While DaBaby has made his presence felt all over charts and radio courtesy of a slew of features (see: the latest efforts from Boosie, Polo G, Tory Lanez, and more), the rapper (born Jonathan Kirk) hasn’t shone by his lonesome since dropping his single ‘Masterpiece’ earlier this year.

If his newest drop, ‘Ball If I Want To,’ is any indication, it appears he’s ready for some solo time in the spotlight again.

Produced by dope, the braggadocious bop serves as reminder to naysayers that Kirk doesn’t need a reason to splurge on the finer things in life.

“B*tch, it ain’t even my birthday but I can ball if I want to (Ball) / Pull up, foreign cars if I want to (Skrrt) / Hop out that bitch with that iron in my jumpsuit (Go) / Just do what I say and I love you (Okay?) / I get this sh*t from my uncle,” he raps on the sizzling cut.

Look inside to hear the new track and watch its self-directed music video.

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Just a week before the latest ‘Fast & Furious’ movie, ‘F9: The Fast Saga,’ races into theaters, the film’s official soundtrack can be found parked on digital streaming services.

Featuring appearances from the likes of Pop Smoke, A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, Project Pat, Ty Dolla $ign, Jack Harlow, Latto, 24Goldn, and many more, the star-studded effort comes as a Hip Hop heavy affair.

Having already given fans a listen to housed cuts ‘I Won’ and ‘Fast Lane’ (as we previously reported here), now music lovers are invited to give the full 14-track set a listen.

Hear it inside courtesy of Apple Music.

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As the long-awaited arrival of her debut album evinces, Gabriella Wilson, better known by her stage name H.E.R., has had one of the most unique launches in music history.

At just 23-years-young, the songstress – well on her way to veteran status – not only already boasts a lengthy catalog of chart-topping EPs and compilation albums but also has a mantel full of industry honors that includes an Academy Award, numerous GRAMMYs, and more.

Now, she’s only putting the cherry on top with her inaugural LP – ‘Back of My Mind.’ 

Soaring onto digital shelves on the wings of housed tunes ‘Hold On,’ ‘Come Through,’ ‘My Own,’ and her highest charting hits as a leader to date, ‘Slide’ and ‘Damage,’ ‘Mind’ comes as a 21-track effort that sees H.E.R. take center stage as performer, writer, and producer while also calling on help from industry friends Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Baby, DJ Khaled, and more.

Curious to see what the collective cooked up for Wilson’s first official swing at bat?  Look inside:

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Fans of ‘Stir Fry’ hitmakers Migos were stunned to learn the trio had already cooked up a deluxe edition to the long-awaited third installment of their ‘Culture’ musical series.

The set’s original incarnation (released June 11) launched on the backs of singles ‘Avalanche’ and ‘Straightenin’ and was headed straight to the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 based on analyst predictions, blocked only by fellow HIp Hop heavyweight Polo G‘s third studio album, ‘Hall of Fame.’

To turn the tide or at least close the sales gap between those respective efforts, Quavo, Takeoff, & Offset not only hit the promo trail on a media blitz but they have announced the arrival of the LP’s official deluxe edition with five new songs.

Stream it via Apple Music and Spotify inside:

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Tyler, The Creator sprung a surprise on fans moments ago with the announcement of new album ‘Call Me If You Get Lost.’

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The BET Awards 2021 are almost upon us. So, it’s fitting that the first list of performers has been unveiled. 

In a major move, this year’s ceremony – which boasts the theme ‘Year of the Black Woman’ – will mark the most ever performances on the televised broadcast.

Some of the names set to take the stage include DaBaby (who leads this year’s nominations) and Jazmine Sullivan. 

Full list below…

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All roads lead to July 30 for Billie Eilish, who will be unwrapping her sophomore album ‘Happier Than Ever.’

Prior to then, she makes a major stop on the cover of Rolling Stone‘s latest issue.

The 19-year-old phenom poses it up in a number of demure shots lensed by Yana Yatsuk and also seized the feature to open up about the LP, which is the follow-up to 2019 debut ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’

Head below for pics and quotes…

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Diana Ross sprung a supreme surprise on fans moments ago.

For, the legend announced her brand new album ‘Thank You’ and premiered the title track single.

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Tumultuous is the word that best describes the last year many of us have had. As a result, we could all use some love in our lives.

However, this has not always been easy for some. Finding songs that reflect an individual’s experience can be difficult enough, but for queer people – even with the rise of many queer artists – it can still seem like they exist on the fringes of society.

To celebrate Pride Month, we compiled a list of some of our favorite LGBTQ+ anthems.

From sugary Pop perfection to provocative R&B jams, check out our list of LGBTQ+ anthems below…

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Dr. Dre is getting candid about the brain aneurysm that landed him in the ICU.

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, he is opening up about his hospitalization and revealing that he was taken aback by it.

His words below…

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Megan Thee Stallion isn’t holding back.

The GRAMMY winner has become a favored target of some. Now, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro is criticizing her over her most recent single ‘Thot Sh*t.’ However, Meg did not waste time responding.

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Ed Sheeran is drumming up the buzz machine for his new single ‘Bad Habits.’

Set for release on June 25, the track will be the premiere taste of his forthcoming album and is notably his first solo release in almost four years.

After inking a seismic deal with TikTok, Sheeran is wasting no time seizing the platform for his pre-release.

For, he’s offered up a preview of the hotly anticipated song.

Check it out below…

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