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IDK continues his prolific run of new music with the rollout of his latest single “Monsieur Dior.” Notably, the track (credited producers of which include CashMoneyAP and IDK himself) includes a sample of Cortex’s “Huit Octobre 1971,” a composition that should be familiar to fans of the late MF DOOM. Hear “Monsieur Dior” below via Spotify and/or listen via […]
This is a big week for new music. DJ Khaled is back with his thirteenth studio album, God Did. The title track on the album is a powerhouse collaboration featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, and John Legend. It’s altogether amazing, but some are declaring Hov’s verse his best in years. JID also dropped a new album, […]
Maryland rapper Goonew was fatally shot on Friday. He was 24 years old. His manager confirmed the death to The Washington Post. Police don’t yet have a suspect in custody. The Prince George’s County Police Department initially shared the news, tweeting that a shooting had taken place at 5:45 p.m. in District Heights, Maryland. The […]
COMPLEX: Your song “Santa Monica Blvd” is featured on the NBA 2K22 soundtrack, which is a really great look. How did the connection come about? IDK: I remember: it was, like, 2019, and I made it a goal of mine to be in NBA 2K for the first time, and I got cool with Mike—I forgot […]
In the wake of the tragic events at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston this past weekend that left 8 dead and many more injured, artists are being extra vigilant at live shows and making sure their fans are safe during their performances. The most recent example of this was from Teyana Taylor, when the […]
Every month, we try to keep up the daily onslaught of new music, and every month we highlight the best new artists. But what about the albums? In today’s non-stop streaming economy, singles and playlists are more popular than ever, and the traditional full-length project has become less of a priority. To most music fans, albums […]
As he prepares to release his upcoming album, USEE4YOURSELF, IDK has teamed up with Young Thug to deliver his new song, “PradadaBang.” Thug and IDK go back and forth the entire song, one-upping each other with every nuanced flex or illumination into the things they value like loyalty, trust, and respect. “PradadaBang” will be featured on IDK’s […]
After announcing his long-awaited new album earlier this month, Maryland rapper IDK has delivered another preview of the record with “Peloton.” Named after the exercise equipment company of the same name, “Peloton” sees the rapper effortlessly switching between melodic vocals and more direct rapping. Over the colorful production—provided by IDK himself, CashMoneyAP, and YoungKio—IDK flexes his […]
We’re closing out June with a lot of new music from some of our favorite artists. City Girls connected with Doja Cat for “Pussy Talk,” which appears on their new album, City On Lock. Megan Thee Stallion is looking to take over the summer yet again with “Girls in the Hood.” 6lack finally dropped his […]
Post Malone’s new album, Hollywood’s Bleeding, headlined the week in rap releases, but it wasn’t the only drop that made waves. We also heard new projects from EarthGang (Mirrorland), IDK (Is He Real?), Childish Major (Dirt Road Diamond), Lil Gotit (The Real Goat), and more. Beyond the full-lengths, some of the best new music this […]
