beside him. The show shows him displaying some artillery, dropping stacks of money in the studio, delivering bars while driving behind a convoy of powerful vehicles, and much more.
Additionally, Tee Grizzley recently signed a deal with esports lifestyle brand XSET. What makes that partnership so outstanding, is the fact that it was officially signed virtually from within the confines of a Grand Theft Auto server:
The following is an official statement by Grizzley regarding the new venture:
“I am thrilled to join XSET and continue the expansion of Grizzley Gang Gaming. Gaming has always been fun for me, but now it means so much more to me. My experience has taught me that this industry can help change lives and I cannot wait to offer more opportunity to people who have faced challenges and adversity like I have.”
FKA Twigs unveiled her debut mix tape CAPRISONGS in January, which included 17 genre-bending songs alongside help from artists including Pa Salieu, The Weeknd, Shygirl, Rema, Daniel Caesar, Jorja Smith, Unknown T, and more. Until now, the project has produced visually stimulating visuals for tracks such as “ride the dragon,” “tears in the club,” “meta angel,” “darjeeling,” “jealousy,” and “papi bones.”
Besides that, FKA twigs released a video yesterday (April 19) for “oh my love,” a Jason Scheff and El Guincho -produced track, which is accompanied by messages from Abigail Sakari and Suzannah Pettigrew detailing their experience of being on the wrong side of an inconsistent and lopsided relationship:
Featuring lo-fi footage of FKA Twigs having her nails done at a salon, Aidan Zamiri’s accompanying clip offers a lesson in self-care.
Relatedly, twigs recently released a short film called PLAYSCAPE, which has coincided with this year’s International Woolmark Prize, a prize that honors designers around the world (previous winners includeKarl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent). Below explains said film:
“Directed by FKA Twigs and creatively directed by Zak Group with choreography by Juliano Nunes, here is the final Lookbook for the IWP2022 collection including Ahluwalia, Jordan Dalah, EGONLAB, Peter Do, MMUSOMAXWELL, RUI and Saul Nash. Isamu Noguchi’s concept of play as a catalyst for creativity inspired Playscape, which merged elements of fashion, dance, and music.”
In honor of his late mother, Suzanne Olmsted, G-Eazy released a new song titled “Angel” over the weekend. A heartfelt gift arrived on her first birthday after she passed away last autumn. G created the song with his close friends. He used background vocalists Vida Simon, and Devon Baldwin along with the choir conducted by Tim Davis, which was also used for “Faithful.”
With his new music, G-Eazy announced an annual scholarship fund in honor of his mother, “The Dandelion Scholarship.” The scholarship will be awarded annually by The Endless Summer Fund to a college-bound high school senior pursuing a degree in the arts, with the recipient announced on April 15 (his mother’s birthday). Information about this year’s recipient and how to apply will be provided in the coming days.
The rapper posted a message on Instagram to announce her death last year. Eazy discusses his relationship with his mother in the article, which includes a variety of pictures of his mother throughout the years.
“I can’t comprehend the feeling that you won’t be able to hug me again,” wrote the artist of “These Things Happen Too”. My mother is my queen, my hero, my everything. There is no stopping the tears. Everything hurts, from my eyes to my face to my body. It is impossible to find a safe place to hide and there is no way to lay, sit, or stand without being hurt. It is unbearable. However, knowing you’re out of yours gives me peace of mind. I love you dearly.
According to Eazy’s caption, his mother also played a crucial role in his decision to seek substance abuse treatment.
“Although I was deeply concerned for you and your physical well-being, I did not realize how deeply concerned you were until you sent me the most hard letter I have ever read,” he wrote in another part of the caption. The decision to go to alcohol and drug treatment was mine, but your letter ultimately convinced me.
It was back in February when Fivio Foreign, Kanye West, and Alicia Keys collaborated on “City of Gods,” an impressive anthem that eventually made it onto West’s Donda 2 album. As of today (April 7), Hemz, Lil Mav, the AyoAA, The Chainsmokers, Ojivolta, Tweek Tune, Dem Jointz, and West-produced track is further extended by Keys herself, who tickles the ivories of New York City by reiterating:
With “City of Gods (Part II)“, Sylvia Zachary and Sing Lee create a accompanying video that features Keys arriving in an unusual Mercedes Benz, adorned with a heavy amount of jewelry and a high-profile guest appearance by rap legend Slick Rick. Keys appears to be riding into the distance with an effect that makes it appear as if she is headed into the future.
The artist’s eighth studio album released last year was titled KEYS and featured 26 tracks over two volumes along with contributions from Mike Will Made It, Swizz Beatz, Pusha T, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, and more. According to an interview with the multitalented artist, this was the process of creating the album:
ALICIA was my last project and I knew KEYS would follow suit. It was imperative to me that I stay true to my core as I did with ALICIA. I spend just as much time at the piano as I can writing songs, creating timeless music.”
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