Kevin Gates is the happiest he’s been in years. He’s officially out of the streets, spending most of his time with his family as he re-focuses on what’s important to him. Sometimes though, he still shifts his attention to the toxicity that used to follow him around for years. Just this week, many believed that he was taking aim at his former collaborator Youngboy Never Broke Again with some heated words on social media. Regardless of his supposed beef with the superstar rapper, Gates is getting ready for the release of his next studio album, titled Khaza after his son’s given name. He’s been teasing its arrival for the last few weeks, dropping “Weeks” during the leadup. Today, he follows up with his new single “Power”, to which he was filming a music video this week, featuring Dublin-based singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy on the record. “FOREIGN SONGS…

Russ came through and delivered his new CHOMP EP, a project that found him aligning with some of the game’s most respected lyricists across the board. In any case, it’s a solid look for the independent mogul, who has proven capable of keeping stride to an impressive degree. Even when tasked with trading bars with the Dragon himself, Russ made sure to deliver in that regard. Over a smooth and non-invasive instrumental from The Alchemist, itself a worthwhile co-sign, Russ and Busta Rhymes proceed to put in work with a lengthy verse apiece. Charged with setting things off, Russ weaves an impressive flow-scheme as he puts forth flexes. Busta picks up where he left off with a potent dose of ELE2 energy, explosive in his delivery though restrained in his own way. “FOREIGN SONGS…

At this point, it goes without saying that Hit-Boy is having a prolific year, having laced entire albums for Nas and Benny The Butcher — both of which received no shortage of acclaim. Now, the producer slash rapper is looking to keep the streak alive, coming through to deliver a brand new single called “ Salute ” with Big Sean and Fivio Foreign , both of whom he linked with earlier on Detroit 2 and Nas’ King’s Disease respectively. “FOREIGN SONGS…

French Montana‘s Coke Boys collective has always been a huge hit amongst hip-hop fans and over the years, they have put out a plethora of projects. On Friday, they came through with their latest effort CB5 which just so happens to have plenty of tracks and content for fans to enjoy. In the track “ You Deserve An Oscar ,” we see French Montana opting for a solo approach as he comes through with a track that features his own vocals sampled throughout. Meanwhile, the artist gives off some braggadocios lyrics, where he talks that talk and reinforces his place in the game. “FOREIGN SONGS…

DaBaby has been through a lot over the past few years, and just a few weeks ago, his brother Glen Johnson tragically took his own life after battling mental health issues. Since Johnson’s death, DaBaby has been advocating for mental health awareness, and on Friday, he released a 7-track EP dedicated to his late brother, called My Brother’s Keeper (Long Live G). Every track here contains emotional lyrics, including the Meek Mill assisted “8 Figures” which sees DaBaby grappling with his fame and how despite all of the heartbreak’s he remains pure and well-intentioned. Both artists rap about not being appreciated, which is a motif that has more to do with their romantic relationships. “FOREIGN SONGS…